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Wedding Day

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Reception

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Our Wedding

Erica&nbsp;and&nbsp;I&nbsp;like&nbsp;to&nbsp;try&nbsp;and&nbsp;get&nbsp;away&nbsp;on&nbsp;a&nbsp;quiet&nbsp;weekend&nbsp;at&nbsp;least&nbsp;once&nbsp;a&nbsp;year.&nbsp;We&nbsp;reserved&nbsp;a&nbsp;nice&nbsp;cabin&nbsp;at&nbsp;Meemo's&nbsp;Farm&nbsp;in&nbsp;Evart,&nbsp;MI&nbsp;in&nbsp;late&nbsp;January&nbsp;2024.&nbsp;I&nbsp;booked&nbsp;the&nbsp;location&nbsp;not&nbsp;realizing&nbsp;how&nbsp;nice&nbsp;the&nbsp;facility&nbsp;was&nbsp;until&nbsp;after&nbsp;booking&nbsp;and&nbsp;researching&nbsp;Meemo's&nbsp;more.&nbsp;After&nbsp;a&nbsp;ton&nbsp;of&nbsp;research&nbsp;and&nbsp;planning,&nbsp;I&nbsp;discovered&nbsp;this&nbsp;would&nbsp;be&nbsp;the&nbsp;perfect&nbsp;location&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;proposal.&nbsp;The&nbsp;cabin&nbsp;was&nbsp;secluded&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;banks&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;large&nbsp;pond&nbsp;and&nbsp;had&nbsp;all&nbsp;the&nbsp;modern&nbsp;amenities&nbsp;we&nbsp;could&nbsp;want&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;romantic&nbsp;stay.&nbsp;On&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;night&nbsp;we&nbsp;had&nbsp;a&nbsp;quiet&nbsp;dinner&nbsp;and&nbsp;Erica&nbsp;repeatedly&nbsp;wondered&nbsp;the&nbsp;occasion&nbsp;we&nbsp;were&nbsp;celebrating&nbsp;with&nbsp;such&nbsp;a&nbsp;beautiful&nbsp;getaway.&nbsp;She&nbsp;stated&nbsp;"Is&nbsp;this&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;early&nbsp;Valentine's&nbsp;Day&nbsp;gift"&nbsp;over&nbsp;and&nbsp;over&nbsp;again.&nbsp;On&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;I&nbsp;told&nbsp;her&nbsp;that&nbsp;we&nbsp;had&nbsp;reservations&nbsp;for&nbsp;dinner&nbsp;at&nbsp;restaurant&nbsp;near&nbsp;by.&nbsp;Before&nbsp;dinner,&nbsp;I&nbsp;booked&nbsp;Erica&nbsp;a&nbsp;massage&nbsp;at&nbsp;Meemo's&nbsp;spa&nbsp;on&nbsp;site.&nbsp;While&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;receiving&nbsp;her&nbsp;massage,&nbsp;I&nbsp;went&nbsp;back&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;cabin&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;staff&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;the&nbsp;place&nbsp;with&nbsp;roses&nbsp;and&nbsp;candles.&nbsp;When&nbsp;Erica&nbsp;was&nbsp;finished,&nbsp;I&nbsp;revealed&nbsp;to&nbsp;her&nbsp;that&nbsp;the&nbsp;dinner&nbsp;near&nbsp;by&nbsp;was&nbsp;actually&nbsp;being&nbsp;prepared&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;private&nbsp;chef&nbsp;back&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;cabin.&nbsp;At&nbsp;this&nbsp;point&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;extremely&nbsp;nervous&nbsp;and&nbsp;thought&nbsp;there&nbsp;was&nbsp;no&nbsp;way&nbsp;Erica&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;realize&nbsp;that&nbsp;there&nbsp;was&nbsp;a&nbsp;proposal&nbsp;coming.&nbsp;She&nbsp;remained&nbsp;clueless.&nbsp;I&nbsp;ask&nbsp;a&nbsp;staff&nbsp;member&nbsp;to&nbsp;take&nbsp;a&nbsp;picture&nbsp;of&nbsp;us&nbsp;in&nbsp;front&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;fireplace&nbsp;before&nbsp;dinner.&nbsp;I&nbsp;began&nbsp;giving&nbsp;a&nbsp;corny&nbsp;speech&nbsp;and&nbsp;Erica&nbsp;still&nbsp;believed&nbsp;I&nbsp;was&nbsp;just&nbsp;running&nbsp;my&nbsp;mouth&nbsp;about&nbsp;our&nbsp;budding&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;to&nbsp;our&nbsp;new&nbsp;friends.&nbsp;As&nbsp;I&nbsp;wrapped&nbsp;up&nbsp;the&nbsp;speech,&nbsp;I&nbsp;dropped&nbsp;to&nbsp;one&nbsp;knee&nbsp;and&nbsp;pulled&nbsp;out&nbsp;a&nbsp;ring.&nbsp;Erica's&nbsp;eyes&nbsp;showed&nbsp;nothing&nbsp;but&nbsp;shock&nbsp;as&nbsp;she&nbsp;happily&nbsp;said&nbsp;"Yes!".&nbsp;And&nbsp;from&nbsp;there&nbsp;the&nbsp;rest&nbsp;is&nbsp;history... Marcus

How we became engaged

Our Story

Big shout out to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/macssaginaw?mibextid=ZbWKwL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mac's Bar</a> for our engagement photo shoot location.

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Mathias and I met while attending Saginaw Valley State University and we were both members of Tau Kappa Epsilon. We really became close while I worked for SVSU during many lunch dates, craft beer trips across the Midwest and him introducing me to the sport of disc golf. Mathias is honest, funny and always up for a good time.

Mathias Miller

Matt and I were brothers in Tau Kappa Epsilon at SVSU and eventual roommates. Our love for baseball, a good beer and shenanigans has really made us close. Matt is funny, a family man and is always there when you need him.

Matthew Hensler

Steve and I met through mutual friends that he was coworkers with. Over the years, our friendship grew over many weeknight beers, random heart to heart conversations and fantasy sports drafts. Steve is loyal, genuine and will do absolutely anything for a friend.

Steve Maiorana

I met Nate while attending SVSU.  He entered a Slip & Slide contest I was hosting and eventually became a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon.  Over the years, Nate is the friend that as soon as you see he is attending any event or gathering, you  know it's going to be a good time.  Nate is hilarious, spontaneous and one of the smartest people I know.

Nathan Cormier

Ben and I met while attending Saginaw Valley State University and was also a brother in TKE.  Our friendship started slowly and really grew through guys trips and craft beer festivals.  Ben is intellectual, honest, but deep down, a great goofball.

Ben Curtis

Adam and I met while both attending SVSU and a brother of Tau Kappa Epsilon.  Adam is one of my longest lasting close friendships. When we met, I instantly bonded to his addictive personality. Adam is a great father, amazing listener and always up for any sporting event.

Adam Pelc

Nanu is one of my best friends. She is someone I can always count on. We have countless of wild, sad, and happy stories together that I won't ever forget. I admire her loyalty and her growth over the years. 

Danielle Sawmick (Nanu) 

Erica and I first met at East Middle School. We've shared countless memories, from moments of joy and triumph to periods of heartache and struggle. Erica is a loyal, funny, and most importantly one of my best friends. 

Erica Sawmick 

Veronica is my wild, funny, and caring big sister. I admire her dedication to those she loves. Although we've had some up and downs, I know that she'll always show up when I need her.  

Veronica Varo

Nina is my glamours cousin. Someone who I admire and always a person I could trust in for an honest and helpful advice.  

Marina Jimenez

Tanya is my adventurous cousin. She is someone I admire for her hard work, her open ears and open arms. She has been there anytime I ever needed her. 

Tanya Banda

Tina is someone I met through my cousin Nina. She is a person that is down for anything and would have your back. I admire her dedication to her family and her spontaneousness.   

Christina Buchanan

Wedding Party

Q + A

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Erica & Marcus

Erica & Marcus

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