Wedding Party
Trevor Lybarger
Best Man
Trevor and I first met our freshman year of high school when we had to sit by each other in choir class everyday. At first Trevor really annoyed me because he talked nonstop and always flirted with the girls in the alto section, but little did I know that we would leave high school best friends. Trevor is the only person I have ever met that can make me laugh just by looking at me...hopefully this doesn't get me in trouble during the wedding ceremony. Trevor and his wife Jordyn are the campus pastors at New Life Church in Ogallala, Nebraska.
Easton Hanson
Groomsman
As my older brother, Easton was my built-in childhood adventure buddy, tree house building partner, jedi training palawan, and sparring partner. We have been blessed to make some amazing memories together including getting our black belts together and completing our scuba diving certification. Easton lives with his wife Kayleigh in Omaha, Nebraska where we works as a Corrections Officer.
Brennan Hanson
Groomsman
My younger brother Brennan loves film, music, and legos. Brennan is a much better actor and singer than I could ever hoped to have been. Brennan is a senior in high school at Grand Rapids Christian in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Gavin Leach
Groomsman
Gavin is everything you could hope for in a brother-in-law. When Sophia and I first started dating, he called me to get to know me and immediately a friendship was born through a half-hour phone call about guns and politics. Now a visit to see Sophia isn't complete without getting to hang out with Gavin. He works as a Trooper for the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Crawford County, Missouri.
Noah Kingsbury
Groomsman
With a shared career and a shared love of travel, Noah and I seem to not be able to be apart from each other. We completed Army ROTC together at Wheaton College and lived in the same house during our senior year. Noah and I also went on a missions trip to Patagonia together last Christmas. Noah is an infantry officer in the Army and we currently live as roommates at Fort Benning. Following our training here in Georgia, we will both report to the same Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
David Parker
Groomsman
David and I completed Army ROTC together at Wheaton College and were roommates our senior year. We were always each other's biggest competition, resulting in nice afternoon jogs turning into all-out sprints to the finish. He is one of the most disciplined, Christ-like men I've ever met and a true servant leader. David currently serves as a field artillery officer at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Phoebe Leach
Maid of Honor
Phoebe is two years younger than me, but I look up to her in many ways. When we're home together, we gravitate to the same room and end up talking and teasing each other for hours. Of course I love her as my sister, but I also really like her as my friend. Phoebe is studying Humanities at The King's College in New York City.
Calliope Leach
Bridesmaid
Calliope is eight years younger than me. We love doing being outdoors together and hanging out in the kitchen (she bakes, I eat). She loves animals and has a bubbly and contagious laugh. Calliope is homeschooled and in eighth grade.
Ruth Ziebarth
Bridesmaid
Ruth and I met in 6th grade. For the past ten years, our friendship has been a consistent source of encouragement, refreshment, and really loud laughter. We've lived through many experiences together - attending the same school for five years, road tripping to South Dakota, working together at a summer camp in North Carolina, visiting each other at college. Through it all, we've prayed and grown side-by-side. Ruth will graduate in May from Belmont University in Nashville, where she studies nursing.
Elika Hanson
Bridesmaid
Justus' younger sister Elika loves cheerleading, riding horses, and taking care of her Corgis. She has been an enthusiastic supporter of our relationship since the beginning, and I can't wait to have her as a sister! Elika is a sophomore in high school at Grand Rapids Christian in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Laurelyn White
Bridesmaid
Laurelyn and I lived near each other all four years of college - same floor freshman and sophomore years, same building junior year, and same house senior year. We also shared a few college classes, and some of my most cherished college memories are the late nights we spent studying together at Denny's. Laurelyn loves fiercely and prays faithfully, and our friendship has built up my faith in untold ways. Laurelyn will graduate in May from Wheaton College with majors in Biblical & Theological Studies and Christian Formation & Ministry.
Edie Heipel
Bridesmaid
Edie and I met freshman year of college, but our friendship deepened sophomore year when we began serving together on the cabinet of Wheaton's pro-life club, Voice for Life. For two years, we worked side-by-side organizing campus events and prayer meetings, volunteering, and attending conferences. While we experienced many emotionally heavy moments together, our friendship was a source of hope and light. Edie graduated from Wheaton College in May 2019 and now works in the Office of Management and Budget in Washington D.C.