Wedding Party
Erica Blake
Matron of Honor
"Biology says cousins… reality says more like sisters! All my favorite memories growing up— making up songs and dances, opening checking and savings accounts at the family bank, loud car rides to and from Youth Group, beach trips, Irish Car Bombs and Peppermint Schnapps— have Rachel as my partner in crime and confidant. I am honored and thrilled to stand by Rachel’s side on her big day with Nevan. See you at the wedding— I’ll be the one keeping drinks in the happy couple’s hands and tearing it up with them on the dance floor!"
Nick Grimes
Best Man
"I met Nevan in Middle School. Like the other cool and popular kids, we used our free period in school playing Chess and Yu-Gi-Oh. Okay, maybe we were geeks. To this day, we still do everything together, from going to baseball games, to vacations, to late-night card games. We are so inseparable that after living together for a brief period of time around college, we purchased homes directly across the street from one another. Our families and friends have become so close over the years that they've just become an extension of one another’s family."
Amanda Englert
Bridesmaid
"Rachel has such a beautiful soul. I met Rachel in 2017 when we worked together at White Deer Run. She has the biggest heart and makes an amazing counselor because she has this innate ability to see the best in people. My kids love Rachel and so do my cats. She just has this aura around her that radiates love and happiness. I love when Rachel and I are able to get together, whether we hang out at home or go out and find something to do. We always have fun whether we stay in or go out. I'm so glad her and Nevan found each other. I feel they are absolutely perfect for each other. I'm so thankful for Nevan because I love seeing Rachel so happy and in love. I'm so honored to be a part of their special day and get to celebrate their wedding with both of them!"
Scott Elder
Groomsman
"I met Nevan when I was roughly 2 years old, they say he's my brother - I don't see the resemblance? Growing up Nev took part of many of my experiments from stereo wake ups to "hey mom wants you, don't knock". Just recently we started getting closer. And what we have realized is through all the torment, hazing, and fights we are truly just brothers to the core. I am extremely happy and honored to stand next to Nevan on his wedding day, knowing his actual sexual preference isn't men."
Selena Graham
Bridesmaid
"I met Rachel in 2013—I was moving in for my freshman year at Penn State, and she was the first person to knock on my door and introduce herself to me. I was in my little shell, and Rachel's warm and welcoming presence as a resident assistant (RA) pulled me right out! Little did I know, I had met my best friend and would soon be spending evenings locked in her dorm laughing, crying, doing face masks, eating Chinese takeout, and secretly taking swigs out of her hidden flask for the next two years! I'm so blessed to have met Rachel and to say that in her, I've found a lifelong bestie. I'm so proud to be standing by her side on this special day!"
Josh Stiner
Groomsman
"Nevan... What can I say? He's my brother. From the start, he's been outgoing, cheerful, and always ready to help those around him. He's the kind of person who can succeed at anything he sets his sights on. I'm proud of the man he's become. I love him and wish Rachel and him the greatest happiness. May their love remain everlasting."