Wedding Party

Nathan + Nicole Karnes

Parents of the Bride

Corey + Tanya Best

Parents of the Groom

Natalya Karnes

Maid of Honor

Natalya is Nia’s identical twin sister and her first best friend. Growing up, they lived in Disney costumes and played in the life-size castle their dad built for them. The two have dreamed of being each other’s Maid of Honor since they were little girls.

Loris Acciardi

Best Man

Loris and Silas grew up together in a small town in Switzerland. They began playing soccer together as kids, navigating school and life, forming a brotherhood that stands to this day.

Nyla Karnes

Bridesmaid

Nyla is Nia’s middle sister. The two attended high school and GCU together, where a fun highlight was 3 Karnes sisters living on campus for one semester. They bonded over playing the same sports in high school and singing in choir together.

Ian Amhaus

Best Man

Ian and Silas became friends when Silas moved to the US and they met playing high school soccer. They later attended GCU, where they were roommates for all four years and grew closer like brothers. After college, they continued living together and will soon be cousin-in-laws :)

Nadeline Karnes

Bridesmaid

Nadeline is Nia's youngest sister. With a six-year age gap, Nadeline was often the "built-in baby doll" in the Karnes household—much to the delight of her older sister! Nadeline currently attends the same high school that Nia once did, and she's excited to start her senior year this upcoming fall.

Lorenz Boeck

Groomsman

Lorenz and Silas first became friends while serving at the same church in their youth. Little did they know that friendship would deepen into family when Lorenz married Silas's older sister, Livia, in 2017, officially becoming brothers-in-law.

Sarah Miller

Bridesmaid

Sarah and Nia became best friends at age 5 and have been inseparable since. They grew up together as schoolmates, church friends, and neighbors. Later, they navigated the transition to college as roommates at GCU. Nia considers Sarah as her fourth sister ;)

Jeremy Stier

Groomsman

Jeremy and Silas first met in Switzerland when their families connected, and over the years, their friendship grew stronger through Christian camps and conferences. Though they’ve lived in different places, they've stayed close, with Silas having the honor of being part of Jeremy's wedding.

Jaycie Forrester

Bridesmaid

Jaycie and Nia are not only cousins, but also best friends! Jaycie introduced the bride and groom during their college years. They are now roommates in Arizona, embracing the 'Friends' lifestyle while going on double dates with Silas and Ian (Jaycie's fiancé)

Lookens Smith

Groomsman

Lookens and Silas became close friends at GCU, where they worked together at the mail center and made many college memories. After graduation, they continued their friendship as roommates, navigating young adulthood together.

Carissa Delahooke

Bridesmaid

Carissa and Nia survived the treacherous years of nurisng school together and were also roommates in college. The two became best friends while battling night shift nursing school clinical and studying for 10 hours straight every weekend.

Tyler Gibson

Groomsman

Tyler and Silas met through work early in their careers and quickly formed a strong friendship. Outside of their time in sales, they enjoy hanging out and going on double dates with Nia and Carissa, Tyler's girlfriend who is also a bridesmaid.

Emilee Ruff

Bridesmaid

Emilee and Nia met freshman year in college at GCU and were also roommates. The two have a bond over spectacular halloween costumes and elaborate birthday celebrations.

Jared Long

Groomsman

Silas and Jared met in Colorado through high school. The two became close friends by going on adventures in Colorado and hanging out at the Best house with all the other high school kids :)

Chloe Groesbeck

Bridesmaid

Chloe and Nia met freshman year in college at GCU and were roommates for 2 years. The two love to make fun food together and explore all the cute places to go to in Arizona.

Josh Long

Groomsman

Josh and Silas met through Jared, Josh's cousin, and quickly formed a strong bond. They attended high school together and love to work out and go on adventures in Colorado.

Livia Boeck

Candle Lighter

Livia is Silas’s older sister and one of his closest friends. Their bond is unique, shaped by their shared experience as third-culture kids who know what it’s like to move to a new country. Despite the distance between them, they’ve always been there for each other, supporting one another every step of the way.

Luke Boeck

Ring Bearer

Luke is Silas's nephew and he is 3! He enjoys cars, playing soccer, and riding his scooter.

Sarah Best

Candle Lighter

Sarah is Silas’s younger sister. The two shared the experience of moving back to the U.S. together, and Silas has always been a proud and protective older brother. He’s constantly inspired by Sarah’s strength and resilience, especially as she thrives at BFA, a boarding school in Germany.

Lenn Boeck

Ring Bearer

Lenn is Silas's second nephew and Luke's little brother. He is 1 year old and enjoys cuddles and catching up with his older brother :)