Officiant
Jonas is one of Jason's childhood friends. Not only were these two friends, they also worked with each other for over 10 years. We couldn't think of a better person to marry us. He has watched our relationship grow and mature and develop into what it is today. We are very excited to have Jonas help us begin our new chapter as husband and wife.
Mother of the Bride
While Sheila will not be walking down the aisle with her daughter, we would like to thank her for her support and love for accepting Jason and Sydney into our blended family. We know how difficult it is to combine two families and we wouldn't have been able to be this successful without her unfailing support.
Maid of Honor
Diana has been the Bride's best friend for almost 20 years. Bonded like sisters, we've shared some wild experiences and a lot of laughs over the decades. She has been my rock through all of life's adventures. I could not ask for a better friend/sister to be standing by my side and supporting our relationship.
Best Man
Earl is also the Father of the Groom. Earl is an amazing father and step-grandfather to Sydney, Hailey, and Lily. He has accepted all of us girls into his family and treats us as if we were one of his own. We are so happy that he is standing next to us to wrap us in his love for our blended families.
Bridesmaid
Sydney is our step-daughter, who has been upgraded to our daughter. Sydney is a beautiful young woman, who is beginning her educational journey into becoming a certified Dental Hygienist. She is currently studying at U of I in Champaign. We are so unbelievably proud of her! We are so lucky to have her love, support, intelligence, and comedic relief in our lives.
Groomsman
Nick is one of Jason's childhood friends. Nick was able to get Jason out of his parents house and was his first, only and best roommate. Jason being an only child, he's always felt fortunate to have Nick as a brother. They've shared their families and experience together since 1993 and continue to this day. We are honored to have him stand with us and support us at the start of our new journey together as husband and wife.
Jr. Bridesmaid
Hailey is Rachel's oldest daughter. She has a very bubbly and funny personality. She loves to wear her emotions on her face and has no problem telling you what is on her mind. Hailey is thrilled that we are finally becoming husband and wife.
Jr. Bridesmaid
Lily is the youngest daughter to Rachel. Lily is smart, sassy, and is rough and tough. She is so excited that we are FINALLY getting married!
Father of the Bride
We are very happy to have Tim walk his daughter down the aisle. We are thrilled to have Tim's love and support for our relationship and our future. Tim has shown us grace and patience while we have blended this family. From his own experience, he knows how difficult it can be to blend two families together and with his support we have made it look effortless.