Wedding Party
Alivia Sarver
Matron of Honor
Alivia and Aleigha have been best friends ever since they moved in together their sophomore year of college while not knowing each other really at all. They lived with each other for 4 years total. They have endless silly and intentional memories together. Aleigha was Alivia's maid of honor when she married her husband Alex. Alivia is the kindest, selfless, most gentle friend!
Miles Shimchick
Best Man
Miles and Sam met a few years ago through Resonate Church. Miles and Sam quickly became friends and started walking alongside each other in their faith. Miles also has known Aleigha since her freshman year of College and was her first community group leader. Sam and Miles have been roommates for a few years now. Miles is genuine, hilarious, wise and kind.
Taya Krause
Matron of Honor
Taya and Aleigha have known each other since they were 12. They met through youth group, lost connection in highschool and then reconnected their freshman year of college through their church. Aleigha was Taya's maid of honor when she married her husband Alex. Taya is loyal, servant hearted, silly, and is so thoughtful!
Ben Teske
Groomsman
Ben is Sam's oldest brother. After highschool Sam moved in with Ben and they both did firefighting. Ben is married to Emily and they have their son Max and daughter Jane and baby boy Peter. Sam has always looked up to Ben as a role model and is thankful to have him by his side. Ben is selfless, hard working and generous!
Payton Lane
Bridesmaid
Payton and Aleigha became friends when Aleigha moved into with Payton, during her sophomore year of college! They lived together three years and grew a deep bond of laughter, faith, challenge and encouragement. Payton got married last January to her husband Aaron where Aleigha got to be her bridesmaid. Payton is strong, goofy, kind and wise.
John Teske
Groomsman
John is Sam's other older brother. They are two years apart and have done a lot of life together. John is someone that Sam can always turn to whenever he needs a friend. John is great at building community and has always invited Sam into his life. John is thoughtful, intelligent, and kind.
Tallie Johns
Bridesmaid
Tallie and Aleigha met when Aleigha started college. Tallie was a senior interning with our church and became a mentor to her. Tallie was Aleigha's leader for 5 years and then they lived together once Tallie got married to her husband Avery and they had their daughter Penelope. Tallie is resilient, encouraging, and thoughtful.
Christian Wilson
Groomsman
Christian is Sam's old roommate. Christian is married to McKenna who Aleigha lead to follow Jesus when she came to college. Christian always makes time to talk with Sam about life and faith and willing to live it alongside him. He is also Aleigha's coworker at Resonate Church. Christian is passionate, caring, and has a heart for others to know Jesus.
Alyssa Murillo
Bridesmaid
Alyssa and Aleigha became friends with Aleigha moved in with her. Throughout the years Alyssa has remained a constant friend who Aleigha can trust. Alyssa is a mom to Eden and a wife to Carlos. Her family is so important to Aleigha and Sam and they value Carlos and Alyssa as a couple they can learn from. Alyssa is hilarious, wise and such a good friend.
Josh Tuckness
Groomsman
Josh is one of Sam's childhood friends and has really always been in his life. Growing up Sam always valued Josh like a brother. Josh lives in Wisconsin with his wife Emily and their daughter Eleanor, where they are directors of a Christian gap year program. Josh has always been a good friend, mentor and someone that has helped Sam grow in his faith a lot.
Maggie Boynton
Bridesmaid
Maggie and Aleigha have been besties since they were three years old. Through living far apart and different life stages they have always prioritized staying in contact and being good friends. Maggie is mom to Gigi and wife to Carter. Aleigha got to be Maggie's maid of honor about 4 years ago. Maggie is creative, present, full of life and loves Jesus.
James Payton
Groomsman
James is one of Sam's good friends and is married to Rebekah who is one of Sam's oldest childhood friends. James and Rebekah have a daughter named Juniper and have a baby on the way. They live in Spokane and often come back to Ellensburg to visit. James is someone that Sam wishes he saw more often but always feels so close with when they're back together.
Taylor Zenobio
Bridesmaid
Taylor and Aleigha became friends their freshman year of college as they were both figuring out how to follow Jesus together. Through a lot of growth, learning and maturing they are now women of God who are still figuring it out together. Taylor is married to Braxton and they are such good friends to Sam and Aleigha. Taylor is generous, smart and kind.
Brett Riexinger
Groomsman
Brett is Sam's brother in law. He is married to Sam's sister Anna and they live in Austria as missionaries. They have three sons, James, Oliver, and Theo. Brett has been in Sam's life for a long time, for the highs and the lows, and genuinely feels like a brother to him. Brett is welcoming, an avid crossword puzzle doer, a man of God, and always has a good time with Sam.
Ariel Allerton
Bridesmaid
Ariel and Aleigha became friends when Ariel moved in with her! Ariel was getting married that year to her husband Simon and asked Aleigha to be a bridesmaid. They are very similar, spicy and honest but also gentle and loving! Ariel is someone who Aleigha can count on and values so much! Ariel is strong, wise and fun!