Wedding Party
Gabrielle Hunter
Maid of Honor
Gabby and I met during our first week of classes at Grand Valley and you could say the rest is history! We have been best friends ever since; we are essentially the same person in a different font! I could not have asked for a better Maid of Honor (and wedding planner) and I 100% could not imagine anyone else filling this role and doing so with so much love, enthusiasm, and joy. It is truly an honor to have Gabby by my side on this special day.
Alex Bolin
Best Man
It feels like I have known Alex my whole life. We pretty much grew up together and it definitely shows, whether that's a good or bad thing is up for debate. I think anyone who's ever known us knew we would be each other's best man.
Cassandra Smigiel
Bridesmaid
Cass is the best sister I could ask for and I am grateful to be able to also call Cass a friend. We have not always been friends, being so close in age during high school was not easy, but as we have gotten older we have only grown closer and closer together. Cass and I always have each others back and we can talk to one another about anything and everything. Cass is always such a joy to be around and brings out the best in me and others. I literally cannot get married without Cass by my side.
Corey Cole
Groomsman
I met Corey in high school at Rockford. We became great friends talking about life and hitting the gym together. It doesn't matter how long it has been between us seeing each other, once we get talking it's like no time has passed at all.
Bailey Warren
Bridesmaid
Bailey is the best sister-in-law I could ever wish for! To be gaining a sister as kind and thoughtful as Bailey is, is truly a blessing. During college Bailey was a huge help in our relationship because she would pick up Ian from Western and bring him to Grand Valley to spend the weekend with me. Bailey is such a fun loving person and I is very grateful to have her as a sister.
Charlie Riddering
Groomsman
I met Charlie in kindergarten playing with toy cars on a rug. Over the years we have only gotten closer, although we don't play with toy cars anymore. At least I don't, who knows what Charlie gets up to. He is one of the most genuine people I know and I am grateful to have known him for as long as I have.
Gabriele Stornant
Bridesmaid
I met Gab through Ian and Pakie (Gab's husband), and even from our first time meeting I knew I wanted to get to know Gab more. To answer the call of friendship, Gab and her husband moved out to Ann Arbor a few years ago, just to be closer to us, lol. Now, as often as time allows, the four of us get together to play games or try out new local places. Gab is also taking me to NYC this September to see Harry Styles, so huge bonus points there!
Patrick O'Brien
Groomsman
Pakie and I met playing video games with Charlie, and after he was voted into the friend group by a narrow majority, we quickly became friends. Pakie is as quick to call you an idiot for your dumb ideas as he is to help you out with anything he can.
Maria Harden
Bridesmaid
Maria and I met somewhere along the way during college at Grand Valley and have only grown closer since. Maria is such a thoughtful and caring person and it shows in everything she does. Maria is truly a joy to be around and there is absolutely no way she could not be a part of our big day.
Lucas Messing
Groomsman
I met Luke at Grand Valley visiting Amber. Despite horrible takes like the Hobbit being better than Lord of the Rings and cheesecake being better than ice cream, he's still cool enough to make it as a groomsman, which says a lot about him.
Sofia Espinosa-Wheeker
Bridesmaid
I met Sofia through Nick (her husband) and we clicked together immediately. Sofia is a one of a kind person who always goes above and beyond for those she cares about and I could not be more grateful to have her in my life. Sofia immediately makes every room more fun and lively just by being in it, I would be remised if Sofia was not a part of our wedding.
Nick Wheeker
Groomsman
I met Nick through Amber's friend group from college at Grand Valley. Over the years I have come to know Nick as someone who is always willing to help his friends out, and most importantly, as someone who loves to mess with Luke.
Gavin Harden
Officiant
When trying to figure out who would marry us there was only one person that came to mind, and that is Gavin. I and Gavin met during freshman year of college at Grand Valley, we were "high-five buddies" and so started a friendship that has stood the test of time. Gavin is the perfect person for this role because of his outgoing and charismatic personality. We could not be luckier to have Gavin marry us.