Wedding Party
Dana Garwood
Matron of Honor
Brides Sister. A caring middle school teacher, loving sister, devoted wife to Josh, and soon to be MOM! Known by her friends and family for her optimism, her world travels, and love for planes. Resides in Wisconsin so you know she loves cheese!
Jay Larken
Best Man
Grooms Brother Jay is a tall, tan, rich, successful, savant, a real giver Per se, you will find him spending time in the local food bank (grabbing lunch), he gives too much, takes too little. He loves spending time at his farm chopping wood in a speedo and a cowboy hat! Yes ladies he is single and ready to mingle
Meghan Wheelock
Maid of Honor
Brides BFF She is more like a sister, the life of the party! She isn't the type of friend to bail you out of jail, she would be right there with you. Loves to curl up with a good cocktail while listening to the latest T-swift album. Fun fact, she was there the first time Kelsey and Matt met up to watch the Bears game
Gene Larken
Groomsman
Grooms Big Brother Gene taught the groom everything he knows about cars, sports, nature, and women! He's the type of guy who starts a sentence not knowing where its going to go, he just hopes to find it along the way. You miss 100% of shots you don't take! -Wayne Gretzky -Michael Scott -Gene Larken
Ashley McDonough
Bridesmaid
Brides BFFGSC To ease your curiosity, BFFGSC, stands for Best Friends Forever God Sista Cousin. She has been my ride or die since day 1. I stood next to her on her big day and I wouldn't be able to do it without her by my side. Beautiful mother of 2, married to Nathan, her cousins-husbands-cousin. (No relation)
Brian Donlan
Groomsman
Grooms BFF, BIL, Sister marry-er Bubba and the groom have been best friends since they were about 12! Little did Matt know he was using him to get to his younger sister. A father of 3 and a real sports junkie you can always lean on him for a boring story and a good laugh!
Katie Donlan
Bridesmaid
Grooms Sister Youngest of the Larkens, survived by 3 older brothers. Married Matts best buddy Bubba....not weird. Not afraid to take charge and boss the family around, even though no one is listening. Fantastic Mother to Payton, Brooks, Nate, and Bubba.
Josh Garwood
Groomsman
Brides BIL! Josh might look like an innocent ginger...and you are right he is! Being with Dana for 12 years she has really tested his patience but this man cannot be broken! An easy going, off roading, mountain biking, mechanic, he really is the jack of all trades!
Payton Donlan
Jr. Bridesmaid
Grooms Niece Payton is the patriarch of the Larken cousins! Never afraid to roll her eyes at you and tell you that you are old! Shes only 12 and she can beat up her dad!
Logan Larken
Ring Bearer
Grooms Nephew & God Son Logan is the self-proclaimed best hockey player in the family and not afraid to remind you! If you meet him on the ice he's going to put you into the boards and call you a pigeon.
Brooklyn Donlan
Jr. Bridesmaid
Grooms Neice Brooklyn is a diva of all divas. She arguably has the best skin care routine out of any 10 year olds period! Shes not afraid to judge your "fit" so if you see her you have to come correct.
Victor Larken
Usher
Grooms Nephew Victor once said when he grows up he wants to be a professional hockey player, baseball player, basketball player, and lacrosse player. But he's just a kid so get off his back, in the mean time he just wants to work on his goal celebrations!
Nathan Donlan
Usher
Grooms Nephew & God Son Don't be fooled by this kid being cute, sweet, and funny. Nate is the type of kid to come up and charm you then walk away with $20 from your wallet! And you will give it willingly.
Tommy Miller
Officiant
Grooms Friend T-Miller once claimed himself as Tinley Parks Native son. A title nobody ever cared to claim. Known to be a bit of a hot head, this rubber faced bad boy isn't one to mess with. You don't want to get on his bad side or you will find out how tough he isn't. Tommy has had an inside look into Matt and Kelsey's relationship from the start. He's a great father/husband and one of the funniest dudes on the planet. We cannot wait to have him to make us husband and wife!
Scott & Sue Christiansen
Parents of the Bride
Scott and Sue have been married 40 years! They have set the standard for what a loving marriage should be: teamwork, commitment, and patience raising two strong bossy women. Sue loves a good time with a Bacardi drink in her hand and Scott isn't shy to tell you that your TV is crooked. They are now retired and living their best life in Tennessee while looking forward to becoming grandparents!
Terri Merrion
Mother of the Groom
Terri is one the nicest and most caring people you'll ever meet. She raised 4 kids to be hardworking adults that put family first. She has always been her kids/grandkids #1 fan, being hockey mom to Matt's hockey teams and "Bam" in the stands. Shes always been Matts best friend and considers Matt her favorite!