Christine & Myers
Wedding Party
Christine
Bride
Christine is honored to become Myers's wife and partner! It was apparent to her early on that this was not just a possibility but a probability! Christine is looking forward to loving and growing with Myers and to see how God's plans for us will unfold over the years to come. Christine is enjoying the wedding prep with Myers and is looking forward to sharing this special day with our small group of family, coworkers and friends on Thanksgiving Saturday!
Myers
Groom
Myers is thrilled that Christine said yes! He is looking forward to building a life with her and nurturing our blended family and any others who happen into our lives! He is excited about finding happiness and has enjoyed the memories we have made so far and how we are creating a happy, healthy life with Christ as the leader. A brand new college student, Myers is exploring how God is showing us where he wants us to plant, grow and bloom.
Joshua Kimmel
Ring Bearer
Josh is the youngest favorite son of the groom. He has agreed not to toss the ringbearer pillow or take a nap on it. We'll see. He has agreed to play the role of ringbearer for a price to be determined later. ISO a young, single female aged 15-29 (or so he says).
Henry Knott
Ring Bearer
Chris's nephew Henry hit it off with future "stepcousin" Josh from early on! They are about 15 months apart but very much enjoy the time they have spent together playing sports, board games, video games and trash-talking each other about Henry's allegiance to the Ravens and Josh's loyalty to the superior Steelers. He has promised not to bring up the topic until after the wedding.
Dr. Sielke (Kimmel) Caparelli
Reception Co-coordinator and sister of the groom
Sielke is excited about adding a fellow therapist to the family in her new sister-in-law! She has graciously agreed to share her talents and skills as pianist and personnel manager extraordinaire to the wedding and reception events. Sielke is one of the 2 go-to people if you wish to request a song during the reception or include another activity on the big day!
Dr. Terri Reichley Dennehy
Reception Co-coordinator
Terri is a long-time friend and coworker of Christine's. She is a big fan of Myers and appreciates the happiness he has brought to Chris's life. Terri is tasked with managing the reception events along with Sielke. If you have any suggestions for activities, announcements or games during the reception, please see Terri or Sielke!
Dr. E. Daniel Martin
Officiant
E. Daniel and his wife Ruth are one of the couples in leadership at Lifegate Church in Elizabethtown where Chris has been attending for about 4 years and Myers and Josh have been attending for the past year. Dr. Martin is a psychiatrist who ministers as well to Naaman Center in Elizabethtown and provides Christian guidance and mentorship to any who ask. His leadership and compassion for his parishoners is patterned after the servant leader role Christ set for us.
Dr. David Newell
Officiant
Dr. Newell is a long-time friend and fellow Christian servant with Myers's dad, Dave Kimmel. Dr. Newell is the president of Scotland Campus and is an ardent promoter of Christian service and education for the students and staff at Global Vision Christian School and Scotland Campus. He is Myers's coworker here at Scotland Campus. Dr. Newell's wife, Linda, is the cake creator for Myers's and Chris's wedding cake. You can learn more about her business, For Heaven's Cake, on Facebook.
Sandy Achenbach
Mother of the Bride
Sandy is excited for Myers and Christine and was one of the first to know about Myers's intention to marry Christine. Sandy and her partner, Paul Martin, enthusiastically endorsed Myers's request for their blessing when he requested it in late August of this year. Sandy and her (younger) sister Marilyn "Toots" Gettys are the floral coordinators for the wedding and reception along with contributions from Mary Kimmel, mother of the groom. Sandy is ready and willing to share many enlightening stories of Chris's youth to any who ask! Please be sure to wish Sandy a happy birthday! (Nov. 29)
Mary Kimmel
Mother of the Groom
Mary is an enthusiastic supporter of Myers's and Christine's marriage. She graciously is providing breakfast for the wedding party on Nov. 24 prior to the wedding and her garden has been the source of some of the floral contributions! Mary is happy to have her 3 children, their significant others and her 8 grandchildren around her this weekend! Be sure to wish Mary a happy birthday! (Dec. 4).
David Kimmel
Father of the Groom
Dave is proud to attend the wedding and support Myers and Christine in this new phase of their lives. He and his wife Susan enjoy hosting and visiting with their 4 children and their families. Dave is an avid supporter of the mission of Scotland Campus and in facilitating the realization of the kingdom of heaven here on earth. But if you are running low on bad jokes and Myers is unavailable, Dave is your man! Be sure to wish Susan a happy birthday which is today! (11/24)
Rachel Kimmel
Honor Attendant
Rachel is Myers's oldest daughter and state championship swimmer. A freshman at St. Bonaventure University this fall on a swimming scholarship, Rachel is proud to assist in the wedding and reception however she can!
Sarah Kimmel
Honor Attendant
Sarah is one of Myers's 5 children. An accomplished student currently carrying multiple Advanced Placement high school courses, Sarah is one of the 2 readers in the wedding service and is helping oversee the guestbook and program distribution.
Hannah Kimmel
Honor Attendant
Hannah is one of Myers's 5 children and plays soccer at James Buchanan High School while carrying a challenging courseload of Advanced Placement courses. Hannah is helping manage the guestbook and distributing programs prior to the wedding.
Joseph Moore
Usher
Joseph is the oldest of Myers's 5 children. Recently moved to Alexandria, Virginia from Vermont, he enjoys being with his dad and siblings and you will recognize his winning smile as a younger version of his dad's. He will tell you he was the favorite son before Josh's arrival.
Christian Caparelli
Usher
Christian (Myers's nephew) is a senior in high school but is most enthusiastic about playing ice hockey. Like his uncle, he is an avid Steelers and Penguins fan but unlike Myers, can easily see home games since he lives in Pittsburgh!
Gabriel Kimmel
Usher
Gabriel is the son of Nathan Kimmel, Myers's brother. Gabriel enjoys video gaming, losing in touch football with his dad to his uncle and cousin Josh. He joins the ranks of the rest of the Kimmels in cheering on the Steelers.
Naomi Caparelli
Reader
Naomi is a veteran assistant in religious ceremonies. She is an enthusiastic niece to Uncle Myers's activities. She enjoys school and playing hockey. She's excited to see her cousins and other family at the wedding!
Clark Stefanic
Photographer
Clark is Christine's son who manages Stefanic Video, LLC. He is the official photographer for the wedding but is happy too relinquish that role at the reception where guests will find several disposable cameras (please take lots of candids and then leave the camera for Myers and Christine to develop!) but you can also upload your cell phone pix to #Myers+Christine=Love! Clark (back right in photo) is assisted today by his cousin, Charlie Knott (back left in photo) who is a film student in his senior year at Maryland Institute and College of the Arts.