Maureen & Steven
Wedding Party & Etc.
Jaclyn Newman
Maid of Honor
Jaclyn Newman #1 is the younger sister of the bride. Jackie has had to deal with all of Mo's shenanigans growing up and she may have a few scars because of it! Jackie is going to school to be a nurse and works her butt off at her studies. She is pretty amazing and has helped make this day the most memorable. Cheers Jackie!
Andy Maas
Best Man
Meet Andy Maas! A friend since childhood for the groom where they grew up playing little league and travel baseball together. Andy met the bride while at K college where he introduced her to Steven! Andy currently lives in Lake Orion, Michigan and does some sales type things. He loves to lose at euchre (jk), plays questionable cards in Cards Against Humanity, but still maintains his charisma.
Leah Faraj
Bridesmaid
Meet Leah Faraj! Leah and Mo met at a neighborhood BBQ in elementary school. Leah thought Mo was a bit loud and crazy but decided to tough it out and they've been best friends ever since. Leah works at Cranbrook High School in Michigan and teaches the crap out of kids. She is always up for shenanigans and has always been by Mo's side.
Ryan Feist
Groomsman
Meet Ryan Feist! Also known as the Feister. Ryan has been one of Steven's best friends since hitting dingers on Western's club baseball team all 4 years of college. Feist is one of the most fun guys to be around and can engineer pretty much anything you ask (literally he fixed our mop while visiting once). Ryan lives in Chicago, Illinois and engineer's his way through life. Wouldn't be a party without him!
Sonali Shukla
Bridesmaid
Meet Sonali Shukla! Sonali is the bride's best friend! Sonali and Mo met at K College in Kalamazoo, MI freshman year and were referred to as MoNali. Sonali is Mo's partner in crime and the only reason boys bought us drinks at the bar. She did think Mo was extremely obnoxious at first, but grew to love her. She now kicks butt in New York and works in Marketing. <3
Derek Dalzell
Groomsman
Meet Derek Dalzell! Derek and Steven met in college at Western Michigan University. Senior Year they mostly spent time playing Mario Kart, watching sports, playing golf literally everything except study. Derek lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife Millicent and dog Kona. He runs his own athlete centered coaching business (Dalzell Coaching) and Head Cycling Coach at Belmont Abbey College when he isn't aging his own beer.
Jaclyn Grant Newman
Bridesmaid
Meet Jaclyn Newman #2! Jaclyn is Mo's sister-in-law and they met in Boston, MA when she started dating Mo's brother. Jaclyn is awesome at impressions so be sure to ask her about it. She is also a teacher in Franklin, MA and is pretty much Mo's long lost sister. She enjoys family time and also knows a good dance move when she sees one #woodchop.
Kyle Gleason
Groomsman
Meet Kyle Gleason! Kyle and Steven also met in College at Western Michigan. Kyle was Steven's club baseball coach freshmen year and eventually became roommate a few years later. He teaches Spanish and is the head varsity basketball coach at Cousino High School in Warren, Michigan. He is bi-lingual so be sure to ask him to teach you a few one liners.
Emily Gagnon
Bridesmaid
Meet Emily Gagnon! Emily is Mo's cousin but pretty much best friend :) Mo has always looked up to Emily as a role model in life. Emily shares Mo's love in organization stations but can be particular about how shoes are placed in "pairs". Em also was cool with Mo ordering a Filet Mignon for take out when it was obviously inappropriate. Emily does so many things from her amazing kids, husband, accounting, crossfit, we can't keep up!
Phil Serzo
Groomsman
Meet Phil Serzo! Phil and Steven were roommates at WMU and played club baseball together. Phil lives in New York rocking his Crossfit lifestyle #crossfit #buff. Phil is a man of many trades so be sure to ask him to perform a magic trick. Phil is also known for his Karaoke skills as he has been asked several times to perform his #1 Karaoke Hit, Bohemian Rhapsody.
Alison Corso
Bridesmaid
Meet Alison Corso AKA Ali Babs! Alison is Mo's 2nd cousin but they have been inseparable since birth. Ali is pursuing her career in Physical Therapy and couldn't be a more positive light in Mo's life. From drinking Mountain Dew in tea cups and making Mo play with the only horse that was laying down their friendship continues to grow! Fa ra ra ra ra ra ra ra ra!
Vinnie Booker
Groomsman
Meet Vinnie Booker also known as Mr. All American! Vinnie and Steven met officially sophomore year of college even though they played sports against one another growing up. Vinnie and Steven are pretty much the same person and that's why they became such quick friends. Vinnie currently lives in his hometown of Lake Orion, Michigan and is impacting the lives of children through teaching and coaching. And let's be honest, Vinnie brings the party so be ready.
Kristen Roessel
Bridesmaid
Meet Kristen Roessel! She is the sister of the groom and has grown super close to Mo. Kristen is incredibly talented at interior design, group activities, and having fun anywhere she goes. Mo is so excited to officially call her sister. She is also known as "delightful", which obviously suits her.
Whitney Roessel
Bridesmaid
Meet Whitney Roessel! Sister of the groom and soon to be sister of the bride. Whitney and Mo met when Steven and her started dating and they have grown closer and closer over the years! One of Mo's favorite weekends is when Whitney and Kristen came to visit Nashville. We still aren't sure what the Uber drivers name was...but Whitney made that weekend so fun!
Andrew Newman
Groomsman
Meet Andrew Newman! Brother of the Bride and soon to be brother of the groom. Andrew lives in Boston and sells some medical equipment. Steven enjoys Andrews sense of humor and killer dance moves. He also has the hook up for one of a kind Shell Air sneakers. Let him know and he’ll connect you with his guy.
Kinley Gagnon
Flower Girl
Meet Kin! She is the daughter of Steven and Mo's great friend Chrissy (who also is making the wedding BEAUTIFUL by the way - real skill). She will 1000% steal the show walking down the isle and the couple is so happy she (and her mom) agreed to help make our day special by being the Flower Girl!
Ed McNamara
Officiant
Meet ED! Ed is Mo's uncle and pretty much helped raise her from birth. He and his wife Debbie live in Franklin, Massachusetts and is a full time Grandpa to 6 amazing grandchildren. Uncle Ed has always been a role model to Mo and obviously the best choice to officiate the wedding. Thanks Uncle Ed!
Sheri Newman
Florist
Meet Sheri! Sheri is Mo's Aunt all the way from California. She agreed to help arrange ALL of the flowers for the wedding day and she is quite amazing. Thank you Aunt Sheri!
Josh Bennet
Photographer
Josh is the head photographer for our wedding, he does an AWESOME job and we absolutely love his style. Check him out at his website! http://josh-bennett.com/