Wedding Party
George Traub
Officiant
George is the pastor of Hope Grace Church in Dillsburg, PA, where Rachel attended church during her years at Messiah College. George & Rachel hiked three 100-mile Caminos in Spain & Portugal together with groups from the church in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Connor Minnich
Best Man
Connor and Hunter met at Thaddeus Stevens while taking gen ed classes. For the last 3 years, they've run a Spartan Race together! Hunter was proud to be in Connor's wedding last year and grateful to have him as a friend for many years.
Zachary Peters
Groomsman
In addition to gaining a brother-in-law in Zach, Hunter is happy to have someone who shares a love for home-cooked meals, going to the movies, and sending Instagram Reels back and forth with. Rachel can't imagine her wedding day without Zach in the bridal party.
Ryan Shirk
Groomsman
Ryan worked with Rachel at Keystone and became fast friends with Hunter! From gym workouts to guys night, Hunter appreciates Ryan's thoughtful, intentional friendship.
Elyse Brooks
Matron of Honor
Elyse & Rachel met in 2005 in an elementary school church program. The following year, Rachel transferred to Lititz Christian School after shadowing Elyse for a day. The rest is history! From middle school to high school, college, and beyond, we always pick up where we left off. Elyse is traveling from her home in Madrid, Spain to be here for the wedding!
Gwenna Johnson
Bridesmaid
Gwenna & Rachel were introduced through Lexi and quickly discovered many shared interests. From coffee dates and backyard hangs to dog walks and mountaintop hikes, our friendship has been a solid rock!
Lexi Weinberg
Bridesmaid
Lexi and Rachel met through work at Keystone and started hosting girls nights in 2020. We share a strong mutual love for girl dinner and a bond that transcends different phases of life! Rachel is proudly a Godmother of Lexi's youngest kiddo, Lenna <3
Brittany Graybill
Bridesmaid
Britt & Rachel met during freshman year at Messiah College as assigned roommates in a quad. We had an epic girls trip together in 2019 to the Canary Islands the week before Elyse got married in Spain. The beach is our mutual happy place!
Ryleigh Winters
Junior Bridesmaid
Rachel is excited to gain a little sister-in-law in Ryleigh and cheer her on in this exciting phase of life as she prepares to graduate high school in 2027!
Henry Peters
Ring Bearer
Henry made Rachel an auntie for the first time and is now making Hunter an uncle as well! Henry & Hunter bond over Boy Scouts, sports, and nerf wars against Rachel & Winnie.
Winnie Peters
Flower Girl
Winnie is very invested in her role as flower girl! She has a spitfire personality and loves to give Auntie Rachel makeovers. Winnie also loves to spend time with Scout & Tilly when she visits!
Jade Landis
Honorary Bridesmaid
Jade and her family reside in northern India. She is unable to attend the wedding, but Rachel wanted to recognize her as an important role and contributor to this day! Rachel & Jade met in youth group in 2007 and have been commonly mistaken for sisters ever since. We talk regularly on WhatsApp and don't miss a beat supporting each other halfway around the world!
