Marinna & Travis
Wedding Party
Alexis Etter
Maid of Honor
"Alexis is not only my best friend, she is my sister. Alexis and I have been best friends since as long as I can remember. We have been through it all together, the good and the bad. Alexis shares my love for animals and has two beautiful dogs at home that she devotes her life to. Our love for animals is the same, but our personalities are polar opposite. We balance each other which creates the strongest friendship." - Marinna
Flavia Hass
Bridesmaid
"Flavia and I met three years ago when she was hired into the veterinary clinic. Although I was unsure of my new pregnant co-worker, we immediately clicked and have been very close friends ever since! I could not ask for a better co-worker and even better friend who has turned into family. Flavia and her husband, Kevin, have been there for Travis and I since day one. We couldn't ask for better friends to share our life adventures with." - Marinna
Elissa Yafai
Bridesmaid
"I am not only gaining a sister, but I'm gaining a friend as well. Elissa and I became close from the beginning of Travis and I's relationship. Elissa, like the rest of Travis's family, would drop everything for those she cares about. She also has a love for animals, especially her two beautiful kitties, which made our friendship grow even stronger. I could not ask for a better sister-in-law to be!" - Marinna
Quincy Garrison
Bridesmaid
"Quincy is my younger cousin who has grown into an amazing young woman who I am growing closer and closer to. As Quincy gets older we are finding more things that we have in common. We are both very into makeup, her clearly better than I am. Quincy lives up at the dorms of the University of Michigan while attending school. Her unique love for sloths is just one of the things that I love about her." - Marinna
Matthew Miller
Groomsman
"Matthew is my younger, but much taller brother. We are six years apart and I believe that is what made us as close as we are. With my mom working a lot when we were younger, my brother and I spent all of our time together. From creating towns on our back patio with chalk, sliding down the staircase in sleeping bags when mom wasn't home, watching Step Brothers on repeat in the basement, welting each other from wet towel whacks, putting him in timeout for not doing the dishes and now hanging out and complaining to each other about adult life. My brother is an amazing person and I'm so glad he is apart of our wedding." - Marinna
Teagan Stout
Flower Girl
"Words cannot describe how much love I have for this little girl. I could not imagine our wedding without Teagan spreading her sweetness down the isle. She is my younger sister (21 years apart) and my world. Travis and I both love her to pieces and are having an amazing time watching this little girl grow into her own little person." - Marinna
Drue Stout
Father of the Bride
"Drue is my dad and my hero, He has always been a very strong guidance in my life, whether I asked for it or not. He means so very much to me and I cannot imagine our wedding without him walking me down the isle, whether that be in cut off shorts and crop top, which he promises will be his attire, or a suit and tie. My dad has always made everyone laugh that he comes in contact with and always keeps me smiling even when I have tears rolling down my face. My dad is to thank for a lot of what I have accomplished in my life. I would not be where I am today without him." - Marinna
Rachel Stout
Stepmother of the Bride
"Rachel came soaring into my life when she let go of her bowling ball too early and sent it flying into the ball return when I was just six years old. Rachel has always been an amazing mother to me and now that I am older, Rachel is my go-to person for any life catastrophe. I could not ask for a better parent to be added into my life. Rachel has helped us so very much with wedding planning and decorating. If it were not for Rachel, I would not be the person I am today." - Marinna
Amy Ross
Mother of the Bride
"Amy is mine and Matthew's mother who has always done whatever it took to make sure my brother and I had the best of what we wanted. I remember going to the movies on Thanksgiving, my brother and I riding around in the very back of her Durango with popcorn and candy while we looked at Christmas lights through the parks, school clothes shopping every year (which my brother dreaded, but I loved), and bonfires and camp outs in the back yard all summer long. Now we enjoy playing cards and drinking wine together." - Marinna
Mark Ross
Stepfather of the Bride
"Mark married my mom is 2010 and has been a staple in my brother and I's life ever since. There is a never a dull moment around Mark who always keeps you laughing. Mark would do anything and everything for family and that kindness shines bright. We love going over to my mom and Mark's house to play ping pong, darts and cards and have a great time laughing with family." - Marinna
Terri Yafai
Mother of the Groom
"They say that no one will ever love you like your mother loves you. That couldn’t be closer to the truth. Growing up, I used to cause all sorts of trouble. To be honest with you, I’m surprised I’m still here and able to type this! I figured she would have choked me out by now! From the nights of sneaking out of my room to eat all the sweets in the house to the nights coming home and arguing with my mother because I thought I knew better than she did. Through all of those times, no matter how much anger was there, she loved me and cared for me. I have been here 23 years and still have yet to meet someone that shines as bright as my mother. I love you, Mom. Love, your baby boy.” -Trav
Jim Yafai
Father of the Groom
"My father is a man that I didn’t think existed. Through his charming smile and contagious laugh, he has the remedy to knock some sense into me and teach me valuable life lessons. Growing up, I was asked who my favorite super hero was. I always told them that it was my dad. And now, 10-15 years later that still holds true. As a kid, I had posters of super hero’s covering my walls. But when I had a nightmare or times got tough, I didn’t look to those posters. I looked for my dad. And every night and day he was there to hold me and encourage me. Thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do for us.” -Trav
Kevin Hass
Best Man
“Kevin is the old man of the group and just as you’d think, he’s wiser beyond his years. Kevin is Flavia’s husband (who just so happens to work with Marinna). We met almost 3 years ago due to our ladies wanting to hang out outside of work. Neither of us thought we were going to like each other. After 5 minutes of talking, we had a bromance going on. Ever since then, we hang out and chat at least once a week. Kevin has become one my best friends. With a heart as big as his, you cannot go wrong with a friendship. He’s been there for my happiest and saddest moments in my adult life. I think we both stand very firm when we say we would lay down our lives for one another. Loyalty like Kevin’s is extremely rare to find. Thank you for being the perfect brother, Kevin.” -Trav
Zara Garrison
Bridesmaid
"Zara is my younger cousin and the goofball of the family. She always has a joke or a witty comment to make everyone laugh. She does a lot with her school and the plays that they perform. She is very smart and has a bright future ahead of her. I am so glad to have Zara be apart of our wedding." - Marinna
Cameron Zuke
Groomsman
“Cam and I first meet in 2016. He came to me for a job at Hungry Howies. Not many 16/17 year olds had their own Letter of Recommendation from the Superintendent of their school district. I fought tooth and nail to get Cameron in my work force. His work ethic matches his loyalty and dedication to a friendship. Cameron has helped me through more than he could ever imagine. Through the years, he has followed me to places of employment. We are now coworkers in a very professional field of work at our local Dealership. No matter where I go in life, no matter what I do I life, I will always keep Cameron close to my heart. He is a very valuable brother and colleague.” -Trav