Jackie and Mia met in highschool at Mercy, they became inseparable ever since. Mia now lives is Prague with her parents where she is studying psychology. Mia planned Jackie's bachelorette party last summer and they celebrated with the other bridesmaids while she was back in Michigan.
Eleni Beauchamp - Bridesmaid
Jackie and Eleni met in college through mutual friends and the first hangout they had was making turkey tacos! They had a connected friend group and quickly grew very close. They attended concerts together and had sleepovers all the time. In 2020 they became roommates after college. Eleni loves doing crafts and helps Jackie with her Christmas cookies!
Alexandria Ferguson - Bridesmaid
Ally was Jackie's first friend at Mercy High School. They enjoyed going to Starbucks and driving from Farmington to Howell together when Ally was the first to turn 16 and have her driver's license. Ally now lives a mile away in Berkley and is Jackie's gym buddy and walking partner!
Jenna Ajlouny - Bridesmaid
Jenna and Jackie would drive carpool to Mercy Senior year. They knew nothing about each other and started taking turns playing music in the car (the trip to Mercy was a 30 minute drive). They immediately connected over Twenty One Pilots and fast forward 1 month- they were singing in the car together everyday. Jenna lives in Los Angeles and works in TV production and art.
Carolyn Laforet - Bridesmaid
Carol and Jackie met at Western Michigan where they lived in the Valley dorms. They would drive to parties in Carols Ford Focus and tear up the night! Carol was Jackie's first real roommate in an apartment where they would make green bean casseroles and hit the apartment gym. Carol is now a mother of two and lives in Grand Rapids.
Nicole Basch - Bridesmaid
Nicole and Jackie met early on in Jackie and Nate's relationship. They bonded over Karaoke and immediately felt a sisterhood level friendship. As far as they are concerned, they are sisters with or without Nate! Jackie and Nicole are both so happy to finally have a sister!
Marissa Clancy - Bridesmaid
Marissa and Jackie met in college at Western and were roommates Jackie's senior year. They also lived together with Eleni after Jackie graduated. Marissa was the first to help Jackie with wedding planning before they went downtown to Hamtramck. These two love a good night out and spending time with Marissa's cat Dexter. Marissa recently had her first baby girl Mira!
Reaghan Fitzpatrick - Bridesmaid
Reaghan is Jackie's first cousin on her mom's side. Reaghan lives up north in Alpena and loves all sports including Basketball and Volleyball. Jackie loves to go up north to her cottage in Oscoda and then spend a day with her cousins in Alpena!
Kyle Hegarty - Member of the Best Men Trio
These two met through mutual friends in High School. They walked together at their High School Graduation for Plymouth High School. Many years and many musical festival trips to Bonnaroo later, their bond remains strong.
Jimmy Daniels - Member of the Best Men Trio
Nate met Jimmy all the way back in Kindergarten. Austin introduced them one snowy day where they ended up beginning their lifelong friendship journey on that fateful snow day off from school.
Austin Golles - Member of the Best Men Trio
It was the Summer before Kindergarten. Nate had just moved into his new home in Canton, Michigan. Noticing a new young boy in the neighborhood playing in his yard, Austin decided to cross the street and ask to be friends. Their friendship endures to this day.
Ben Berger - Groomsman
Nate and Ben first became friends in 6th grade at Central Middle School. After Ben left to be home-schooled their friendship paused but reignited in High School when they worked together at Kroger in Plymouth. Nothing but Good Vibes ever since.
Andy Laws - Groomsman
Nate and Andy have known each other since their early College days, attending both SchoolCraft and Eastern Michigan together. Nate has taught Andy everything he knows about UFC and regularly carries him in League of Legends. Nate was in Andy's bridal party and it's an honor to have Andy in Nate and Jackie's.
Mike Keeler - Groomsmen
Mike is Jackie's Brother who has gotten closer with Nate over the last few years. They have had cooking days with the family together and played a heated game of "Lord of the Rings Trivial Pursuit" last Christmas. (Which Nate reigned victorious after knowing not 1, but 2 of the head music composers!) Mike is a chef at Country Club of Detroit and a proud cat dad to his cat Trouble!