Wedding Party
Faith Quelle
Maid of Honor
Faith is my younger sister and absolute best friend. We are the oldest of eight and were the only girls for a long time so we have been able to see each other through a lot and are now best friends. Faith is one of the most unique people that I know. Her hugs are legendary, her deep thoughts inspiring and convicting, and her heart for the Lord and the beautifully unique way in which she connects with him and worships him is deeply encouraging. She is also one of the most authentic people I've ever met. When you meet Faith, you know Faith. She's the same weird, wonderful person at home and at college and everywhere else. Faith, I'm so glad to call you sister and friend. I love you!!
Gabe Sisneros
Best Man
Gabe is my older brother and most faithful companion. I have always been at his side, learning to live life from his example. From playing in the mud as kids, moving across the continent together, to landing in Minnesota, we've always had each other. Gabe has seen my highest highs and my lowest lows, yet he shows christ's love for me in that he loves me still. The Lord has blessed me with a brother who draws near to Christ. I love you bro.
Charity Dornink
Bridesmaid
Charity has been one of my closest and most consistent friends for most of my life. We've known each other since we were ten or eleven and she has consistently reached out, checked in on me, and loved me faithfully even though we've been far apart for most of that time. My favorite thing about our friendship is that we can go months without talking and then once we call, we can talk for hours straight and completely forget what time it is. :) She has also been one of the most encouraging people I know in my walk with the Lord, consistently praying for me, keeping me accountable, and being an example to me in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity (1 Tim 4:12). I love you Charity!
Daniel Armas
Groomsman
Daniel is one of my longest lasting friendships. no one has so consistently kept up with me despite long distances quite like Daniel has. Over the last year he's got to hear a lot of my thoughts over the phone and has faithfully consoled and encouraged me throughout life's many twists and turns. Daniel, you have always reflected christ to me in a way that calls me to be more Christ-like.
Ellyanna Beerman
Bridesmaid
Dear, dear Elly!! Everyone should have an Elly Beerman in their lives. She is one of the most loyal, compassionate and hospitable women I know. She exudes home to everyone she knows and I am so blessed to call her one of my dearest friends. I am consistently inspired by how much she loves the Lord, how much she loves others, and how faithful and gentle she is. The first verse that comes to mind to describe Elly is 1 Peter 3:3-4, "Let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit which in God's sight is very precious." I am a better person for the gentle love of Elly in my life. I love you dear friend!!
Kevin Maaz
Groomsman
Kevin IS my longest lasting friend. We met at a missionary retreat years ago and have been close ever since. unlike no one else Kevin is someone I could talk to and never stop. He always has good questions to ask and enjoys hearing what you have to say. Kevin you are a true brother in the Lord, and I am forever grateful for you. I asked God for friends, and he started with you. Thank you for showing me that God is good, and he gives good gifts.
Sophie Johnston
Bridesmaid
Sophie and I became dear friends freshman year of college. We have spent hours and hours and hours talking about the deep things of life while walking around and around our college campus. Sophie is a woman confident in the Lord. She has shown me what it means to walk boldly as a woman marked by the power of the gospel. I had the privilege of being her dear friend and watching her fall in love with her Samuel and being the maid of honor at her wedding last year. Now I get to have her by my side as I marry my Samuel! :) I love you dear friend!
Kolton W. Boyce
Groomsman
Kolton is one of the kindest men I have ever met. Also one of the funniest. Your love for the Lord is evident in the respect and hospitality you show to others. You are always there for those in need. Including me. You love your wife and have loved her well long before you were married. Y'all show me a glimpse into what I hope to have and I am grateful for it. I appreciate you man.
Emma
Bridesmaid
Emma was my best friend from sophomore year of college. We pretty much did everything together...including finding our dream guys at the same time. :) Emma and I are about as opposite as you can possible get...and ironically, we are marrying men very similar our respective friend. Emma is possibly the strongest woman I know. She fiercely and loyally loves those who are close to her and she is one of the most dependable and reliable of the women in my life. She is strong in herself, but ultimately she is strong in the Lord. I love you dear friend!
Isaiah Chambers
Groomsman
Isaiah you are such a rock. I am so proud to be your friend and grateful that you are mine. you have faithfully wrestled with me theologically, giving me grace and sanctifying me to be more like christ. You listened faithfully as I told you about my "crush" night after night. You heard my every worry and joy. You spurred me on to righteousness and good works in all things. You demonstrate chivalry and honor for me in the way you treat Emma. I am so glad we've found them, the girls we always spoke about meeting someday. I am so glad we got to do it side by side. You are a great man, a great friend, and you will be a great husband. I am so happy for you man.
Gabrielle Ezell
Bridesmaid
Gabrielle is a gem. I've lived with her in my room longer than anyone else other than my sister, so she's pretty much been adopted. :) Gabrielle saw, heard about (almost every night until 1-2 am sophomore year), and lifted up my relationship with Samuel. She has seen the beginnings, the middle, and the end of our dating relationship and been such a faithful friend throughout it all. But beyond my relationship with Samuel, she has been a consistent and wonderful friend, consistently giving up herself for me again and again. We grew up in the Lord together in many ways this last year and a half and simultaneously struggled and wrestled with the same theology issues and the other issues of life. We really connected instantly and our connection has never faded. Gabrielle gives of herself with abandon to the Lord and to those around her. She has an endurance battery of steel and has shown me what it means to hold fast to the Lord even in the hardest trials. I have learned so much from you friend, and I love you sooo much!
Eli Quelle
Groomsman
Eli is my soon to be brother in law. He works hard at what he does and lives life to the fullest. He loves adventure and seeks it out. I appreciate Eli's transparency, always making his thoughts known and always ready to talk about them. you are unapologetically you, and i love that. I have loved getting to know you over the past few months and I am grateful for how kind and welcoming you have been to me. Thanks man.
Makayla Sisneros
Bridesmaid
Makayla is such a blessing to me. We both find it hilarious that we are the "Makaylas" of this family and our church. As one member of our church put it, "That will never not be funny." Though our friendship just started recently, I am already so blessed by Makayla in so many ways. It's been so sweet to relate to someone going through a similar season with a similar man. :) It's been such a joy to build a friendship with someone that I know will be part of my family for the rest of my life. She is such a servant heart and (such a blessing!) is willing to have deep conversations and talk about deep things and the things of the Lord. I love you friend and I'm so excited to get to know you more!
Stephen Sehon
Groomsman
Stephen has been a friend of mine since I arrived in Minnesota. A wise counselor in both mine and my brother’s life, he has been steps ahead of us, allowing us to glean off his wisdom and joy in the Lord. Stephen loves deeply, he knows deeply, and he thinks deeply. Thank you for everything man.
