Wedding Party

Olivia Stradley

Bride

Jeremiah Coleman

Groom

Charlotte Stradley

Maid of Honor

Sorry to be a party pooper, I have no fun “how I met Liv” story because I’ve been blessed to have known Liv her whole life (yet it still isn’t enough… you can never have enough Liv)! To anyone new here, I’m Charlotte, Olivia’s big sis and I feel extremely honored to be Liv’s maid of honor. To know Olivia Stradley is to love her. Some sisters grow up bickering and fighting but not us. (Mainly because Liv put up with my craziness with no complaints). Liv has always been my best friend and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I can’t wait to celebrate the future Colemans; God has been so intentional with their story and their relationship and it’s finally time for their forever!!!!!

Will Emerson

Best Man

At one point in time, Jeremiah and I were elementary schoolers running around the kids room at Community Baptist Church in Rancho Cucamonga. At a later point in time, we were teenagers competing over Super Smash Bros and betting nickels on who could shoot a basketball into a hoop from across the street. We went to the same high school and youth group, where our friendship continued to grow. At this point in time, I’m honored to be the best man in his wedding. We may be adults now, but deep down in our hearts, we still want to bowl a perfect game in Wii Sports.

Emily Aldana

Bridesmaid

When I transferred to Claremont, Liv was the very first friend I made, and our friendship has only grown from there. From singing the Greatest Showman to making empanadas and all sorts of other adventures, I’m so lucky to have had Liv in my life for nine years and I look forward to so many more. I met Jeremiah our freshman year of high school and I’m thankful that he has also become such a close friend. I’m so excited for Liv and Jeremiah to start this adventure together and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the two of them.

Mike Breitbarth

Groomsman

I first met Jeremiah my freshman year of college at GCU where we instantly started bonding over shared interests such as DnD, sports, chess, and video games. We especially bonded over our love for food such as Cup A Noodles, Instant Mac and Cheese, and Jeremiah's favorite… Rocky Mountain Oysters. From inside jokes to deep conversations I have made a life long friend that I will follow to the end of this earth. We have always had a competitive friendship but even getting past our inability to give up when playing games with one another I know I am one of Jeremiah's biggest fans.

Aletheia Adidjaja

Bridesmaid

Hello, I’m Aletheia and I know the lovely bride from kindergarten (2010). We have been BFFs ever since! I am studying mechanical engineering at Cal Poly Pomona which has been an entirely different path from Olivia’s, but we always come back to each other. It’s been an honor to grow up with her and I’m excited to participate in this huge moment in her life. My favorite part about our friendship is that she holds me accountable and has always been a pillar of support in my faith journey. Through the laughs and cries of it all, I’m blessed to have Liv as a partner in prayer (and crime >:)).

Jonathan Coleman

Groomsman

Jeremiah is my brother and as my brother, we’ve had our ups and downs, but looking back, all the downs seem like ups. I remember the good times when we would play super mario and he would never give up on the level until we completed it, even when I thought it was hopeless. I remember the times we would play our made up game “Run away from everything!” with the neighbor across the street as children, and the days when we would climb the trees in our backyard all day, and making every part of it into a competition. I remember the lightsaber battles we would have in our front yard, and the “termites” in the bushes. I remember acting out the wild kratts theme song in front of the TV whenever we watched the show, and the birthday party we had together in the park. All of these are such fond memories I have of our childhood, but most of all I remember how you were my guardian older brother, who protected me when I got bullied, who caught a falling bookshelf to make sure it didn’t fall on me and who would always try to include me when others didn’t want to. And now you’ve grown up into a good man, and I know that you will always strive for the goodness God has in store for you. And no matter how old we get, or how far apart we are, I can always come to you for advice or comfort. And no matter how many times I lose or get bruised fingers, I’ll always battle you with swords and shields.

Hannah Ilharreguy

Bridesmaid

The first time I met Olivia was in 7th grade gym class and she approached me and asked if I went to a specific youth group as well and the rest is history from there. Late nights in her attic watching Enders Game to her getting me into D&D and so many other shenanigans we have gotten into over the years I am so blessed to have her as a friend in my life. When I was first introduced to Jeremiah it was at a movie theater after only hearing updates about him being the guy Olivia had a crush on, and then getting to play In Dungeons and dragons games as a fellow player. He has in general become an amazing friend that I am so happy to know. I’m so excited for the both of them and what the future holds with their relationship!

Will Stradley

Groomsman

When your sister starts to date, it usually feels weird, and a lot of people can be skeptical of the guy. With my sister, I had full confidence that “Jer Jer” was perfect for her. Getting to know Jeremiah has been great. Although we don’t have much in common, we’ve always found unique and fun things to discuss, like our Minecraft worlds, different sports, and weird things that my sister does. Last summer he and I were off roading and It was great to connect more one-on-one because my sister always ruins our moments. I can’t wait to have Jeremiah as part of our family and especially to have a brother now. 

Aynsley Kahler

Bridesmaid

Liv and I first met when I was moving into our freshman dorm. She let me know multiple times that she was there if I needed help with anything. I had no idea at that time how important Liv was going to become in my life, and Jeremiah too as he quickly became one of my best friends, but I immediately recognized one of her main character traits: Eagerness. Liv was so eager to get to know me, helping me wherever she could and intentional in pursuing a strong friendship. Liv is eager in her walk with Christ, always learning and growing to become more Christ-like, and Liv is eager in her relationship with Jeremiah, something I am so deeply excited to celebrate with both of them. My favorite memories with Liv will always be how hard we laugh together. So often my heart is filled with deep, bittersweet joy at these years God has given us. Liv and Jeremiah are a couple I am so thankful I have the opportunity to stand next to and support as they enter married life together!

Jacob Coleman

Groomsman

I met Jeremiah when I was born and I’ve known him my whole life. I remember when we would play frisbee or soccer in the front yard and how much I loved playing with him. We would stay up late playing Minecraft or Rocket league and absolutely grinding. And as he got older he left for college and he would come back from time to time and every time he left I would still chase his car. Even though he is finishing college and getting married before I got into high school I am proud to be his groomsman and watch him pursue a happy life in Christ.

Melanie Hreha

Bridesmaid

I met Liv for the first time just a couple of days before moving to GCU to be her roommate, and the first thing I remembered about her was her red hair and how I thought she was short. The rest is history, and now she’s one of my closest friends! My favorite memory of Liv is when we played "Who's Most Likely To." We all gave Liv the slow driver card and she got up and threw it out the window. It was such an iconic moment that I instantly knew my dramatic self would get along perfectly with her! Liv and Jeremiah truly bring out the goofy, adventurous, and best sides of each other, and I’m so excited to see my amazing friends get married!

Nathan Ruffin

Groomsman & Flower Man

I met Jeremiah through our DnD group in my freshman year of college. Instantly we became fast friends. I love his passion for nerdy games and how that spills into everything else that he does! I have loved getting to know Jeremiah throughout my college career and I am honored to be one of his groomsmen and watch him bring his passion for life into his marriage.

Cassie Clayhold

Bridesmaid

Freshman year of college was an exciting chapter with my favorite redhead, Liv, as my suitemate. She embraced the chaos, whether it was tossing trash out the window or taking cute photos in the middle of nowhere. Her support brightened my days as a homesick nursing major and reminded me to keep my faith in God. I feel truly blessed to have Liv and Jeremiah in my life and to stand by their sides as they take these next steps!

Aaron Verduzco

Ring Bearer