Meet Our Wedding Party!

Jayson and Stephanie Nemeth

Parents of the Bride

Rick and Linda VanWagoner

Parents of the Groom

Hope Simon

Maid of Honor

Hope and I have been close friends since high school. I knew some of her sisters through participating in Young People's Theater, but did not get to know Hope until I was a freshman and we were on the golf team together. That year, Hope became one of my closest friends and I am so thankful that messing around on the golf course (probably more than we practiced- sorry, Coach Tackmann!) could bring us together like it did. Hope has been by my side through so many different stages of my life, and I could not imagine my wedding without her by my side. Love you, Hopie! -Emily

Kyle VanWagoner

Best Man

Kyle is currently teaching out in North Dakota where he lives with his family. He played soccer in college at the University of Huntington. My favorite memories with Kyle are playing basketball in the driveway, playing around as kids, and building forts. - Love Connor

Natalie Climer

Bridesmaid

Natalie is my brother's fiancé, but has also been one of my best friends for the longest time. Natalie has felt like part of the Nemeth family from the moment she and Jaycob started dating back in high school. Natalie is so fun to be around and has always given me the best advice. She is always so supportive and I am so excited to have her stand with us on our special day! -Emily

Jaycob Nemeth

Groomsman

Jaycob is Emily's brother, and we are so excited to have him be a part of our day! Jake is one of my biggest supporters, and is constantly building me up and encouraging me to do my best. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful older brother who always knows how to make me laugh, gives the best advice, and is one of the greatest listeners I have ever met! Love you lots, Jake! -Emmy

Courtney Ganton

Bridesmaid

Courtney is the oldest of Connor's siblings. She lives in Spring Arbor with her husband Bobby Ganton and their three kids, Ty, Myla, and Josey. She runs a wooden sign shop on Etsy called Craft Cottage Co. and loves spending time with her kids. We love getting together with her and playing card games! -Connor

Cole Barclay

Groomsman

Cole and I have been friends since late Elementary School thanks to my brother Kyle and his sister Samantha. We have made many memories over the years from middle school to being college roommates. My fondest memories with Cole are singing "Country Roads" by John Denver together in our favorite college bars. -Connor

Allison Vlk

Bridesmaid

Allison was my first friend that I made at MSU. She was in the room next door and we spent many late nights together studying (or watching Grey’s Anatomy, but that counts, right?😉) she is one of the first people I go to for advice and I am so thankful to have shared so many experiences with her at MSU! -Emily

Mitchell Palmer

Groomsman

Mitchell is a very fun person to be around. There is never a dull moment when he is in the room. We first met in middle school when he transferred to Western Middle School. Over the years we bonded playing football, soccer, and basketball together. My favorite memories with Mitchell are from the summers in high school where we would hangout and have fun. -Connor

Ryleigh Robinson

Bridesmaid

Ryleigh is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. I have never known someone who has the ability to experience other's happiness as their own quite like her. I have been fortunate enough to have been close friends with Ryleigh since high school, and am so thankful for her for coming all the way from Seattle to be a part of our day!

Matt Kryscio

Groomsman

Matt and I met in middle school and grew closer throughout high school. We would always hangout in his basement or by his pool in the summer. We always had a great time going out in Mount Pleasant when he would visit me at CMU. One of my funniest memories with Matt was when we were helping his mom's boyfriend, Mike, fix his pool heater. We had just gotten the last piece of pipe put on and the water seemed to be running fine when Mike proceeded to say, "now that's what I call close enough construction!" He hit the pipe for a final time and caused the water start rushing out and the pipe to blow off. -Connor

Emily Maxwell

Bridesmaid

Emily has been one of my best friends since high school! We were both in choir together and share a love of Disney and Harry Potter ❤️ Emily is one of the kindest, most thoughtful people I have ever met and I am so thankful to have such a supportive friend like her! -Emily

Travis Gibbs

Groomsman

Travis and I became friends while I was up at CMU studying to become and accountant. We have had some good laughs over the years. From O'Kelly Friday nights, to walking the rails for football games. My favorite memories with Travis were at our senior year home football games; we would tailgate on our porch and then walk over to the tailgate lot for a whole Saturday of fun. -Connor

Lauren Curtis

Bridesmaid

Lauren and I have been friends for as long as I can remember. We were in Young People’s, High School, Community Theater and choir together for many years. Lauren is one of the funniest people that I know and she always seems to make me laugh until I’m in tears. Some of my favorite memories with her were the late nights we spent eating sweets and watching our old favorite movies from our childhood and laughing at how ridiculous they were. -Emily

Andrew Crowley

Groomsman

Andrew, once known in high school as the look a like to Ryan Lockney, has been friends with me since middle school. It all started with our mutual friend Eliott and blossomed from there. I also played various sports with Andrew through middle school and high school. Some of my favorite memories with Andrew were the basketball bus trips freshman year. Frosty Dan's was always the highlight of those trips. -Connor

Abby Taylor

Bridesmaid

I met Abby through being involved in Ionia Community Theater and I soon realized that she is one of the funniest people I have ever met :) This picture is from when we were in Grease the Musical together as Frenchie and Jan! This girl always has me laughing until my stomach hurts and I lose my breath. But, aside from being hilarious, she is one of the sweetest girls I know. I can always count on Abby to uplift me and cheer me on. I admire her for always seeing the good in people and helping them to see it for themselves! -Emily

Trevor Ekin

Groomsman

Trevor is part of the gang that goes back to the middle school and high school days. We were even roommates for my brief stretch at GVSU. My favorite memory of Trevor was watching the wings games in high school in his basement which always included Bob and Kathy's (his parents) great food! -Connor

Andrew Hood

Usher

Andrew and I have been friends since middle school and high school as well. We played football and soccer together over the years. My favorite memory with Hood is going down to Bowling Green one weekend in college and him showing me and Matt a good time. -Connor

Jordan Bailey

Usher

Jordan is a race car man. There is a theme here that I hope you have caught on to by now... as far as how long we have been friends. My favorite memories with Jordan are the summer weekends we spent at his boat house with the rest of the guys, adventures at Bailyland, and of course the Nickelback concert at DTE. -Connor