Wedding Party

Miranda Root

Bride

What's your favorite memory with your future husband? My favorite memory with Brandon is the entirety of our first date. When he picked me up for our first date. One of the first things he said to me was, "Hi, these aren't my clothes!". Our date lasted for hours past dinner while we walked around SVSU's campus telling each other stories and dad jokes. Then when he dropped me off I was waiting for him to make a move and kiss me, but instead he awkwardly said "Well I'm gonna go now" and walked off because he didn't realize I was waiting for the kiss.

Brandon Bowie

Groom

What's your favorite memory with your future wife? My favorite memory with Miranda is the camping trip we took with the dogs. We made a rule not to use our phones the entire weekend and spent a couple relaxing days in nature enjoying each other's company.

Karlie Graham

Maid of Honor

How do you know the bride? We met each other in college when were on the same cheer team. We became roommates our second year of college and quickly became best friends. What's your favorite memory with the bride? Picking a favorite memory is hard to do. We have so many from parties and shenanigan's to taking classes together to our constant kitchen talks. Our first memory together that really cemented our friendship was the demon cat that we took in the day before our first day of classes. This kitten ended up getting lost in our apartment and we are looking for it at midnight the night before our first day, only to find her underneath the oven about an hour later. We named her Annabel after the doll in the movies and took her to the animal shelter the next day.

Danny Andersen

Best Man

How do you know the groom? Brando and I have been thick as thieves since we were kids. We lived together for a year and a half in high school and he's been the best friend a guy could ask for ever since. No amount of distance or time apart has ever been able to change that. Time and time again he's proven to always have my back and I'll always have his. I can't think of a friend I trust more. Every time we hang out, we just pick up right where we left off, like we were never apart. I've been extremely to have a friend like him and I'm very excited to watch his future with Miranda unfold. What's your favorite memory with the groom? Oh boy, I don't know where to begin. We've been through a lot together. From pulling pranks on strangers at the mall, screaming Journey songs throughout the house, romping around Cedar Point, exploring the woods where "The Blair Witch Project" was filmed, roaming the streets of Chicago, and sneaking out until 4am to fill up on junk food at the Royal Diner, we've done it all. I hold all of these memories in high regard, it really seems impossible to pick one as my favorite.

Jessie Schneider

Bridesmaid

How do you know the bride? I know the bride by default. She will be my sister-in-law What's your favorite memory with the bride and groom? My favorite memory with Brandon is sneaking him peanuts at night, and so many other things, him graduating, the day he swore in giving up years of his life to protect and serve and really just watching him grow up into the great young man he's become his entire life journey. My favorite memory with Miranda is coming up with or business name, B.O.B and that moment I realized I shouldn't go dress shopping.

Mikey Laise

Groomsman

How do you know the groom? What's your favorite memory with the groom?

Kayla Root

Bridesmaid

How do you know the bride? I met the bride shortly after I started dating her brother. She is now my sister-in-law! What's your favorite memory with the bride?

Quinton Root

Groomsman

How do you know the groom? I met Brandon at a family gathering when Miranda brought him along to meet the family. What's your favorite memory with the groom?

Lloyd Dockham

Officiant

Clara Benhen

Bridesmaid

How do you know the bride? What's your favorite memory with the bride?

Charles George

Groomsman

How do you know the groom? What's your favorite memory with the groom?

Jess Mavin

Bridesmaid

How do you know the bride? What's your favorite memory with the bride?

Chris Mavin

Groomsman

How do you know the groom? What's your favorite memory with the groom?

Jen Foss

Bridesmaid

Alyson Robinson

Bridesmaid

How do you know the bride? I met the bride while working at David's Bridal in college, then we became good friends through work and having the same classes. What is your favorite memory with the bride? My favorite memory with Miranda is when we went to Bay City on a night out and had a blast while sending videos of us all taking shots to our boss.

Austin Adams

Groomsman

How do you know the groom? Brandon and I met through Promise Village and got to know each other more through each encounter. What's your favorite memory with the groom? My favorite memory is palentines on Valentine's Day and winning the remarkably made winner's plunger trophy.

Brandon Mauldin

Groomsman

How do you know the groom? What's your favorite memory with the groom?

Connie Root

Mother of the Bride

What is your favorite memory with the bride and groom? Ask a mother to write a couple sentence memory about her daughter, impossible! So I'm going to share a memory I have about both Brandon and Miranda. The one memory that keeps coming to mind is the time they were staying with me and I walked in on them doing a daily devotional together. It was at that moment that I knew that Brandon was who God had sent to be her husband. There's nothing more important to this mom than my children having a strong faith in God. I have prayed for years that my children find a spouse that encourages their faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I feel blessed that Brandon will be my son in law.

Lisa Bowie

Mother of the Groom

What is your favorite memory with the bride and groom? I don’t have just one memory that stands out because there’s too many. But I’ll tell you a few of my favorite memories of Brandon to start: When Brandon was about 12 or 13 years old I bought him an acoustic guitar which he literally picked up and learned to play it all on his own. He played in the School praise band and sang as well. He would ask me to come sit with him and listen to a new song he had just learned. Another memory is the day he graduated high school. I’m so grateful how hard he worked to get that diploma, which he did. I’m so proud of him. He then enlisted in the Army for six years and deployed to Cuba for almost one of those years. This is where my memories come in for Miranda. Once Brandon met Miranda and that’s all I heard about! Miranda was this special girl and that he was thinking she’s the one. Every time I’m with both Brandon and Miranda is a new and exciting memory for me to remember. Miranda is smart, kind, fun, loving and is respectful. She has a great sense of humor. Since Brandon has met her he has become an even better man. He’s gone back to college and is studying to be a therapist. What I love the most about the two of them is their faith, trust and love for one another and also for God. I am so very happy and blessed to be gaining Miranda as my Daughter-in-Law and look forward to watching them grow together. I Love you both

Kirk Root

Father of the Bride

What is your favorite memory with the bride and groom?

Mike Laise

Usher

Gia Laise

Flower Girl

Parker Root

Ring Bearer

Santino Laise

Ring Bearer