Maid of Honor
Katie is the sister and friend of the bride. She is currently a student at the University of Michigan, studying inter-arts performance. Katie is the president of her improv comedy club. She loves to paint, sing, and be creative, all while being a listening and caring friend to those around her.
Best Man
Darion is the groom's close friend, they met in Dallas before becoming roomates and travel buddies. Speaking 7+ languages and cooking Gordon Ramsay-level food, the only thing he's burning is the dance floor! He's got a magnetic personality and currently is involved in foreign politics in DC. Ask him about his travels!
Bridesmaid
Rachel is the bride’s longest friendship- dating back to their middle school years. Rachel is a devoted mother of 4. Rachel loves running, baking, creating unique experiences for her children, and spending time with friends. She’s always been filled with whimsy and adventure, being known for her innocent “shenanigans”!
Groomsman
Man of mystery and a close friend of the bride and groom, Alex met the couple at homegroup. From Frankenmuth to tubing, Alex has been involved in many of the couple's adventures. He's a loyal friend, great listener and impartial third party. If you think you've got Mario party skills, get ready to be schooled. Give him a seltzer and let the party begin!
Bridesmaid
Hailey is a dear friend of the bride. She is a very hard working epidemiologist with her masters degree from the University of Michigan. Hailey loves to run, spend time with friends, and the other 99.9% of the time read books! Ask her anything- I bet she knows it!
Groomsman
In case it wasn't clear from the picture, Taylor is always clowning around. A close friend of the groom, Taylor met Clay when he was on short-term assignment in Michigan when they were the only ones who showed up to an ice festival. Although they both moved around various locations, Taylor continues to be a source of constant wisdom and good advice! Ask him about some of his funny stories!
Bridesmaid
Emily and the bride were roommates for 2 years, which sparked a deep and lasting friendship! They would often spend hours and hours, way past bed time, talking and talking! She is a recent graduate from the University of Michigan with a degree in economics. Emily loves Star Wars and considers herself a huge movie fan. If you quote something around her, she’ll probably catch the reference! But most importantly, Emily is very devoted to her friends and her faith.
Groomsman
The groomsman who has known the groom the longest, Josh has managed to do the (nearly) impossible and maintain a friendship over (15+?) years. From after-school hangouts to cross-border adventures, Josh has been a loyal friend and an amazing example of patience and perseverance! An avid hunter, Josh loves guns and has often taken Clay shooting. Ask him about the band he and Clay were in ;)
Bridesmaid
Sarah is a mutual friend of the bride and groom and is a leader of the Bible study group where they met. Sarah is a very talented oboist and has a masters degree in obo performance. She loves anything outdoors, and is often described as a “walking REI ad”. However, Sarah’s biggest hobby is people! She works full time for New Life Church, and it’s almost impossible to run into someone who doesn’t know Sarah! She’s a super star at making people feel loved and showing others the Love of Christ.
Groomsman
Friend and current roommate of the groom, they met through a house-church and decided to try living together. Although their dreams of constant hosting never fully came to fruition, Johnny has continued to be an example of how to love people well! When working from home, Johnny can often be heard singing or watching anime (lol). With a love for pickup sports, he makes a solid volleyball and pickleball partner!
Master of Ceremonies
Julia and the bride became friends after a God-ordained "coincidence" (ask them about it)! Julia is currently in medical school, studying to be a pediatrician. In her free time she loves to work out, be crafty, travel, and spend time with family and friends.
Master of Ceremonies
More of a traveller than even the groom, Sam and Clay met in homegroup and immediately bonded over seeing the world. Always ready with a smile and hug, Sam has the ability to make anyone's day brighter. Non-profit founder, musician, teacher and performer, is there anything he doesn't do?