Nicholas and Whitney
Wedding Party
Stacy Marks
Matron of Honor
For the past 30 + years, Stacy has stood by Whitney's side being one of her biggest cheerleaders. It would only be fitting for her to stand up beside Whitney and cheer her on as she enters the next chapter in her life. From the early years of Stacy helping out changing Whitney's diapers, to our regular Friday night chats.
Shelley Lemon Moffatt
Bridesmaid
Shelley and Whitney met through a mutual friend and they gradually grew from acquaintance to close friends. Shelley has been witness and partner to some of Whitney's most memorable days and nights. From dance-off's and "Red Ballon Rap's" to now standing by each other's side, Whitney couldn't enter the next chapter in her life without having Shelley stand by her side.
Nikki Baumhauft
Bridesmaid
Nikki and Whitney met while working at Carl's Golfland. It was almost an instant friendship, both Whitney and Nikki went to Oakland University where their friendship turned into a sistership. After Nikki graduated, she moved to New York City where our dinners out have turned into our weekly (sometimes monthly) catch-up sessions.
Audrey Karagosian Jackson
Bridesmaid
Audrey and Whitney met while they both working at Carl's Golfland in High School. Audrey and Whitney never went to the same school but stayed friends from High School to Adulthood. Audrey has always been there for Whitney, through thick and thin she has always been a shoulder to cry on or her partner in crime.
Jane Marks
Flower Girl
Jane is Whitney's niece and in the last 9 years, she has watched her grow into a confident and intelligent young girl.
Eleanor "Elle" Marks
Flower Girl
Elle is Whitney's niece, she loves her family and is the most compassionate and unique little 7 year old.
Ryan Michelli
Best Man
Nick and Ryan met in the residence hall at the University of Michigan. Ryan started the trend of Nick having friends taller than him and is the standard for which all other taller friends are compared to. In addition to Best Man, Ryan also holds the title as Nick's Consigliere (despite his clear failure to protect Nick form a bat that once got in their house).
Jeff Gunnip
Groomsman
Jeff and Nick's friendship began at the University of Michigan where they lived together in the dorms, three on-campus houses, and later in the same apartment building in Downtown Detroit after college. Their friendship is full of many great memories - most involving great moments in sports. Frustrated with the overall state of Detroit Sports, Jeff moved to Boston where he now enjoys many championships.
Taylor Leackfeldt
Groomsman
Nick and Taylor become friends through co-rec softball at the University of Michigan. Team Awesome won the 2008 Co-Rec Summer Intramural Championship and is widely recognized as the greatest story in the history of intramural sports. Nick (Wario) and Taylor (Luigi) enjoy a mutual love of Mario Party and wish each other nothing but a lifetime of happiness and second place.
Rob Moffatt
Groomsman
Rob Moffatt and Nick became friends through Whitney and Shelley, who make fun of them for talking to each other more than their significant others. Rob and Nick enjoy golfing together, baseball, talking baseball, jinxing baseball, Jean Claude Van Damme movies, going to Churchhills (and then getting sliders) and 1990's wrestling nostalgia.
Mike Cox
Usher
Nick and Mike met in the dorm of the University of Michigan, where they both once spent a lovely night watching the little rascals and Ernest Scared Stupid. A trend that continued through all of the college as Mike never once hosted a bad party. Mike is the official electrician of choice for Nick's mom. (Additional references available upon request.)
Jay Dickinson
Usher
Nick and Jay met in the dorm at the University of Michigan. Jay is Nick's best friend from the Upper Peninsula. They spent college playing cards, bowling, and eating in-and-out pizza. All things that used to cost a dollar. Together, they once won a snowball fight and enjoy singing the Killers songs.
Charlie Marks
Ring Bearer
Charlie is Whitney's Nephew who lights up any room with his smile and demeanor. Nick couldn't think of anyone else to help him get ready and help prepare for the day. Nick and Charlie share a special bond and Nick has enjoyed watching Charlie grow into a strong and independent little man.