Wedding Party
Carli Hemmick
Matron of Honor
Carli is MacKenzi's older sister. They share a special bond with being sisters and also best friends! There have been many trips to Lancaster, Pittsburgh, and Indiana between Carli and MacKenzi. Carli has always been a big part of MacKenzi's life, supporting her and making time to visit wherever she lives at the time. She is very caring and generous with her friends and family and loves to travel whenever possible! Her two year old daughter is one of the flower girls in the wedding.
Jess Akers
Matron of Honor
Jess is MacKenzi's oldest sister. Although previously MacKenzi's "second mother," due to being 10 years apart by age, they now share a special friendship! Jess and MacKenzi bond over making sourdough, enjoying the outdoors and plants together! Jess is a mom that does it all and always makes time to love and support those around her. She is also an amazing cook and loves to bless others with her homemade cooking and baking! Her daughter Rylee is also one of the flower girls in the wedding.
Kylee Kehl
Bridesmaid
Kylee is MacKenzi's friend and roommate from Duquesne University. They met at orientation Freshman year for physical therapy students. They instantly clicked and were lab partners, friends, and roommates after that. Kylee was the best lab partner, with many memories shared spending hours practicing for PT practicals, studying together in the living room, and going for spontaneous "sweet treat" trips to help with studying.
Hannah Cox
Bridesmaid
Hannah is MacKenzi's friend and roommate from Duquesne University. They spent many of their years at Duquesne together being roommates on campus and in the South Side of Pittsburgh. They met Freshman year as Hannah lived across the hall from MacKenzi and they have been inseparable since then sharing the love for the outdoors, watching countless hours of Grey's Anatomy, and constantly making each other laugh.
Heather Fehr
Bridesmaid
Heather is MacKenzi's friend from high school. Heather and MacKenzi ended up in the same city (Pittsburgh) following graduation from high school and maintained their friendship throughout college and YWAM. In high school, they spent many nights watching Pretty Little Liars and enjoying takeout while staying over at each other's houses frequently. Heather and her husband Brady were a huge part in helping Nate set up the engagement in Pittsburgh!
Alex Pilotti
Bridesmaid
Alex is MacKenzi's friend from high school. Alex and MacKenzi met at Lancaster Mennonite High School and their friendship continued through college until now. Alex and MacKenzi now go to the same church together. They share the same love for working out and enjoy talking about the Lord together. Alex always has the right words to say at the right time and always knows how to make you smile.
Carson Lehman
Best Man
Nate's life could not be described without seeing the direct influence of Carson in his life. Friends since Elementary Sunday School days, they've seen the highs and lows of life together. No one knows Nate's best (and worst) moments quite like Carson does, and no one is better suited to take the place of Best Man at Nate's wedding. It's only fair since Carson and Abby were the two that brought Nate and Kenzi together!
Travis Myers
Groomsman
The middlest brother of the family, Travis hit Nate with his dirtbike a few times but there's still love there! Travis and Nate bonded over teasing Evan growing up, and both went down the engineering career path. Although Travis had to upstage Nate and go for his masters as well... Nate is honored to have him stand with him while he enters this new stage of life!
Evan Myers
Groomsman
Evan is Nate's favorite youngest brother, who Nate is proud to have stand with him while he gets married to Kenzi. The geographical separation is large, maybe because Nate spent too much time teasing him growing up, but they still find connection through Philly sports, life events, and making fun of our parents.
Austin Hostetter
Groomsman
Austin is the best landlord a guy could ask for. Nate and Austin's relationship started long before living together, sharing youth group, cabin trips, and even a college campus for a time! Even though Nate is moving out of the house he'll always look back fondly on the time spent playing Mariokart, golf, and late night chats (even on work nights).
Tyler Roth
Groomsman
Tyler and Nate have known each other since elementary school Sunday school, growing together through youth group and many cabin trips. They even lived together for a time, and love to root for the birds together amongst a couple of Giants fans...
Zech Conroy
Groomsman
Zech and Nate first met in middle school, we've been close confidants ever since. They've shared camping trips, a house, and now work together! Nate could not imagine going through life without having Zech as someone to trust and have fun with.