Wedding Party
Evan Sumner
Best Man
Evan is Adin’s younger brother, and growing up with each other, they have witnessed every side of one another. Adin has been blessed to see Evan grow from a Fortnite kid to a great, godly man. Even though Evan is younger than Adin, he has been a great encouragement to him through his strong faith and principled life. Adin is honored to have Evan as his best man.
Hannah Evans
Matron of Honor
Hannah is Rachael’s sister and has been by her side her entire life. A steady role model, she has always offered unwavering support, encouragement, and love. Growing up, Rachael looked up to her big sister and eagerly followed in her footsteps. She is deeply grateful to have Hannah standing beside her on her wedding day.
Austin Sumner
Groomsman
Austin is Adin’s youngest sibling. Since overcoming their childhood sibling rivalry, Adin has been blessed to see Austin become a soccer star at PCA, making the local news for his goal scoring and world-famous backflips (come to the wedding and you may see…). More importantly, he has seen Austin grow more in the Word and closer to God as they have matured together. Adin is blessed to have Austin by his side on this big day.
Gretchen Fulk
Bridesmaid
Gretchen is Rachael’s childhood best friend, and the two have been by each other’s sides since first grade. She has been a godly example in Rachael’s life, offering constant encouragement and support through every season. Rachael is honored to have Gretchen by her side.
Connor Riley
Groomsman
Connor has been the biggest spiritual example in Adin’s life. Through youth group events, many late-night talks after board games, starting THE puritan Bible study, and organizing retreats up north, Connor has moved from an early role model to a trusted friend. Adin is honored to have Connor by his side at his wedding.
Kiara White
Bridesmaid
Rachael and Kiara have been friends since middle school, and their friendship has grown even stronger in recent years. Kiara is one of Rachael’s greatest encouragers and has been cheering her on through every season—including predicting Rachael and Adin’s marriage all the way back in sixth grade. With her loving and encouraging heart, Rachael is thrilled to have her ultimate hype person by her side.
Nathan Byers
Groomsman
Nathan is Rachael’s brother by blood, but Adin has grown to be as close to him as a brother in spirit (and in-law). They have bonded over shooting targets at the gun range and working on cars together. Nathan’s intentional and welcoming heart has made Adin feel truly part of the Byers family—especially since he thinks Adin is funny, which is a nice bonus. Adin is honored to have Nathan standing by him on his wedding day.
Kayla White
Bridesmaid
Kayla and Rachael’s friendship grew during Rachael’s high school years. Kayla has been a faithful prayer warrior through every chapter of life and a constant source of comfort—always ready with a hug or a laugh. No matter how much time has passed, their friendship picks up right where it left off. With her calm and peaceful heart, Rachael is so excited to have Kayla by her side on this special day!
Caleb Bigelow
Groomsman
Caleb is Adin’s longtime friend. Since meeting in seventh grade, their friendship has grown through every phase of life. From elaborate Halloween setups and lightsaber battles to deep personal and theological conversations, and through many ups and downs, Caleb has been a steadfast and close friend. Adin considers it a joy to have Caleb as one of his groomsmen.
Grace Finley
Bridesmaid
Grace entered Rachael’s life within the past two years when they met on the track and cross country teams at Concordia University. She is the kind of friend Rachael can spend hours with, first bonding over a shared love of coffee and later over dumplings. Grace brings out Rachael’s silly side—including her slaphappy moments and British accent. Though their friendship is only a few years old, it feels like it has lasted a lifetime. With her gentle and loving heart, Rachael is so excited to have Grace by her side on her wedding day.
Ryan Cowells
Groomsman
Despite Ryan and Adin only being friends for two years, they have become like longtime friends. Beginning their friendship in physics class during a conversation about the Gospel, they have only grown stronger in their faith together. Through going on missions trips to Columbia and weekends at Ryan's grandparents’ cottage, Adin has been encouraged by Ryan’s passion for sharing the gospel and loving others while doing so. Adin is honored to have Ryan stand by him in his wedding.
Amanda Fogo
Bridesmaid
Amanda is another friend Rachael met through the Concordia track and cross country teams. Together, they fuel each other’s coffee addiction. From long runs full of life updates to quick coffee stops, Amanda is always by Rachael’s side. Amanda has a patient and calming presence and has always felt like an additional big sister to Rachael. If the two are together, you can be sure there’s coffee involved and plenty of life updates being shared. Rachael is so excited to have Amanda by her side on this big day.
Nolan Eszes
Groomsman
Nolan is another good friend Adin has gotten close with in recent years. Nolan and Adin met through Cru at Wayne State University. As the resident camp kid, Nolan possesses passion, devotion, and a heart for the Bible like no other. Nolan has encouraged Adin to have that same passion. Adin is blessed to have Nolan as his groomsman.
Katie Schnieder
Bridesmaid
God placed Katie in Rachael’s life at the perfect time. Though they have only been friends for a year, they quickly became trusted friends. Katie has been a godly example in Rachael’s life and someone she can share anything with. With her energetic and passionate heart, Rachael can’t wait to have Katie by her side.
Jack Gregory
Groomsman
Jack has known Adin since 6th grade and is the complement to Connor regarding spiritual example. Formerly passionate (and hyper-competitive) about sports, now even more passionate about the Bible, Jack has pointed Adin towards God’s sovereignty and good grace in all things, big or small. Adin is very excited to have Jack with him on his wedding day.