Ethan & Miranda
Wedding Party
Abby Ludlow
Maid of Honor
My Maid of Honor, my twin sister, and my womb-mate. We have literally been through it all together and I cannot imagine my life without her. Growing up, we used to share a room together and I would always say it is like a sleepover with your best friend every single night. I'm definitely going to miss those sweet nights of joy, laughing till we cried, sharing in fears and sadness, and dreaming of our future weddings/dream houses together!! But I look forward to continuing to share with her in all of the good, the bad, and the beautiful moments life brings. Abby bears a servant's heart and is others-oriented. I am in awe at her capacity to serve others so well, so willingly, and so sacrificially. It is a true honor to have Abby standing by my side as Ethan and I get married.
Alex Hansen
Best Man
Alex and I initially met through Cru, a Christian club at our college, and through several Mechanical Engineering classes at Cal Poly, Pomona. Over the past few years we've bonded over various outings, adventures into nature, and late-night talks about anything and everything. Now, as roommates, we continue to bond and encourage each other in our walks with Christ. His unique expression of his individuality, especially in his music endeavors and the way he sees the world, is something that I am drawn to in him. He is a passionate man who seeks depth in our relationship, so I'm honored to have him as my best man as one who knows me deeply and loves me well.
Kailey McCune
Maid of Honor
Kailey, my Maid of Honor, my sweet sister, and amazing artist who is one of the coolest people I know. What a true joy it is to have her stand next to me on me and Ethan's wedding day!! Though Kailey is my younger sister, she has taught me so much and I have learned so much from her. She teaches me how to be creative and how to embrace our uniqueness as a gift. She teaches me how to remain strong when comforts are few. The way her mind works as a creative is absolutely amazing to me. I treasure her quiet spirit, her desire for all things to be made right and whole, and her bravery and strength whether in comfort or trial. Being able to experience the creativity of Jesus through Kailey is a sweet gift. She has been a true blessing in my life and I am so so thankful for her.
Micah Baumbach
Groomsman
I'd say the brother that I was most competitive with while growing up was Micah. It seemed as if he didn't let my older age intimidate him from wanting to be better than me at things! And I'd have to give it to him, I feel like he was more naturally gifted than I was at the various sports and activities we did growing up. Eventually I think I reached a point with him where I would stop competing against him and start supporting him. I realized that he was (and is) a very gifted and driven individual who I am grateful to have up there supporting Miranda and I on our big day!
Cristina Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
Apart from my sisters, I have known Cristina the longest. We went to elementary school and high school together, and our friendship continued to grow and blossom as we went to different colleges and well beyond. There is something so special about still being very close with your best friend from childhood. I treasure our friendship very deeply and I enjoy being around Cristina. She is very patient and understanding with me and has supported me in all that I do. We have had many adventures together, and have been there for each other through many key moments of life, including her wedding day and now mine! It's always a fun time with her! So thankful to have her standing by my side through this season of life and in all seasons!
Holden Thompson
Groomsman
Anyone who knows Holden personally can tell you what a stand-up man of Christ he is. His ability to love and include people like Jesus does is incredible, and I have experienced it first-hand. He and I met and bonded throughout high school, and we have been close friends ever since. As you may have witnessed, our affection for each other is often shown through intense, bodily aggression, birthed from our love of wrestling together in high school. He truly is such a valuable friend to us and we are so blessed to include him in our wedding party!
Beth Padini
Bridesmaid
My Pretty Bella and I met in high school and I am so glad we did because now we are as close as sisters. I have felt so loved and cared for by Beth in this friendship. She has a beautiful heart that loves others so well and I am blessed to be a recipient of that love. Our conversations have always been sweet, just like life with her has always been. I am very grateful to know Beth. She is wise and discerning and has always believed in me. She is very steady in heart, strong, and has a calming presence. To have her as someone who encourages us, supports us, and roots for us all the way is a true gift and I am honored to have her as my Bridesmaid.
Zebedee Baumbach
Groomsman
Zeb, the youngest of us Baumbach brothers, is hard to miss or forget. He is super fun to be around because of his many jokes, silly mannerisms, and large personality that really sets him apart in a crowd in ways that just baffle me. It is so cool to see him mature and figure out life while the rest of us brothers try to set good examples for him along the way. I love that we get to include him in our wedding party not only as someone we get to set an example for, but as one who brings joy and laughter to all of our gatherings.
Camille Orilla
Bridesmaid
Camille and I met when she was a freshman and I was a junior at Cal Poly Pomona, and we met through Cru (a Christian club on campus). We instantly connected through deep talks about what God was doing in both of our lives, rock climbing at the recreation center, and dinner/coffee dates throughout our time in college. I have always been encouraged and inspired by Camille's love for the Lord and it has been a true gift being able to witness her be the very hands and feet of Jesus as she interacts with those around her. Throughout our years of friendship, Camille has encouraged me to fight for what is good, true, and right. I admire her strength and honesty, and her zeal for the Lord, and I am so honored to have her as my Bridesmaid, sister, and friend for life.
Lucas Snow-Llerena
Groomsman
One of the guys who has spoken the most wisdom to me with regard to Miranda and I's relationship is Lucas. He has seen me in the highs and lows of our relationship and has pointed me to Christ in the midst of it. We met through Cru; he was one of my bible study leaders and I have always looked up to him for what he had to say about scripture and about God. But, aside from this, he is also someone that I just love joking around and laughing with. It's so great to have such a wise and fun man of Christ supporting Miranda and me on our wedding day!
Cristie Gaudet
Bridesmaid
Cristie!!! What a sweet treasure of a friend I have found in her!! Cristie was my first ever friend I ever made at Cal Poly Pomona and now she is one of the BEST! Friendship with her is seriously a true gift and completely undeserved. Cristie is truly the most genuine and true person I have ever met. She can share harsh truth with you in the most loving way because she truly wants what is best for all. Life with Cristie is just the sweetest, from fun beach trips, to the sweetest dessert places, to our sleepovers where we could never stop laughing, to our hikes through nature, I have enjoyed every single moment spent with this girl and I can't wait to continue sharing in life with her.
Enoch Baumbach
Groomsman
Enoch may be the most unique and distinct out of us brothers, and we love him for that. With his own avant-garde clothing line and desire to live his life with purpose in everything he does and creates, Enoch has really earned my respect. Now, as he and I live just down the street from each other in Pomona, I enjoy seeing him more frequently and connecting with him more than I had before. We even get to share this spring semester, the last semester before I graduate! Miranda and I are so glad to have him as a part of our wedding party!
Jocelyn Chung
Bridesmaid
Jocelyn is an “in every season” type of friend. God orchestrated this friendship and sisterhood from the very beginning. The first time we ever interacted with each other, we were sitting together crying in a corner during a Cru retreat, sharing with each other about how God was growing and stretching each of us during our different seasons of life. She instantly became a trusted friend and secure sister. We truly go deep into the heart whenever we are together, and our time is always so truth-filled and life-giving. Jocelyn is a prayer warrior, and has the skill to turn every care into prayer. Whenever we are together, I know that the Holy Spirit is speaking through her. I am very blessed to know her and so happy to have her as a beloved sister, supporting Ethan and I on our big day.
Gage Calvert
Groomsman
Gage an I met during our first year in college and connected through various soul-to-soul conversations. He is always super fun to hang out with and talk to due to all of his thoughts and opinions on various topics that can be quite unorthodox at times. Specifically what I love is his genuineness and energy as he speaks and lives life according to what he believes. He's the real deal always willing and able to have deep talks with me about the world, the Bible, or anything else we think up. I love that I get to be roommates with him as Miranda and I get ready for marriage, and it is a joy to have him as one of my groomsmen.
Gina Pecoraro
Bridesmaid
I had never known what it was like to be fully known and still fully loved at the same time until I met Gina. I experience the authenticity of knowing who Jesus is through Gina, as I am welcomed to share my deepest hurts, wounds, and my own brokenness and still be wholly accepted and loved. Gina knows my heart and who I am in Christ, and never hesitates to remind me of this truth when I am feeling discouraged. Gina is also someone who is willing to sit with me in my deepest despairs and sadness, instead of just telling me, "it will be okay." This is something that I treasure so much and is very hard to find in people today. She is an honorable woman of the Lord, very wise and discerning, holds fast to integrity, and I am so honored that she supports Ethan and I as we prepare for marriage.
Luke Baumbach
Groomsman
Luke is the quintessential eldest Baumbach brother. His dedication to the family, hard work, and leadership have established him as a role model in our family, and we're so blessed to have him. Growing up, Luke was often our gatherer and influencer in the various activities and shenanigans we brothers found ourselves in, ranging from the sports we participated in to the times we had spent playing board games together into the late hours of the night. Today, he continues to set an example for all of us with his DIY, fix-it personality, influential character, and sacrificial support for the family. It is a blessing to Miranda and me to have such a strong-willed, caring, and helpful man of God, such as Luke, supporting us in our marriage!
Kayla Chapman
Bridesmaid
I met Kayla through Ethan, as they were both very good friends in high school, (Kayla is also engaged to Mikael, who is one of Ethan's groomsman and very good friends). Kayla is so sweet, I am so glad that God allowed our paths to cross. I immediately felt fully accepted into their friend group. She is so strong and so steady, and is so sensitive to the needs of others. I always enjoy connecting with her over volleyball, outdoor activities, game nights, sleepovers, and hanging out and talking and drinking tea together. Kayla has been an incredible to friend to both me and Ethan, always encouraging us, praying for us, and caring for us well. She has been rooting for us from the very beginning! I am so honored to know her and to have her up there supporting Ethan and I as we get married.
Mikael Agopian
Groomsman
Mikael and I met in high school as well, but we really didn't get super close until we went to college together. Getting carried away with long parking lot conversations, participating and leading in the same campus ministries (Cru and Bridges International), and working together at two different jobs all brought us closer over the years. We joke around that I'm his "hype-man" because I am often found with him and I'm always trying to build him up. Mikael is super smart (especially when he goes "big-brain mode"), wise, funny, and caring, and it is such a blessing to have him building Miranda and I up on our wedding day and in the years to come!