Wedding Party

Lucas Nowland

Groom

Emily Searing

Bride

Andrew Beauman

Best Man

Andrew and Luke first became friends many moons ago while riding the bus to career center in their junior year of high school. Through the years they have collaborated on creative projects together and supported each other's creative endeavors, always cheering each other on. Whether they have been going on crazy adventures or playing in a band together, supporting creative endeavors has only been the surface. In the hard seasons of life, when Luke was in pain and isolating himself, Andrew continued to pull Luke into his life, demanding friendship and connection, which taught Luke how to love himself. Andrew’s authenticity and transparency encouraged Luke to strip away any facades that he had put up in fear of judgment, and showed Luke what it meant to be loved for who he is.

Mina Capps

Matron of Honor

Mina and Emily quickly became friends while serving together at church. Mina’s ability to reach out and connect immediately breaking through Emily’s reserved demeanor. Connecting over their love of coffee and Jesus, Mina and Emily have walked through heartbreak, as well as dreams coming true together. No matter the distance or circumstance, they have found a way to encourage one another, pray together and be a source of strength when the other needs a place to lean on.

Terrence Jordan

Groomsman

Terrence and Luke have been friends for years! Terrence knows Luke as someone who is always willing to step in when he’s in need of a helping hand, reliable, generous, and kind. Whether they are battling a nest of bees or connecting over food, Terrence is thankful for a great friend who brings a unique and brilliant energy wherever he goes, the kind of presence that makes everything feel a little lighter and a little better. Likewise, Terrence has taught Luke what fierce loyalty, dependability, and trust looks like. He is the stuff of myth and movies, proving there really are friends who exist that will drop everything to be there for you when you ask. Terrence is the type of man who is always looking for ways to help and yet he never expects a thing in return.

Rita Shweka

Matron of Honor

Rita and Emily met in college, immediately growing close. Rita’s strength and perseverance an inspiration to Emily. Their relationship is more than a friendship. It’s sisterhood shaped by love, loyalty, and faith. It’s one of those relationships God places in your life on purpose. Through every season of life, they have prayed together, grown together, hoped together and lifted each other up. Rita has been an answer to prayer, blessing Emily with a sister and the best niece and nephews.

Keziah Shweka

Flower Girl

Keziah has been a blessing for the last 9 years. She has such a gentle spirit. Her kindness and heart are an absolute treasure. Her laugh is infectious and her smile lights up a room. Always wanting to help and take care of those around her, she is an inspiration of what it means to be loving and part of a community. Like most 9 year olds she has a lot of dreams, likes being creative, loves animals and enjoys having fun. She loves her family and Jesus.