Wedding Party
Lauren Stoner
Maid of Honor
Lauren is my forever built-in best friend. Apart from being sisters, we also were homeschooled, so we had no choice but to be close! Lauren is a hard worker, sensible, and reliable. You can count on her to get anything accomplished, and you can also count on her to be honest. She is such a godly influence in my life, and I never have to question her decisions. I’ve loved growing up with her and watching the ways God continues to grow her. She has supported me and Josh from the start and is an encourager. She loves others, even when it’s hard. She serves our family, coworkers, friends, and church without complaint, and is a beautiful light for Christ. I could not imagine my wedding without her beautiful presence standing right next to me. She is the most perfect Maid of Honor.
Riley Woodfin
Best Man
Riley is my go-to guy. He’s been my steady friend, pseudo older brother and role model, first as a leader of STW and then as a co-patriot through seminary. I have seen him be an awesome representative of Paul’s “follow me as I follow Christ” for both and myself and many others. Riley keeps me pointed towards Christ in decisions that affect the present and the future. He has constantly pushed me to be a godly and better man over the last 5 years and I know he will continue to do so in the future. He and his wife Bethany were also pretty awesome for allowing me to stay in their home for an unknown amount of months during winter one year as well as just proving his loyalty again and again. I am thankful to have him by my side as my best man.
Melanie Smith
Bridesmaid
Growing up, I was always warned that most childhood friendships don’t last once you hit college. I’m so glad we proved them all wrong! Melanie has been my lifelong best friend for 20 years. Loyalty and kindness instantly comes to mind when I think of Melanie. We have literally grown up together, and she’s like another sister. We’ve been 3 miles apart, and we’ve been thousands of miles apart, but we’ve always kept in touch. She is smart, talented, a wonderful listener, and she stays. Even if it gets hard, she stays. Throughout every hardship I brought to her as we grew up, she quietly listened, validated, and offered solid, logical advice. She’s also always down to do anything, whether it’s making a 10 hour road trip with me, movies and McDonalds, or letting me torture her by doing her hair and makeup. Melanie is lovely, inside and out, and I’m so happy to have her as one of my bridesmaids.
Mike Haynes
Groomsman
I’ve actually known Mike the longest out of my wedding party. He was a few doors down from me my freshmen year at college, although we didn’t become friends until 2020 and we didn’t become brothers until 2022. Laughing with Mike is one of my favorite things about him. I’d say we have very similar thoughts and humor, causing us to have silent looks to each other that leads to good laughter. This would also cause Mike to be one of those people close to me who is not going to just say “that’s wrong” but think through things. Mike has steadily proved to be someone I can rely on as a friend and a fellow believer. I’m grateful for Mike’s friendship, and for his willingness to stand by me on my wedding day.
Lydia Myers
Bridesmaid
I’ve known Lydia since I was 5 years old, and we met because she and my sister were in horse camp together. The three of us and her sister Melanie did everything together and were the best of friends. Lydia is 3 years older than me, and for as long as I can remember, I wanted to be like her. I thought she was the prettiest and the funniest girl, and I would copy her as much as I could. As I got older, I no longer wanted to copy her style or do my makeup like hers, but I wanted to be as strong and godly as she is. Lydia doesn’t give up, and she is such an example of the strength that God gives in trials. She is so wise, and compassionate, and a wonderful wife and mother. Lydia’s relationship with God is such an encouragement to me. She still remains just as beautiful and funny as ever, and I’m thrilled to have her as a bridesmaid on the day that we’ve talked about for years.
Christian Torres
Groomsman
Christian, the man who I thought I knew and then changed his name on me suddenly. We met being part of a campus outreach ministry and he became my ride-or-die. Whether it was a sudden decision to go on a cruise to the Bahamas, deciding randomly to come over to Michigan after moving to Pennsylvania just for an overnight trip to hang, or continually going back-and-forth on who is paying for who for meals. Christian and I have grown together in many similar ways as we have walked with Christ, causing us to grow together as brothers. He is honest and isn’t afraid to tell me hard things that I need to hear. He is very confident in our friendship that he will purposefully push against me knowing I will hear him, even if I disagree with him. I am pumped to have him as a groomsman.
Katarinna Read
Bridesmaid
Katarinna is one of the best cousins I could’ve ever wished for. I have a lifetime of memories with her. From playing with our American Girl dolls, countless sleepovers, shopping trips, and vacations, there was and still is never a dull moment. Every time we get together, it’s likely we’ll all laugh so hard till we cry. She’s a hard worker, funny, beautiful and strong, and I know that in a hard trial, she’ll be an encourager to me. She also has been such a help to me through the wedding planning process! It’s been such a joy for me to watch her through marriage and becoming a mother to the cutest baby boy. I’m so thankful God placed me in the same family as her, and I’m looking forward to having her stand next to me as a bridesmaid!
Joseph Woodfin
Groomsman
Joseph “The GOAT” Woodfin. The man who, in college, basically had his own cult. Who, when he thinks something is valuable, will take it to the extreme. Joseph isn’t afraid to tell it how it is, even if it’s brutally honest. When I met Joseph, he was an extremely quiet, silent, almost brooding guy who got stuff done and didn’t show much emotion. The next summer we spent doing STW again and this is when I truly saw Joseph’s heart for people and the Gospel, as well as his loyalty to his people. Joseph has grown into a huge encourager, both as we go through seminary, have become members of the same church, and as Rachel and I enter this next step in our relationship. I am thankful for his friendship and that he is one of my groomsmen.
Brooke West
Bridesmaid
My first college friend. And what a sweet friend she is! Brooke walked into my life with a McDonalds coke in hand and gave me hope that leaving home to go to college would be okay. She is hilarious and tenderhearted, and she has a beautiful soul. We spent countless hours taking quizzes together, drinking coffee, eating McDonald’s and watching Friends. We’ve cried together, both through laughter and heartache, and we still do that, just several hundred miles away now! She is trustworthy and strong, and I’m thankful for the way God has worked in our friendship over the years. I loved watching her grow through college and find the love of her life there, and being able to watch her on her wedding day as a bridesmaid was such a sweet gift. It’s for all those reasons I am so ecstatic to have her as one of my bridesmaids on my own wedding day.
Daniel Adebayo
Groomsman
Daniel is my friend who showed up at our campus outreach, became rooted in church, and never left. He is someone who will ask so many questions about you, genuinely interested in you and your life with a deep intentionality that is hard to find. He’s invested in people, and is constantly asking me how he can pray for me and how I am doing. Daniel has a loving and genuine heart that has caused me to know that he actually cares. Daniel's friendship has meant a lot to me, and I’m looking forward to having him stand up with me on my wedding day as one of my groomsmen.
Ashley Ellison
Bridesmaid
Ash was the freshman roommate I was not supposed to have, but the one year God allowed us to have at college together created a strong and joyous friendship. When Ash and I are together, I don’t think we ever stop laughing. Her southern accent and laugh are contagious, and she definitely brings out the weird side of me. Ash is the friend I can totally be my weird self around, and know I’ll be met with the exact same energy. She is thoughtful, patient, creative, and blessed with the gift of laughter. She has owned more eclectic animals than anyone I know, and makes a mean fried squash. She’s also always up for an adventure, and she always returns my phone calls, even if I don’t return hers. I can’t wait to laugh with you as one of my bridesmaids on my wedding day!
Seth Dargy
Groomsman
My friendship with Seth started in college, and while I haven’t seen him much since then, I know he is a friend that’s only a phone call away. The only drawback in our friendship is that he decided to grow up and live in Iowa. While Seth is very mature and has been since I met him, he knows how to have a good time. He is very intentional, reaching out regularly to check in with me, asking how he can pray, and is probably my longest standing friend of all my groomsmen. He isn’t afraid of pushback, whether that be from something as simple as going to sleep at a specific time to talking theological ideas and differences. I am looking forward to having him as a groomsman.
Molly Barr
Bridesmaid
I met Molly in college because we had mutual friends, and we were also in the same major! We became especially close as roommates during our senior year. We have spent hours singing together, laughing, enjoying coffee and Crumbl cookies, and she's become my favorite person to send Instagram funnies too. Molly is the type of person you instantly love as soon as you meet her. She is a friend to everyone, incredibly talented, and her kind, quiet spirit is very welcoming. When I need advice, Molly is my girl. She is understanding, wise, and a godly woman who encourages me to do the right thing. I loved watching her meet the love of her life in college, marry him, and serve alongside him so well as they've fully embraced life. She is such an encouragement to me! She's also one of my favorite singers ever, and one of my best friends. For all these reasons and many more, I am so happy to have her beautiful self as one of my bridesmaids.
Micah Lawson
Groomsman
Micah is always down for a good time. What started as just a goofy friendship amongst summer interns has, over the years, grown into a brotherhood that is strong and reliable. Having spent three summers serving God together in different contexts, God put Micah into my life and had him there through some really hard and trying times. He was ready with jokes and laughs, but also with silence and truth ready to be shared. Micah is fiercely loyal and recognizes his mistakes and takes ownership of them. I’m so thankful to Micah in so many ways for who he is as a person, and for his willingness to be my groomsman.
Danielle Boyle
Bridesmaid
Danielle is a pocketful of sunshine, and I couldn't imagine my two years on Coffey Ministries without her. We met in college, and she actually played violin for me during my junior voice recital. We traveled together on our college music team, but we didn't get close until much later. I am so glad for how God has grown our relationship and brought it to where it is now. Danielle is so sweet and kind. She loves nature, crafting, music and people. She is the best violin player I know, and makes the most beautiful music. She has a creative mind, and her laugh is contagious. In our three years of traveling together, we have learned, seen, and grown so much, and I am grateful for her constant joy in trials. Whenever I was sad, angry, or frustrated, she listened and kept a positive outlook. She is beautiful and she is the definition of happiness. Danielle is a one of a kind friend, and I am so thrilled to have her in my wedding as a bridesmaid.
David Garcia
Groomsman
David Armando Samuel Spucci Garcia III. While I still don’t know what his actual name is, what I do know is that David is a brother. Having only spent one summer together, David has remained a go-to friend. While it has been an awesome pleasure to watch him grow from a boy into a man of God, David has also pushed me in many ways, whether directly or indirectly. His mindset of seeing God working in and around him, through the good and the hard times, has pushed me in so many ways to see God and be in love with who He is as our Lord. David isn’t afraid to drop truth bombs and be an “iron-sharpeneth-iron” friend when needed, yet at the same time, recognize his need for being poured into for God’s glory. Thankful for him being a groomsman!
Natalie Krystoviak
Honorary Bridesmaid
Lord willing, Natalie will become a mother just days before the wedding! Due to that reason, she will be supporting me from the audience, even though in my heart she’s one of my bridesmaids. We met during my first year of traveling for Coffey Ministries, and we instantly clicked. She is someone who I find very easy to share my heart with. With Nat, I have a friend who loves Taco Bell, sports, and serving Jesus. She has pushed me to grow as a person, and even got me to like puzzles... just a little bit. Even though we live miles apart, she's someone who its easy to stay in touch with. I love laughing with Nat, and I can't wait for the many more laughs we'll have together.