Bride
Joshua’s “Honey”
Groom
Kiersten’s “Honey-man”
Maid of Honor
Hailey and Kiersten became really good friends through high school marching band, as well as being co-workers at the local ice cream shop. They graduated in the same class (2020) and stayed in touch through college!
Best Man
Joshua’s best friend since kindergarten.
Maid of Honor
Kiersten’s youngest—and only!—sister.
Best Man
The (favorite) brother of the groom.
Bridesmaid
Kiersten and Kirsten (K^2) met during a Lutheran Youth Choir International trip in 2017, where they travelled to Germany for a 10 day choir tour, sharing the Good News through song.
Groomsman
Joshua’s long-time, childhood friend
Bridesmaid
Kiersten and Rachel met in the College of Social Work Bachelors Program at The Ohio State University—Lima. Their friendship was pretty instant and has been full of many laughs!
Groomsman
One of Josh's earliest bosses, who not only was his boss but also became a valuable mentor and friend.
Groomsman
Carter and Josh met through their fiancés, Raegan and Kiersten. Over the last several years, Carter and Josh have built a friendship that will last for years to come.
Bridesmaid
Kiersten and Sam met during high school marching band. They were also co-workers at the local ice cream shop, but stayed in touch even after both left to pursue other jobs.
Junior Groomsman
Mr. Parker Cromes is the son of Joe Cromes and Magen Weldy, and the grandson of Randy Parker and the late Joell Parker.
Ring Security
Graham is the son of Lauren (Kiersten’s cousin) and Josh Roth. He has a younger sister, Berkley. Graham is serving as Ring Security on our special day (aka, Ring Bearer).
Junior Bridesmaid
Miss Kalynn Roehm is the younger cousin of Kiersten, daughter of Eric Roehm and Amanda Brown.
Flower Girls
Jenna and Alexis Vian are the nieces of Kiersten and Joshua, daughters of Jeff and Katie Vian.
Flower Girl
Berkley is the daughter of Lauren (Kiersten’s cousin) and Josh Roth. She has an older brother in the wedding, Graham, who is serving as Ring Security (aka, ring bearer).
Ring Security
Father of the Bride
Mother of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Mother of the Groom
Officiant
Organist
Kiersten knows Jordan from a Lutheran Youth Choir International trip to Germany in 2017. Kiersten and Jordan became friends almost instantly. Although states away, they continued to stay in contact and visit each other whenever possible over the years. Jordan is a graduate of Concordia University and is now the Director of Parish Music at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Park Ridge IL.