Wedding Party
Bekah Resnik
Maid of Honor
Marissa and Bekah have been close friends since 2004. They met at Montreat Presbyterian Youth Conference in the mountains of NC. Their friendship has spanned over twenty years. They are similar in personality and seem to laugh more than they talk. Bekah is godmother to Garrett and Abbygail.
Abbygail Zoey
Junior Bridesmaid
Abby is the spunky, sassy, and beloved daughter/step-daughter of Marissa and Chris. She is headed into sixth grade at Loveland Intermediate School. She loves Harry Potter, art, and animals (mostly the cute ones). Her one line comments are full of more wit then her mother's little finger.
Sarah Fish
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Marissa have known each other for five years. They became fast and close friends after meeting through a mutual friend. They are able to laugh and joke about the littlest things. She is a craft whizz with a Cricut machine! Sarah was recruited to help (actually lead) with the DIY parts of the wedding.
Stephanie Feirst
Bridesmaid
Sterphanie was Marissa's manager at the flower shop where they both worked for years. They became friends more than co-workers over time. They have talked each other thru some tough times and have laughed for the good ones. Multiple marshmallows have met their fire-pit fate during the many get togethers through the years.
Bruce Wiles
Best Man
Chris and Bruce met in 2006 when Bruce became Chris's Section Chief while serving in the US Army. They spent three years in Germany. When they were discharged, they kept in contact as much as possible. They were able see each other after fifteen long years when Chris and Marissa went to cheer on Bruce in a weekend full of dirt track racing.
Garrett Michael
Junior Groomsman
Garrett is the kind, patient, and humorous son/step-son of Chris and Marissa. He is entering eighth grade at Loveland Middle School. He plays soccer with the Loveland team in fall and spring and wants to start basketball for the school team in the winter. He is an avid jokester and tells joke a new one each day.
Tyler Bostion
Groomsman
Tyler and Chris met through Steph and Marissa. The families have gotten together for holidays and cookouts. The men became friends after hanging out and manning the grill on multiple occasions. Tyler is a pro at home reno, and he and Chris plan to work together on Chris and Marissa's future new house.