Wedding Party
Caden Johnson
Best Man
I met Caden in the Summer, going into my junior year of high school. I transferred schools, and he was one of the first friends that I made through playing basketball together. We became buddies through hoops and hanging out outside of school. Caden has been someone whom I constantly go to for accountability. I know that I can be fully transparent with him 100% of the time, even though he can't be for me (he has a top-secret job at Spaceforce)! He is someone that I know I can count on through the ups and downs. Caden holds both grace and truth as a friend so well! I am so grateful for his friendship and to have him by my side as my best man!
Adam Ashmead
Groomsman
I just want to start out by saying that I practically named Adam. I told his mom that I thought she should name her baby Adam because my favorite power ranger at the time was named Adam! Adam and I have become so much closer in the last few years. Even though Adam and I are cousins, I value our friendship dearly. I know that I can always count on him! We have spent lots of time lifting together, going to basketball and football games, and doing Bible studies together. He is more of a brother than a cousin.
Chase Ashmead
Groomsman
Chase and I have had many great memories throughout the years. Whether we were swimming, sledding, playing sports, or going out to eat, those are times I look back on fondly. I have spent hours and hours at Chase's house, and let me tell you, the foosball tournaments could get pretty heated! Chase has one of the brightest minds that I know, and I can't wait to see what he does with his future! I am honored that Chase will be by my side on my wedding day.
James Smutny
Groomsman
I've had the blessing of knowing James his whole life because he's my cousin! Growing up, James would spend the whole day at our house every Sunday, and I cherish those days. We always had a blast together playing sports, wrestling, and staying up watching movies. I can always count on constantly laughing when I am with James and/or talking on the phone with him. James is intentional and I love that about him. He is my brother for life!
Carson Bohning
Groomsman
I met Carson getting huge in Capital High School's fourth period lifting class! We have remained close friends through Bible studies, working at YoungLife together, and tossing the football around at the park. Carson's faith is one that I look up to greatly. His hunger for the Lord is inspiring! I know Carson will always have my back. I am extremely thankful for his friendship and am stoked he is by my side on the big day!
Brian Rogers
Groomsman
I met Brian my sophomore year of college at George Fox. We quickly became really good pals through eating meals together at the cafeteria, watching movies together, and talking about books we've read as well as our faith. Brian and I's friendship developed the most while we were roommates my junior year of college. Brian knows everything about me and still chooses to be my friend somehow! Our shared love of Batman and Spider-Man is most likely what is holding our friendship together. I am beyond thankful for the friendship of Brian Rogers and am thrilled he gets to be by my side on this day.
Alec Weber
Groomsman
I also met Alec the Summer going into my junior year of high school. We were on the same basketball team, and he has been one of my best friends ever since. I have spent countless hours at the Weber's gym behind Alec's house. Alec and I have many inside jokes through the years of time spent together. We once were convinced that our hotel room in Switzerland was haunted. It turned out to be a leaky sink… Alec is kind to his core, and that is something that I admire greatly about him. Alec and I have remained close friends despite living in different states since high school. I couldn't imagine my wedding without Alec next to me.
Cydney Garrick
Matron of Honor
Cydney was my “twin” growing up. Although we didn’t look alike, we were close enough in age that my mom always dressed us the same and put us in the same activities together. We were always side by side, and she has grown up to be such an amazing woman and confidant. I cherish the friendship we now have, and I am so excited for her to be my side on my wedding day and for years to come!
Megan Krause
Matron of Honor
While Megan and I grew up enemies, we’ve been the best of friends since about 2014. As my older sister, she is my biggest role model and the main person I just had to copy growing up ;) Megan pushes me to become more like Christ in every area of my life, and I will forever be grateful for the ways she has supported me and challenged me over the years. She is someone I know will always hold me accountable to be a godly wife, and I cannot wait to have her by my side as I stood by hers.
Mariana Ziegler
Bridesmaid
Mariana is my beautiful sister-in-law! She married my brother almost 10 years ago and has had a front-row seat watching me grow up. She is someone I can always talk to and count on to support me and hype me up in every circumstance. She is adventurous, fun, and always down for anything! I'm grateful for the ways she has loved my family, my brother, and me well! I am excited for her to stand by my side on the wedding day and in marriage!
Katie Ritchie
Bridesmaid
My relationship with Katie started when she began dating my long-time friend, Josh. I've known Josh since I was 12, and we went to college in the same friend group. I am full of gratitude that my friendship with Josh brought me Katie because her friendship is one of the greatest gifts I've ever received. She is loyal and steadfast and 100% always there to listen with a nonjudgmental ear. We cherish our visits between Idaho and Indiana, and I know she will be a constant support in my marriage. I cannot wait to have her by my side on my wedding day!
Elle Wade
Bridesmaid
I met Elle at a birthday party in 6th grade and later reconnected when she decided to transfer to Grand Canyon University. Elle reached out to be roommates, and throughout the school year, we became close friends. After graduation, our friendship has only grown through flights to see each other, daily texts and phone calls, and the occassional facetime. She is the friend who makes me laugh in any situation, and she is such an incredible listener. Elle has supported me in the highs and lows of the past four years, and I cannot imagine my wedding day without her by my side.
Jayda Anderson
Bridesmaid
I met Jayda through her husband, Connor, my freshman year at GCU. Connor was in my college friend group, while Jayda was in her senior year of high school. When Jayda started at GCU, I knew that I had to get to know the girl that I heard so many amazing things about, so I asked her on a coffee date. Little did I know, our coffee date at Songbird Cafe would turn into a lifelong friendship. I will forever cherish our time at GCU and all of our girls trips, bachelorette weekends, and weddings since we graduated.
Madison Schaefer
Bridesmaid
I met Madison the first week at GCU, and she has been the most amazing friend ever since! We've spent years of our relationship sharing the highs and lows of our lives, and I know that Madison will always encourage me to seek Jesus above anything else. She is empathetic, yet honest, and will always give me the tough love that I need. I'm grateful for her impact on my life as a godly wife, personal hairstylist, and fashion/makeup/hair influencer!
