Our People
Emily
Bride
Emily was raised in Harbor Springs Michigan. She met Tyler while attending Lake Superior State University where she earned her BS in Fisheries Management. In the summer Emily loves to spend her time outdoors. In the summer she is usually hiking, fishing, camping, or reading a book in her hammock. In the winter she's curled up on the couch with a good book or movie or planning all the trips and adventures for the upcoming summer.
Tyler
Groom
Tyler was born and raised in Rudyard, Michigan. After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps. He moved home once he got out and that's where he met Emily. Tyler's favorite hobbies include hunting, fishing, camping, and riding his motorcycle. He also enjoys taking his dogs out on hikes and training them to be bird dogs.
Katie Barkley
Team Bride
Katie is Emily's little sister and built in best friend. The pair are almost exactly two years apart but you would never know. Although Katie and Emily are quite opposite, their paths have always kept them together. They attended the same community college, university, and even stayed in the same town after graduating together. It is safe to say when they are together they are usually up to something and it usually ends up in mom yelling at them for laughing too loudly. They will always drop what their doing for each other and always have each others back.
Chad Mesnard
Team Groom
Tyler and Chad became friends in middle school. Their friendship is best described as two crazy men always getting into trouble. When the two aren't causing mischief they are probably at the shooting range or working on some sort of project together. They have been there for each other through the toughest times are truly have a brother like relationship.
Kay Paige
Team Bride
Kay and Emily have been friends since they were in daycare. The two are inseparable soul sisters. There is no doubt when they are together there is definitely trouble. The two have been there for each other for everything in life. Emily was at the hospital the day Kay had her son, Bryan. Kay agreed to help Emily and Tyler move across the country the day before they left so Emily wouldn't have to drive alone. Kay was the first person Emily told when she found out she was pregnant. Their friendship is one of a kind.
Brandon Radle
Team Groom
Tyler and Brandon are childhood friends. Their friendship is built around their shared hobbies. Both love to be outside hunting and fishing. They also both enjoy days at the range and riding motorcycles. When the two are together they are probably drinking a beer, reminiscing, and laughing loud enough for all of town to hear.
Kaitlyn Jedrzejczyk
Team Bride
Kaitlyn first met Emily when Emily was moving into Kaitlyn's on campus townhouse. Apparently campus didn't tell Kaitlyn she was getting a new house mate. The two quickly hit it off though and became inseperable. In the summer you'll either find these two in their hammocks at rotary park watching freighters or on the patio drinking wine and laughing loud enough the neighbors can hear. In the winter they'll be on a snowy hike followed by a hockey game. One thing is for sure, these unexpected roommates because life long friends.
Justin Barkley
Officiant
Justin is Emily's older brother. He has been such a role model for Emily growing up. Although there is an age gap, the two are closer than they have ever been. When they are together the two can be found playing disc golf, watching comedy skits, trying new beer, and laughing until one can't breathe. Emily and Tyler admire the way Justin and his wife, Iryna, support and love each other. When they first talked about having someone be ordained Emily instantly thought of Justin. They couldn't imagine having anyone else do the honor of officiating their ceremony.