From Swiping right to saying I do!
Wedding Party
Renica Caston
Maid of Honor
Renica and Rachel met at work in 2012 and have been inseparable ever since. They've shared many laughs, cries, and other moments in between so choosing her as the MOH was a no brainer!
KJ Johnson
Best Man
RJ and KJ first met in 2019 when RJ started working at Millcraft. Their working relationship quickly turned into a great friendship. They are always helping each other out in their professional and personal lives and they enjoy having the most insane sports related conversations anyone has ever heard.
Brittany Simon
Bridesmaid
Brittany and Rachel met while attending church in 2007. But their friendship quickly grew larger than simple hellos on Sundays. They have shared many fond memories together and Brittany named Rachel as the Godmother of her first born child, Levi.
Andy Szymanski
Groomsman
Andy is RJ's younger brother who is currently serving in the US Marines. Andy and his wife recently promoted RJ to the role of "uncle" with the birth of their daugther, Serenity. Throughout the years RJ and Andy have grown very close and know that they can lean on one another for anything.
Ahyoka Miakoda El
Bridesmaid
Ahyoka and Rachel met in college and bonded over their love for life, food, video games and the Nicki Minaj "Pink Friday" album. Their friendship love language is quoting song lyrics to describe a situation or feeling and they still do this to this day.
Marcus Spencer
Groomsman
RJ and Marcus met in 2014 while stationed in South Korea in the U.S. Army. They've always kept in touch over the years and RJ looks at Marcus as a big brother.
Marcus Bailey
Bridesman
Marcus and Rachel met at Whitney M. Young High School in 2003 and an instant connection blossomed. Their bond grew even stronger when they realized they'd enrolled in the same college. Even with hundreds of miles between them they are as close as they were when they shared the same halls and campus together.
Sarah Cash
Groomswoman
Although they are technically first cousins, RJ and Sarah are more like brother and sister. They both upheld the family tradition of serving in the US Army. They are the best of friends and bond over old Army stories and anything Star Wars.
Noah Frills
Ring Bearer
Rachel has been a part of Noah's life since he was born and he endearingly refers to her as his "Te-Te". Although he isn't the one to share his Te-Te with just anyone he loves RJ and is happy to have him join the family.
Avery Robinson
Flower Girl
Avery is the star of the show wherever she goes! She is funny, smart and has an amazing personality! She is so excited to be a part of this special day for her cousin!