Wedding Party
Adelaide Risberg
Maid of Honor
We've known each other pretty much since conception, created pet rocks and written code languages together, sent middle school pen pal letters in handmade envelopes, and roomed together as college freshmen - Adelaide, you are a friend I mean to keep for life! Thanks for always challenging me to think deeply and love hard!
Dwaine Kenney
Best Man
Dwaine and I first met when we became roommates in 1996. We've lived together in various settings for the majority of our lives after that. Sometimes it feels like we don't have much in common, but we've remained best friends in spite of that. People also say that we look similar, but I'm not sure I see it.
Abby Heskett
Bridesmaid
From ELC musicals to club volleyball to junior high summer camp x6, everything we do together becomes way more fun, and I figure it'll be the same as bride + bridesmaid ;) Thanks for always encouraging and inspiring me Abby!!!
Andrew Hawcroft
Groomsman
Andrew and I lived together on the same floor of Walker Tower our freshman year of college, and discovered we share many interests, including technology, video games, and hearty discussion of our nation's politics. In 2017, we shared a summer overseas together, and we lived together for our final year of college. Andrew's calm nature and knowledge have made him a great counselor and mediator in my life and many others, and I'm thankful to have him with me at my wedding!
Anna Crooks
Bridesmaid
This is one of the coolest people I know. Anna, you were the first "duh, she's my bridesmaid" not because I had to pick a sister but because I can't imagine standing at the altar without this one. You're a gem - thanks for putting up with me the last 19 years and keeping me level!
Jeff Bell
Groomsman
Jeff and I have been best friends since we were in the Missoula Children's Theater play together in the 5th grade. We did just about everything together in high school - long hikes, late nights of video games, classes, video games during class, etc. Going to college in different states was a little challenging, but when we do get together in the summer or over Christmas break, it's evident that nothing has changed about our friendship. Jeff is a dear friend of mine who has influenced me so much as I've grown up and I'm very grateful for his friendship!
Bethany Cruse
Bridesmaid
My lovely roommate, go-to medical conversations person, and favorite fried rice enthusiast - your friendship brings so much JOY into my life!!! Sad to be moving out of our apartment, but thankful for the post-midnight heart-to-hearts you always make time for ;)
Jimmy Glock
Groomsman
Jimmy and I have known each other since freshman year, but our relationship has deepened significantly recently as we've spent a lot of intentional time together over Taco Bell talking about important spiritual issues. Jimmy has been a spectacular friend to me and has helped me sort out many challenges in my life, always pointing me back to Christ's love. In many ways, his advice and support has helped strengthen my relationship with Sarah as well, and I'm proud to have him stand with me as Sarah and I take our vows together.
Grace Depp
Bridesmaid
Are there words to explain how incredible Grace Depp is? I'm not sure I have them, but I know your friendship means the world to me and every time we finish talking together, it's already too long until we hang out again. Grace, thanks for always making me laugh and encouraging me 24/7 with your deep love for God and for people!
Josiah Crooks
Groomsman
I met Josiah the first time I visited Sarah's family in Missouri, 2 days before Sarah and I officially started dating. At first a little quiet and intimidating, I have since found Josiah to be a very clever and industrious man. I'm glad to have Josiah be a part of our wedding, and I'm looking forward to being his brother-in-law!
Jennifer Urban
Bridesmaid
A friend you can go exploring in the creek to find hummingbirds with at 9 and still be hiking with at 21 is a friend indeed ;) Jen, you are an incredibly kind soul that I'm so glad to have grown up with and to still count as one of my dearest friends. Thanks for always encouraging me and being down for new adventures!
Luke Barnes
Groomsman
I met Luke while driving him from a BCM leadership meeting to a chemistry exam that we both were going to on a Thursday evening. We've shared a lot of craziness together since then, often related to video games and poor dietary decisions. We spent two summers together in Lawrence, KS working and participating in ministry leadership training, and lived with each other for a semester. I had the great honor of serving as the best man in his wedding, and I'm thankful that he will be there to participate in mine!
Meg Hanlin
Bridesmaid
There is only one Meg Hanlin in this world, and I'm so crazy lucky to know her!!! Meg, your tender heart and passion for justice set an example for me every day, which is saying a lot as your roommate ;) I'm so thankful for the joy and love you bring into the apartyment and my life!
Nathan Lydick
Groomsman
Nathan and I lived on the same floor in the Walker tower dormitory our freshman year of college. After getting to know each other better through a small group Bible study, video games, and a shared interest in computer programming, Nathan and I became roommates and lived together for the rest of our undergraduate years. We also spent a summer together overseas. In 2018, after I had told Nathan about the girl I had a crush on, he pestered me relentlessly until I finally asked her out on a date - two years later, my crush and I are getting married.