Wedding Party
Simone Stephens
Maid of Honor
"Simone decided we would be best friends as she and her mother waited for me to arrive at the hospital. I consider Simone my sister because nothing could better describe how strong of a bond we have had our whole lives. Because our mothers were best friends we found it only fitting to follow in their footsteps. I am unbelievably relieved to have Simone with me on the most important day of my life thus far."
Ashley Morgan
Bridesmaid
"If friends are the family you get to choose, I will always choose Ashley. We have been best friends since she picked me up off of a curb after a break-up and offered me a beer. We have had more adventures than most, but it is all apart of our story. Chances are if you have heard one of my crazy stories... Ashley was there."
Callie Oppertshauser
Bridesmaid
"Callie has been running the show since DAY ONE, and I wouldn't have it any other way! I couldn't imagine having a better role model than my big cousin Callie. Truly the life of the party I have been trailing behind her trying to keep up for most of our lives. There aren't words to describe how close of a bond my cousins and I have had and I'm so glad I have Callie to make sure my day is nothing but FUN!"
Hilary Oppertshauser
Bridesmaid
"Cousins + Best Friends = Cousin Frands. Hil has been my partner in crime over the years and I couldn't think of anyone else to call for an alibi. Whoever said that cousins are your first best friends is so right. I could not imagine getting married without having Hilary by my side."
Karlie Livingston
Bridesmaid
"I am so thankful that my cousin Callie not only brought Karlie into my life but also allowed me to steal her and make her one of my closest friends. At some point our two families have blended into one big one and continue to grow closer and closer over the years."
Tony Menzo
Best Man
"Tone and I have known each other since diapers. Even though I don't have any siblings, tone has always been the closest thing to a brother that I could ever ask for. I've even been adopted by the Menzo family as their 9th child. I was the best man in his wedding and it's only right that he is by my side for mine."
Brandon Patton
Groomsman
"B was my first friend when I moved to West Bloomfield in 3rd grade. We had our fair share of scuffles at first but grew together, played sports in school together, and always stayed connected through the years. We've been recording a podcast together for the last 2+ years and it's great to spend time with him regularly."
Djuan Riddick
Groomsman
"I met Djuan my sophomore year of high school. We instantly developed a friendship cracking jokes all the time, riding around listening to music and hanging out. Even though he has moved to Atlanta we have still stayed connected and good friends through the years."
André Abbate
Groomsman
"André is one of the funniest people I know. I met André when we hired him my second year at Deck Detail. We have spent countless days and nights hanging out to the early hours of the morning."
Mike Keenan
Groomsman
"My little cousin that turned into more of a brother. We are both only children so I feel like that made us closer over the years. We've worked together, vacationed together and play basketball together regularly."