Wedding Party
Krystal March
Bride
Krystal March... Krystal Joy March... I think that middle name is a perfect way to describe what she brings me every day. I started having "a thing" for Krystal in my last year of middle school when I realized that maybe girls aren't so bad! 😂 (You know how middle school boys are.) She was my best gal friend all the way through high school and beyond. I never thought I stood a chance with her if I'm being honest, so when she told me she liked me it was like a dream! It took me almost four months to get over the fact that I had a girlfriend! Now a short year and a half later, I asked my childhood sweetheart if she would marry me. And she said Yes!
Joel Struck
Groom
Joel has been my best guy friend since 6th grade. He's one of the most important people in my life. Even before I started dating him, I felt so drawn to his peaceful demeanor and love for Christ. Though I couldn't get a word past lips half the time he has always meant a lot in my life. That's why I told him I liked him in the first place, even if it did take three hours. I've had a connection to him like no other. I can't imagine my life with anyone else. -Krystal
Ceara Struck
Maid of Honor
Ceara has been my best friend for a long time. She's been there with me through thick and thin, in good times, and bad. From really good cheese and prosciutto at 10 at night. To climbing a waterfall at midnight. She's been right there with me. Thank you to the best Elsa in the world and for letting me be your Anna. I'm super excited that I actually get to call her my sister soon. -Krystal
Brett Tonser
Best Man
Brett and I have known each other since middle school. But he didn't become my brother till the spring of 2019 when we went on a mission trip to Haiti. In 2020 our bond was strengthened during covid. He has had such a strong impact on my life ever since then. I can't imagine not having him by my side no matter what comes. He is truly become the closest thing I have ever had to a brother. -Joel
Karla Bean
Bridesmaid
Karla and I knew each other when I was in middle school. Things happened and we grew apart. It wasn't till the summer of 2020 that we really started to connect again. However, through it all God has been working. And I can say I will gladly stay up till 3 in the morning sewing with you Karla! -Krystal
Jake Sturtevant
Groomsman
Jake has been a friend I've had for a long time, but only recently did we really lean into our relationship. Thanks to Jake, my sense of humor has grown ever darker and my innocence ever thinner. 😂 We've had good times, deep talks, and stupid moments; and I can't wait to see what God does in his life. - Joel
Makayla March
Bridesmaid
Makayla had been my roommate since I was in diapers. She has been there with me for so long that I might take her for granted sometimes. She's a trooper, though quiet and reserved her heart is made of gold. Thank you for looking after me, for counting how many band students come through the back doors every morning, for being there to listen late at night, and for being the perfect playmate as a kid! -Krystal
Joel Dubey
Groomsman
Joel is the one person on this list that I met outside of my church; we met at the Petoskey Public library chess club that I had been attending for years. We grew closer in our relationship during that fateful quarantine of 2020 and he became a member of my close group of men that support each other through the spiritual highs and lows of our lives. - Joel
Melody March
Bridesmaid
Hmmm......... what can be said about a little sister? She kept me up late, but the conversations were worth it. She has to listen to music to help her sleep, but it's filled with the Lord's awesome power before I would head to bed. She gets scared easily sometimes, but that means more snuggles and laughter. All together little sisters are annoying, but Melody has brought forth some of the best parts of my life! -Krystal
Koehn Manthei
Groomsman
I didn't really know Koehn until we were quarantined in 2020. It sounds strange, you're prolly wondering how I became friends with someone in a time that we were closed off from everyone. The answer is rather simple: Our church's online youth ministry. Koehn and I regularly attended and over the course of a year with all the experiences of 2020 became good friends. He's another person that I can freely share whatever struggle I'm going through and he's always there to listen and point me to God. -Joel
HannahMae Evens
Bridesmaid
BCF What does that mean? Best Cousin Forever secret handshake and all. We don't agree on a lot anymore, but that doesn't change my love for her! She has always made me stronger. Even when we've been miles apart for years. When we were little we promised each other to be one another's maid of honor, I told her I couldn't quite keep that promise. However, I had to have her in my wedding party. Though things may change, may our love for each other never. Thank you for being a part of my life, Hannah! -Krystal
Chase Overbeek
Groomsman
Chase Overbeek is another brother forged from the missions trip we took to Haiti in 2019. For anyone who's met me, you'll know that I've spend most of my life inside with little knowledge of the great outdoors. Chase, on the other hand, is the complete opposite! He's brought out my love for God's creation so much more than anyone else I know. He's a true brother to me and I trust him with my life. -Joel
Kayleigh March
Bridesmaid
Words, words, where do I find you? It hasn't been easy. Kayleigh and I don't get along well, we clash at every turn. We fight like no other of are siblings. And I can still remember Dad saying "Just wait, when she moves out you'll miss her". And I did. We've had our ups and downs. But when you paint me a birthday card apology, or you write on a bulletin from my play "you're proud of me". Or we cry together over how we both have had problems and didn't make life easier for the other. It's in though's times that we know we are sisters and we love one another to the ends of the earth if we have to. -Krystal
Timothy March
Groomsman
I've known Timothy for about as long as I've known Krystal. Though he was a lot shorter then and I was actually taller than him! 😂 I've loved and praised God for the ability to see him grow in his faith! And most recently, I've also enjoyed watching him grow into a wonderful God-fearing man. I can't begin to imagine the things God has in store for Timothy, and I can't wait to see them. -Joel