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OliviannaOlivianna
Bride
Olivianna is a national news reporter, which means she’s often hopping on a plane to cover stories somewhere around the country. She spent much of her childhood in Taiwan as a missionary kid and has since collected addresses in Michigan, Taiwan, Oklahoma, California, Illinois, Alabama, and now Missouri. When she’s on the road, you can usually find her on the hunt for the best cappuccino in whatever city she’s in. When she’s not on the road, she loves gathering with close friends to talk about life and faith, thrifting, planning themed parties with her roommate (that may or may not require a color coded spreadsheet), or of course hanging out with her nerdier half, Andrew. 她覺得自己真的很有福氣，能和Andrew相愛，一起走進婚姻。<3
AndrewAndrew
Groom
Andrew is an engineer at Purina with a huge heart for his friends and a love for traveling (he’s been to Poland, France, Italy, Denmark, and Germany… with England and Taiwan up next, of course). He volunteers with his church’s youth group, loves hosting friends, and is always learning something new. Over the years, he’s picked up so many hobbies that he knows at least a little about just about everything. To be clear, Andrew is not “just a tall white dude,” as he sometimes says, he’s so much more... he’s a tall, NERDY white dude who WILL geek out about the book of Ephesians. It's pretty easy to find him on an adventure with his significantly prettier half.
JadelinJadelin
Maid of Honor
ERA: WHOLE LIFE My sister! Jadelin has been a constant support throughout my life. We shared a bedroom our whole lives, and in college, we still had occasional sleepovers. She and I are different in a lot of ways, but somehow the same in all the important ones. Jade’s love for the Lord and the way she has encouraged me throughout my life made this an easy decision. I can't wait to do this with her by my side! (I would include a joke here, but Jade has too many blackmail photos of me from middle and high school). Love you Jade!
LoganLogan
Best Man
My best friend since we met on the first day on a school bus in 7th grade. He's my brother from another mother. He understands me like no one has before him. He is intelligent, kind, insanely strong, creative, welcoming, so sincere, and, unfortunately, already taken, shout out Abby! From the Bionicles and Fall Out Boy Era to the Monster Hunter World (and Fall Out Boy Era), we were there for each other. Ours is a friendship that has survived different colleges, living hours apart, and then eventually working together again sometime after college. Time and distance have never dimmed our joy for the moment we see each other again. He has changed me for good.
VanessaVanessa
Matron of Honor
ERA: COLLEGE! This friendship grew more than I ever thought it would, starting at the beautiful college days at Oklahoma Baptist University. From being campus tour guides together, to having slumber parties, to keeping up and making trips to see each other since college, to someone finding myself serenading her while dressed as Justin Bieber, Vanessa is a constant in my life. She has a deep love for the Lord and is great at giving kind words; I've kept every letter she's written me! I feel blessed to have her by my side.
NateNate
Groomsman
Nate is one of my brothers and has been around since I was 2 years old. He’s incredibly smart and works hard as an operations manager at a machine shop to take care of his family. Over the years, he’s worked his way up from machinist to running an entire shop, specializing in highly complex designs ranging from airplane parts to spinal implants and custom load cells. I had the chance to be part of Nate and Jordan’s wedding in 2023, and now I love the chances I get to see them in Phoenix and spend time with my nieces, Cora and Carter.
MeeghanMeeghan
Bridesmaid
ERA: TAIWAN AND ST. LOUIS! I met Meeghan in 2014, but our friendship has BLOSSOMED since we both went to high school together in Taiwan. We both ended up in St. Louis somehow, and she's been the one who knows Andrew and me together the best. Meeghan is driven, fun, can break it down on the dance floor, and we can have such a range of conversations, from Trader Joe's hauls to theology. I'm so blessed by our friendship and roommateship; it came at the perfect time in my life. Our shared love for snacks, boba, pickles, Sasha's wine bar, reading, Save St. Louis bible study, spontaneous adventures, occasionally running (more her than me) and the thrill of a tough pilates class has made life so fun.
JonJon
Groomsman
It all started with a manly hug... and losing capture the flag. We were roommates for 3 years after graduating from college. Then he replaced me with 2 highly trained Australian Shepherds (it's ok, I'm not bitter). From concerts to rock climbing to breaking bones while snowboarding, we have had so many adventures together. We've always watched out for each other. During his 9-to-5, Jon is a computer engineer at LG. Then, in his 5-to-9, he trail runs and beats me in fantasy football. Having Jon be part of this wedding was a no brainer; He was the one I called after me and Olivianna's first date... good luck charm?
HannahHannah
Bridesmaid
ERA: ST. LOUIS! Hannah and I met on Facebook, I'm not kidding! I needed a roommate when I moved to St. Louis in 2024, and I never imagined it would turn into such a deep friendship. Hannah is my prayer warrior friend. We both tried a bible study at Omen Coffee together that has become a huge part of our lives. Hannah has been a constant support and encourager throughout my and Andrew's relationship. She also helped me build my Hinge online dating profile, which I consider a success because that's how I met Andrew! Fun fact: Hannah and her husband, and Andrew and I both met on Hinge and went to the same place for our first date. Hey, if it ain't broke...
DanielDaniel
Groomsman
He's known as "Secret Savage": Built like a dove and sweet like one too (IYKYK). He's man who knows more about knees than your one cousin who's in med school. On a real note, he's also proof that great friends make the bad times feel less dark. Daniel and I met in 2021, while a group of us were looking for a church home. Since then, Daniel became one of my closest friends. Some of my favorite hobbies of his are running obscenely long distances and playing Magic the Gathering and DND. He is married to Leila "The Great and Wonderful". Please address her as such.
MargieMargie
Bridesmaid
ERA: BIRMINGHAM! The friend who bestowed the nickname "Olive" to me. Margie and I met when I flew to interview for the job (I later took) in Birmingham, Alabama at WBRC News. I didn’t know what to expect, but I was hoping to meet a fellow Jesus-lover at the station and God placed Margie right in my path. We immediately bonded over talking Birmingham churches and our experiences being homeschooled (She's still in my phone as "MARGIE WBRC HOMESCHOOLER FRIEND", sorry). She is spiritually deep, confident, kind, and one of the most welcoming people I've ever met. She made my time in Birmingham GREAT. I miss our evening shift conversations, thrifting, and planning parties together so much.
ConnorConnor
Groomsman
Connor is a man who has put stuff in outer space. Yes, that outer space! He is so well-rounded and is so proficient in wit and craft, you'd assume he was the love interest in a teen movie about strong jawlines. I met Connor after our freshman year of college, when he had come back from an Engineering without Borders trip to Peru. I'd heard a lot of amazing things about him for months from one of my best friends, Rebekah. They had just started dating, and 3 years later, they got married and now have 2 adorable children. They're a couple that has given me so much wisdom and encouragement over the years. I really don't know who I would be without them and their family.
MorganMorgan
Bridesmaid
ERA: COLLEGE! Morgan, Vanessa, and I became a friend group in my sophomore year of college at OBU. As we navigated finals, our summers, and love, I will forever be thankful for our conversations. Morgan is sweet, thoughtful, loves the Lord, and has a tender spirit. She and her husband are AWESOME. I felt so honored to be by her side in her 2025 wedding and I'm so glad we're now swapping roles! Fun fact: the "OG Girl Gang" (me, Vanessa, and Morgan) had our own traveling journal that we mailed to each other on a rotation for over a year!
Noah SNoah S
Groomsman
Do you need a locksmith? Or a floor resurfaced? Or an entire school painted? Let me introduce you to Noah — my college roommate, partner in random hijinks, and road trip buddy for a 2.5-hour drive just to have bread thrown at us (Lambert’s Cafe). We met on our very first day at Missouri S&T and lived together for the last three years. His “we can totally figure that out” mindset paired perfectly with my “why not?” and “what if we…?” ideas, and our odometers definitely took quite the beating. Looking back, Noah’s steadiness and practicality are a big part of how I made it through four of the hardest years of my life. When I was anxious or overwhelmed, he’d tell me to go for a walk or remind me of the power of a nap. He’s as loyal as they come.
CarleeCarlee
Bridesmaid
ERA: DECATUR! Carlee and I met when I was a reporter in Decatur, IL at WAND news. She started near the end of my contract, but we became INSTANT friends. We're both from Michigan, we both have the same silly humor, and her foundation in the Lord has made her someone I can go to for both work and life encouragement. We tear it UP in Just Dance AND we can both cover breaking news - what's not to love? I introduced Carlee to her husband Logan, which was my claim to fame at her wedding. I foresee many more double dates in our future.
EricEric
Groomsman
“I found out recently that benching 315 is really rare. Like very few people ever do it in their lives” -Eric. Yeah, well, Eric, even fewer people do that and run three marathons cold turkey.But honestly, the most impressive thing about Eric is his dedication to Christ and to his wife, Alyssa. We met when he moved down to St. Louis for Alyssa, who was not at all surprised that Eric and I immediately bonded. Whether we were serving together as youth leaders at church or working out at the gym, we somehow always ended up talking about God. Our workouts turned into a regular rhythm of digging into life and whatever we were working through, and I’ll always be grateful for that.
AlyAly
Bridesmaid
ERA: DECATUR! Aly and I met in Decatur, IL when I worked for WAND. She was a senior in college, I was trying to figure out how to survive in my first news job, and we went to the same church young adult group. Her drive for success, adventurous nature, and desire to do what God wants for her made us connect on a deep level. We've both moved since then, but we keep in touch over Marco Polo (a video messaging app) and text. Plus, trips to see each other. Aly has known for years what I am hoping for in a future spouse, and has been someone I can have raw, deep conversations with. She has been the friend I can bounce ideas off of, get excited about coffee with, and try new things with. Fun fact: I'm getting married in the same venue she did in August 2024!!
Noah GNoah G
Groomsman
Not going to lie, I kind of didn't give Noah a choice to NOT be my friend. He's too cool. During the COVID pandemic, I wasn't involved in a Bible study, but I knew of Noah and that he still lived in St. Louis at the time. So, I called a friend to get his number and volun-told him, "Hey, all our mutual friends moved, so we're friends now. Want to do a bible study?" and we started meeting with some other guys in a park to talk about God! As time went on, we started looking for a church together. Then we both became youth leaders and started collecting other people looking for community. That one phone call about not having community yet grew into something I can't help but smile when I think about it. Beware though, he is wickedly smart and equally whimsical.