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September 4, 2026
Sandy, UT

Rachel & Jordan

Wedding Party

Melissa Schaefer

Mother of the Bride


Steve Schaefer

Father of the Bride

Melissa Kwamanakweenda

Mother of the Groom


Heli Kwamanakweenda

Father of the Groom

Olivia Schaefer

Maid of Honor

Olivia, aka Liv, is Rachel’s younger sister and maid of honor! Rachel is so grateful to be Olivia’s sister and feels incredibly blessed to have her by her side on this special day. Rachel and Liv have loved growing up together, dancing, practicing nails/makeup on their patient dad, going on trips, and sharing many crazy and fun memories over the years.


Noah Kwamanakweenda

Best Man

Jordan's younger brother and best man. Despite the eight year age gap, these two have always enjoyed spending time together, going to football games, and joking around.

Michael Schaefer

Groomsman

Michael is Rachel's older brother and him and Jordan became close quickly. They share a passion about sports and can put other people to sleep as they ramble on about where players went to college.


Sabrina Ouk

Bridesmaid

Sabrina and Rachel first met many years ago when Sabrina started dating Rachel’s brother in high school. Over time, their relationship grew far beyond that connection, and Sabrina has become practically a sister to Rachel.

Corinne Larsen

Bridesmaid

Corrine and Rachel grew up in the same neighborhood and have been best friends since 2005. They spent their childhood running around La Caille, dreaming about future weddings including an unforgettable “double” wedding in green and purple. The plans may have changed, but their friendship never has.


Raegan Zitting

Bridesmaid

Raegan and Rachel met in college and have enjoyed many concerts and adventures together over the years. One of their favorite memories was exploring Napa for Rae’s 21st birthday. Raegan is practically the third sister between Rachel and Olivia.

Skye Simmonds

Bridesmaid

Skye always said she wanted a friend like Rachel from Friends, and she was so happy when she met her own Rachel. Skye is Rachel’s sorority little, and they shared many fun memories during college. Whether they’re traveling or just lying on the couch watching movies, Rachel and Skye always enjoy spending time together.


Haleigh Miles

Bridesmaid

Haleigh and Rachel met in college while living in the same house. They lived in their college house, “The Pond,” for two years before moving into an apartment together. Rachel and Haleigh often stayed up late, perfecting their NBA 2K skills to beat the boys while jamming to Justin Bieber.

Josh Orme

Bridesman

Josh and Rachel met through an organization called Encircle and clicked instantly. At the time, Rachel would often pick Josh up, and they enjoyed driving around together. Now, Josh is usually the driver for their countless thrifting adventures and In-N-Out or Thirst trips. Josh, Sage, and Rachel also lived together for a time


Sage Olsen

Bridesmaid

Rachel and Sage met on a humanitarian trip to Thailand in 2017 and instantly became best friends. They have remained close ever since and even lived together for three years after college.

Grant Dohner

Groomsman

Jordan and Grant met in middle school and became close friends in high school. They maintained that relationship throughout their college years and beyond and both moved across the country to Utah in August 2023.


Heberto Guzman

Groomsman

One of Jordan and Heberto earliest interactions was in elementary school when they saw each other and did the "minority head nod." Despite going to different schools then, they became friends in middle school and have maintained a close relationship to this day.

Arthur Quaye

Groomsman

Jordan and Arthur first met in middle school with Arthur moving into the district. They became friends quickly and enjoyed playing football together. These two are frequently engaged in fun debate about sports and hip hop.


Alec Gibbons

Groomsman

Jordan and Alec initially met playing football. They became close friends in high school and were teammates throughout. Alec will also be a newly wed this year and the four of us have loved spending time together.

Hunter Freeman

Groomsman

Jordan and Hunter met through Mackenzie (Preston's younger sister). Jordan and Hunter have since become very close friends and appreciate laughing at Instagram videos.


Preston Chakara

Groomsman

Jordan's oldest friend and often referred to as his cousin. Jordan and Preston have known each other since the moment Jordan was born. They have spent countless holidays together and have gone on multiple family vacations.