Morgan & Donnie
Wedding Party
Myra & Don Lewis
Parents Of The Groom
How lucky are we to have such an amazing set of parents to support us through this journey. To say we are blessed is an understatement. From buying a house, to getting a puppy, planning for our wedding and everything in between, these two have been there for us through thick and thin and we are forever grateful for the bond we are able to share as we grow our family into two. We love you MyMy and Papa!
Amber & Scott Cooper
Parents Of The Bride
We are so full of happiness to be able to expand their love through ours. There isn't a golf outing, concert, or cookout that we aren't at and yes - Morgan's parents bring the party! Their unconditional love and support through every decision we make, easy and hard, has made it easier in the end and for that we are truly grateful. We could go on and on about how much we love these two, but most already know.
Courtney Lakes
Bridesmaid - aka Frumple
BIO: If you ever want to learn how to shotgun a beer only using your head and teeth - Courtney is your girl! (sorry, we aren't providing canned beer at the wedding for this sole reason LOL). If you want to have a good night with Court, make sure you buy her all the Jack and Cokes at the reception - you won't regret it! CONNECTION: Courtney and Morgan became roommates their freshman year of college in an unusual way (we can save that story for another time). They played soccer together all throughout college (go defense!) and shared more embarrassing memories than normal ones.
Jessica Alvarez
Bridesmaid - aka the weekender
BIO: Jess - the girl that will finish her plate and yours too. Warning - don't ever leave your food unattended! Jess is business during the week and party on the weekend and well.. the week too. She went to Indiana Tech and kills it in the gym and out on the soccer pitch. If you are looking for someone to ring in the sunrise - Jess is your girl! CONNECTION: Also known as "twinning", Morgan and Jess were attached at the hip during their time through college. If you can think of any crazy, off-the-wall, ideas, they probably did them. Morgan got the chance to not only grow close to Jess, but her family as well, as she makes every excuse in the books to go visit them in Chicago. Distance has never stood a chance between Jess and Morgan and it never will!
Katerina Maney
Bridesmaid - aka jasmine
BIO: You can find Kiki on a magic carpet - she is the real Jasmine. She found her Alladin a couple years back and luckily he is just as booshie as she is (sorry Luc). Kiki may like to spend $, but call her if you ever need an accountant! You can find Kiki over by the dessert table during the reception. CONNECTION: Senior year of high school, what a time to be alive! Morgan and Kiki met in Art class and let's just say Kiki soon found out that if you ask Morgan for help on a project - she's just going to end up doing the whole thing for you! This brought on many years of memories, like learning that Kiki does not know how to cook for the life of her and Morgan doesn't always have lady like tendencies.
Megan Berghoff
Bridesmaid - aka teacher of the year
BIO: Class say "Hi Miss Megan"! Megan is a kindergarten teacher and well.. bless her soul. Megan and her husband, Brendan are getting married on September 26th (WOO!) and we are lucky enough to have her be apart of ours! If you want to buy Megan a drink at the bar, she only likes the Lime Claws. CONNECTION: "Hi have you met Megan before". The first line spoken by Megan's husband the first time her and Morgan met. The funny part is, he still introduces them to each other like this to this day. Megan and Morgan bonded over having basically the same names and relaxing in the kiddie pool during the 4th of July Darties.
Sara Kisaberth
Bridesmaid - aka cell mate
BIO: Meet our friend Beans - talk about a hoot! One of the most down to earth people around. She owns her own home now with Matt (hey Matt) and if you see her, ask for a picture of her new pup! If you want a shot concoction from the bar, Sara will make you one - but you have to dance for it first. CONNECTION: Wow - 20 years of friendship right here!!! Sara and Morgan go wayyy back to 1st grade where they played soccer together on the Dairy Queen team and hopscotch on the rug in Morgan's room. We can never forget about the one where Morgan was grounded and Sara would spend her summer days locked in the house with her (that is true friendship lol!). What a lifetime of memories. There is no telling where they will go next - all we know is it will be together!
Stephanie Pope
Bridesmaid - aka bad and booshie
BIO: Talk about a bad a** mama!! This girl holds down the house, has raised the most beautiful little girl, and always looks like a million bucks! We are so blessed to have such a special person by our sides through thick and thin. You will never find her without a Starbucks latte in her hand, yasss hunny. CONNECTION: Stephanie was adopted from North Korea back in 1962 ... haha sike. She is Donnie's amazing older sister and the future sister Morgan never had! Not many people have the relationship Donnie and Stephanie do and it is so amazing to watch her and Sam raise their amazing daughter Reagan. We love you Steph!
Jillian Niedbala
Bridesmaid - AKA Golf Pro
BIO: Jilly Bean, the queen of beauty. You will never see this girl without her nails done, hair done, everything did. We give her mad props for being a cop's (soon to be wifeyy)! Jillian runs the apartment world and has two of the cutest pupps. If you see her at the bar, she needs a white claw and probably a shot of something strong :D CONNECTION: Donnie and Morgan met Jillian because she found her soulmate Brendon - AKA Dubbs! You will find them playing their weekly 9 rounds of golf or cheffing up their monthly pizza bake-off.
Reagan Pope
Flower Girl - aka our little princess
BIO: Reagan is the sassiest and spunkiest 6 year old around! In her free time, you can find her singing and dancing with her Karaoke machine or scoring some goals on the soccer field! You can definitely win her over with some Lolli pops or ice cream. Reagan will make the best flower girl EVER, and you all better watch out for her serious dance moves at the reception! CONNECTION: Donnie is Reagan's niece. She came into this world 6 years ago and boy did she steal his heart. Fast forward a couple years and Morgan got the chance to meet her for the first time - needless to say they have been besties ever since!
Brendon Dubberly
Best Man - AKA Dubs
BIO: They say he has 9 lives, but he's definitely lost a few from drinking one too many Bang energy drinks. He really is the lucky one, after too many years, he finally popped the question to our favorite Jilly girl! If you are looking for a good time, but not a long time, you can find him concocting random shots at the bar. CONNECTION: Dubbs and Donnie met in college and let's just say they literally finish each other's sentences. We can give it to Dubbs for bringing the Fantastic 4 together for some epic pizza-off's, beer tastings and a 9 holes. If you ever wonder where Dubbs or Donnie are, you will probably find them on the "sticks" aka gaming.
Brandon Bodeker
Groomsman - AKA Game Master
BIO: Bodeker definitely has the marriage thing down, happy one year to him and Josilyn! If you don't see him hosting a game party of the century, you'll probably find him on the Disc course or the Dunes. Oh, and his favorite number is 22, incase you were wondering.. He has a little one coming soon, so if you see him, buy him a shot! CONNECTION: Donnie and Bodeker met in middle school. If you're looking for a good competition in literally any game or sport, these two are your guys!
Zach Lake
Groomsman - AKA #1 DAD
BIO: If you see a guy pulling off a solid mullet or a handle bar stach, you've found him. Zach and Mallory have three kids and don't plan to stop anytime soon - needless to say, buy him shots all night! (but don't tell Mal) CONNECTION: Back in the middle school days, Donnie and Zach decided double trouble is the better way to go. Fast forward to now and not much has changed, Zach is just carrying a diaper bag instead, but don't worry, there is a nice cold Busch Latte in the other hand.
Jake Roy
Groomsman - AKA the Bachelor
BIO: Ladies - this one is a keeper! Unless your an IU fan :D Jake likes to go fast with a little shake and bake action. If you see him driving around in his cop cruiser, just smile and wave. One thing we will warn you on is not to leave your cheese unattended.. that's all we are going to say about that one. CONNECTION: Cuz's 4 Lyfe - Donnie and Jake have known each other since the beginning of time and might as well have been brothers. Let's just say it's not a party till they are together and also always have extra food because they will go up for seconds.. and thirds..
Nick Damaniadas
Groomsman - AKA Dam
BIO: Dam is your guy's, guy, except he knows how to impress the whole party. Dam went to IU and now works for some fancy corporation in Chicago, where he met his wife and bought a gorgeous house (don't forget about us when you're a millionaire). CONNECTION: Donnie and Dam met in college. They used to bet on golf and the losers would buy burritos (Dam bought most of the time). If you ever want to gift either of them something - the Master's would be a 10/10 recommendation (however, a casual 18-holes with a golf cart would work too).
Jacob Fehlhaber
Groomsman - AKA Leather Coat Guy
BIO: Our New York guy with some rock in him. Felhaber is the jack of all trades, like music? He's your guy. Need wardrobe advice? He's your guy. Want a fresh cheese coney? Yup, he's go you covered! Talk about an all around wonderful human. If you haven't met him yet, you will find him on the dance floor. If you see him at the bar, get him a water long island! CONNECTION: Donnie and Jacob met in high school and went to college together. You could catch them on the racket ball court or at Jacob's dad's house listening to music and having fancy cocktails.
Drew Cooper
Groomsman - AKA Coop
BIO: ESPN on demand? Just call up Drew, he knows all the things sports. Drew is a Senior (wow) at Saginaw Valley State where he plays baseball. He also has a girlfriend, Jenna, who we also love so much! We are so happy Drew outgrew his cheese pizza, hot dogs and smiley fries stage and decided to step up to straight Bud Light ;D CONNECTION: Drew and Morgan met when Drew was 3 and their favorite things to do were throw bouncy balls in the shower and watch them bounce and watch Scooby Doo in bed. Don't ask Drew (or our parents) about the time that Morgan made him watch The Grudge when he was five... what are sister's for?!
Ben Angel
Usher - AKA Mr. Garden Waffle Man
BIO: His nickname.. need we say more? Ben is the bachelor of the century - he cooks, cleans and has a garden that tops all others. If you don't know Ben, make sure to ask him about his new bike and gear .. that's how he picks up the ladies ;D If you invite Ben to the party, he will show up at some point, it's just always a mystery when. If you see him, make sure you ask for his zucchini bread recipe. CONNECTION: Ben and Donnie met in college. You can find them throwing aces on the disc golf course or a good game of Coup.
Austen Vore
Usher - AKA The Rum Tug Tugger
BIO: Basically Fortlandia's mascot and you'll never see him at a party without his cooler-seat or some cool appetizer. He's the young Tarzan, have a tent in the woods? Don't worry, Austen will find you and he will never let you go thirsty. If you see him at the bar, get him a seltzer. CONNECTION: Donnie and Austen met in college and needless to say they balance each other out.
Eddie Nix
Usher - AKA Mr. Mistoffelees
BIO: Ole' Eddieson. Make sure when you see him to tell him how much you hate the Raiders, he loves that. Oh, and if you need any Yugioh cards, he has you covered. Eddie is the most laid back/ high stress person we know (its a weird situation). If you see Eddie on the dance floor, bring him a towel because he wont stop till he drops! If you go to give him a high-five and he ignores you, don't worry, you're one of us now. CONNECTION: Donnie and Eddie met in middle school and can be found throwin' some discs or drinking some Busch.
Brian Gabet
Usher - AKA Beer Wench
BIO: Pretty Fly For A Bri-Guy. You can always catch Brian in a good Hawaiian shirt. Don't ask him to make you his famous Ham Rum.. or should we say Rum Ham. He is always spilling his drinks or food on himself... don't get Morgan started on that one. When you see him, ask him to get you a drink, he is forever our "beer wench". CONNECTION: Donnie and Brian met in college. You find Brian over for movie night, game night, and always at 1pm for our monthly Darties because he was over till 4 am the night before losing to a horrible hand in poker.
Brendan Berghoff
Usher - AKA The Lorax
BIO: Looking for a nice competition, in literally anything? Brendan is your guy! Especially his hotdog trick.. give him a hotdog and watch the magic fly (make sure Megan is there too, she loves it). If you're at the bar, make sure to get Brendan an ice cold beer. CONNECTION: Donnie and Brendan met in high school. You can catch them on the disc course or playing some Kan-Jam. Brendan is (almost) married to the wonderful Megan - AKA Teacher of the Year and yes, he's the lucky one ;D