Wedding Party
Laura Beth Hurst
Matron of Honor
I'm LB! I'm a stay at home mama & wife. My passions are musical theatre, vocal pedagogy, & anything creative! I am a photographer & I also offer voice lessons! I love to crochet too! Jo & I met as roommates our freshman year. I was nervous about sharing a room with a stranger & even more so because my senior year of high school left me with broken friendships. Our dorm room was almost comical- Jo’s side was navy, gray, & black, while mine was pink, mint, & gold. But the second we met, I knew the Lord had brought me my best friend. We were inseparable. The contrasting colors slowly started to blend. Inside jokes covered the walls, a loveseat (Bertha) became our spot & BTS merch scattered our desks. I’ve known Jo 8 years but feel as though she has been there my entire life. She was the first person I called when my brother passed away suddenly & she dropped everything to be there. She & I have shared many a road trip & late night boba run. She stood by my side as I said my vows & when I found out I was pregnant, she was the very first to know! She is Lottie’s beloved Godmother & “Auntie Broggi”. She is the J-hope to my Jimin. She is my BEST FRIEND. When she told me she liked Josiah, I screamed, hugged her & we cried tears of joy. We knew they were meant to be together & I have never seen her happier than she is with Josiah. I am thrilled & honored to stand by her side as she marries the love of her life. I love you, Coussin! (we’re not really cousins - just go with it)
Brian Dunbar
Best Man
Brian Dunbar: Gentleman, scholar, and all around nice guy. I have been friends with Josiah since college and was for a short time roommates with him at MVNU. I now live in South Carolina with my wife Sarah and our two cats Nilla and Sai. I work as a Police Officer for the Spartanburg City Police Department as Sarah is earning her Medical degree from Vcom Medical school. I am deeply honored to be Josiah's best man.
Alyssa Sidle
Maid of Honor
Hey everyone! My name is Alyssa and I work at WNZR 90.9 FM as the Assistant Station Manager. I met the lovely Jo in college our freshman year MVNU. I had the privilege of living in Galloway Hall with Jo, but how I really got to know Jo was by being a part of Women's Treble Sings (Trebs). One day at Trebs in the spring semester of our freshman year I remember being kind of worried about who I was going to live with the next school year and then bam Jo and her roommate LB came over and asked me to join them in an apartment. It was a Godsend. A place to live, but what came after was such an amazing friendship with Jo and everyone in that Maplewood 107 apartment. We still get together yearly for a girls trip and still have our OG group chat from when we first moved in sophomore year. I am so grateful for Jo and having the opportunity to know and love her. I love even more that I soon can call her not just my friend and roommate, but my sister! ❤
Nathan Lahr
Groomsman
I am a good friend of both Joanna and Josiah. I currently serve as a youth pastor in the state of Washington. I also enjoy disc golf, spikeball, and Pokémon cards in my free time. I first met Josiah freshman year of college at MVNU and we lived together for the next three years while growing a wonderful friendship. I also met Joanna when I joined Friday Night Live, a comedy/skit club on campus. I have loved all the late nights and fun times spent with Jo and Josiah.
Kasey Keith
Bridesmaid
I am an associate financial planner at Corient in Columbus, OH. I love watching The Office and even participating in Office Trivia. I also like playing pickleball and disc golfing as well as the occasional geocaching. Jo and I met when we were kids and we played travel volleyball together. We had a lot of fun adventures, grew up a little bit, and then re-found each other at MVNU and became close friends once again!
Addison Karger
Groomsman
I'm Addison Karger. I live in Mansfield, OH and finally finished my education with an MBA this summer. I'm a big fan of nature, hiking, and cooking up some music on the piano. I met Josiah our freshman year in college at MVNU and we soon became pretty good friends. We were roommates for three years and can always be found talking up absolute gibberish only we think is funny. Josiah, Nathan, and I, otherwise known as the Birch Boyz, have been on many road trips together to Pennsylvania and West Virginia where we've made some incredible memories. Looking forward to being part of his special day and making even more of them
Sarah Hildreth
Bridesmaid
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah. I live in Houston, Texas with my fiancé, two dogs, and my cat! I am currently working on my second bachelor's degree at the University of Texas to become a nurse. I love to cook, make delicious coffee, read, and hike. I first met Jo in 2017. She lived two doors down from me our freshman year at MVNU. On one of our first nights there, we had a mandatory small group meeting, which consisted of Jo, Kasey, LB, me, and a few other girls. It was incredibly awkward and silent until the topic of Vine came up. We all began to share our favorite Vines, laughing so hard we had to wipe our eyes. While all the other small groups had disbanded after a few minutes, we stayed together for over an hour. After that night, we were joined at the hip. It was us four against the world. That is, until we met Alyssa and became the “OG Apartment.”
Tim Lahr
Groomsman
My name is Tim Lahr. I am currently at MVNU as a Junior. I am transitioning out of college into a working role. I first met Josiah my Junior year of high school while visiting my brother at college. He is one of my brother's friends and apartment mates so I naturally spent a lot of time with him while I visited my brother at college during my high school years. He and I were roommates this past year at school due to roommate problems I was having and he and I grew a lot closer. He and I spent a lot of time playing games and talking in the evenings after classes. I'm glad I was able to have that time with him!
Elizabeth Breckbill
Bridesmaid
I'm from Kidron, Ohio and attended Central Christian with Joanna, where we graduated together in 2017. While at Central we played many seasons of sports together as well as participated in orchestra and choir together. We have remained good friends despite going to separate colleges and only seeing each other a few times a year. Our usual reunions throughout the years have taken place at Basil Asian Bistro in Wooster, Ohio where we have consumed much edamame, noodles, and sushi together. I'm is currently living in Cali, Colombia serving as a SALT volunteer with MCC for a year. In July I'm planning to move to Alamosa, Colorado where I lived for two years before going to Colombia. In my free time I enjoy frolicking, baking, singing hymns, and playing on community sports teams.
Judah Keith
Groomsman
Hey, I'm Judah, I'm currently a senior studying communication and media at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and I first met Josiah in a class called Film and TV Arts my freshman year. I remember Josiah being a super chill, friendly and down to earth guy who was extremely easy to talk and relate to, and throughout my college career I've been very thankful and honored to build a great friendship with J Slide. I will always remember and appreciate our spirited talks about movies, politics, business and everything in between!
Lindsay Robinson
Bridesmaid
My name is Lindsay Robinson (Sidle). I'm a 28 year old stay at home mom of three beautiful children. My husband, Kevin, and I have been together for 9 years. We have two girls, Naomi (3) and Ella (2). We recently welcomed our third addition, a little boy, Luke. I am the oldest sister of the groom. Growing up, Josiah taught me how to play video games. Which is a pastime I share with my husband now. Growing up with a little sister and brother prepared me for the role I am so blessed to have today - referee. Just kidding! Being a mom. I met Joanna in college when she roomed with my sister Alyssa. I knew pretty early on when Josiah arrived at our same college there was something between them or at least there could be. I was beyond excited when Josiah texted me to tell me he and Jo had decided to start dating. Such a sweet and lovely addition to our family. Together they are an amazing couple and wonderful aunt and uncle to my kids. I couldn't be more happy to be adding another sister into our family.
Troy Morrow
Groomsman
I'm 26 with a passion for storytelling & a heart that beats for adventure. Originally from the vibrant city of Houston but nurtured under the African skies of Zambia, I've been shaped by a life of rich experiences & diverse cultures. Growing up as the child of missionaries, Africa became my playground & my classroom for 15 unforgettable years. Upon returning to the U.S., I embarked on a journey to chase my dreams, setting my sights on the stage as a theater actor while navigating the halls of college. Currently, I find myself serving with a warm smile at a retirement community , where each interaction is an opportunity to brighten someone's day. Yet, my ambitions stretch beyond the dining hall. My goal is to complete my associates degree, paving the way for a stable financial future while never letting go of my artistic aspirations. In the midst of life, I find solace & joy in connecting with kindred spirits like Josiah. Our friendship blossomed from the digital realm of an online youth group to the sunlit plains of Zambia, where a chance meeting at a party forged an unbreakable bond. Despite the miles that separate us, technology bridges the gap, allowing us to share laughs, victories & life updates over cooperative games on Discord. Josiah embodies intellect, dedication, & kindness that inspires many daily. As he embarks on this new chapter with Jo, I couldn't be happier to witness their journey. Here's to celebrating their engagement & the beautiful adventure ahead.