Wedding Day

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and St. John Church & Student Center

Ceremony

Lakeview Banquet & Event Center

Cocktail Hour

Dinner and Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Registry

Photos

How do you know the Groom?Household Brother, Podcast Co-Host (on hiatus) and Best Friend.What is your favorite part of weddings?The open bar.Quote to describe your relationship to the Groom:I need your help. I can't tell you what it is, you can never ask me about it later, and we're gonna hurt some people....Whose car we taking?

Andrew - Best Man

How do you know the Groom?I met Josh in college through our household Fishers of Men. He was my third choice of big.What is your favorite part of weddings?My favorite parts of weddings are reconnecting with friends you have not seen in a while.Quote to describe your relationship to the Groom:Apes together strong.

Brendan

How do you know the Groom?Met the Groom through his wonderful fiancé Megan.What is your favorite part of weddings?The vows.Quote to describe your relationship to the Groom:You see someone in a Hawaiian shirt, and you are like "this guy came to party."

Dominic

How do you know the Groom?Cousin of the Groom.What is your favorite part of weddings?Hors d'oeuvres.Quote to describe your relationship to the Groom:I'm here so I don't get fined.

Kevin

How do you know the Groom?I got to really know Josh when we lived together at the Fishbowl (our summer apartment) where he tried to kill me while cooking orange chicken. Plot twist the orange chicken tasted wonderful.What is your favorite part of weddings?My favorite part of weddings is free food and drinks.Quote to describe your relationship to the Groom:Tim, you're lucky you're pretty.

How do you know the Groom?Household big and friend of the Groom.What is your favorite part of weddings?Clinking the glasses so they kiss.Quote to describe your relationship to the Groom:Love planted us both near the Great Lakes.

Zach

How do you know the Bride?Megan and I met through my husband (Dominic, who is in the party too!!!) and became instant friends, bonded by our shared Catholic faith and love for the Lord. She is a beautiful soul and a friend I cherish deeply. I've been so blessed to get to know Josh as their relationship grew and it's been a joy watching their love deepen. My husband and I are lucky to be their double-date buddies, and we couldn't be happier celebrating this next chapter with them.What is your favorite part of weddings?Father/Daughter DanceQuote to describe your relationship to the Bride:Let's check our calendars... ok so we can meet up again in about 8.5 weeks, great.

Allie - Maid of Honor

How do you know the Bride?Childhood friend of the brideWhat is your favorite part of weddings?Watching the bride walk down the aisle and seeing the groom’s reaction. It’s a joyful moment they will remember forever.Quote to describe your relationship to the Bride:From childhood memories to adult milestones, we’ve walked through life together for as long as I can remember!

Ally

How do you know the Bride?Friend of the bride (since the daycare days!) What is your favorite part of weddings?You’ll see me on the dance floor!! Quote to describe your relationship to the Bride:Standing by her side today and always!

Nicole

How do you know the Bride?Met in college as Catholic Spartans! - and Jozie and Josh met as employees at St. Thomas Aquinas!What is your favorite part of weddings?My favorite part of weddings are the Mass and dancing all night!Quote to describe your relationship to the Bride:From college pews to wedding views - so blessed to witness your “I do”!

Josie

How do you know the Bride?Met at Grand Haven's Catholic Young Adult GroupWhat is your favorite part of weddings?Dancing!!Quote to describe your relationship to the Bride:I still get to play board games with you guys... right?

Cassie

How do you know the Bride?I know Megan through my husband (he's one of those people that knows everybody!). I believe he was involved at the St. John Student Center at the same time as Megan.What is your favorite part of weddings?My favorite part about weddings is the sacraments!Quote to describe your relationship to the Bride:What are you crocheting?

Acree

Wedding Party

We have a 15 -room room block here. You are more than welcome to make other accommodations as well. This hotel is about 25 minutes away from the reception and about 10 minutes away from the ceremony.

Hampton Inn & Suites East Lansing/Okemos

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is approximately 1.5 hours away from East Lansing. It has flights both domestic and international.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away from East Lansing. It has flights both domestic and international.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) is located in the capital city of Michigan and is a short drive to East Lansing. It has connecting flights in other major cities in Michigan.

Joshua & Megan

Joshua & Megan

J&M