Our People
Katie Stephenson
Maid of Honor
Sarah's sister & built in best friend. Katie has been there through every stage of life. Some of Sarah's favorite memories with Katie were playing with American girl dolls in their pink room when they were young, playing on the same sports teams in high school & days out on the lake. What a blessing it has been getting to grow up with Katie!
Matthew Wenzel
Best Man
Mason's brother & best friend. They grew up together & were always finding something to do/stay busy. One of Mason's favorite memories was when they used household items to make homemade rockets. As they have grown up they have also grown closer & now you can find them exploring Michigan from the snowmobile trails.
Rachel Koning
Bridesmaid
Rach & Sarah were blind roommates freshman year at GVSU & they have been attached at the hip ever since. From navigating their first year away from home together to adventuring downtown Grand Rapids their senior year. Rach is Sarah's partner in crime & Sarah knows she can always count on her.
Ryan Stephenson
Groomsman
Ryan is Sarah's brother & once she introduced these two they instantly bonded. You can find these two by the campfire making rocket stoves, on the golf course or on the back of the boat fishing. Mason always has a fun time & a good laugh when he is around Ryan.
Kenzie Maurice
Bridesmaid
One of Sarah's first friends in college who she met through Delta Zeta. They lived together Sophomore year & Kenzie was there to jump up & down with Sarah when she got into nursing school. Everyone loves to be around Kenzie because she is so kind & fun to be around. She brings so much joy to Sarah's life.
Austin King
Groomsman
Met in college through their engineering classes. They lived together when the world was shut down & so they played 1000's of ping pong games to stay sane. They have since leveled up to running the pickleball courts together. From ping pong rivals to pickleball partners, this is an iconic duo.
Lynsey Raschke
Bridesmaid
Sarah is so thankful to Delta Zeta for another life long friend, Lynsey. They instantly bonded over country music & have been to many concerts together since, to dance the night away. Lynsey makes the world a better place & Sarah has always felt like Lynsey is her big sister by choice.
Max Cadman
Groomsman
One of Mason’s first friends at college. They bonded over their love of the outdoors and mountain biking. When they lived together, Mason would look forward to Max’s stories when he got home. They have many memories together on & off the mountain bike trail.
Paula Opria
Bridesmaid
One good thing that came out of nursing school for Sarah was Paula. They kept each other sane during nursing school & through wedding planning. Sarah knows she can always rely on Paula for unwavering support, a good laugh & a good cup of coffee. There is no doubt that she is one of Sarah's forever friends.
Cam Hogg
Groomsman
Mason met Cam through mutual friends shortly after graduating college. They got to know each other through video games and eventually starting mountain biking together once he moved back to Michigan. You can always count on Cam to be the life of the party with a good SoundCloud mix.