Wedding Party
Mae Riddle
Matron of Honor
Class: Bard Mae has known Molly since she was born when she "changed her life for the better." Now she just steals her clothes. She speaks fluent sarcasm and is "the funny sister for sure". Her favorite part of this production has been "seeing both Sam and Molly light up when they are talking about the big day and how excited they are."
Jon Wilson
Best Man
Class: Cleric "After a few months, we grabbed this baby from the hospital. I think he came from my mom, but they could have grown him in a lab. It’s unclear." Jon was once given Donut Man’s real hat by Donut Man himself to wear on stage. His favorite part of this production was "getting to know Molly and getting to see Sam mature into a man and become his own person."
Kati Sanford
Bridesmaid
Class: Paladin Kati knows Molly as she is her "smart, beautiful, creative, talented and gutsy younger sister." She hasn't had the privilege of meeting Sam in person yet but is looking forward to it. Kati and her family have lived in Papua New Guinea for the last four years. Her favorite part of this production has been "seeing that big, beautiful smile on my sister's face because she's clearly found her best friend".
Richard Patterson
Groomsman
Class: Paladin/Artificer Backstory: Richard mysteriously spawned into Sam and Molly's lives and couldn't find a way out. In other words, he met them in theatre. He has woken up in a tree that he doesn't remember climbing. His favorite part of this production is "getting to watch a man I call my brother find the woman of his dreams and see the two be perfect for each other".
Shaye Wilson
Bridesmaid
Class: Artificer Shaye met Sam when she started dating his brother (he didn't approve) and met Molly while doing a show (I was so excited to be her friend). She has been to all 48 contiguous states. Her favorite part of this production is movie double-date nights with Sam and Molly, and "getting to see them grow into their love for each other".
Jimmy Bennett
Groomsman
Class: Artificer Jimmy met Sam at church during his fifth year on this planet. He has slept in the mouth of an active volcano. When asked his favorite part of this production, he said "I'm just happy to be included."
Caitlyn Harper
Bridesmaid
Class: Druid/Ranger Caitlyn met Molly back in high school in Advanced Women's Chorus, but they reconnected and became friends in 2017. She is fluent in movie quotes. Her favorite part of this production has been "being able to watch a friend I love find their other half!"
Brenden Thiel
Groomsman
Class: Bard/Cleric Backstory: Brenden met Sam first, then Molly, through theatre. From the waist down, he looks like Africa. His favorite part of this production is "watching two beloved people grow together."
Tyler Suttner
Bridesman
Class: Bard Tyler met Sam in high school through Homeschool Performing Arts, "in other words, theatre, because that's how all theatre kids know anyone! ;P." He also met Molly through theatre, at a for fun script reading of Anastasia, literally right after he himself got engaged. "And it's been a wild, wonderful ride ever since. :)" He has never broken a bone in his 26 years of life. His favorite part of this production was "getting to see two people who I've known for so long as individuals who were so incredible as one and one, become an incredible, beautiful, wonderful pair."
Sophia Medawar
Groomswoman
Class: Druid Sophia first met Molly in 2017 when they dance-battled in West Side Story (Molly was a Jet and Sophia was a Shark). She first met Sam in 2016 when they would share the 2-for-20 deal at Applebees after shows at Master Arts Theatre, eat triple chocolate meltdowns, and drive around Grand Rapids singing Broadway soundtracks in her car. Her fun fact (which is more of a cry for help) is that she's trying to learn to crochet, but she can't figure it out to save her life. "Please hit me up if you can help!" "In this production, I've most enjoyed knowing the bride and groom from different circles in my life, watching their paths finally cross, and seeing them fall in love... It's like Kismet!!"
Bex Jantzen
Bridesmaid
Class: Cleric Backstory: Bex met Molly and Sam through theatre. She has a thousand hours in the game, Baldur's Gate 3. Her favorite part of this production has been "getting to watch this beautiful love unfold."
Jordan Awe
Groomsman
Class: Bard Jordan met Molly and Sam in theatre. He had a baby tooth until he was 20. His favorite part of this production was "watching two people find their other half".
Katie Larink
Bridesmaid
Class: Cleric Katie has known Molly practically since birth. They were born two days apart, met in the church nursery, and have been best friends since day one. She took fencing classes in high school. Her favorite part of this production was "watching one of my best friends fall in love with someone who was made just perfectly for her".
Sarah Burkey
Bridesmaid
Class: Druid Sarah met Molly in Sunday school. She can lick her own elbow. Her favorite part of this production was "watching my childhood friend grow into such a delightfully nerdy and genuinely kind adult."
Randa Hickman
Bridesmaid
Class: Druid/Bard Randa was a stranger that Molly and Sam met through the internet, who slowly infiltrated their friend group. She has lived in three states in less than a year and moved 16 times in one year. Her favorite part of this production was "seeing some of my best friends find their person and learn to grow together."
Becky Suttner
Wedding Coordinator
Class: Wizard Sam used to have to call her Miss Becky and Molly "kissed" her husband on stage (they met Becky through theater LOL). Becky can read a physical book while listening to a different audio book or podcast. Her favorite part of this production was "watching Molly and Sam delight over the little details they can use to tell their story."