Wedding Party
Makenzie Hollingsworth
Maid of Honor
The Lord began aligning Kenz and Lydia through the College of Education at Oral Roberts University! Within a few years, they'd become next-door teachers, next-door neighbors, friends, and then sisters!! Kenz has been a significantly faithful and loyal friend who's continuously remained willing to give a listening ear and to speak truth in love to Lydia. She exudes a heart of steadfastness and full commitment to her mission and calling.
Cynthia Gilder
Bridesmaid
The Lord knit Cynthia and Lydia's hearts together April 2021 at a prayer night at their church, Legacy. From that moment, they have become fast sisters who keep it real, laugh almost ALL the time, and continue going deeper and deeper into the heart of God together. Cynthia has been a voice of wisdom and an example of godliness on so many levels for Lydia, especially concerning marriage and family.
Maria Mmari-Lasoi
Bridesmaid
Maria is Lydia's African beauty and twin sister!! Their lives crossed paths through their ORU missions team focused on global vocational missions--a golden thread that intertwines their God-ordained purposes together. Since then, God has knitted their hearts as sisters and has continued weaving opportunities for their continued co-missional pursuits. Maria continuously models steadfastness in pursuing the God's heart for the lost and bringing restoration to the broken.
Kerstyn Evants
Bridesmaid
Kerstyn and Lydia's journeys together began way back in youth group at their childhood home church, Russellville Christian Center. They began growing close when Lydia trained Kerstyn to take over her role as the keyboardist for worship, and as seasons of life changed and they stepped into adulthood, they continued investing in their sisterhood. To this day, not only do they share history, they share a passion and pursuit of the heart and purposes of the Lord for their lives. Kerstyn is a constant reminder of the rich revelation accessible to Believers who are willing to enter the deeper places of God's heart.
Albert Webber
Best Man
Al and Alex bonded over the their joint-passion for the Lord as Alex was remodeling the Webber's bathroom. Since then, Al has become a godly father, friend, and voice of wisdom in Alex's life. Al exudes the love of God and a unique and rare appreciation for life and the people surrounding him.
Jai Jackson
Groomsman
Jai is a very special member of the bridal party. He is both a spiritual father to Alex and Lydia and a brother to Al. Alex's connection with the Webbers and Lydia resulted in a strong connection with Jai as he began to see Jai's warrior spirit. Time with Jai has continuously encouraged, challenged, affirmed and taught Alex and has been constructive to his growth as a godly man and soon-to-be husband. Jai is a strength to the groom and bride, and they love him deeply.
Jusu Sawi
Groomsman
Jusu and Alex have been best friends for several years. Jusu has been a constant voice of truth and challenge for Alex, which has created a strong cultivation of trust and respect for each other.