Wedding Party
Kaylynd Lyman
Maid of Honor
Kaylynd and Bri have been best friends since sophomore year of high school. Kaylynd is like the sister that Bri never had. They became so close in high school and no matter how much time they spend apart, when they see each other again it is like no time has past. Bri is so honored to have Kaylynd as her maid of honor.
Mary Reddy
Bridesmaid
Mary is the groom Michael's sister. They became friends many years ago when Michael and Bri first started dating. Bri appreciates Mary's silly humor and ability to just be herself no matter what. Mary and Bri click so well and Bri is so excited to gain a new sister and is so honored to have Mary stand up next to her in the wedding.
Kat Lovell
Bridesmaid
Kat and Bri met at Bair Lake Bible camp back in 2015 when they were both working on senior staff as counselors. They became close friends and quickly realized that they were kindred spirits. Kat has been such a wonderful sister in Christ to Bri and she is so honored to have her as a bridesmaid in her wedding.
Amanda Bullock
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Bri met in 2015 at Bair Lake Bible Camp while they were both working on senior staff as counselors. They connected so much their first summer at camp and realized that they were basically the same person. Their friendship continued to grow when Amanda decided to come to Olivet and became roommates with Bri for 2 years. Bri just simply couldn't do this day without Amanda by her side.
Paige Nesemeier
Bridesmaid
Paige and Bri first met when they were freshman at Olivet Nazarene University. Paige and Bri were both education majors and they bonded over their love of education. Paige and Bri quickly became friends and ended up being roommates for 3 years in college. Some of Bri's favorite memories with Paige include going to Paige's aunt and uncle's house on the weekends and playing with Paige's cousins. Bri is so honored to have Paige stand up next to Bri in the wedding.
Natalee Skelton
Bridesmaid
Natalee is Bri's sister-in-law. Bri and Natalee have grown so close over the past 3 years since she has become a member of the Skelton family. Natalee and Bri have bonded over their love of traveling, The Office, and the cutest dog in the entire world... ATI SKELTON. Bri couldn't imagine her wedding day without Natalee beside her.
Alex Feathers
Bridesmaid
Alex is one of Bri's oldest friends. The two became friends in 6th grade and then grew even closer when they both participated in cheerleading and cross country together in 8th grade. Alex and Bri have since stayed close and always have so much fun when they are together. Alex is such a fun friend and brings out the adventurous and spontaneous side of Bri. Bri is so excited to have the privilege of having Alex stand up beside her on her wedding day.
Nathan Bellamy
Best Man
Nathan is Michael’s best man and they have been best of friends ever since they met at the age of 5. Although they always attended separate schools their involvement in church kept them close. Michael had the privilege of serving as Nathan’s best man at his wedding and is honored that Nathan would serve as his.
Ben Powell
Groomsman
Ben and Michael first met freshman year at Olivet Nazarene University. Their mutual love of music, spontaneous adventures, and taco bell ensured they would grow into great friends. Ben is also good friends with the bride, Bri. Michael and Bri are so thankful to have Ben be part of their special day.
Ben Kratz
Groomsman
Michael and Ben met at Olivet Nazarene University and became great friends. They had the opportunity to room together and had a wild time working together one semester at the local Sears department store. Michael will never forget the day he bought Ben 100 chicken nuggets from Burger King and Ben ate them all in one sitting.
Aidan Hill
Groomsman
Chapman 2nd floor at Olivet Nazarene University is a special place, the place where Michael was able to meet his best college friends, including Aidan Hill. Michael and Aidan first became friends while throwing a football around in Aidan’s dorm room and ended up rooming together for 3 years after that. Some of Michael’s favorite memories with Aidan are their progressive fast food dinners and late night T-Bell runs.
Andrew Gertsch
Groomsman
Michael met Andrew freshman year at Olivet Nazarene University as he roomed right across the hallway. They became friends over their educational career and ended up being roommates. Some of Michael’s best memories he shared with Andrew in college were cooking large breakfasts on Saturday mornings and watching college football with the boys.
Tryston Swartz
Groomsman
Michael and Tryston first met at Elkhart Northside Church of the Nazarene. They became great friends when they were in youth group together and could sit around for hours telling stories of the antics they got themselves in to, often times sharing in these moments with the best man, Nathan. They got to share 1 year at Olivet together and Michael will always remember when Tryston crushed his phone with a surprisingly accurate pool stick strike.
Evan Skelton
Groomsman
Evan is brother to the bride and soon to be brother to the groom. Michael has enjoyed talking with Evan when he has had the opportunity and shares in his love for travel and adventure. Michael and Bri would love the opportunity to someday be able to travel with Evan and his wife, Natalee.