Wedding Party
Molly Smolko
Maid of Honor
My Maid of Honor, Molly just recently moved to Tennessee. She has been my best friend for ages. It was odd how we met. We both attended a DOG DAYS AT THE PARK game at Rosenblatt (you got to take your dog to the baseball park). Anyway, my mom and I thought her dog, Rudy was a papillon like my 2, but he wasn't. Well Gertie (my pap) and I got into the same Pet Therapy group and we ran into Molly on some visits to the local nursing homes and well she has been my best friend ever since. It is weird how you meet the important people in your life!
Amber Evangelisti
Matron of Honor
I have known Amber now for 3 years. She has always been one who has been there for me - ready to listen to my rants and there to tell me to shut up. Amber is probably one of the best friends a person could ask for.
Aleigh Beahm
Bridesmaid
Aleigh is Mike's little sister. When it came time to decide on Bridesmaids I knew that I wanted to ask Aleigh. From the first time I met her, she has always made me feel comfortable and like I was part of the family.
Tracy Leighton
Bridesmaid
Tracy and I met on the internet about 10 years ago during a Pocket Dragon figurine trade. We have kept in touch ever since....I have been to England twice now to stay with her family and her family has been here to stay with me too. I am the Godmother to her youngest son, Ben (the ringbearer). Isn't it weird how you meet the important people in your life.
Liberty Evangelisti
Flowergirl
Liberty is Amber's daughter. And I couldn't have a better flowergirl. She is a ball of energy and is going to be so adorable in her dress. She told her mom that she wants to wear heels to the wedding too like the big girls! So how can I say no to that?
Mark Worth
Best Man
Mark is Mike's uncle. Mike couldn't have made a better choice for his Best Man. Mark has been there for Mike throughout his life. I like to think that Mark is kinda like the big brother that Mike never had!
Chris Evangelisti
Groomsman
Chris is married to one of my bridesmaids (Amber). They are disk golf buddies. We like to say that they are having a "bro-mance"....lol They are like peas in a pod.
Jim Minshall
Groomsman
Jimmie is my older brother! To be honest, I was shocked when he said yes to Mike. I thought for sure he would say no -- especially since he is gonna have to wear a tux, stand up there in front of everyone. But I am so glad he said yes. I really wanted him to be a part of my wedding!
Steve McCart
Groomsman
Steve and Mike have been buds for many years. He is a good guy -- even though he doesn't want to play Wii with me anymore cuz I kept kicking his butt. But hey you can't win all the time and well I just don't like to lose. (Sorry no pic of Steve yet)
Tom Hansen
Groomsman
Tom is one of Mike's disk golf buddies. They can usually be found on Saturday or Sunday mornings out throwing the disks. Tom is sure to bring some humor to the party!
Benjamin Leighton
Ring Bearer
This handsome little man is my adorable godson, Benjamin. He will be travelling all the way across the pond from England to be at my wedding!!! I took this pic of him last year when they visited us here in the States. His mom is also one of the Bridesmaids.
Cheri Vanderbeek
Personal Attendant
Cheri is my cousin. She is probably the cousin that I am the closest with and couldn't have picked a better person to be my personal attendant. I know that she will do everything in her power to help me look smashing on my big day!
Michelle Johanek-Hallett
Wedding Designer/Guest Book Diva
Well where to begin with this one. Michelle is not only the one in charge of our guestbook, she is also the one who designed our wedding invitations, our programs, our card box, unity candle, flowergirl basket, ringbearer pillow. I think that without Michelle's creative brain, this wedding would not have the unique bits and pieces that it will have. I would have been lost without her helping me out with the creative edges!!
