Wedding Party
Juliana Rotella
Bride
The heart, mind, and undeniable project manager behind this entire celebration. Reece credits Juliana for helping shape him into the man he is today. She’s his rock, his motivator, and the reason this wedding (and every perfectly coordinated detail) came to life.
Reece Vaessen
Groom
The calm (the cause on occasion) to Juliana’s chaos and her best friend. Reece has a knack for making her laugh even in the middle of her most stressful projects/events. He’s worked hard to build a life where their love and future can continue to grow, and he still somehow finds time to charm everyone along the way.
Amy Gulick
Maid of Honor
Juliana’s older sister and lifelong “forever friend.” Amy has always been the built-in role model - quick to offer unsolicited guidance, criticism, and the occasional opinion, but always out of love. She’s Juliana’s constant, her confidant, and the person she can always count on to keep things real.
Grant Manke
Best Man
Reece’s college roommate and one of the most loyal friends anyone could ask for. From playing side by side as defensive ends at Olivet to standing beside each other on this day, Grant has been a constant in Reece’s life - someone who knows him better than most and always has his back.
Caitlin Baker
Bridesmaid
Juliana’s cousin and childhood bestie. From summer sleepovers and pen pals to an unforgettable family vacation (specifically the time Caitlin cleared an entire hot tub on a cruise), their bond has been strong since day one.
Hunter Zimmerly
Groomsman
Reece’s friend of more than 20 years. Growing up just down the road from each other, they shared countless adventures and have been a constant presence in each other’s lives ever since.
Maddie Sands
Bridesmaid
Juliana’s great friend and best volleyball warm-up partner (No one tell Amy). What started as a childhood warm-up partnership in 4th grade club volleyball came full circle when they reconnected many years later during college volleyball. Maddie’s unwavering friendship, sense of humor, and heart of gold make her an irreplaceable part of Juliana’s life.
Trevor Vaessen
Groomsman
Reece’s cousin and close friend. Their bond goes beyond family - Trevor has always been one of Reece’s closest confidants and favorite person to lift weights with.
Sam Manke
Bridesmaid
Juliana’s friend and instant soul-match. Married to Reece’s best man (Grant), Sam and Juliana hit it off from the start as if they’d known each other for years. The four of them (Reece, Juliana, Grant, and Sam) share one big dream: neighboring houses connected by a shared gym.
Preston Henkel
Groomsman
Reece’s cousin and childhood partner in crime. Growing up only a few hundred feet apart, they were more like brothers than cousins - attached at the hip and always up to something.
Kylee Thompson
Bridesmaid
Juliana’s best friend since the summer of 2019. Their friendship has been built on countless memories, late-night talks, and endless laughter. Kylee has been there through every high, low, and everything in between, and their friendship only continues to grow.
Maverick Lindenmeyer
Groomsman
A friend for practically Reece’s entire life. Maverick is the guy you can always count on - whether you need help moving, a good laugh, or someone to split a pizza and a few beers with.
Paige Cater
Bridesmaid
Juliana’s friend and the life of any party. Their friendship bloomed after standing together in a mutual friend’s wedding, and since then, Paige has brought endless laughter, energy, and good-time chaos wherever she goes.
Benjamin Clark
Groomsman
Reece’s friend since second grade. From school plays and musicals to countless weekends spent at the legendary “JCP,” they’ve built a friendship full of laughter, inside jokes, and lifelong memories.
William Carey (Grandpa Bill)
Honorary Best Man
Reece’s Great Grandpa Bill proudly served in World War II and continues to inspire everyone who knows him. At 99 years old, he’s lived a life full of strength, humor, and love. In 2013, Reece had the honor of standing beside him as his best man - and now, the roles have come full circle as Grandpa Bill is Reece's Honorable Best Man.