Michael Dawson and Anna Sander's Wedding Website

November 7, 2020

Meet our family, the Wedding Party

Matt Dawson

Best Man

Michael's older brother, Matt is incandescent, rational, and supportive. He taught Michael how to walk as a child. Matt understands the meaning of the Latin phrase “Otium cum dignitate.” Michael is proud to call him Co-Best Man and brother.

Marcus Dawson

Best Man

Michael's younger brother, Marcus is outgoing and thoughtful. He possesses an infectious joie de vivre. With a love of history, art, music, food, and sports, Marcus has helped broaden Michael's horizons, and Michael is proud to call him Co-Best Man and brother.

Suzanne Rajewski

Matron of Honor

Anna's sister, Suzanne is thoughtful, decisive, and caring. A love of family is one of her hallmarks. Anna is honored to have her as Matron of Honor and sister.

Jeanna Casey

Matron of Honor

Anna's sister Jeanna has a deep love of family, a thirst for knowledge, and a large heart. All are welcome around her hearth. Anna is proud to call her Matron of Honor and Sister.

Todd Dawson

Father of the Groom

The patriarch of the Dawson Clan, Todd is a model of honor, fortitude, and the driven-life personified. He taught Michael that "quit" does not have a place in the Dawson lexicon, and that there is nothing more important than faith. His example of wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice is something Michael strives to emulate.

Geri Dawson

Mother of the Groom

There are few more faithful and self-giving people than Michael's mother. She taught Michael love of God, to see God in all people, and that sometime in life, it is the little things that really are the big things. Michael owe's much of his character to his mother.

Jan Sander

Mother of the Bride

Anna described Jan as "the best mother possible for me." She looks with admiration on the example that Jan set in faith and family, her ability to look at people for who they are, and to take the world as it is, taking care of her own corner of the world, making it a better place.

Steve Sander

Father of the Bride

As Paul Harvey said, “And on the eighth day, God made a farmer... God said “I need somebody that can shape an ax handle, shoe a horse with a hunk of car tire, make a harness out of hay wire, feed sacks and shoe scraps. And…who, at planting time and harvest season, will finish his forty hour week by Tuesday noon. Then, pain’n from “tractor back”, put in another seventy two hours. So, God made a farmer!“

Laura and Dominic Daugherty

Host Couple

Anna's cousin Laura has been like a sister. With her husband, Dominic, they are proud to host Anna and Michael.

Matt Aumen

Usher

Anna's close cousin.

John Aumen

Usher

Anna's close cousin.

Jeff and Julie Sander Family

Cast and Crew

Fun, energetic, and kindhearted, their children Alissa, William, Kaylee, and Jameson keep every situation lively, and are always willing to help.

Guetterman Family

Cast and Crew

Christa is Anna's sister, and with her husband Dave, they have recently welcomed their newest addition to the family (Zellie not pictured here). Their children, Isabel, August, and Eve are spirited and very fun.

Mary Aumen

Honor Attendant

Anna’s sibling cousin. She has been a good friend and support for Anna.

Micaela

Program Artist

The artwork on the program is her own creation!

Fr. Kevin Vogel

Priest

Fr. Vogel is Anna's spiritual director, and prepared Anna and Michael for marriage. He will be celebrating Mass.

Grandma Alice

Grandmother of the Bride

Anna’s maternal grandmother, for whom she cares. Wise and inspirational, she lifts everyone’s spirit, and touches many lives. She will be celebrating from afar in protection from COVID 19.

Sir

Grandfather of the Groom

From the quadratic equation to Shakespeare, "Grampy," or "Sir," taught Michael half of what he knows. He helped instill a curiosity about the natural world, a love of history, and an appreciation for knowledge. The example of a life well lived, he is Michael's role model.

Grandpa Garth