Wedding Party
Franchesca Roediger
Bride
Franchesca has always led with her heart, strong willed, fiercely loyal, and unapologetically herself. If there’s dirt on the tires and a challenge ahead, she’s in her element. The trail and the mountains have always been places of peace and deep family meaning, where her roots run strong and her spirit feels steady. She is the most grounded when she stands firmly on the earth, calm, centered, and fully present. It’s only fitting that she will promise forever in the woods, barefoot beneath the trees, choosing intention over tradition and peace over performance. She once believed she would never give up her last name until she met the man who made her proud to. There is no place more fitting to promise forever than the Rubicon Trail, where her story, her roots, and her future all meet.
Kent Kloxin
Groom
Kent has always been someone others naturally look to when the trail gets tough. Always calm under pressure and steady in every obstacle, he carries a quiet authority that speaks louder than words. Challenges don’t shake him they light a spark in his eyes. The mountains are where he feels the most himself, confidently guiding a line through the rocks and showing up without hesitation when something needs fixing. Whether walking back with a welder in hand or simply offering a place beside him on a rock at the end of a long day, Kent leads with strength, loyalty, and heart. It’s that grounded leadership that is steady, resilient, and intentional that turned a trail ride into the beginning of forever.
Sandra Wetzel
Maid of Honor
My Maid of Honor is more than my best friend she is the sister life chose for me. Through every season, every high and every hard chapter, she has stood beside me with strength, honesty, and unwavering loyalty. She has celebrated the wins, steadied me through the storms, and never hesitated to tell me the truth when I needed it most. She is woven into the heart of my life in a way that goes far beyond friendship. As the godmother to my children, she is family. Watching her build her own bond with them has been one of the greatest gifts of my life. Having her stand beside me on this day isn’t just tradition. It’s a reflection of the countless ways she has already stood beside me as my safe place, my voice of reason, and one of the strongest women I know. There is no one else I would rather have at my side as I begin this next chapter.
Eric Baylor
Best Man
Baylor and I have been friends since kindergarten. We’ve grown up side by side, working together, figuring life out, and making more than a few memories along the way. We can go months without talking, but the minute we’re back in the same place, it’s like nothing’s changed. That’s the kind of friendship that doesn’t need constant attention to stay solid. He’s someone I trust completely. He’s steady, level-headed, and has always been the voice of reason when things get loud. Through every stage of life, he’s been there not just for the good times, but for the moments that actually matter. There’s no better person to stand beside me as my best man.
Taylor Kloxin
Bridesmaid
When I met her, she was already stepping into adulthood, strong, thoughtful, and becoming her own woman. From the beginning, her acceptance of me meant more than I can ever fully put into words. Being welcomed into her world and watching our relationship grow has been one of the most meaningful gifts of this journey. I am incredibly proud of the woman she is becoming. Her strength, kindness, and independence shine in everything she does. Watching my daughter look up to her as a role model has been one of the quiet blessings of our family. Having her stand beside us on this day represents more than a wedding role it reflects the trust, growth, and love that have shaped our family. She isn’t just part of this celebration, she is part of the foundation of the life we are building together.
Eric Privett
Groomsman
Eric isn’t just my cousin he’s more like a brother. We’ve grown up side by side, from school days to spending almost every spare minute we could on the water. Some of my best memories have him right there in them. He’s been there for all of it from building not one but two trucks with me to showing up when we’ve managed to break something on the trail or on the side of the road, even when we are 10 hours away. If there’s ever a call for help, he’s already on the way. He’s someone I can depend on without question. Having him stand beside me isn’t tradition it’s a reflection of the years we’ve built together.
Margaret Roediger
Flower Girl
Our daughter has always led with a heart full of love. Strong, bright, and fiercely loyal, she brings light and laughter into our lives every single day. Watching her grow into her own confident spirit has been one of the greatest joys of my life. From the beginning, she welcomed Kent with openness and trust. The bond they’ve built is steady, playful, and full of genuine care. As she steps into becoming his stepdaughter, it feels less like something new and more like something that has been quietly forming all along. Her belief in the family we are building and the way she holds onto it so tightly is a reminder of just how deep love can run. Having her stand beside us on this day reflects the foundation we already share, one built on safety, loyalty, and belonging.
Boyd Roediger
Ring Bearer
Our son has a strong spirit and a heart that loves deeply. From the very beginning, he has been protective of his world and the people in it. His strength, humor, and determination keep us on our toes and fill our home with energy. Over time, what began with caution quietly grew into something steady. He looks up to Kent with admiration and trust, choosing to ride beside him and call him first whenever something needs fixing, or when he is just simply excited about something. Their bond is built on shared adventure, laughter, and a respect that has grown naturally. Watching their relationship form has been one of the most meaningful parts of this journey. Having him stand beside us is a reflection of the strength, loyalty, and love that already anchor our family.
Serenity Rutherford
Flower Girl
Serenity is pure sparkle and spunk. She walks into a room with confidence, big opinions, and a heart that somehow manages to be both fierce and incredibly soft. She keeps us laughing, keeps us on our toes, and has a way of lightening even the heaviest moments. I love her as if she were my own not because I have to, but because it feels natural. And in her perfectly orchestrated way, she managed to “parent trap” her mom and me into becoming not just best friends, but sisters. What started with our girls quickly turned into something bigger, it turned into chosen family, built on laughter, loyalty, and love. Having Serenity stand beside us isn’t just about tradition. It’s about celebrating the joy, connection, and unexpected blessings that shaped our lives long before this day arrived.
Guy Roediger
Usher
Our oldest son has walked through more than most his age. Even through all of it he has remained strong, fiercely protective, and he carries both resilience and a whole lot of fire. The teenage years have brought their fair share of energy, stubbornness, and growth, but we wouldn’t change a bit of it. His strength has been forged through experience, and it shows in the young man he is becoming. The transition into this new chapter wasn’t always easy. It came with honest conversations, big feelings, and hard earned trust. Over time, respect grew into something solid. Built on consistency and showing up, especially when things weren’t simple, Kent has become someone he looks up to and leans on. Watching their relationship grow has been one of the most meaningful parts of this journey. Having him stand beside us on this day reflects not only the love in our family, but the strength that has carried us here.