Wedding Party

Georgia Harrison

Maid of Honor

Georgia and I met our first semester at Northern Michigan University when she aggressively asked me about my class schedule during freshmen seminar. We share a deep love of coffee and sustainability, the foundation for any good friendship. Georgia is a current graduate student at Appalachian State University where she studies cliff ecology and I no longer get to be her research assistant. - Olivia

Matt Shelp

Best Man

Matt and I met at NMU as engineering majors only to find out it wasn't for either of us but stayed great friends ever since. From skiing to pond hockey and mountain biking to camping he's my adventure partner and best friend! - Dylan

Sarah Gonda

Bridesmaid

When I was 5 years old I would throw myself on the floor while begging my parents for a sister. I always hoped whoever I ended up with would have sisters and I hit the jackpot with Sarah. Sarah is such a bright light in our lives and I'm a lucky girlie to have her as a sister. - Olivia

Maggie Pung

Bridesmaid

Maggie and I have been close friends since our senior year of high school. Our friendship started in AP Studio Art when I looked at Maggie and said "we should just be friends". After high school graduation Maggie spent a year living in Mexico where she taught English. I then coerced Maggie into attending Northern Michigan University AND moving into an apartment with a guy I had only been dating for a few months (Dylan). Maggie continues her studies at NMU in secondary education and I continue to distract her. - Olivia

Melissa Veenema

Bridesmaid

Melissa has been dating my older brother Sheldon for 6 years and has rightfully earned her place in my heart as my sister. I realized this in 2013 when Sheldon left for a job out west and Mel and I sat on my parent's living room floor and ate pickles in sadness together. I can't imagine getting married without Mel there. - Olivia

Fred Walcott

Father of the Bride

This is my dad and easily the funniest, empathic, and smartest person I know (and he also wanted a photo of himself on the website). - Olivia

Bugsy Sailor

Officiant

Bugsy has been a mentor, friend, and cheerleader for me through the best times of my life and the hardest moments. He saw Olivia and myself fall madly in love and we can think of anyone better to officiate our wedding!

William Walcott

Groomsman

I didn't know how badly I wanted brothers still I met Sheldon and William. From playing with remote control cars and relaxing on the banks of one of the Great Lakes I am forever grateful to have them in my life. William is calm, witty, and always down for a talk about cars and what more can you ask?!

Sheldon Walcott

Groomsman

Sheldon welcomed me in to the Walcott family with open arms and a huge smile. He is always interested in learning something new and adventuring into the unknown. I couldn't ask for a more enthusiastic brother.

Kate Ashworth

Flower Girl

Charla Gonda

Flower Girl

Josh Hlavacek

Groomsman

Josh was my first friend when I moved to Michigan and he has been by my side through thick and thin. Josh has an infectious smile and is always down for a crazy adventure or a calm night by a fire. I am so lucky to have had a friend like him growing up.