Officiant
Ben is Zack's oldest brother and the senior pastor at Lima Baptist Temple in Ohio. Zack and Sarah are so excited to have Ben marry them.
Best Man
Nathan is Zack's closest-in-age sibling, they've been lifelong friends since growing up together on Liberty Lane, and Zack's honored to have Nathan stand beside him as him and Sarah begin their life together.
Groomsman
Brad was Zack's roommate in Luang Prabang for a short 6 months before COVID, and he's been a steady voice of encouragement and friendship in Zack's life over the last 4 years.
Groomsman
Josh and Zack are a freshman getting started group success story: placed in Small Group #59 during the first two days of college and friends ever since!
Groomsman
Zack's best high school bud! Zack has known Casey since 5th grade when Zack started going to band at public school :D, and Zack's glad to have a friend like him in Washington.
Groomsman
Besides his own family, Zack has lived under the same roof with Ryan for as long as anyone: 2 years in a Cedarville dorm and 2 years as housemates off-campus.
Groomsman
Zack met Nathan in Intro to Media Writing freshman year, and the two of them then went through j-school at Cedarville together, forming a friendship over ledes and nut graphs.
Maid of Honor
Ellyn is Sarah's (much cooler) older sister. Growing up together overseas in Thailand they share a special sibling bond, which has only deepened in adulthood. Sarah looks up to Ellyn in so many ways and has always dreamed of having her by her side on her wedding day.
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Bailey Anne were assigned as roommates when moving to Laos and have been the best of friends ever since! They needed each other through some of the most difficult, wonderful, and formative years of their lives and have continued to be besties in the following years.
Bridesmaid
Emma is Zack's youngest sister and became instant friends with Sarah when visiting Zack in Laos. Emma and Sarah share a love of K-Dramas, adventuring, and chilling at coffee shops! Sarah is so excited to have Emma as another sister!
Bridesmaid
April and Sarah have been friends since their childhood in Thailand. April and Sarah have stayed connected through the different seasons of life from 5th grade to post-college life. Sarah is honored to have a lifelong, encouraging friend like April.
Bridesmaid
Charis, Sarah's cousin, has always been more like a little sister than a cousin. They have so many shared memories of growing up in Southeast Asia, family holidays, living in the same house, and dreaming of their wedding day since little girls.
Bridesmaid
Raley and Sarah have been teammates in Luang Prabang this year. While only knowing each other for a short time, they are as Anne of Green Gables would say "kindred spirits." They love reflecting on life together during their weekly 'tea times.' Raley has been a special encouragement to Sarah during her season of engagement.