Emma & Martin
Wedding Party
Emilee Mitchell
Maid of Honor
Emilee and I met in college, but weren't really friends until we lived together my senior year. I like to consider her my first adult friend. Together, we learned to navigate the ups and downs of post college life. We made a lot of mistakes, but we were always ready to binge a show, listen to a bad day, and sing songs, I couldn't ask for a better roommate (sorry, Martin) or friend (sorry, Martin).
Robert Wood
Best Man
Rob and I have been friends since we we were in middle school. After we both just moved to Arizona we ended up having classes together and riding our bikes to school every day. Since then we both have both traveled and lived a lot of different places, yet when we get together we still act like the fools we were back in middle school. I'm excited to have my brother up there with me on this truly special day.
Brianna Brotzman
Bridesmaid
Brianna has been one of my dearest friends. We became friends at a Charlie Puth concert, where we spent the night dancing, singing at the top of our lungs, and swooning at his keytar skills. Brianna has taught me so much about joy, pursuing Jesus, and loving others well. I am incredibly excited to have her in my wedding.
Alan Price
Best Man
Alan and I met at Pinedale Christian Church. Some of his first words to me were, "Have you ever run a small group before?" I thought he wanted me to be in charge of a group of weirdos, instead he wanted me to join his group of weirdos. He has taught me so much as we adventure, fish, rock climb and explore together. Can't think of a better weirdo (or friend) to have standing next to me on my wedding day.
Christie Baarns
Bridesmaid
Christie and I were frenemies in jr. high, but praise the Lord we eventually got passed all of that. Christie is a constant source of wisdom to me and others around her. Her inquisitive nature has always caused me to look past the surface level and dig deeper to the root of my problems and the problems in the world around me. Christie and I were able to point each other closer to Jesus all throughout high school, and I really believe I would not have gone into ministry with out her encouragement. So blessed to have her as a bridesmaid!
Seth Wilkerson
Groomsman
Seth and I met back in high school. We were often mistaken as brothers (even twins weirdly enough). While I can't say that we are in fact related, we are brothers. We both have a strong love for Monical's Pizza, laughing at our friends stuck in trees, and all of the nerdy strategy games we can find. I even was able to officiate his and his wife's wedding years ago. I'm thankful for this guy's friendship and his part in Emma and I's big day.
Jack Strahle
Bridesmaid
Jack is my brother, he is 3 years older than me, but despite the age difference, has been my confidant since birth. I love his whacky humor, his kind heart, and his willingness to support me in all my dreams and ideas. I miss the days when he would lay at the foot of my bed and we would debrief all the girl/boy problems we were having, but I'm so thankful that distance has never hindered our friendship. I am so happy to have him be a bridesmaid, and I really hope his flat chest will be able to keep the dress up.
Andrew Lay
Groomsman
Andrew was my first friend when I moved to North Carolina. He and his family housed me for so many holidays, and welcomed me in with open arms. We even worked together as ministry partners for a while. I'm so thankful for this friendship and the Friday business meetings we would have (coincidentally whenever a nerdy superhero movie came out). Thankful to have him as a groomsman!