South Lyon Hotel

Bridal Shower

Rehearsal

Adoration

Rehearsal Dinner 

Wedding Day

Church of the Divine Child

Ceremony

St. Mary's Cultural Center

Reception

Our Wedding

"I don't think I'm going to meet anyone at Devon's wedding." - Megan Hughes "Love is in the air. What if I met a girl tonight?" - Brendan Ferracciolo Ok so clearly one of us is not psychic. The other one regularly reads my mind so jury's still out on that one. Our story starts when Megan's friend Devon and Brendan's cousin Julia decided to get married. They asked Megan to be in the wedding. At the reception, Julia's dad approached Megan and asked if she was the "Catholic one." When Megan acknowledged she was, he told her he really wanted her to meet his nephew as he thought they'd be good together. "What's the worst thing that could happen?" she thought. "He thinks I'm weird and we never see each other again?" So, in a move that was entirely out of character, she agreed. So he called out "Brendan!" and a young man walking by stopped with a piece of pizza halfway to his mouth. Brendan came over and he introduced Megan. And that's the first moment we met. We chatted briefly, including the classic icebreaker "So what's your relationship with God?" After a brief conversation, we awkwardly went our separate ways, with me (Megan) thinking that was that and me (Brendan) kicking myself for not getting her number. We later danced briefly and finally exchanged numbers at the very end of the night. Since Brendan still lived in Oregon but was visiting for another week, we squeezed two dates in before his flight, and that was enough to hit it off. We dated long distance for 5 months, only meeting for a week in June when Megan visited and 3 weeks in July/August when Brendan visited. By the time Brendan visited in August, he knew he wanted to move home. He moved back in October, keeping his job but working fully remotely. In December, we started talking seriously about the possibility of engagement and Brendan proposed in February while on a trip to visit Megan's family in Florida. Since becoming engaged, we have only grown closer together and to God. We're excited to start the next chapter in our lives with each other.

Our Story

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Katie is a very good friend and is also the only person in the world who has willingly lived with me for six years. As a roommate and friend, she has always treated me with such kindness and love. She was there waiting at the door after my first date with Brendan, and I am so excited to have her as my Maid of Honor! 

Katie Luther

Joseph and I have known each other since church preschool, but became very good friends in junior high. He has been there for me in many vulnerable times, and he continues to inspire me to live out my faith.

Joseph VanBuhler

Sarah and I have been friends since my 16th birthday. She asked if we could eat lunch together and we have been close ever since! She has been there for many all nighters, supported me when I stressed out about school, and geeked out with me about countless books, TV shows, and movies. Now she is supporting me as I enter into my greatest adventure so far and I can't imagine not having her there.

Sarah Gibson

Gibby and I can nerd out about so many things: video games, board games, and sports. We've played game campaigns and watched college football together, online and in-person whether 5 miles or 2000 miles away. I'm excited to play more games with him with my soon-to-be wife.

Ryan "Gibby" Gibson

Kristen and I met on a young adult hike and meditation and I knew right away we would be close friends. She has been there for me through many changes and her positivity and encouragement have brought light in difficult moments, whether that be comforting me about the hardships of a long distance relationship or mourning with me when we lose trivia because we foolishly bet all our points on the wrong answer.

Kristen Stalder

Along with a shared love of board and video games, Tim and I also share an interest in being engineers. I'm glad to know Tim has my back in life and in Gloomhaven.

Tim Ciarelli

Dagny has been in my life for too many years to keep track of! Her friendship has been invaluable to me and she truly gets me in ways that others don't. Her enthusiasm and positivity has seen me through many things, including  a black belt. Our honorary sisterhood was only made stronger when she started dating my brother.

Dagny Mahoney

Ben is Megan's loving (and antagonistic) brother. We are both nerds and enjoy playing board games. I'm glad to have him supporting our marriage.

Benjamin Hughes

Stacie is not only a great friend, she is also the captain of our trivia team. As captain, she has kept me from betting all of our points needlessly several times. Her intelligence, kindness, and positivity make her a friend I am grateful for daily.

Stacie Schultz

Alex is a perfectionist in everything he does: engineering or art. He's supportive whether he's giving feedback on my website or watching my back in Lethal Company. I'm honored to have him supporting my wedding too.

Alexander Nakhleh

The first time I ever met Maya, we went thrifting and she walked out with blue glitter pants. Her commitment and dedication to reaching her goals has shone through ever since. Whether she is running a marathon with a pumpkin or showing single minded focus on the ice, she is someone I truly admire.

Maya Ferracciolo

Joe and I met each other as toddlers, but we became friends sitting behind each other in 7th grade. Joe introduced me to Halo and continues to impress me with his art. He’s so supportive and a great friend. 

Joseph Fontana

The first thing anyone will learn about Alyssa is the depth and beauty of her Faith, which has truly inspired Brendan and me to deepen and live out our own. The second thing you will learn about Alyssa is that she aims for excellence in everything she does. Whether she is hiking a mountain or playing a board game, her drive and determination to do her best inspires me to do mine.

Alyssa Adamkiewicz

Luke's faith is very strong and infectious. I have been greatly inspired by his witness and his enthusiasm for everything, especially board games. I appreciate and value his friendship and guidance.

Luke Adamkiewicz

From Twenty One Pilots to Dungeons and Dragons, Emily and I have quite a few shared interests we've bonded over. Her enthusiasm and excitement is infectious and makes our shared experiences even more enjoyable. I look forward to continuing our adventures together.

Emily Duff

Bricen and I have many things in common: we moved across the country for love, we're huge nerds, and we both enjoy teasing Emily. I always enjoy talking about pop culture with him, especially games and DnD. His extensive trivia knowledge is invaluable, if you're on his team that is.

Bricen Duff

Wedding Party

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We appreciate everyone who will be traveling to our wedding!

Located 15 minutes away from the ceremony and 11 minutes away from the reception, this hotel is a wonderful middle ground between the two, making it ideal for out of town guests. Those who plan to use the hotel block will need to reserve their room(s) by May 15, 2026. Rooms are on a first come, first serve basis. Rooms can be cancelled for no charge up to 7 days prior to arrival. In addition to using the block code of MHW, you can also reserve rooms by clicking <a href="https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;qIta=99801505&amp;icdv=99801505&amp;qSlH=dttlx&amp;qCiD=12&amp;qCiMy=052026&amp;qCoD=14&amp;qCoMy=052026&amp;qGrpCd=MHW&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSHBrC=EX&amp;qDest=27451%20Schoolcraft%20Road,%20Livonia,%20MI,%20US&amp;showApp=true&amp;adjustMonth=false&amp;srb_u=1&amp;qRmFltr=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here.</a>

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Detroit Northwest - Livonia by IHG

For guests who will be traveling via plane, DTW is the best and closest option for your arrival airport. If you do fly in, please be mindful that there is no public transportation, so you will need to arrange your own.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Travel

Located on the same campus, the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village are classic Detroit area attractions. The museum allows you to walk through and experience moments of innovation and progress throughout the history of America. Notable exhibits include the car JFK was assassinated in, the Rosa Parks bus, a model of a dymaxion house, and an Oscar Meyer Wienermobile. Greenfield Village is a historical village which allows you to truly experience different parts of American history. Notable exhibits include several homes from the Ford family, Edison's research park, the store and home of the Wright brothers, and the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law. Fun and suitable for all ages, both attractions are worth an all day trip.

Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village

Located in the middle of the Detroit River, Belle Isle is a beautiful island that allows you to experience nature as well as cultural history. With wonderful views of Detroit to the North and Canada to the south, an aquarium, a conservatory, and a giant slide this is a must see location for anyone who loves beauty.

Belle Isle Park

Featuring over one hundred collections of beautiful artwork from some of the greatest artists, the DIA is a must see for any lover of culture or art. Notable collections include several large frescos by Diego Rivera and William Randolph Hearst's armor collection, which is Megan's personal favorite.

Detroit Institute of Arts

Downtown Detroit has a lot of experiences to offer from dining to other activities. This includes multiple casinos, Comerica Park, Ford Field, Little Caesars Arena, pedal bars, and a number of beautiful, historical churches you can tour.

Megan & Brendan

Megan & Brendan

Q + A

When is the RSVP deadline?

Are plus ones allowed?

What should I wear?

I'm not Catholic, what should I do for the Mass?

How do you feel about photos and video during the wedding?

What should I do if my name is misspelled on the invitation?

What time should I arrive to the ceremony?