Wedding Party
Olivia Shouse
Matron of Honor
Olivia was one of Sara's first friends at Mizzou Christian Campus House, and they were roommates her junior year. Olivia is always down to do something spontaneous and is the most loyal friend. From going on a cruise together to rock climbing, Sara cannot imagine college without Olivia and all their crazy adventures!
Braden Minter
Best Man
Brady is the closest in age to Gabe out of all his brothers, which means he has spent the most time with him. Gabe loves coming home and being able to catch up and have meaningful conversations with him. Gabe thanks Brady for sharing his friends with him and allowing him to join Brady in his shenanigans.
Leslie Cytron
Maid of Honor
Leslie was one of Sara's first friends in the United States and has been one of her closest friends ever since! You can always find them chasing adrenaline together and went skydiving together for Sara's 21st! From being in the same first-grade class to graduating from Mizzou together, Leslie has been such a selfless friend and Sara is so lucky to have had her for 15+ years!
Corbin Minter
Best Man
Corbin is Gabe's second oldest brother and is always down to joke around. He can always light up a room with his humor and knows how to be intentional with everyone. Even though Corbin lives in Utah, Gabe stays in touch with him everyday and looks forward to his visits!
Brette Gershenson
Maid of Honor
Brette was also one of Sara's first friends in the United States and they played basketball together throughout middle school. You can always find them laugh-crying about an inside joke or making prank calls together. They endured many middle and high school classes together and Sara is so happy to have been able to grow up alongside Brette!
Mitchell Minter
Best Man
Mitchell is Gabe's oldest brother and was always his bunkmate on family vacations. Even though Mitchell is always known to be serious, Gabe thinks he is the best to mess with! Gabe enjoys seeing Mitch every month when he stays at his place during Army drill. From sports to movies to wisdom, Mitch is a good person to go to.
Lily Eckenrode
Bridesmaid
Sara became friends with Lily in elementary school after spending many recesses' together, and she has been one of her closest friends ever since! Lily is one of her most constant and faithful friends. They have talked about the day Sara gets married since they were teenagers and Sara is so lucky to have Lily stand beside her on the day of!
Travis Bassford
Groomsman
Travis was one of Gabe's first friends in college. He spent countless hours talking to Gabe about his faith and pouring into him. From picking Gabe up in Wolper's dorm at 6 am to standing with him on his wedding day, Travis has been one of the most loyal friends Gabe has ever had.
Carley Siler
Bridesman
Carley and Sara lived in the same house in college for 3 years and it has been the best time! Carley is one of the most intentional and sweetest people that Sara knows and she is so blessed to have met her during her college years. Carley can always be counted on for advice, a laugh or to be the best encourager! Sara is so happy to have a forever friend like her.
Jaden Schultz
Groomsman
Jaden was also one of Gabe's first friends in college. He has shown Gabe how to truly live out his faith in college and has been a role model for him in many ways. Jaden is always there to pick Gabe up and is always honest with him. Jaden has shown Gabe how to love others well and will always be a close friend.
Lillian Frisbie
Bridesmaid
Lily went to Mexico on a mission trip last year and was placed in the same workgroup as Sara and Gabe! She saw the very beginning of Gabe and Sara's relationship and Lily and Sara's friendship grew quickly from there! They became roommates Sara's senior year and you can always find them laughing! Lily is the most kind, genuine, down-for-anything friend and Sara wouldn't trade their friendship for anything!
Luke Simon
Groomsman
Luke and Gabe were in the same small group freshman year of college and he has been one of Gabe's trusted friends since then. Gabe can always count on Luke for advice, wisdom, and to keep him accountable. Luke is always willing to talk and listen to Gabe when he is struggling. From late night drives to airplane rides, Luke is always down to have fun as well as have deep conversations.
Claire Hawkins
Bridesmaid
Claire and Sara bonded over their love for the Chiefs and sitting on the couch together every Sunday to watch football at their college house. They became roommates Sara's senior year and Sara is eternally grateful for it! You can find them laughing constantly and/or teasing their other two roommates. Claire is the most outgoing, sweetest person you could ever meet and the greatest hype man!
Justus Whitaker
Groomsman
Although Gabe has only known Justus for a little over a year, he has quickly become one of Gabe's closest friends. Justus is always open and inviting to everyone he comes in contact with. He always pushes Gabe to grow in his faith, and become more vulnerable with others. Gabe is excited to have a brother for life in Justus.
Abi Collier
Bridesmaid
Abi and Sara spent all of the last summer together doing ministry at HCC and have been inseparable ever since! She is so intentional with everyone around her and Sara is so blessed to call her one of her best friends. This summer, Abi will spend 15 weeks sharing the gospel to unreached people overseas! Although she will not be able to be here for the wedding, Sara is so proud of Abi for being willing to be Jesus' hands and feet around the world and to still call her one of her bridesmaids!