Wedding Party
Makierlynn Bevan
Maid of Honor
Makierlynn is the bride's best friend! Ilena and Makierlynn have been best friends for many years and Ilena couldn't imagine a life without her. Makierlynn has been a huge part of Jake and Ilena's relationship from day one. Ilena and Jake love Makierlynn for her funny personality and how she would go to any length for Ilena. Ilena chose Makierlynn to be her Maid of Honor for this reason.
Isabel Aaron
Maid of Honor
Isabel is Ilena's big sister! Isabel has been a huge impactful figure in Ilena's lifetime and would have it no other way then having Isabel be by her side on her wedding day. It was such a full circle moment having the opportunity to have such a loving sister by her side.
Jasmine Meyers
Bridesmaid
Jasmine has been one of Ilena's closest friends since they were babies. Both Ilena and Jasmine are the pastor's kids at Ilena's hometown church in Ohio. Jasmine is such an important friend to Ilena and she always will be. It is so exciting to think of all the times they sat together talking about getting married and now is the big day!
Brooklynn Bosworth
Bridesmaid
Brooklynn is Ilena's long time childhood best friend. Brooklynn has been an amazing friend to Ilena since day one of her life. Ilena couldn't imagine growing up without her, all the good memories and living through life together has been such a huge factor in Ilena's life.
Siena Magruder
Bridesmaid
Siena is one of Ilena's close friends from PLNU. Both of them are studying to become social workers and they both clicked instantly. Sharing interest in professors, classes, and passions. Siena is the sweetest person you will ever meet and her and Ilena's personality's compliment each other so well and Ilena is so happy to have her by her side.
Jenna LeRoy
Bridesmaid
Jenna is Jake's older sister and Ilena is so incredibly excited to have her by her side for their big day. Whether it is a childhood full of memories for Jake or just a few cherished one with Ilena they can not wait to celebrate this day with her. Ilena can't wait to have Jenna has a new sister!
Asher Stamps
Best Man
Asher is Jake's cousin and best man. Asher has been a lead role model in Jake's life in terms of modeling Godly discipline and hard work. They make each other laugh daily and push each other to be their best. They either engage in a groundbreaking philosophical discussion with groundbreaking insights or they quote a niche meme for hours straight. There tends to be no in between.
Tanner Wilson
Groomsman
Tanner and Jake became best friends back in 8th grade in just 10 months. They had an 8th-grade science class together with Mr. Rogo and connected over sharing their distaste for exercise and sharing Oreos at lunch. They still stay in contact to this day and call frequently. Tanner and Jake enjoy fishing, indulging in dairy even though they are both lactose intolerant, and going on trips like to Slide Rock, AZ
Troy Covington
Groomsman
Troy and Jake first connected during a homeschool group during their freshman year in Washington, DC. They bonded over their love for baseball, the gym, video games, and building computers. While they no longer play baseball or play video games, they still reminisce about the golden days of high school shenanigans.
James Rogers
Groomsman
James and Jake also met in Carlsbad, CA, at the same school as Tanner. Tanner and James had already been close friends and brought Jake into their friend group. Jake recalls his first memory of James is James following Jake around like a "little gremlin," talking his ear off about braided fishing line. Jake and James often trauma bond over their 8th-grade English teacher.
Trevor Riddle
Groomsman
If the lucious locks aren't a big enough clue, Trevor and Jake are brothers. While growing up, Trevor was more into the arts and crafts, and Jake was more into the rough and tumble lifestyle. They still share a great childhood together. Jake used to make Trevor do his chores for the spare change he found in the junk drawer of the house. Jake would also go bury quarters in the backyard and have Trevor dig them up. He would then tell Trevor they were pirates' treasure.
Sam Riddle
Groomsman
Sam and Jake are cousins and have spent countless cousin camps and holidays staying up until the late hours of the morning, either fishing or engaging in "confession time". While Jake and Sam aren't catholics, they do like staying up late and having their "confession time" where they simply discuss their plans for world domination and current life events. Every year, Sam tells Jake that "this is the year" in reference to chasing a personal best bass for Jake. They have had no success the past 5 years...