Wedding Party
Daniel Imai
Best Man
Andrew and Daniel met in highschool working at camp and despite their height difference have stayed friends ever since.
Sterling Street
Groomsman
Andrew and Sterling were roommates in college and managed to not get kicked out of Bob Jones together.
Trevor Manor
Groomsman
Andrew and Trevor met through church and love to get outside together or share a pizza at Sidewall.
Daniel Fulde
Groomsman
Andrew and Daniel met in college and enjoy anytime their dogs can get together and exhaust each other.
Darren Vogt
Groomsman
Andrew and Darren met working at camp and survived living in a house together with 7 roommates and 3 dogs.
Matt Williamson
Groomsman
Andrew and Matt met through (different) churches and share a weekly tradition of running and cooking dinner.
Josh Budgick
Groomsman
Andrew and Josh met through being born into the same family and stay in touch despite living in different states and countries at times.
Kelli Hederstedt
Matron of Honor
Kelli is Emily's older sister and lifelong friend. While sharing a room as kids wasn't all sunshine and roses, that didn't stop them from thoroughly enjoyed living together as adults for several years in Charleston. Now both back in Greenville, they love getting to hang out whenever they get the chance.
Tayla Brown
Matron of Honor
Tayla and Emily met at Furman where they were suit mates and library buddies for 3 years. They have remained dear friends over the past 14 years even while living in different states, including nearly weekly sanity-saving phone calls over the pandemic. Emily has enjoyed many years of being Tayla and her husband Jason's official 3rd wheel ;)
Anna Nafziger
Bridesmaid
Anna and Emily met when they were 4 years old and were friends throughout childhood. Anna and Emily had the sweet opportunity of reconnecting and being roommates on two different occasions as adults, rekindling a wonderful friendship that's included a lot of shared laughter and tears.
Josh Schoen
Bridesman
Josh is Emily's younger brother and one of her favorite people. They've been partners in crime for so much of life and Emily loves listening for Josh's subtle but incredibly quick whit.
Kate Schoen
Bridesmaid
Kate and Emily met at Furman when Kate and Josh started dating. Emily now loves having Kate as a sister and they enjoy sharing food, swapping funny stories, and being in the water whenever they can.
Grace Penkert
Bridesmaid
Grace and Emily met in 6th grade when Grace moved to Greenville. Grace's older brother knew Kelli and he told Grace she had to be nice to Emily because she was shy and homeschooled. She took it to heart and has been nice to Emily for the past 22 years. Grace and Emily have shared countless sleep overs, matching outfits, high school classes, youth group meetings, life celebrations, and deep conversations over this time.
Miranda Marsh
Bridesmaid
Miranda and Emily met in choir at church in 2019 (even though Miranda does not remember this). They have become close friends over the years, sharing highs and lows, and so many laughs and adventures.
Emmi Kodat
Bridesmaid
Emmi and Emily met during orientation week at Furman and were roommate and suit mates for the next 3 years. They have continued a sweet and meaningful friendship over the past 15 years and love getting to live in the same city!
Christine Hampton
Bridesmaid
Christine and Emily met in OT school at MUSC. They bonded over a deep love for Jesus and a desire to pray for their classmates. They have continue to stay in touch with a twice a month online bible study with several of those very classmates, and have been a support to one another through life's ups and downs.
Molly Bateman
Bridesmaid
Molly and Emily met in high school and became close friends. They both ended up attending MUSC for OT school and got to live together for year in Charleston. Emily has enjoyed nearly yearly visits to Columbia to see Molly and the inevitable runs and deep conversation they always include.
