Honored Guest
Jess Millholan
Officiant
Favorite Horror Movie: The Collector Enjoys teaching high school science, industrial concerts and good wine. Jess and Brandon have been the best of friends for years. Their friendship is built on decadent food, horror flicks, and dark humor. Jess is the most supportive and honest friend to both Bride and Groom. She has been there through the good and bad - we are so honored to have her officiate our marriage.
Jesse Thomas
Best Man
Favorite Horror Movie: IT Enjoys cosplaying, playing video games and haunting. Jesse and Brandon met through mutual friends at work in the haunted house. It was obvious from the beginning that these two were going to be best friends, they might as well be the same person. Jesse is a wonderful friend to Brandon and they always have each others backs. Their is no one else Brandon would rather be his best man than his best friend.
Brittany Fallon
Maid of Honor
Favorite Horror Movie: Shrooms Enjoys being mommy to son Cash, playing video games with her Fiance, & doing makeup. Brittany and Heather became instant BFF's in 2002 after meeting in Catholic School. Their friendship has endured time and moves to opposite sides of the country. They have countless memories and inside jokes. They are forever sisters and Heather is thrilled to have Britt as her Maid of Honor.
Aaron Self
Groomsman
Favorite Horror Movie: Event Horizon Enjoys movie nights with his daughters and Jess, woodworking, and sipping wine with Jess. Arron and Brandon met through Jess a few years ago after Jess and Arron, childhood pen-pals, reconnected years later. Arron is the sweetest and most genuine guy. Though he may not like all the horror films and gore he's always supportive of us and our crazy antics! Brandon is so happy to have Aaron be his groomsmen.
Devon McKinney
Bridesmaid
Favorite Horror Film: Stay Alive Enjoys making costumes, hanging out with friends, and paranormal investigating Devon and Heather met through Brandon after working at the haunted house. When these girls met it was as if they had been friends forever. They bond over their love of animals, Halloween and costumes, and old emo music. Heather is so happy to have Devon as her Bridesmaid on this special day.
Sam Niklaus
Ring Bearer
Favorite Horror Movie: Jurassic World Enjoys playing with baby sisters Seoirse and Kathryn, playing games and Five Nights at Freddy's. Sam is Brandon's awesome kid nephew, son of Brandon's sister Brianna and brother in-law Brody. Sam is excited to be in the wedding for his cool "Uncle Hawk" and dance at the wedding reception!
Brenda Lynn
Mother of the Bride
Favorite Horror Film: Nightmare Before Christmas Enjoys singing karaoke and dancing, thrift shopping, and coffee with friends Brenda was born in upstate New York and is the eldest of 2 siblings Doug and Margret. She moved to Florida where she later had and raised her only child Heather. As a teen her and her friend Angela were lost at sea before being rescued by a Chinese cargo ship just off the coast of Cuba. Brenda has a kind heart and hasn't met a soul she didn't know. She likes to sing oldies and take road trips. She is beyond proud to watch her daughter and son-in-law get married.
Linda Dougherty
Mother of the Groom
Favorite Horror Film: Hocus Pocus Enjoys watching and playing with her grandbabies and crafting Linda is one of 4 siblings, born in Virginia and in high school her family moved to El Paso, Texas. She was Prom Queen in High School. Linda and Garry eloped in Hawaii in 1985. They've enjoyed living in different places and traveling during Garry's military career. Now they enjoy their retirement near their children and grandchildren. Linda has loved helping with wedding projects and is exited to watched her little boy marry his love Heather.
Odysseus Stefanis
Father of the Bride
Favorite Horror Movie: Hellraiser Enjoys traveling, motorcycle rides, and practicing Aikidio Odysseus was born in Frankfurt Germany and immigrated to New York as a baby with his parents. He is the eldest of one brother Achillies. As kids he and his brother liked to get in trouble and explore. Odysseus was 17 years old when he joined the Marine Cops. He lived in many states before settling down with his young family in Florida, then moving back to N.Y. once Heather moved out. He enjoys intellectual conversations about religion, science, politics, and zombies and likes wearing funny cat T-shirts. Odysseus has been excited throughout the wedding planning process and is proud to walk his daughter down the aisle.
Garry Dougherty
Father of the Groom
Favorite Horror Movie: Predator Enjoys browsing music and gun stores, playing with his grandbabies, and company of his wife Linda and dog Herc Garry is the youngest of 2 siblings and grew up in Kingsville, Texas. Garry served in the Air Force and Army as a Military Police Officer. He enjoys being near the ocean but loves being near his kids in the mountains. He is supportive and believes happiness in life out ways income. For Garry's birthday in 2015, he bought Brandon a plane ticket back to see Heather after they met in passing so they could drive to Texas. Without that plane ticket there would be no wedding to attend.