Bride
My name is McKenzie and I just turned the big 3-0 in March! I went to college for Respiratory Therapy and worked in Toledo's ICU for 3 years. After, I left and took a full time position at Sofi Stella Boutique, here in my hometown. I was there for 10 years, and now do marketing for Cakes by Stephanie here in Monroe. Alex and I met a couple years ago and I've been the best version of me ever since. We love heading Up North when time allows, and taking our dog Obi on walks!
Maid of Honor
Brittany and I have been friends for our entire lives! Growing up together, our moms would take us to lunch or to go bowling and it was the best part of our week. She moved to Chicago for a few years, but is now back and bought a beautiful home in New Boston with her fiancé Zach and puppy Jagger. She now works from home as a Partner Relationship Coordinator and enjoys Wine nights with the girls and spending time with her family.
Bridesmaid
Allison and I have been friends for years and we think we met at the Fair (it's been a long time!) We both love supporting our Local Downtown businesses and shopping for clothing and home décor. She is an HR Manager and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, growing plants, and traveling when she has time. She bought the cutest house on the best street in Monroe with her fiancé Luke and now, new puppy Tuck!
Bridesmaid
Alyse and her family were one of my first friends when I switched schools and went to Ida. We've stayed close to them, even though we've been out of high school for over 10 years now, and those are the best friendships. Her and her husband Drew are both Registered Nurses, and have moved to Arizona for a year, so he can pursue his career as a Nurse Practitioner. In September, they will move back so Alyse can start her Nurse Practitioner program at Toledo! She loves to travel and loves her cat!
Bridesmaid
Gabrielle and I have known each other our entire lives! My mom used to babysit her, and then I babysat her younger brother and sister. Her family lives in Charlevoix and she moved from there, to Minneapolis with her boyfriend Luke, but loves to head back in the summers. She is a Media Planner for Target and works from home, which allows her and Luke to travel with their two labs. I'm still hoping one day, she will move back closer to us... Gabrielle, this is me asking you to move back.....
Bridesmaid
Jayme and I have known each other since high school, and attended college together to be Respiratory Therapists. She has worked at Motts Children's Hospital as an RT for several years, but just recently went back to school to be a Registered Nurse and now works in Home Care. She loves to cook on her off time and has the cutest dog Nova, that has weekly play dates with our dog! She lives in Monroe, and bought a home that she has fixed up and made amazing!
Bridesmaid
Alexa and I have become close over the years, and although we are not technically related, we share the same cousins, aunts and uncles... So w'e're related ;) She now works from home and is a Technology Recruiter at Rock Central. For the last few years, she has enjoyed watching her fiancé Colin play Hockey for Notre Dame and they are now heading to Arizona! They will be there for 1-2 years and then decide where to go next!
Bridesmaid
Jade and I had a college class together, but always new each other through mutual friends, and have become close the last couple years. She just celebrated her 10 year anniversary with her husband Lance, and has two beautiful kids, Piper and Barrett. She has recently moved into a beautiful house in Monroe and has been busy making it a home. She enjoys spending time with her family, working out, baking, and her two fur baby's, Tank & Earl!
Bridesmaid
Sofia was 3 years old when I started babysitting her and her sister, and she now feels like a younger sister to me. She just turned 16, and got her license! She attends SMCC and is on the JV Volleyball Team. In her free time, she loves shopping, and hanging out with all of her friends. She has a heart of gold and I love seeing the beautiful person she is becoming.
Bridesmaid
Stella was about 9 months old when I started babysitting her, and sometimes I still think of her as that young. If you know her, you know that she will do anything for anyone, and is always thinking of someone else before herself. She is heading into 8th grade at MCES and plays Volleyball! In her free time, she loves spending time with her friends, baking, and we love baking together! I love her and our time together.
Father of the Bride
As many of you know, my dad passed away 4 years ago. I'm happy to have such a close relationship to my brother and my step-dad, who has treated my brother and I like his own. Matt & Russ will be walking me down the aisle, I'm happy to have them both in my life and on the best day of my life.