Stephen & Lauren
Wedding Party
Noelle Wiegand
Maid of Honor
Lauren and Noelle met at Ball State and have continued their friendship since. Noelle was a big support to Lauren when she moved to New Mexico by making the two long days cross country drive with Lauren and her 2 cats in a small car from Indiana.
Will Hoey
Best Man
Will and I were part of the "School of Taking Everything Powers Teaches" at Notre Dame, where we shared many all-nighters in the library and labs. That continued when we both went to UT for grad school. After even more late nights, some Mass Effect, a few trips to 6th St, I found in Will a lifelong friend. I'm couldn't be more grateful!
Jason Tharp
Bridesman
Lauren met Jason at church, but she really got to know him during her gap year between undergrad and grad school when they worked together with the Bloomington International Student Ministry. They recently traveled to India with a group of friends to celebrate a friend’s wedding.
Amy Richards
Groomswoman
Amy and I have known each other basically forever, well since Junior High at least. Band was such a large part of our lives back then, and we had a blast. Even today we both still play! Between that, our mutual passion for film, and so much more, we both feel such joy in keeping up about each others lives, what we thought of this or that film, and where we are going next. The game room might be gone, but the late night chats shall remain!
Tori Dillinger
Bridesmaid
Lauren first met Tori in kindergarten and Girl Scouts. Since then they have experienced many adventures together including going to Globals with Destination Imagination two years in a row and a summer in Ghana, West Africa.
Bethany Pickett
Groomswoman
Bethany and I have known each other since the good ol' band days from years past. She has always been such an amazing and gracious friend. Her passion in her conviction and her love for her family is such an inspiration. From debating politics to watching Yo-Yo-Ma, shooting off fireworks to watching movies, we always have a great time!
Zach Coleman
Bridesman
Lauren and Zach met in their freshman year at Ball State. He’s been there for Lauren through the years and if you need help packing he’s your man! Zach accompanied Lauren to pick up her large ceramic sculpture from Art Prize in Grand Rapids, MI. Together they managed to pack 10 large Rubbermaid containers and 3 large metal frames into a Honda Fit!
Kyle Voelkel
Groomsman
If there's ever been someone I feel like I can pick and call no matter what, it's Kyle. And I know he feels the same about me. Good, bad, doesn't matter. We push each other to be our absolute best, and we don't hold back in our assessments. But that's what being and having a brother is all about. I couldn't be more proud to see the man he is becoming, and I am so excited that he will be up there with Lauren and the day of our wedding.