Marie & Alexander
Wedding Party
Rebecca
Maid of Honor
Marie's cousin, but Rebecca and Alex knew each other from MBA school at UofM. Ironically enough, Becca wasn't involved in the meeting of the bride and groom. Small world!
Politis
Best Man
Dr. Alexander Politis, friend of the groom since high school, rival since middle school
Marisa
Matron of Honor
Childhood friend of the bride and more like a sister. Marisa lived with the Zainea family during high school.
Pape
Vice-Best Man
Jon Pape, friend of the groom since college
Sarah
Bridesmaid
Sister of the groom and friend of the bride. Lover of all dogs, cats, and rabbits. Did I mention that she's got excellent fashion sense?
Danny
Groomsman
Danny Malendowski, friend of the groom since middle school
Sarah
Bridesmaid
The bride lucked out having Sarah Thomas Zainea as her sister in law. Sarah fit in the second that Kevin brought her home
Kevin
Groomsman
Kevin Zainea, brother of the bride, friend of the groom since he started making fun of the bride
Elyse
Bridesmaid
College friend of the bride and lover of the great outdoors. Elyse pushes Marie to step outside her comfort zone. They enjoy rock climbing, camping and mountain biking together.
Ron
Groomsman
Ron DelVillano, friend of the groom since middle school
Olivia
Bridesmaid
Freshmen year of college friend of the bride. Since our times in Holmes Hall, Olivia has been the voice of reason. Her strength and poise is inspiring.
Matt
Groomsman
Matthew Iwanski, friend of the bride, but Alex is clearly the favorite now. Matt and Alex enjoy shooting clays and hunting together.
June
Flower Girl
June is the daughter of Josh Reinhart, who has been a friend of the groom since college. Josh and his wife, Kelsey, live near Grand Haven, and they became fast friends with Marie over summers on the west side of Michigan. June enjoys collecting butterflies at Marie's family's cottage and digging up pirate treasure on the beach.
Walter
Ring Bearer
Wally is the son of Josh Reinhart, and June's younger brother. He likes boats, fire trucks, and hamburgers. Wally and Alex have a lot in common.
Kelsey
Bride Assist
Mother to June and Walter. Friend of the Bride
Josh
Usher
Father to June and Walter. Good friend of the Groom
Fr. Paul
Not your average Priest
Father Paul Graney, friend of the bride and groom since they met at Our Lady of Sorrows. A lover of God, faith, hockey and delicious spirits.
Tony
Usher
Tony Rodriguez, friend of the groom and official barbell training partner
Suzanne
Mother of the Bride
Suzanne Zainea, Marie's mom, who gave her a great sense of humor, love of learning and Polish food.
Mark
Father of the Bride
Mark Zainea, Marie's dad, who gave her a love for medicine, boating and a strong work ethic.
Suzanne
Mother of the Groom
Suzanne Franz, Alex's mom, who gave him a love of history, cooking, Mustangs, and the art of delivering dry, sarcastic comebacks
John
Father of the Groom
John Franz, Alex's dad, who gave him a love of the outdoors, woodworking, planning ahead, and provoking dry, sarcastic comebacks