Jacqueline & Kurt
Wedding Party
Michael Daugherty
Best Man
Like cosmic brothers, Kurt and Mike D, found one another when they both served in the US Army 282nd Engineer Company and deployed to Iraq in 2010. Between keeping one another from getting into trouble and still finding enough trouble to make the adventures worthwhile, Kurt and Mike D share a birthday week and a mindset. When you add Mike Z to the mix the three of them have one speed, "GO!" If you don't believe this just put on any DMX song!
Andrea Rott
Matron of Honor
Andrea is Jackie's older sister. She has always been her biggest supporter. Andrea first met Kurt at her own wedding, when she called on him to find Jackie and Andrea's father's boutonniere minutes before he was to walk her down the aisle. Kurt jumped into action, no questions asked, and accomplished the mission. Despite the age difference between Jackie and Andrea, they have always been close. Enjoying long summer days on the beach together, and even longer road trips across the country (and even around the world) to watch their brother play hockey. They have shared many laughs together, and many hotel rooms, on family ski trips. Kurt has a special bond with Andrea as they are both full of random information (they are both two people you do not want to have to go up against in Jeopardy).
Michael Zentmyer
Best Man
When Kurt came back from Iraq in 2010 there was an 18-year-old soldier that somehow ended up being taken under Kurt's wing. To the detriment of sophisticated people everywhere, he became a surrogate little brother to Kurt during their time as roommates in Grand Junction, CO while Kurt was in college. Many adventures were had between Mike Z, Kurt, and his other Best Man, Mike D. Luckily, for all of us, the photographic evidence of those adventures have been lost in time. We wouldn't have our wedding without family, and there can't be a party without Mike Z.
Jackie Gibbs
Bridesmaid
Jackie and Jackie ("Kosel" and "Fray") have been friends since elementary school. They spent many nights laughing uncontrollably at each other's parent's houses throughout grade school. Jackie even survived many tubing and boating days on the lake with the Fraser family. They always shared a special connection, and just "got" one another. This bond continued despite one Jackie living in New York and the other in Colorado. When Jackie Gibbs moved to Colorado Springs, where Jackie Fraser was living at the time, "Fray" was able to witness "Kosel" blossom into the tremendous mother she is today and their lifelong friendship continued. Jackie's two daughters, "Fray's" Goddaughters, love to play pirates with Kurt on Lake Huron and challenge him to dive deep to find the buried treasure.
Stefan Ruffley
Groomsman
Stefan and Kurt's brotherhood began when Kurt was 4. However, it wasn't until they had both become men that they finally were able to reach common ground as brothers. Though vastly different in their opinions and behaviors, at least they would say so, their commonality and "Ruffley"ness shine through. It is a great honor to have a brother like Stefan, who can take the torment of an older sibling and still be willing to be a groomsman. Kurt & Jackie are so happy that Stefan and Mia have their own wedding to plan and they even let Kurt propose first. Kurt has many brother's from the Navy and Army, but none can quite measure up to his baby brother Stefan.
Alyssa Fraser
Bridesmaid
Alyssa is Jackie's sister-in-law. Jackie could not have been more excited when Alyssa married her older brother and joined the Fraser family. Alyssa is the most genuine and kind-hearted person Jackie and Kurt have the pleasure to know. Alyssa continues to be a special member of the family, and will do anything she can for others. From learning how to ski, to putting up with the Frasers (and now Kurt), Jackie is honored to call Alyssa her sister! Alyssa has always had Jackie's back. In true Alyssa fashion, she comes through in "clutch" moments with towelettes to save the day after a long night at the infamous "Boat Night." Kurt feels fortunate he gets not only one, but two amazing sisters when he marries Jackie (although he doesn't believe she can meet the standards they have set already)!
Dan Rott
Groomsman
Kurt and Dan share an exceptional taste in Fraser women. Kurt first met Dan at Andrea and Dan's wedding, Interesting enough, this is also when Kurt met Andrea and Jimmy, Jackie's siblings; along with the rest of her family, for the first time. Getting to spend time with Dan at the wedding with all the guys in the farmhouse allowed Kurt and Dan to get to know one another. While the sisters refuse to acknowledge the parallels they share in their behaviors, it is a great joy that Kurt and Dan share when they get to sit back and see that they have both been blessed with wonderful partners.
Anna Foley
Bridesmaid
Anna Banana is Jackie's cousin. Growing up so close in age, the two of them were inseparable on most occasions. Jackie spent many weekends at Anna's families' cabin in Northern Michigan exploring the "scary dark" woods with Anna. In return, Anna spent the majority of the summers on the beach with Jackie and surviving tubing on Lake Huron together. Anna and Jackie even went to Michigan State University together, where they managed to stay out of trouble on many welcome weeks and tailgating occasions. The two are still trying to determine who has won the "butt war" battle they started years ago on the trampoline at Jackie's house.
James Fraser
Officiant
James (Jimmy) is Jackie's older brother. Being the older brother, he has always had her back and made sure he protected his younger sister. Kurt and Jackie are honored that Jimmy will be marrying the two of them. Jackie has always looked up to her brother, as he has been a great role model to her. Even though the two have lived across the country from one another since Jimmy went to college, they have stayed close and Jimmy continues to be someone who would do anything for Jackie and Kurt. Kurt first met "Jimbo" (Kurt's hung onto the lifelong nickname Jimmy has had) at Jackie's sister's wedding in California. The two instantly bonded over their favorite scotch. Kurt was in when he was announced as forever "Kurt-dawg" to "Jimbo."