Wedding Party
Lauren Saad
Maid of Honor
Lauren is Jenna's sister. Even with being 9 years apart, they are the best of friends. You could catch them watching movies and eating popcorn/M&Ms together or jamming to all of the best 90's music. Lauren practically raised Jenna, as their brother, Connor, would have baseball games, so it was Lauren's job to get Jenna ready and bring her down the road to the ball diamonds during the summer. Jenna has returned the favor as she helped raise Lauren's daughter, Layla. Jenna is so excited to have her sister stand by her side for her big day, and Lauren is too, as she's been planning the bachelorette party since before the engagement!
Jessica Saloninas
Bridesmaid
Jess and Jenna went to rival high schools -- Erie and Riverdale. They were very competitive against each other, and Jess has admitted she wasn't a huge fan of Jenna in high school with how competitive she was 😉 While attending St. Ambrose, Jess and Jenna became teammates while playing on the volleyball team. They realized how similar they were, and the friendship blossomed. They were roommates Jenna's junior year and Jessica's senior year. They've been through a lot together and greatly appreciate each other's friendship. Jenna recently stood by Jess' side on her big day in May of 2024, and Jenna can't wait to have Jess stand by hers!
Maddy Morrow
Bridesmaid
Maddy and Jenna actually met through being friends with Jess. They realized they were alike in many ways. They both became ELA (English Language Arts) teachers, are quirky, and love puns. You will often see these three together (Maddy, Jess, and Jenna) at coffee shops, out to eat together, and celebrating all the little victories each person has had. Jenna is very grateful that Jess introduced her to Maddy, as she gained another best friend.
Cassie Saad
Bridesmaid
Cassie is Jenna's sister-in-law, as she married her brother, Connor. Connor and Cassie got together when they were just 13 years old. At that time, Jenna was just a mere 6 years old. Jenna has practically grown up with Cassie in her life. Whether she was bothering Cassie and Connor in the basement, or making fun of Connor in front of Cassie to make him embarrassed. Cassie has been a great addition to Jenna's life, and she can't wait to return the favor of having Cassie in her wedding, like Jenna was in theirs in July of 2017.
Jenny Pinkston
Bridesmaid
Jenny is one of Derek's sisters. Jenna and Jenny have grown very close over the last couple of years. They both are teachers within Erie Schools and share many of the same qualities. Derek and Jenna love spending time with both Jenny and Paige. Paige is a replica of Jenny, and it's fun to watch their dynamic together. Jenny, Jenna, and Derek have spent many hours watching "Justified" together and enjoying the times they've spent together, whether alone or at family gatherings.
Karli Green
Bridesmaid
Karli is Derek's sister, too. Karli has a great sense of humor and a wonderful outlook on life. She gave Derek and Jenna their first nephew, and it's wonderful getting to watch her be an amazing mother to Declan. Derek and Jenna love getting to have family gatherings with Jenny, Karli, and their parents. Jenna is so lucky to not only gain a wonderful husband, but two amazing bonus sisters too.
Lindsay Weber
Bridesmaid
Lindsay and Jenna grew up together. With their parents being great friends, they had no other option but to do the same. They have many memories together, countless trips to Wisconsin Dells with their parents, and many nights of Monopoly with Johnny and Derek. Their love of energy drinks and going out to eat has bonded them in more ways than you know. They have been with each other through every stage of life and even lived together for a year at St. Ambrose. Jenna could not imagine having her big day without Lindsay by her side.
Morgan Mack
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Jenna are cousins. Though they don't get to see each other as often with Morgan living near New Jersey, and Jenna back home near Erie, their bond has always been strong. Whenever they do get together, they have crazy times, including jam sessions in the car, and many memories at the Chamberlain Christmases at the hotel. Morgan lives life to the fullest and she's helped Jenna come out of her shell because of it.
Tara Johnson
Heavenly Personal Attendant
Tara came into Jenna's life her senior year of high school during volleyball season as it was the first year of the co-op with Prophetstown. Jenna stayed in touch with Tara over the years to get insights on how to improve her volleyball skills through college. Jenna came back and helped with Orange Crush Club Volleyball, which Tara had made and ran for many years. Jenna started to take it over with guidance from Tara. They've stayed close ever since, and you'd often find them sitting at Tara's kitchen table talking for hours about life weekly/biweekly. Tara became a great resource for both Jenna and Derek and has watched their relationship grow and prosper over the last couple of years. She's helped both of them through the ups and downs of life, and Derek and Jenna are so appreciative of everything she's done for them. Tara unfortunately passed away on June 4, 2025, but Derek and Jenna know she is right there with them every step of the way through the process leading up to the wedding, and she'll be right there on the day of the wedding.
Carson Kirkpatrick
Best Man
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Brandon Howell
Groomsman
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Levi Floming
Groomsman
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Vicent Bramm
Groomsman
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Trey Anderson
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Austin Bramm
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Dalton Green
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Connor Saad
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Emily Scheidegger
Usher
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Dylan Temple
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