Brietta & Tyler
Wedding Party
Brietta Allen
Bride
Brie is a Social Worker who graduated from Cedarville University and the University of Michigan. She enjoys singing with the Hillsdale County Arts Chorale, dancing, acting at the Sauk Theater, and spending time with family and friends. She loves Jesus and, of course, Tyler too!
Tyler Wilson
Groom
Tyler is a graduate student at Western Michigan University studying Spanish and Hispanic Studies. He likes playing piano and guitar, singing, traveling the world, baseball, and spending time with family and friends at the Big House on Saturdays in the fall. He enjoys attending church with Brie and family at College Baptist Church. Tyler adores Brie and can't wait for the big day!
Pamela Lappin
Matron of Honor
Brie and Pam were college roommates and are best friends to this day! They met on the first day of freshman year in speech class at Cedarville University. What began as lunch buddies turned into theater pals, roommates, and now friends for life. If you ask nicely, they might treat you with their *NSYNC dance routine that developed over several homework procrastination breaks. 😉
Emily Sarver
Bridesmaid
Brie and Emily met at the Sauk Theater during the show Sweet Charity in 2011. Initially they were drawn together by love of the stage, and they co-directed the children’s Christmas program at church one year! This friendship came about post-college, and Brie is so thankful to God for bringing Em into her life at that time. Emily (and her husband Nathan) also attended College Baptist Church with Brie while they lived in Hillsdale. Brie and Emily developed a sweet friendship that has only grown stronger with time and remains close in spite of current geographical distance.
Melissa Beach
Bridesmaid
Brie and Melissa's parents were friends prior to their births, and so the girls’ friendship naturally began as soon as they were born and able to play together. Melissa is a special friend from California where Brietta was born and raised until age 11. There are lots of memories from growing up in the church youth choir musicals together as well as backyard birthday parties and Sunday School classes. Facebook in college kept their friendship vibrant and Brie has enjoyed a few visits back to the Pacific coast to see this special one. One of their more recent common interests is country line dancing!
Makayla Eppel
Bridesmaid
Brie and Makayla also met at the Sauk Theater. Makayla is like a little sister to Brie. Their love for Anne of Green Gables and Gilbert is strong; one year they stayed up all night to watch 8+ hours of the films, complete with homemade raspberry cordial! Over the last two years. they have especially enjoyed double dating with their men. Brietta will be standing up as a bridesmaid in Makayla's wedding this summer too!
Russ Hildensperger
Best Man
Tyler and Russ met sophomore year at WMU. Since then, their friendship has continued to grow. They connect on Michigan football, Fourth of July lake parties, and pretty much all things sports. Tyler is proud to call Russ his Best Man.
Dillon Preston
Groomsman
Tyler and Dillon met in the fall of freshman year at WMU. Their love for the outdoors, sports, and lake parties in the summer have brought them together as close friends. Tyler is excited that Dillon is a member of his groomsmen.
Cody Preston
Groomsman
Cody and Tyler met sophomore year at WMU. They connected with many outdoor activities, their political discussions, and the trip out west to Yellowstone National Park. Tyler is honored that Cody is a member of the groomsmen.
Travis Wilson
Groomsman
Tyler and Travis are brothers. They've practically known each other their entire lives. Their love for baseball and football, enjoying the outdoors, and many trips to the Bourbon tours of Kentucky are just a few things that glue them together. Tyler is happy that his brother is a groomsman for the big day.