Wedding Party
Anne Marie Conrad
Maid of Honor
Anne Marie and Heidi have been best friends since 7th grade. They love having discussion on almost any topic, and many of their conversations include quotes from You've Got Mail, Pride and Prejudice, and Princess Diaries. Anne Marie was an original member of Operation Snickerdoodle Footie Pajamas, the secret plot that got Micah and Heidi together in the first place. Anne Marie and Micah have also been friends since 7th grade. They were co-valedictorians when they graduated from Marion High School in 2017. Throughout their friendship, they have enjoyed playing euchre, as well as having similar academic interests.
Silas Vermilya
Best Man
Silas and Micah have known each other since early elementary school. They first knew each other from playing baseball for many years. Their friendship has grown over the years, and they enjoy playing music, trying quality beverages, and playing board games together. Silas was an original member of Operation Snickerdoodle Footie Pajamas, Micah's secret plot to date Heidi. Silas and Heidi have known each other since middle school. They've played in worship (and other bands) for years, and they love talking about bass lines and musical instruments. They also enjoy talking about philosophy and good books.
Liz Carrier
Bridesmaid
Liz and Heidi first became friends their junior year at Taylor in Spanish class when their professor asked Liz (in Spanish) if she was dating anyone (nice, Dr. Chang). Heidi translated this for Liz, and the two became fast friends. They love eating $1 pastries at the Bridge together and talking about art, beauty, truth, and love. They share a love for Moulin Rogue and photography done by Tim Hudson. Liz and Micah might be friends (ask Liz if they are and let Micah know). Micah has diagnosed Liz with Prosopagnosia.
Blake Jarosinski
Groomsman
Blake and Micah became friends when they were lab partners in chemistry and biology during their freshman year at Taylor. They have bonded during their semester in Ecuador and over their shared love for Manchester United and football (European). He is a member of the Wolgie 202 apartment and a future doctor. Blake and Heidi carved the greatest pumpkin this world has ever seen. No, really. Ask him about it.
Kristen Pogue
Bridesmaid
Kristen and Heidi's friendship was a gradual one, started by a mutual love of two essential things: Pride and Prejudice and Micah Hoeksema. They love drinking coffee (and other beverages) together at their weekly get togethers to talk about their weeks. Kristen and Micah bonded during their time in Ecuador where they enjoyed weekly chats at random shops around Cuenca. Kristen thought that Micah hated her before their time in Ecuador even though this was false.
Tim Hudson
Groomsman
Tim and Micah became friends throughout their junior year. Together, they share a mutual interest in film and enjoying a wide variety of good beverages. Tim and Micah have played together in Nostalgia Night and MyGen at Taylor. He is a member of the Wolgie 202 apartment. Tim and Heidi bonded in Spanish class their junior year after Heidi had seen one of Tim's films and decided they should be friends. They love talking about film and art. Tim has also given Heidi cello lessons.
Maddy Logan
Bridesmaid
Maddy and Heidi met in the library their sophomore year but didn't really become friends until their junior year. They love talking about art and theatre and their favorite playwright, Sarah Ruhl. Ask Maddy about Peppadews, she and Heidi share a mutual love of them on Bridge sandwiches.
Jordan Laing
Groomsman
Jordan and Micah became friends in their pre-med classes and in their O group freshman year. They also spent a semester in Ecuador together. They enjoy playing video games together, although Jordan is the superior COD player. He is also a member of the Wolgie 202 apartment and a future doctor.
Katelynn Hanback
Bridesmaid
Katelynn and Heidi met during their semester abroad in Ireland. They went on many hikes together, spent many hours chatting on the D.A.R.T., and even made dinner together one night in Scotland! Katelynn and Heidi love drinking coffee, eating thai food, and talking together about their passions, which includes social justice on many levels. Ask Katelynn about the many times she and Heidi jumped in the Irish Sea together!
Joseph Ford
Groomsman
Joseph and Micah became friends throughout their junior year. They enjoy playing a variety of video games together. Additionally, they share an interest in good films and quality beverages. Joseph also played with Tim and Micah (with Kristen and Heidi) in bands at Taylor. He is a member of the Wolgie 202 apartment.