Jessica & Ethan
Wedding Party
Jessica Rader
Bride
Known also as Jessie, Jess, and Rader--- call her what you want, just don't call her late to dinner. (That's a joke Jessica's mom would always tell and she has now adopted as her own.) Jessica loves animals, arts and crafts, terrible movies, and exploring new places. She cannot wait to celebrate her marriage with all her friends and family!
Mikayla Geringer
Maid of Honor
Mikayla and Jessica bonded over social work during a conference in NOLA. They may have gotten in trouble for focusing more on getting free drinks than learning that week, but rest assured, they are very dedicated to their social work profession now and always have each other to consult (vent) with. Jessica can always trust Mikayla to be honest with her and everyone needs a best friend who has their back like that through thick and thin!
Sara O'Donnell
Maid of Honor
Jessie's soul sister since the first day meeting in 7th grade French class. They've gone through more than a decade of questionable clothing styles, make-up application, and inside jokes. They've shared family, adventures abroad, and a dorm room. Life has taken them different places, but they always come back together. It's hard to believe they would talk about being in each other's weddings during sleepovers way back when and now it's a reality!
Emily Marshall
Bridesmaid
Friends since age five, Emily used to impress with her ability to ride her bike--sans training wheels-- down to the street to Jessie's house. (Jessie wasn't allowed to leave her cul de sac.) Emily and Jessie grew up together and even a cross country move in 8th grade could not tear apart this friendship! Jessie was a bridesmaid in Emily's wedding and is estatic to be changing roles this year.
Bayley Lichtenberg
Bridesmaid
Rader met Bayley through work and felt connected to her quickly! They can talk about anything from the similarity of their childhoods, books, skincare, relationships --- all of it! Rader values Bayley for never making her feel judged and is grateful for a friend who just seems to "get" her.
Caitlin Jenkins
Bridesmaid
Caitlin joined Jessie's middle school friend group seamlessly, never questioning the weird shenanigans they all got into. The two kept up with the crazy shenanigans well into adulthood, beacuse you're never too old to ride those motorized animals around the mall, right? Caitlin is one of the smartest and kindest people you'll ever meet and Jessie is so happy to have her taking part in her special day!
Kylie Brommer
Bridesmaid
When they first joined soccer together, Kylie and Jessie judged each other as probably being mean (RBF anyone?). Luckily, they got to know each other better in drama class and realized they had a lot in common! Ever since then, Kylie and Jessie can conversate for hours and it never gets old.
Sarah Benefield
Bridesmaid
Sarah is Jessica's ex-work bestie, but only because Sarah has moved on to cooler things! These two always seem to be on the same page whether the topic of discussion is personal or professional. Jessica admires Sarah's ability to make everyone feel special including Jessica herself. Also Sarah is a fellow Australian Shepherd lover and her pup, Basil, is one of Jorgie and Pocket's best buds!
Anissa Warner
Bridesmaid
Jess met Niss through working with her boyfriend (now fiance!), Austin. Jess quickly learned that Niss has a huge heart AND is a fun time! Niss is the best hype-girl anyone could ask for and is not afraid to shake her booty on the dance floor-- facts that quickly bonded these two friends.
Erin Stroh
Bridesmaid
Erin and Jess became fast friends, bonding over the joys of being an introvert in a friend group filled with extroverts! Erin is the type of friend who will check-in for no reason other than to see how you're doing. Whether it's a weekend brunch with the girls or dancing wildly at the Crown, there's never a dull moment with these two (well except maybe when the boys won't stop talking about D&D).
Ethan MacDougall
Groom
Pretty cool guy, but mostly a huge nerd. Thanks to his photographic memory, Ethan is the go to guy for endless info on Pokemon, D&D, and all things nerdy. He is estatic to be surrounded by his loved ones as he marries the love of his life!
Derek Schaneman
Best Man
Derek was the obvious choice for best man, because he has known each other since the day Ethan was born, and their friendship has remained strong, fun, and necessary since they were young children. Derek has always been Ethan’s best friend, brother, and best man. Also, Derek gets major bonus points for playing matchmaker for Ethan and Jess knowing the two would be perfect for each other. There would literally be no wedding without Derek's friendship with both members of the happy couple!
Emily Schaneman
Groomswoman
Emily and I have so many things that connect us. Childhood memories, midnight college conversations, and all the nerdy stuff out there. Emily taught Ethan that being yourself is the only way to live, so he needed her with him when he married the woman that loves the real him.
Sidney Ren
Groomsman
Sidney has been a part of Ethan’s life for a very long time, and not just because he’s married to Ethan’s cousin, Emily. Sidney has also been a consistent and true friend over the years. Sidney is always very thoughtful and cares deeply about his friends and family. That’s why Ethan knew he wanted Sidney up by his side during this big day!
Joe Adams
Groomsman
Joe brings the fun, the laughter, and the love into any room he walks into. Ethan and Joe have been friends for a lot of years, and through that time they have seen each other’s ups and downs. While groups of friends may shift and change, Joe and Ethan have stayed friends for a long time.
Rachel MacDougall
Groomswoman
Ethan and Rachel have know each other literally all their lives. Being an older brother has always been something Ethan has found great pride in. It is made even more rewarding through Rachel’s incredible smarts, caring, and love. Ethan knew Rachel had to have an important role on this big day because of the important place she holds in Ethan’s heart.
Wayne Lilly
Groomsman
Wayne and Ethan started their journey as coworkers. Very quickly they learned just how many common interests they had, and how much deeper their friendship went than just working together. Wayne has given Ethan a lot of new interests to dive into and that they can enjoy together.
Austin Fermelia
Groomsman
Austin may seem like a tall, athletic, and handsome, jerk. And he is, but he’s also caring, generous, and has the biggest heart. Austin and Ethan spend a lot of their time talking about nerd stuff, but there’s also a deeper connection that made them fast friends!
Morgan Stroh
Groomsman
Morgan is a constant source of energy and excitement. While Morgan is the loudest of Ethan’s friends, it’s okay because everything he says is filled with love, care, and passion. Ethan and Morgan share a passion for their friends, a passion for their hobbies, and a passion for what is right.
Nick Vaughn
Groomsman
Nick and Ethan have bonded quickly over their many shared hobbies, and through those hobbies they have grown closer. Nick and Ethan continue to find more and more in common and have become very fast friends. Nick is someone personally and professionally that Ethan admires and hopes to emulate.
Mary Schaneman
Flower Girl
Meet Mary-- the sassiest, smartest, and goofiest goober in the family! She always makes sure to tell her Uncle Ethan and Aunt Jessie what they need to be doing (future CEO probably) while also being the sweetest, cutest thing you've ever seen.
Serena Bentsen
Flower Girl
Serena is Jessica’s cousin and is coming all the way from Texas to help celebrate the special day! Jessica has loved Serena since Serena was a baby and is so happy for her to be in the wedding.
William Bentsen
Ring Bearer
Willie is also visiting from Texas to be in the wedding! He loves Minecraft and superheroes which means he will fit in with the rest of the wedding party perfectly!
Matt Bergene
Officiant
Matt and Jessie have known each other since 3rd grade at Pioneer Park Elementary. Although he is currently living in Alaska, they make sure to share brunch or a beer whenever he's back in town. Jessie has always loved listening to the way Matt tells a story and thought he would be the perfect officiant for the big day!