Wedding Party
Erika Sparks
Matron of Honor
Hi! I’m Erika. Amy and I met through work, but she very quickly became my dearest friend. Knowing her and watching her story unfold meeting Garrett has been the MOST fun! Ask her to see their first kiss box sometime 😘 Silly story: the first day I met Garrett I was recovering from a concussion and told him I had a Pinterest board started for their wedding. He still thinks I’m crazy, but I think I totally called this thing 🤪
Evan Stein
Best Man
I honestly don't remember when I met Garrett after transferring to Cornerstone, but I do know that he was a staple of my CU experience! We became friends quickly, then became roommates, and then stayed besties.
Paula Kerr
Bridesmaid
Amy and I met in the Summer of 2021. We connected over using God’s gift of food to share the love of Jesus with others. Amy quickly became a friend who is family to my husband, Chad and I. What a privilege for me to be her bridesmaid and celebrate her and Garrett’s special day!
Luke Galloway
Groomsman
I first met Garrett at Cornerstone. I was an RA and he was in the section next to mine. I got close to Garrett after the day he ate a Carolina reaper with me and had no drink handy. Ever since that day I have appreciated his kindness and willingness to do anything to support his friends.
Lauren Gafencu
Bridesmaid
Hi I’m Lauren. Being one of Amy’s younger sisters, Amy has been my sister that I’ve looked up to in many different ways. She’s been such a big role model in my life. I couldn’t be happier to be by her side, and to continue looking up to her as she enters the marriage that God has gifted to her. I can’t wait to be part of such a special day for Amy and Garrett and to see the blessings that the Lord has in store for them both!
Caleb Taylor
Groomsman
My name is Caleb Taylor, I am from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I met Garrett at Cornerstone University where we both attended. I also met my wife, Klaire, at Cornerstone and we have been married for a year and live in Allendale, Michigan. I currently work at Cornerstone as a groundskeeper.
Kim Sherrill
Bridesmaid
Hi! I’m Kim. I met Amy when she first came to Grand Rapids when my husband came home and said, “I just met our new culinary director, Amy. We have to have her over for dinner. You’re going to love her.” He was right. She quickly became a dear friend to me and is loved by all of us like part of our family.
Nathan Slowik
Groomsman
Friend of the groom. We met at CU and I’m glad we did. Garrett is so easy to talk too and just a very genuine, humble, kind guy. He’s the type of person to always have your back no matter what. I will never forget his dance moves. Let me tell ya he can bust a move. Beware of him especially at his own wedding on the dance floor! The ceiling is coming down!
Ryleigh Langton
Bridesmaid
Hey y’all! My name is Ryleigh and I am Garrett’s youngest sister. I am currently a senior at a university in Nashville studying history education. I’ve obviously known Garrett my whole life, and it has been a joy to get to know Amy over the past year! They compliment each other so well and I am so honored to be a bridesmaid. 💕 Looking forward to meeting y’all!
Luke Rasper
Groomsman
My name is Luke Rasper, and I am honored to be one of Garrett’s groomsmen in his wedding! Garrett and I met very quickly into both of our educational experiences at Cornerstone, and I quickly learned that him and I would become good friends. Garrett, through university choir, is a large reason for how I met my wife, and I’m so thankful to remain friends with him. In my second year at Cornerstone, I became a Resident Assistant in the dorms. Because Garrett and I were in the same building, I was able to grow in my friendship with him through all of the different events, late night conversations, food runs, and more. More recently, my wife and I have both loved getting to know Garrett and Amy on a deeper level, and we are so excited for their wedding day!
Bethany Gafencu
Bridesmaid
Hi I’m Bethany, Amy’s little sister! Whether it was helping me bake or driving me just about everywhere, Amy has always been there for me and such a role model in my life . I’m so excited to be alongside Amy and Garret on their special day. And I really can’t wait to be there for her this time.
Michael Gafencu
Groomsman
Hi I am Michael. Amy is one of my older sisters, but she's always been more then that to me. I always looked up to her for help, and advice, and there was never a moment she wasn't there, and willing to give it. I am so happy, and can't wait to spend another amazing day with you guys!