Wedding Party
These are profiles of our wedding party, this group of people represents all of our wonderful friends and family members who have made our dream a reality.
Katie Wagner
Maid of Honor
"Katie is one of my three lovely older sisters. She recently graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in Elementary Spanish Education. She currently lives in Cleveland, Ohio and spends her time teaching Spanish to 3rd-8th graders. When she has the time, she loves to travel and is always in some other part of the country...but she is always a text away when I need her!"
~Ellen
Sara Moore
Bridesmaid
"Sara is one of my beautiful older twin sisters! She is a graduate of the University of Missouri Saint Louis with a degree in Elementary Education. She just began her first year as a 4th and 5th grade teacher for a private school in Saint Louis. When she's not teaching, she is a supermom taking care of her dreamy daughter, Grace! No matter how busy their week, I know I will always get a phone call from the two checking in on me!"
~Ellen
Carrie Gardner
Bridesmaid
"Carrie is also one of my beautiful older twin sisters. She is a graduate of Hannibal LaGrange College with a degree in Human Services. Right now, she is a stay-at-home mom, taking care of her three beautiful babies Camille, Justin and Claire. This supermom is also currently working towards her Master's Degree in Counseling at Lindenwood University. Somehow she manages to be there for me any time of the day, no matter how many babies she is chasing!"
~Ellen
Jennifer Jacobi
Bridesmaid
"Jen is one of my amazing friends who has stuck by my side through the high school and college years. She recently graduated from Truman State University with a degree in Nursing and is a Registered Nurse working at Saint Louis Children's Hospital. She has always been there to motivate me through life and basically, without Jen, I would have to invest in a therapist."
~Ellen
Alyssa Werckmann
Bridesmaid
"Alyssa is another fabulous friend that has been there since the good old Ursuline high school days. She recently graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a degree in Marketing. Although we didn't get to see each other nearly enough through college, our friendship is just as strong as we left it...and now she's back in town! Alyssa is one of those friends you can count on in any situation; she is a shoulder to lean on, comic relief at just the right moments and a true cougar at the dance clubs!"
~Ellen
Taryn Ketterman
Bridesmaid
"Taryn is one of my incredible friends that I found at Fontbonne (actually, Megan found her)! She is orginally from Fairfield, Iowa, but we've all decided her permanent home should be in Saint Louis. She is currently at Fontbonne University finishing her degree in Dietetics and plans to attend nursing school after graduation. Her schedule is always packed full, but she never fails to be there during stressful times and knows how to make a girl's night out memorable!"
~Ellen
Megan Maher
Bridesmaid
"Megan and I have been friends since the first few weeks of college! She is an unbelieveable artist and just graduated from Fontbonne University with a degree in Graphic Design. She is using her talent by beginning her own exciting business right now(just ask her about it!). Megan is no doubt a loyal friend, sticking by my side through those crazy college years and crazy college friends...making the past four and a half years the best times ever!"
~Ellen
Dan Sahr
Best Man
"Dan Sahr and I met many moons ago in high school. He is a great guy and a life-long friend. Even though we currently live in different cities we habitually call each other up and see each other as much as we can. Selfishly, I am happy that he is graduating from Missouri State University so I can see him more about town. Dan is funny, charming, and when you meet him I am sure you will agree."
~Jay
Daniel Brickey
Groomsman
"Daniel Brickey is my big, little brother. Though we did not grow up with each other we hung out through the years regularly and act so silly and comfortable around each other you would have thought we grew up in the same house. He is a good person and I am now a very proud uncle!"
~Jay
Joe Gardner
Groomsman
"Joe Gardner is my brother-in-law and a great father. I asked Joe to be part of the wedding party because he is a perfect example of what a good father and husband should be like and because he is an all around great, fun guy. The whole family thinks the world of Joe."
~Jay
Steve Smith
Groomsman
"I knew Steve Smith since freshman year in high school. Though it took Steve a little bit longer to realize that a co-ed school is more fun that an all boys school, he eventually made that switch and we share some awesome memories from Bishop DuBourg High School and in college. In addition, Steve is a great high school history teacher."
~Jay
Chris Seeger
Groomsman
"Where to begin! Chris is my cousin, confirmation sponsor and a heck of a family man. He means the world to his wife and daughters and continues to be a positive presence in the lives of all those he encounters."
~Jay
Aaron Wilson
Groomsman
"Aaron Wilson is the life of the party. He is one of those guys who is making sure that everyone is having a good time. He has been a friend four nearly a decade. He works hard at Fitz's and is studying hard at UMSL. The party bus won't be the same without him!"
~Jay
Lova Randrianasolo
Groomsman
"Lova is one of the suavest people out there. He wears many hats, a music entrepreneur in New York, a big brother, a 16 year old high school graduate, and a great friend. Lova is mature beyond his years and the room is much brighter and a bit more pleasant whenever he enters. Your the man Lova!"
~Jay
Grace Moore
Flower Girl
"Grace is my oldest niece--a five-year-old with the dreamiest personality! She is very intelligent and a true cowgirl at heart. When she's not at school, she loves being a helper at home, calling her grandparents and aunts on her Mom's cell phone, and playing with board games and horses. I can't imagine my life without her contagious giggle, she's a true blessing!"
~Ellen
Camille Gardner
Flower Girl
"Camille is my second oldest neice and the sweetest little girl you will ever find. She is an energetic three-year-old who loves to help her Mommy and Daddy with her baby brother and sister. She likes to spend her day coloring pictures, adoring the princess Jasmine and eating ice cream before bedtime. She's a heartbreaker, you'll melt when you see her precious little smile!"
~Ellen
Claire Gardner
Flower Girl
"Claire is my tiniest niece with perhaps the biggest personality. She is a happy one-year-old who is always on the go and is always trying to keep up with her big sister and brother! She especially loves to read, jump on Mommy and Daddy's bed and drink chocolate shakes. This dainty little girl is too cute to resist!"
~Ellen
Justin Gardner
Ring Bearer
"Justin is my only nephew-thank goodness we finally got a boy in the family! This handsome two-year-old is very lovable and affectionate. He loves anything to do with animals, playing with his sisters and eating chocolate treats! And I can always count on Justin to give out hugs and kisses!"
~Ellen
