Matron of Honor
Emily has been my best friend since my freshman year of high school. We served at Outback Steakhouse together, moved across the country to work at Disney World together, and have so many more amazing memories throughout our years of friendship. She is one of my biggest supporters in life and I am so incredibly grateful to have such an amazing friend. She is also a kick ass mom and business owner! I am so lucky to have her by side for mine and Jake's big day!
Bridesmaid
As sisters, Jessica and I grew up super close. We did gymnastics together as kids, cheered together in high school, and as adults we enjoy meeting up for brunch. She is so much fun and embraces the crazy quirkiness in our personalities. I am so excited to have my sister stand up in my wedding and celebrate together like we've been talked about since we were kids.
Bridesmaid
My youngest sister, and also getting married this year! Jillian is a bad ass who has conquered everything life has thrown at her. Her humor is quick and often dark, but she always has your back. We even traveled to Haiti together for a mission trip! It has been so much fun talking wedding details together, and I love that we will be there for each other on our special days.
Bridesmaid
Jenn is more than just a sister-in-law. She is my friend, and an amazing one at that. From the moment we met, we have had an unbreakable bond and through that so many amazing memories. She is a bomb ass mom, and I could not be more grateful for everything she has done for my entire family. She is a constant joy in my life and I am honored to have her as a bridesmaid.
Best Man
Jake's favorite brother, we grew up playing sports together from soccer to baseball, hockey to broomball. We attended Michigan Tech together, and that is where our stories parted. Mike was always more adventurous, and decided to move to Boulder CO, then on to Minneapolis MN, back to Grand Rapids, and has now settled in Lake Orion. As much as Mike hated following in his older brothers' footsteps, he has always begrudgingly been there when I needed help. Quick to make friends with everyone in a single night, I was proud to ask him to be my best man.
Groomsman
I have known Pat since I was 11 years old, when we joined the same soccer team. We reconnected after college, and had adventures from winter ski trips to summer boating. I have watched him get married and raise two smart, rambunctious children with his wife Katie. He is always there to lend a tool or a hand when I get in over my head with another home project.
Groomsman
Brian is the nicest and most genuine guy I know. He was the sideline ref at Pat and my first soccer game together, and then sat down next to me in first hour of 7th grade the next year. We stayed close all through school, building a cardboard bobsled and dragging it halfway across Shelby Twp., attending sporting events and skiing together. He always answers the phone and is ready to jump in and help. I had the honor of being the best man in his wedding and he has two beautiful kids with his wife Noelle.
Groomsman
Jeremy is Jenny's older brother. Definitely protective of Jenny when we first met, he has since welcomed me into the family. We have bonded over bourbon and tips on smoking. (Meat not the good stuff.) His wife Jenn and two children are also standing up in our wedding.
Flower Girl
I was honored to be asked to be Lilly's godfather after she was born. She is a very smart little girl with what seems like endless energy. We are very happy she agreed to "think about" being our flower girl.
Flower Girl
Lucy is the best niece someone could ask for. She has a heart of gold, infectious laugh, and farts that will clear a room. She is a fantastic dancer and an avid reader like her mom. We are so thrilled to have her join us on our wedding day.
Ring Bearer
Max Is Jenny's nephew and an all-around great kid. He may seem quiet and shy at first, until you break him out of his shell. He enjoys video games, exploring outside like most boys his age, and has recently started taking drum lessons. He is so loved and we couldn't be happier to have him be our ring bearer.
Officiant
Scott is Jenny's Uncle (her mom's twin!) Jenny grew up taking trips to her Uncle's house in Mt. Pleasant and spent that time flipping on the trampoline with her cousins. To this this day she remains close to them. Scott is the pastor at Ward Church in Northville and we could not think of anyone more perfect to marry us.