Wedding Party
Julianne McCarthy
Maid of Honor
Rachel and Julianne only became friends a few years ago, but jumped to best friends/sisters/soul mates almost immediately. Julianne has been one of Rachel's biggest supporters through personal endeavors and in her relationship with Jake. This is one of those friendships that proves God places the perfect people in your life at the perfect time.
Jessica Cerise
Bridesmaid
Jessica and Rachel have been best friends since freshman year of high school in 2008. Jessica has been by Rachel's side through all the ups and downs of teenage years and young adulthood. They've talked about this day since they were 14 and now it's finally happening!
Brynne Beagle
Bridesmaid
Rachel first met Brynne at Northern Arizona University when Brynne rushed Rachel's sorority, Alpha Phi. Rachel SWORE she wasn't going to take another "little" under her wing, but the moment she met Brynne she knew Brynne was truly the little sister she always prayed for. Flash forward a decade and Rachel and Brynne are both bridesmaids in each other's weddings this year!
Melissa Cianfrani
Bridesmaid
Rachel met Melissa in graduate school at CSULB. They supported each other through that extremely challenging season of life, and after graduation, they began working at the same clinic. Nothing says best friends like not being sick of each other after spending 40 hours a week together. Rachel is also Melissa's bridesmaid this year!
Alyssa Gibson
Bridesmaid
Rachel met Alyssa in high school, but they became close friends when Alyssa transferred to Northern Arizona University in 2013. They quickly became best friends and the following year became roommates. They lived together and still love each other, that's true friendship! Rachel was a bridesmaid in Alyssa's wedding in 2020!
Rachel Brazeal
Bridesmaid
Rachel Wagner (R1) became friends with Rachel Brazeal (R2) in high school. What started as a friendship turned into family when R2 began dating R1's brother, Matt. Now the two are more like sister's than friends and it's the biggest blessing!
Marissa Shubsda
Bridesmaid
Rachel met Marissa (Jake's sister) on her first date with Jake. Rachel and Marissa have since become great friends. Rachel really lucked out gaining a sister-in-law as amazing as Marissa! Rachel was also Marissa's bridesmaid in 2020!
Andrew Volk
Best Man
Jake met Andrew as young kids on the baseball field. Through childhood and adulthood, Andrew has remained one of Jake's best buds and has been an extremely supportive friend.
Corbin McCarthy
Groomsman
Jake met Corbin when Rachel became friends with Corbin's wife, Julianne (Maid of Honor). Just as Rachel and Julianne instantly became best friends, the same goes for these two. God really shines through the friendship between these two.
Shay Schaller
Groomsman
Jake and Shay have been friends since high school. Fun fact, the months when Rachel was too nervous to hang out with Jake 1:1, it was usually Shay who took one for the team and went with Jake to hangout with Rachel and her friends. The couple is extremely grateful for him!
Corey Peterson
Groomsman
Jake and Corey survived chiropractic school together. Corey has been an extremely supportive friend since he and Jake connected in school. He has become a very important person in Jake's life.
Daniel Poe
Groomsman
Jake and Danny have been friends since middle school. The bond these two share is unlike any other. Through childhood, teenage years, and adulthood, these two have been on quite the ride together.
Matthew Wagner
Groomsman
Matt is Rachel's older brother. Jake and Matt have become close over the last 7 years and Jake feels very fortunate to be gaining a brother he truly loves and respects.
Craig Shubsda
Groomsman
Jake met Craig when Craig started dating Jake's sister, Marissa. Now Craig is not only Jake's brother-in-law, but a great friend as well.
Mark Wagner
Father of the Bride
Carolyn Wagner
Mother of the Bride
Mike Reynolds
Father of the Groom
Erin Reynolds
Mother of the Groom