Wedding Party
Lindsey Miller
Matron of Honor
Heather and Lindsey have been best friends since they were babies. Growing up, they attended the same church, and with their parents being close friends, they spent a lot of time together as families. Their friendship started early and has continued to grow through every stage of life. Lindsey has always been a steady constant for Heather. Heather was honored to serve as Lindsey’s Maid of Honor in 2019, and now, seven years later, feels so grateful to have Lindsey standing by her side as her Matron of Honor.
Chaz Crays
Best Man
Chris and Chaz have been best friends since they were kids, ever since Chaz’s family moved down the street. From that moment on, the two were practically inseparable—often getting into a little bit of mischief together along the way. Through every stage of life, Chaz has been a constant presence in Chris’s world, from childhood adventures to adulthood milestones. Their friendship is built on years of shared memories, loyalty, and plenty of laughs, making Chaz the perfect choice to stand beside Chris as his Best Man.
Sabrina Stichter
Bridesmaid
Sabrina has been part of Heather’s life for a long time—ever since she started dating Heather’s brother, Grant, back in eighth grade, and is now officially part of the family. From the very beginning, Sabrina has been the best addition to the Stichter family and the closest thing Heather has ever had to a sister. Heather is so grateful for the friendship she has with Sabrina and all that she brings to her life.
Liam Crays
Groomsman
Liam has always been like the older brother Chris never had. In their early years, Chris and Chaz spent plenty of time tagging along with—and probably annoying—Liam more often than not. Over the years, that turned into a lifelong friendship built around the same activities they still enjoy together today. Liam also played a surprisingly important role in Chris and Heather’s story—he’s the architect behind the relationship, having started the group chat in October 2024 that first connected them.
Ellie Stichter
Bridesmaid
Ellie is married to Heather’s brother, Drew, and the family couldn’t have picked a better match for him. Heather is so honored to have Ellie stand by her side as her sister-in-law. Ellie brings so much laughter and fun into the family, and Heather is incredibly grateful for her support and friendship that has grown over the past few years.
Spencer Ricks
Groomsman
Spencer and Chris have been friends since childhood after being introduced by the Cray family. Growing up, they spent their days riding bikes, playing paintball, and skiing together. Years later, their friendship continued in Colorado when they became roommates, adding a whole new chapter of memories to a friendship that started on bikes and ski slopes.
Jubilee Rayburn
Bridesmaid
Jubilee is Heather’s cousin on the Stichter side, but she has always felt so much more than that. Their friendship has grown well past just being relatives—sharing college memories and countless trips to Colorado along the way. Heather couldn’t imagine this day without Jubilee by her side, someone who knows her so deeply and so well.
Jack Reasner
Groomsman
Jack and Chris met back in elementary school and quickly became friends while playing soccer on the playground—despite Chris not being particularly great at soccer. They later played on the same basketball team as kids, and their friendship only grew stronger over the years. From skiing trips and time spent by the water to countless video game sessions, Jack and Chris have stayed close through college and into adulthood.
Kennedy McManis
Bridesmaid
Kennedy and Heather met in 2021 when they both made the slightly crazy decision to go on the World Race. Sharing a year full of unforgettable adventures formed a bond that’s hard to put into words—one that has only deepened as life settled back into the everyday. From Georgia to Central America, Eastern Europe, and South Africa, and back to Texas and Colorado, Kennedy has remained one of Heather’s biggest cheerleaders and most loyal friends.
Ryan Heidel
Groomsman
Ryan and Chris met in elementary school and, like many of the friendships in the wedding party, bonded through sports early on. What started with skateboarding as kids eventually turned into skiing and biking together in their later years. Ryan remained a close friend through it all and even lived with Chris as his roommate during sophomore year of college, adding another layer to a friendship that has lasted for years.
Emily Eshleman
Bridesmaid
Heather and Emily met in a way that can only be described as a God-ordained alignment when Heather moved to Colorado. What started as two strangers becoming roommates quickly grew into a deep and lasting friendship. Heather spent many years living with Emily, and their bond has remained incredibly special—now shared with Emily’s husband, Aaron, and Heather’s fiancé, Chris—making it even sweeter as their lives continue to grow together.
Andy Hatch
Groomsman
Andy and Chris first met as coworkers in their adult years, but it didn’t take long for their friendship to grow beyond the workplace. They quickly bonded over shared hobbies and a love for the outdoors, spending time together biking, snowboarding, and climbing around Colorado. Over the years, Andy has become not only a close friend but also someone Chris looks up to as a role model. Chris is grateful to have Andy—and his wife Ally and son Woody—as part of his Colorado family.
Mckayla Parks
Bridesmaid
McKayla and Heather met on the World Race, sharing so many unforgettable adventures around the world that they never get tired of reminiscing about them. Since both moving to Colorado, they’ve continued to do life together, even as roommates for a season. Their friendship has endured so much and adds so much joy, love, and endless laughter to Heather’s life—making her so grateful to have McKayla by her side on this special day.
Aaron Eshleman
Groomsman
Aaron and Chris’s friendship began after Heather and Chris started dating. For a while, Aaron was simply the name Heather’s roommate would mention in stories, but once Aaron returned home from deployment, the two quickly became close friends. Naturally, they spent a lot of time together as couples and bonded over shared interests like cars, camping, and the outdoors. Their friendship has continued to grow through many couples’ camping trips and even a memorable trip to Germany together this past October.