Higgins Township Fire Department

Jack and Jill Shower

Northern Nights Campground

Bach Bash

Knights of Columbus

Rehearsal Dinner

Knights of Columbus Hall

Ceremony

Reception

Dinner

Dancing and drinks

Cocktail Hour

Our Wedding

Our story is a tale as old as time... except Mr. Rice willingly came to meet Morgan... and chose to never leave! No matter what you believe in, God, destiny, or the stars just happened to align perfectly that day, something brought us together for a reason.Donovan stepped into Morgan's life and showed her what it feels like to be truly loved, cared for, and understood. While Morgan has showed Donovan, not only how to do the dishes, but what it is like to have someone believe in you and stand by his side no matter what.From the day Donovan stepped off that bus in Detroit, to today, our love has only grown stronger. Through new jobs, education, housing, and life's tragedies, we have managed to stick together through thick and thin.

The Story of Us

Our Story

Photos

You should probably already know a lot about the bride and groom, but in case you forgot... Meet Morgan! Morgan is currently an EMT, firefighter, for Higgins TWP. Morgan attended ACC for fine arts, but mainly for basketball! Morgan is currently perusing further education in Fire 1/2 and hazmat. When you can't find her at the firehall, she's probably at home catching up on sleep!

Morgan Mepham

Meet Donovan! During high school Donovan was a track star. After high school, Donovan served four years for the US military. Donovan is currently a correctional officer for Roscommon County. Donovan's favorite hobbies include playing video games and irritating his future wife and their two cats.

Donovan Rice

Meet the mother of the bride. Mrs. Mepham was born and raised in the Roscommon area. Mrs. Mepham won her way to states for track. Mrs. Mepham was a care giver for several years, as well as the head of janitorial staff of the church community. Currently Mrs. Mepham enjoys spending her time with her MANY bassets and raising them. Can't call it a job if you love what you do!

Tammy Mepham

Meet Timothy Mepham, father of the bride. Mr. Mepham is proudly, currently, our chief at Higgins Twp Fire and EMS. Mr. Mepham has been recognized in his community for various heroic acts, and we are thankful to have him as our chief over these many years.  Outside of work Tim is a die hard Michigan State fan, and is usually found either watching the game, or fixing up around the farm.

Timothy Mepham

Meet the mother of the groom! Mrs. Rice currently is a pediatric physiatrist specializing in rehabilitation function. Mrs. Rice is a Howard University graduate and in her free time operates her own podcast!

ShaEssa Rice

Meet Mr. Archie Rice! Mr. Rice is an accomplished accountant. Mr. Rice is a Devry University graduate, and proud leader of the church. 

Archie Rice

Meet the grandmother of the bride, Granny. Granny was a dedicated caregiver for several years, helping those in her community. Now adays you can find Granny observing her beautiful flower garden and hanging out with the pups! Granny loves solving puzzles and a strong cup of coffee.

Barb Bruce

In loving memory of "poppy", the jack of all trades, master of none. The list could go on and on for what this man has accomplished and done within his life, but the memory, and his impacts he has left behind, will forever speak louder than words could ever write. 

William Bruce

Meet the grandmother of the bride, nanny. Nanny is a key member of the church and handles many of the responsibilities. Though she no longer sews for work, she has never failed to fix the zippers on our jackets or make you a quilt... after years of begging. 

Caroyln Mepham

In loving memory of "papa" Mepham. Papa served as a sergeant from 1965-1967 during the Vietnam war. After service he became a painter around the community, and served as deacon, proudly, at the church. When he was not cleaning out his guns while watching a western, he was in the shop working on a wood project. You served this country well, and your family even better. 

Roger Mepham

Meet the grandmother of the groom, Arlene Rice. Ms. Rice, is a proud member of the church choir. On her days away from the church, Ms. Rice enjoys spending her time with lunch box, her pup.

Arlene Rice

Meet the grandmother of the groom, Ms. Morgan. Ms. Morgan is a psychotherapist councilor, helping those in need. Ms. Morgan is a graduate from Rutgers University, school of social work.

Lynn Morgan

Meet the grandfather of the bride, papa jack. Before retirement papa jack was a local deputy for the Roscommon County sheriff's department, shedding light in one's darkest hours. Papa Jack also was the previous chief of the Higgins Twp Fire Department, yet another way of him helping those in need. Papa jack frequents the moose lodge, and loves spending the winter months in Florida, with his wife and pups

Jack Sheppard

Meet grandmother of the bride, Grandma Kathy. When she's not vacationing in Florida, or riding bikes, you can find her walking around the farm with her 3 kids... baby goats! Jack, Jill, and JoJo! Grandma Kathy is a dedicated volunteer for the local A.R.K, where she assisted abandoned, and injured wildlife into rehabilitation. 

Kathy Brecht Sheppard

Meet Bailey Warson. Friend of Morgan for... well... since birth. Ms. Warson attended Roscommon School's with Morgan for several years. Ms. Warson and Morgan played softball, basketball, and participated in cheer together. Ms. Warson currently thrives in Plymouth and works passionately as a customer service advisor for one of Michigans largest oil suppliers!

Bailey Durkee

Meet Andrew Chatman, Best Man. Andrew may be a light weight with drinks, but don't let that fool you. He is a championship lifter and has even traveled to other counties to compete in the finals after placing in nationals. Andrew is a fitness coach, and enjoys spending time with his pet bird.

Andrew Chatman

Meet Audrey Tiepel. Ms. Tiepel and Morgan have been friends since kindergarten. Audrey and Morgan attended Roscommon Schools together for several years, as well as played softball, basketball and travel softball together. Audrey is currently a mortician aid and does a powerful, important job, one that others cannot. Audrey has studied at KCC and is continuing mortician science.

Audrey Tiepel

Meet Donovan's little brother, Micah. Micah is the LIFE of the party! Micah's favorite cartoon characters are spiderman, sonic, and transformers. Micah loves to spend his time outside playing, as well as spending time with his family!

Micah Rice

Meet Trey-way! Trey is a longtime friend of the bride. Trey is an outdoors man, with a killer 3-point shot! Trey attended C.H.A with Morgan in high school and is currently a DNR park ranger for the state of Michigan.

Trey Henrey 

Meet Racheal! Racheal is Morgans older cousin and is here today to give her away. Racheal is the closest thing to a sister to Morgan, and her making this trip makes it extra special. Racheal is currently serving for the US army and is the mother of 4 wonderful children who are here today.

Racheal Brooks

Morgan's little cousins, sons of Racheal Brooks, Bjorne and Colt. These two balls of energy are sure to put a smile on anyone's face! They enjoy dinosaurs, and cartoons.

The Boys

Morgan's little cousin, daughter of Racheal Brooks. Tristyn enjoys sports, and crafts. Tristyn even stared in the community play "The Nutcracker" as a fabulous dancing mouse. Tristyn enjoys dancing still but loves playing outdoors more!

Tristyn

Bailey's lovely little sister, family friends of Morgan. Blake's favorite hobbies include make cookies, and curl up watching a good movie with her family.

Blake Muszynski

Meet Preston Dell. Preston is a great friend of morgan and Donovan. Preston is currently a financial assistant for Northwestern Mutal, but don't let the desk job fool you, some of Preston's favorite hobbies are outdoors! Preston enjoys camping, swimming, and concerts!

Preston Dell

Meet Ryan Durkee. Ryan is Bailey's fiancé, and partner in crime. Ryan's favorite hobbies include video gaming and relaxing at home with his lovely lady. Ryan currently works for Gordon's food services as a warehouse associate. 

Ryan Durkee

Meet James! James is a college basketball player, who enjoys spending time with his friends, girlfriend, and hanging out! That is when he is not at practice or in a game of course.

James Wright

Wedding Party

Q + A

Amenities This motel features designated smoking areas and a playground. Business Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Irons Park - 2 km / 1.3 mi Tanger Outlets West Branch - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi Mud Lake - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi Engle Pond - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi Ogemaw Hills Pathway Trailhead - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi Zettel Farms and Orchard - 9.6 km / 5.9 mi The Dream Golf Course - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi The Nightmare Golf Course - 13.2 km / 8.2 mi Wallin Lake - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi Chandlers Lake - 15.5 km / 9.7 mi Townline Lake - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi T.J. Crowley Memorial Park - 16.8 km / 10.4 mi Prior Lake - 17.2 km / 10.7 mi Alley Memorial Snowmobile Park - 17.2 km / 10.7 mi The nearest major airport is Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 102.2 km / 63.5 mi Location A stay at Tri Terrace Motel places you in the heart of West Branch, within a 5-minute drive of Irons Park and Tanger Outlets West Branch. This motel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Mud Lake and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Engle Pond. Headline Near Irons Park

Tri Terrace Motel

Clear Lake Resort is located in West Branch and features a private beach area and a bar. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking. At the resort every room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. All rooms come with a coffee machine, while selected rooms have a balcony and others also provide guests with lake views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Activities such as hiking, skiing, fishing can be enjoyed in the surrounding areas, and guests can relax along the beachfront. MBS International Airport is 72 miles away.

Clear Lake Resort

Lumber Jack Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel is a 3-star property located in West Branch.

Lumber Jack Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Super 8 by Wyndham West Branch is offering accommodations in West Branch. This 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel provides an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Selected rooms contain a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at Super 8 by Wyndham West Branch. MBS International Airport is 59 miles away.

Super 8 by Wyndham West Branch

Travel

Looking to get away from the cold for a bit? Our three-story high indoor water slide is available to all of our guests and is great fun for both kids and adults! Enjoy the larger pool, kid’s pool, adult hot tub, kid’s hot tub, wading pool, and lazy river.

Lakeside Resort & Conference Center

Looking for a thrill? give axe throwing a try! Axe Throwing is a booming sport! It is quickly becoming a popular adrenaline-inducing sport around the world!

Rebel Fitness

FUN,FAMILY,PUZZLES,AND ADVENTURE RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE ALL WEEK LONG. PLEASE TRY TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION AT LEAST ONE HOUR AHEAD OF TIME.

Houghton lake Escape Rooms

West&nbsp;Branch&nbsp;Cinema&nbsp;3&nbsp;offers&nbsp;a&nbsp;variety&nbsp;of&nbsp;films&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;cozy&nbsp;movie going&nbsp;experience.&nbsp;The&nbsp;theater&nbsp;is&nbsp;located&nbsp;at&nbsp;210&nbsp;W.&nbsp;Houghton&nbsp;Ave.,&nbsp;West&nbsp;Branch,&nbsp;MI,&nbsp;and&nbsp;operates&nbsp;3&nbsp;screens&nbsp;with&nbsp;446&nbsp;seats.&nbsp;It&nbsp;is&nbsp;known&nbsp;for&nbsp;showing&nbsp;the&nbsp;latest&nbsp;releases&nbsp;and&nbsp;providing&nbsp;a&nbsp;comfortable&nbsp;atmosphere&nbsp;for&nbsp;movie&nbsp;enthusiasts.

West Branch Cinema 3

Things to Do

Registry

TEXT MESSEGING ONLY!! For any calls, please text first. Bride: Morgan Mepham (989)889-1814 Groom: Donovan Rice (989)390-0908

Contact us

ANY and ALL questions or concerns regarding any of the following, please visit contact us page and reach out to the bride or groom directly. Thank you! LOCATION: The Knights of Columbus Hall, West Branch MI. Both ceremony and reception will be held indoors and in the same location! RSVP's: ALL rsvp's are REQUIRED no later than August 1st, 2026. This is for food purposes, spacing, seating, etc.. Anyone who does not submit an RSVP by said date, will be assumed absent. CHANGES IN ATTENDANCE: Thought you couldn't make it but now you can? or something came up and you cannot make it unfortunately? No big deal! we just ask that you contact the bride or groom as soon as possible so they can accommodate to these changes! AFTER 8:00PM- later hours may not be suitable for all ages and attendees, please stay with consideration for this. This music includes provocative music, this time also includes the garter toss. KIDS: We kindly ask that our wedding be an adults-only celebration due to the bar service and music planned for the evening. We hope this allows everyone to relax and enjoy the night. Children who are part of the wedding party are, of course, welcome. Thank you so much for understanding, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! This includes both the ceremony AND reception. PHONES/POSTING: We would absolutely love for whoever to record and take pictures of any moments that are special! We do politely ask that in the process of capturing the moment you are courteous of others trying to watch as well! PLUS ONES: We understand some are traveling far and meeting new people, and that can be nerve racking! On your RSVP we have assigned a space named {your name}'s guest this allows you to bring a plus one! If you did not see or receive an extra guest invite, please contact the bride or groom for more details or information. ACCOMMODATIONS: While we wish we could provide hotel rooms, or transportation, due to the location of the events, as well as attendees taste, this makes it very difficult. If you check under travel tab, the bride and groom have attached recommended hotels around the area for attendees to ponder. TRANSPORTATION: Transportation between hotels, and venue, will also be unprovided, contacting other attendees or car rental will be the best option for these guests. PLEASE NOTE: those who are unfamiliar with the area, uber and other platforms are typically UNAVAILABLE. There are other PUBLIC transit options available, but keep in mind these are public transit options and may not fall perfectly on schedule or be the most suitable. TOAST'S AND SPEECHES: Those who have been asked to provide a speech or a toast, will be asked by the bride or groom. If you are not asked, it does not mean we do not care about you, but if we asked everyone we loved to give a speech, we would be listening for days! DRESS CODE: we ask for western formal, or casual dressy. We ask for dark natural tones, please avoid pastel colors, neon, WHITE, or other bright colors. UNINVITED: If you were uninvited, I'm unsure how you're even viewing this page, but I will still address it for others. If you feel there has been some kind of mistake, please contact bride or groom personally to address these issues, otherwise... Due to safety concerns, we ask that ONLY those invited and addressed personally attend this event. Any and all extra guests must be cleared by bride and groom. Due to past events this will be taken VERY seriously and if you are not allowed to attend you will be asked to leave, escorted off premises, and possibly criminally trespassed and held liable. Various members of law enforcement will be present to uphold this request from the bride and groom!!!

Facts

Below I have attached the links to different types of transportation options for those traveling! ROME2RIO Taxi ServicesThis services Roscommon and surrounding areas, this is not for airport distance travel!<a href="https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Roscommon-MI-USA/Grayling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roscommon to Grayling - 2 ways to travel via taxi, and car</a>For different locations simply change town names! Car rental options<a href="https://www.hertz.com/us/en?gclid=de8314f47bb613144f6d7df3d2cbfbaa&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds&amp;msclkid=de8314f47bb613144f6d7df3d2cbfbaa&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Bing%20SEM%20Hertz_USA_NB_NAT_MULT&amp;utm_term=airport%20ride&amp;utm_content=Airport_MULT_NAT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Car Rental: Save More on Rental Cars, Vans &amp; Trucks | Hertz</a><a href="https://www.priceline.com/drive/landing/DTW/?paidSearchCode=DEFAULT&amp;query=car%20rental%20detroit%20airport&amp;match=be&amp;kw=car%20rental%20detroit%20airport&amp;refid=PLMSN&amp;refclickid=D%3AcRental-Car14721371670o74217261789956267490259kwd-74217120564031%3Aloc-190&amp;gclid=607122a3a51a1c7cf69e4ba40cad3f19&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds&amp;msclkid=607122a3a51a1c7cf69e4ba40cad3f19&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=US%7CMI%7CDetroit%7CHead%7CDTW%7CCity%20Global%7CHigh%7CDesktop&amp;utm_term=car%20rental%20detroit%20airport&amp;utm_content=US%7CMI%7CDetroit%7CHead%7CDTW%7CCity%20Global%7CHigh%7CCar%20Rental%7CMain%7CExact&amp;slingshot=1618" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rental Car Deals in Detroit | Priceline</a><a href="https://www.enterprise.com/en/car-rental-locations/us/mi/detroit-metropolitan-airport-203c.html?msockid=2e904b73dcba65cc1abe5de4dd28642a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) Car Rental | Enterprise Rent-A-Car</a>

Transportation

We invite our guests to dress in dressy casual attire. Think long dresses, skirts and top, or jeans and dress tops. Flannels and snap downs with cowboy hats are very much welcomed! Please wear your "clean" jeans ;)For our fall celebration, we kindly ask guests to wear warm natural colors, such as emerald, navy blue, browns, etc.. Please avoid neon, light or pastel tones.

Morgan & Donovan

Morgan & Donovan

Registry

Jack and jill registry: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/OBO19XKR06UN?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_WV14AGPHY0YZWEBHGHER please see amazon registry linked below for wedding registry! Thank you.