Wedding Party
Erin Vander Maten
Maid of Honor
Erin was my first friend in college. She recruited me into Navigators, a college ministry group. She discipled me throughout college and helped me to grow in my faith and learn to trust the Lord for decision making. After college, Erin and I reconnected, and she is now my roommate! Erin actually helped me setup my dating profile on Upward and encouraged me to lean into the new and exciting adventures God has in store for me and Zack. She has been essential in helping Zack and I navigate new stages of our relationship. She consistently offers a listening ear and encouragement. She has faithfully met with me each Tuesday in the evenings to work on wedding planning essentials. Her advice and perspective have been so helpful especially when I wanted to try and complete everything at once and felt overwhelmed. We are so grateful for all her help with wedding planning over the last nine months. Thank you, Erin!
Ronin Komarnisky
Bridesmaid
Ronin is my oldest friend; we have known each other since the beginning of high school! She has been a friend I could lean on through our years of late-night AP exam cramming sessions, the beginnings of college and career life, and the crazy rollercoasters of the online dating world. We hang out each week and grab sushi and boba. Our friendship has been a constant throughout the last 12 years. Ronin is a compassionate friend who is always willing to lend a listening ear and find the humor in any situation. Case in point, she and Zack actually met for the first time when my car broke down. She kept me laughing while Zack drove clear across town to help us fix it. Ronin and I spent the whole evening singing "Pink Pony Club" while Zack worked on the car! Thank you, Ronin, for the years of friendship and laughter!
Jessica Rose Turner
Bridesmaid
Jess and I met through Bible Study at our church, Redemption Tempe. Jess and her husband Sammy have been great friends to Zack and me as we have navigated our wedding planning journey. We have gone to several lunches together and often sit together at church. Jess has been able to provide unique and helpful insight to me as a newly married woman herself. I had the privilege of being a bridesmaid in Jess and Sammy's wedding and had a wonderful time! Her connections also helped us to obtain some essential pieces of decor and attire for the wedding! Thank you, Jess for your help and wonderful friendship!
Annalee Monroe
Bridesmaid
Annalee and I met when Erin suggested that the three of us look for housing together almost two years ago. We have become fast friends as we are both very driven and hardworking women. She is often considered the mom of our roommate group. She helped me learn how to fix the dishwasher when I broke it, encouraged me to take care of myself when I got very ill with Valley Fever, and embrace using my PTO. She has been a huge source of support as I've changed jobs and also provided encouragement to Zack and me as we've grown in our relationship. She helped me to find balance between friendships, relationships and my job. Thank you, Annalee, for all your support!
Mandy Han
Master of Ceremonies
Mandy and I were roommates for two years in college. In the midst of the pandemic, she became one of my closest friends and welcomed me into an International Student Fellowship (ISF). Mandy is a friend who has shown me unconditional love and patience in the years that we lived together. I learned a lot about other cultures through ISF and enjoyed meeting people from a variety of places. About six months before I met Zack, I traveled to Japan to visit Mandy while she was living there. It was my first trip flying abroad alone and has helped me feel a lot better as I embark on new traveling adventures with Zack. She has been very helpful with planning the day of details of our ceremony and the order of the reception. Thank you, Mandy for all you do!