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July 24, 2021
Ada, Michigan
#TheHikeFromCtoD

Ashlyn & Charles

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Meet our Bridal Party!

Charlie DeWildt

Groom

Parents: -Gina DeWildt and Rocky Fields -John & Marcie DeWildt


Ashlyn Cox

Bride

Parents: -Gail & Barry Sebesta -Robert Cox Jr.

Drew Carmean

Best Man

Charlie and Drew are more than just cousins, they are more like brothers. Drew is the life of the party, the one to make you smile, the one to make you laugh, but most importantly he strives to make others happy. He will do anything for you and is always happy to help. He has a knack for photography and videography. Drew is a jack of all trades, he performs in Murder Mystery Dinner Theaters, loves Anime, and loves to make up his own words.


Mackenzie Sykora

Matron of Honor

Ashlyn and Mackenzie met in Middle School through volleyball and basketball. Their friendship continued to grow over many years of volleyball a-thons and basketball games throughout their High School Sports careers. Go Trojans! After years at different Universities, they both ended up moving to Texas to pursue higher education and continued to grow in their faith together over wine and charcuterie boards. Mackenzie is a fun-loving harry potter fan, that's up for any adventure or road trip, and is a great listening ear in times of need.

Ali Abdul-Wahab

Groomsman

Charlie and Ali met in High School and have been great friends ever since. From High school shenanigans to business partners, Pictured Rocks hikes, disc golfing, snowboarding, annual paintball trips, annual dunes trips, and many more adventures. Ali, will always ask you how your family is doing, he is hard-working and motivated.


Kristen Sobolak

Bridesmaid

Ashlyn and Kristen met 7 years a go through their boyfriends, Charlie and Ali, who happen to be best friends. Through many countless nights "roughing" it out in wilderness during our annual Pictured Rocks Hiking trips, Road trips to Ely, Minnesota, kayaking Michigan's Rivers, murder podcasts, and more. It was only a matter of time before two nature-loving outdoors women would become great friends. Kristen has some of the neatest hobbies! She is a part of a belly-dancing troupe, teaches dance classes, and is a great special education teacher.

Kyle Messman

Groomsman

Charlie and Kyle, met in College at Western Michigan University as they were both working on their mechanical engineering degrees. Go Broncos! Charlie and Kyle were roommates for several years. Over years of group projects and countless hours of homework their friendship grew stronger. On the weekends, you can find Charlie and Kyle camping, taking trips in the Duster, attending WMU football games, or playing Euchre.


Meagan Reyneveld

Bridesmaid

Ashlyn and Meagan met during Graduate School, when they both moved out of their home states and to the wild west of Texas, where they were roommates for 2 years. Our friendship soon cultivated not only through our love for our shared profession, but through getting out and exploring new towns, attending life group, walks around the Lunsford, church league softball (Go Bombers!), dancing at Guitars and Cadillacs, playing pool, and Nertz nights. Meagan, is always up for a dance challenge, you can always count on her for fashion advice, and she is one of the most down to earth people Ashlyn knows.

Nick Thompson

Groomsman

Charlie and Nick met in high school, where they created Dat crew with their group of friends. Charlie and Nick have been great friends throughout the years; through many annual paintball trips, disc golf, snowboarding, Torch Lake boat rides, days at open space, and bonfires. Nick, is always their when you need something and always willing to give a lending hand.


Meredith Donmyer

Bridesmaid

Ashlyn and Meredith, grew up in the small town of Sturgis together where throughout middle school sports and high school shenanigans they bonded through many belly laughs. Seriously, there is never a dull moment when these two get together. Meredith has so many great qualities of a caring and compassionate person and she is one heck of a chef! Ashlyn and Meredith even survived a Tornado together (seriously). Ashlyn and Meredith share a love of kayaking, meteor showering watching, bonfires, creating new funny sayings, and finding great hole in the wall breakfast places.

Ryan Feist

Groomsman

Charlie and Ryan met at Western Michigan University, where they were roommates from dorm life to house rentals in which they quickly bonded over building hot tubs, disc golf, camping trips, Torch Lake trips, and many more. Ryan is very energetic and outgoing and always looking to make people laugh and have a great time.


Sarah Young

Bridesmaid

Ashlyn and Sarah met in Abilene Texas, as part of the same cohort for their Master Degrees. Through group projects, walks on the Lunsford, Tuesday movie nights, target trips, and dinners with her family they cultivated a great friendship. Sarah, is kind-hearted and sweet with a little spicy mixed in. She has a way of making you feel connected despite miles apart, she is a world traveler, and loves learning about other people and cultures.

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