Wedding Party
Lauren Papenfus
Maid of Honor
Lauren has been Rachel’s long time best friend since 4 and has stood by her side no matter what. Through thick and thin they have faced life together. The couple likes to joke and say that she is the reason they are together.
Josiah Merrymon
Best Man
Josiah is Levi’s older brother and closest in age. He is Levi’s longest roommate throughout life and they have been stuck like glue through thick and thin. Whether it’s CrossFit competitions, moving across the country, or being stuck in a 5th wheel they have always had each other’s backs.
Jenna Bazzle
Matron of Honor
Jenna is Rachel’s sister and lifelong built in friend. They’ve been through so much life together and continue to go on adventures through their ever changing life. Many say that Rachel was born to be Jenna’s best friend.
Reuben Merrymon
Groomsman
Reuben is Levi’s older brother. If you’ve met them you know their brains operate on the same wavelength which makes it so there’s never a dull moment when they’re together. Reuben has been a great support to Levi in his time living in Michigan and they continue to encourage each other in all aspects of life.
Tori Most
Bridesmaid
Tori is another childhood friend who has been by Rachel’s side through the bad and the good. They have grown closer through camp adventures. These best friends joke that they grew closer after Rachel threw rocks at Tori.
Zach Petersen
Groomsman
Zach is a friend through camp and was campers with Levi for multiple years. They counseled in the same program for almost an entire summer and now keep in touch as often as their lives allow.
Kathryn Merrymon
Bridesmaid
Kathryn is Levi’s sister and has become a close friend and support to Rachel. They share many loves and interests and continue to grow closer together.
Micah Weiland
Groomsman
Micah has been a friend of Levi’s since they volunteered together back in 2021 and had been his roommate for 2 years. Through that time they have supported each other through a lot of learning and growing in their early adult lives.
Lydia Trowbridge
Bridesmaid
Lydia is Rachel’s college roommate and support as they work through her college classes. Their shared love of books and music has grown them closer. They continue to work through life by going to panda and talking away their worries.
Ethan Petersen
Groomsman
What is there not to say about Ethan. They met in the kitchen of camp during 2022 and grew closer through working on media and cleaning. Since then they keep in touch often through sending life updates in Marco Polos. He has even starred in many Merrymon camp vlogs.