Wedding Party
Rachel Kraber + Taylor Bentley
Wedding Couple
We are so excited to celebrate with you!
Cheyenne Coleman
T - Maid of Honor
Cheyenne and I met in high school and did track together. She has always been a very dependable friend. We always find ways to hang out over Facetime when we can't be with each other. I am so grateful she was able to come to Mexico and share the special moment of our engagement with us. I don't know what I would do without her.
Chloe Reum
T - Bridesmaid
Chloe and I met through Cheyenne years ago. From her comments to her quirkiness, she never fails to make me laugh. I am very glad Chloe was brought into my life and that she was also able to go to Mexico with us. I'm thankful that I get to marry the love of my life with Chloe by my side.
Brooke Cunningham
T - Bridesmaid
Brooke and I met through Rachel's Maid of Honor, Jenna. Her energy is contagious and I always find it hard to stop laughing when we hang out together. We have that same sense of humor that keeps us talking for hours. She is a great friend and I couldn't imagine not having her stand by my side on my wedding day.
Gabby Kisor
T - Bridesmaid
Gabby and I met in elementary school. During high school, our friendship really took off. You could always find me hanging out at her house. We have countless memories together and she has always been there for me. I am very grateful for Gabby's friendship and the way she feels like family to me.
Gabby Fisher
T - Bridesmaid
Gabby Fisher and I met in high school. We spent every summer together. I have always loved how adventurous and spontaneous she is. Gabby and I also worked at Dunhams together before I went back to school for my degree in criminal justice. She was the funniest coworker and I was always excited to work with her.
Mackenzie Keating
T - Bridesmaid
Mack and I met in 2017 through our love for Xbox. We quickly grew a strong friendship and I know I can depend on her for anything. We talk every day and I know we will always be there for each other. She is always willing to listen and give me advice. I can't wait for her to stand by my side as I get married.
Debbie and Donnie Stevens
T - Mother and Step-Father of the Bride
Thank you to my mom and stepdad for always supporting me and pushing me to reach beyond my goals. Thank you for all you do for me. I love you both so much!
Richard Bentley
T - Father of the Bride
Thank you to my dad for always supporting my creativity and motivating me to be my own person. Thank you for all you do for me. I love you so much!
Jenna Blackburn
R - Maid of Honor
Jenna and I met on my first visit to Adrian College during my junior year of high school. We have been long-term friends, teammates, and roommates. She introduced me to Taylor and I could not be more grateful for that. One of my favorite things about Jenna is that her door is always open. When we were both in Adrian I knew I could always walk into her house and get welcomed in with open arms whether she was busy or not. She was there for me when I needed comfort and when I was just looking for someone to match my energy. Although we live farther apart now, I know I can still randomly walk into her house via FaceTime.
Ally Morin-Viall
R - Bridesmaid
Ally came into my life when she transferred to Adrian during our junior year of college. I owe her big time for building up my courage to tell Taylor my feelings. Some of my favorite memories with Ally come from the rink. From practicing together and competing with each other, I always know I can count on her to have my back. I still send her videos of my skating and she is always willing to go the extra mile to help me put programs together and reach new goals.
Erica Kolstad
R - Bridesmaid
Erica is like the sister I never had. We met through skating a very long time ago. She is a forever best friend that I will always cherish. Some of our great memories together include, horseback riding, prom, synchro, and "Finding Nemo" duets. Back in the day, we were like two peas in a pod. You rarely saw one of us without the other. Although we haven't lived near each other in a long time, every time we are together again it's like we are right back where we left off.
Emily Kent
R - Bridesmaid
Emily was one of the first people I met at Adrian College. We were both part of the drumline and quickly formed a long-lasting friendship. Emily was a junior while I was a freshman and I looked up to her a lot. She helped me navigate living on my own and making friends in college. My favorite memories with Emily are from game nights in her apartment with a group of friends. I know I can always count on her to have my back and put a smile on my face.
Tara Tahil
R - Bridesmaid
Tara and I skated together all 4 years at Adrian College. We got to experience the collegiate division and skating for Team USA for the first time together. We were also both business majors which means we spent a lot of time together in the classroom as well. Through thick and thin we were there doing everything together. We helped each other up the stairs after TOUGH crossfit workouts to make it into our classroom. We helped each other with school projects and even did our capstone together. And we constantly helped each other on the ice to continue improving and reach our goals. Now that we have graduated we are both coaching and I love talking with her about our teams and skaters. I couldn't be more grateful for the friendship I have with Tara.
Kelly Fleck
R - Bridesmaid
Kelly and I have known each other since we were babies. We went from pre-school to high school together. When I decided to come out as part of the LGTBQ community, Kelly was there for me every step of the way. Some of my favorite memories with Kelly are from random adventures we would take to Minneapolis, Girl Scouts, and our senior year prom. Kelly is a friend that I always want to see when I take a trip home to MN and she will always make sure that she is free to meet up.
Shari and Dennis Kraber
R - Mother and Father of the Bride
Thank you to both of my parents for being great role models my whole life. I wouldn't be who I am today without them. I love you both very much and could not be more grateful for your unconditional love and support.
Nicole Olson
Officiant
We are so honored to have Nikkieo marry us. She is a mutual friend of ours. She skated with me at Adrian and took criminal justice classes with Taylor. Some of our favorite memories with Nikkieo are when she was our summer roommate. We would stay up all night to binge-watch shows and have bonfires. She has watched our relationship grow from the very start. I find it so special that someone who is very close to both of us will be joining us together forever.
Emma and Julia Blanchette
Flower Girls
Emma and Julia are the daughters of the Figure Skating Director at the rink Rachel coaches at. They are part of our PA family and are so much fun to be around. These two never fail to make us laugh and brighten up our day. We are so excited to have them as our flower girls.