Wedding Party
Tatiana Ruperd
Maid of Honor
Tatiana, youngest sister of the bride and designated dog sitter, is excited to help her big sister with her big day! She likes to spend time with her pup Jango and is currently finishing up a Master’s Degree in intelligence analysis 🔎
Jake Hartzell
Best Man
Jake is a lifelong friend of the groom and his family. They have been best friends since their time in diapers! Jake is currently building houses in Petoskey, MI 🏠
Natalia Ruperd
Bridesmaid
Natalia, sister of the bride, is excited to support her big sister on her big day! She enjoys being amazing dog and cat mom! When she is not working as a manager at Kruse and Muer, she is spending time baking her heart out 🍰
Ryan Jankowiak
Groomsman
Ryan is a good friend of the groom after many fun years in college. He currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with his girlfriend, Skye, while she is a travel nurse. They had a fun trip a few years back at Pictured Rocks National Park 🏞️
Alyssa Heinze
Bridesmaid
Alyssa, sister of the groom and future sister-in-law of the bride, is a loving wife and beautiful mother of two amazing kiddos. She is a wonderful role model and awesome dog (and cat) mom 🥰
James Alexander
Groomsman
James is another awesome college friend of the groom. They enjoy talking about and listening to various kinds of music. James is Doctor of Musical Arts in cello and is an adjunct professor of Cello Performance and World Music at Lake Michigan College 🎻
Megan Trella
Bridesmaid
Megan, first cousin and loving friend of the bride's, was an amazing mentor throughout nursing school and continues to be one of her closest friends. Megan is currently living her best life as a nurse in the Pacific Northwest 🗻
Zach Taylor
Groomsman
Zach is younger brother to the groom and lifelong friend. He and the groom enjoy playing video games together and having lengthy philosophical conversations🧐