Wedding Party
Stephanie Anderson
Bride
When I was a kid I decided I wanted to be a missionary. That dream came true when I was 13 and started working for Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF). 10 years later I am still working for the same children's ministry but now I am full-time. I went to Moody Bible Institute and graduated in 2019 with a BA in Theology. I am currently getting my masters at Moody Theological Seminary and will hopefully graduate with a degree in Biblical and Theological Studies in the spring. I love Chicago! I am freezing cold all the time (thankful that Josiah is warm) and chill in a chicken onsie more than I would care to admit. I love to have fun though! ;)
Josiah Wilhelm
Groom
I am the second oldest of 8 kids. My dad became the pastor of our church a few years ago. I am a country kind of guy and love the outdoors. I started and own your own lawn care and landscaping business for the past 5 years. I attended Jackson Hole Bible College in Wyoming and graduated with a diploma in 2019. I love talking people into do fun and exciting things. I am definitely the class comedian! Although I love having fun I also enjoy having deep discussions.
Sherie Phares
Matron of Honor
Sherie and I met through working at Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF). I became close with Sherie by going on my first missions trip to Grenada with her. I interned for Sherie the following summer and soon she became my mentor. I love both Sherie and her husband Don. They were spiritual mentors/parents to me and I have fond memories of playing lots of board games at their house. I am honored to have Sherie stand next to me on my big day!
Zachariah Wilhelm
Best Man
He is my oldest brother and we grew up together. He is a best friend and I am also the Best Man in his wedding.
Anna Reece
Maid of Honor
Anna has been one of my best friends the past few years. We worked for the same children's ministry (in different areas) for a few years which is how we met. I was going on a missions trip in 2014 and Anna randomly called me and wanted to know how she could pray for me during the trip. After I got back from Grenada we talked on the phone again and I shared about life and how God worked. We quickly became friends and got to know one another well. She also went to Moody Bible Institute and we got to know each other even better there. She loves God and wants to be a missionary to Japan.
Daniel Garland
Best Man
Dan is a great friend form college. He was my roommate at Jackson Hole Bible College. We had a lot of great times and discussions. He is a good foosball player too. I was the Best Man in his wedding. He is also the Best Man at my wedding.
Hope Anderson
Bridesmaid
Hope married my brother Cole a few years ago. I have throughly enjoyed having her as a new sister! Some of my favorite memories are going on vacation each year to Florida and getting to do things with the whole family. I love her a lot and I am so glad to have her by my side on my wedding day!
Alex Rumschlag
Groomsman
Alex is a great friend from college. He was my RA for my dorm. We connected in many ways and had great conversations as well as some really good hikes. We both enjoy music from Rich Mullins who has inspired us both. Alex is a also good foosball player.
Tatiana Vasquez
Bridesmaid
Tatiana and I went to the same school when I was in 8th grade. Some of our friends all hung out together, but we were not really close at that point. We both applied, got accepted, and went to Moody at the same time. Our first year we even got put in the same cohort and had all of our classes together that year. She was God's gift and blessing to me that yea (and all the years)r. We quickly became very best friends and I have learned so much about God through her. She is a gem.
Wesley Kirk
Groomsman
Wesley is a great friend from college. He is a good foosball player and hiker. Wesley is also good at confronting and resolving issues and he is a good peacemaker. He also likes John MacArthur. Wesley is also a great snow boarder. We have had a lot of good discussions and times spent together.
Oliva Essig
Bridesmaid
Olivia and I served as camp staff together in 2018. She was my answer to prayer that summer and we became fast friends. Although I have not known Olivia that long she is one of my highest quality of friends. I think it is impossible for us to have a discouraging conversation together. She is constantly pointing me to God and encouraging my walk with him.
Samuel Ryan Snider
Groomsman
Ryan is a cousin and we grew up together. He is a great friend and we have good times on the thinking hill. We also have good discussions. He also really likes frappes. Ryan likes to work on cars and enjoys being around people. He is good at singing on piano. He likes to have fun and joke around, but also likes to have deeper conversations.
Hope Hunter (Hopith)
Bridesmaid
Hope and I met and served with Child Evangelism Fellowship in Indiana. There were times were it seemed like I spent the entire summer spending the night at her house. She is my friend that I can show up at her house unannounced and spend the night. I have the most inside jokes with her and the craziest memories with her. I will treasure those summers spent with her.
Jeremiah Wilhelm
Groomsman
Jeremiah is my brother and best friend. We grew up together and had fun times running the paper route. He likes weight lifting and body building. Jeremiah likes to hike and play games. People say we look alike when lets his hair and beard grow out. He drives a sports car and likes to have fun.
Mariah Wilhelm
Bridesmaid
Mariah is Josiah's younger sister. I have known her the least amount of time, but I already feel like her sister. We joke and harass each other which makes life interesting. We both enjoy doing art stuff, but we have yet to do it together. I love her and I can't wait to be an official part of the family.
Isaiah Wilhelm
Groomsman
Isaiah is a brother and we grew up together. He is also a best friend. We enjoy joking around and having fun. He throughly enjoys talking about politics. Isaiah works out quite a bit and likes bike riding. He has a laid back approach and likes to hike.
Erin Marcott (Llamakins)
Bridesmaid
This woman put up with me at Moody. We were on the same floor all four years, but really got to know each other when we studied abroad in Greece for a summer. We both kept each other sane while on that boat and grew to know God in deeper ways together. We talk about deep theological things and she has forced me to appreciate beautiful things in life. She has made me a better and more rounded person through our friendship.
Nehemiah Wilhelm
Groomsman
Nehemiah is a good little brother. He likes to play games. He loves animals and wants to be a zookeeper. Nehemiah also has some sass and messes around jokingly.
Ashley Cordell
Bridesmaid
Ashley and I joined the same small group/Bible study at Moody Bible Institute. We had common goals and shared dreams so we connected right away. She is now a close accountability partner of mine where we continually push one another and strive to be more like Christ. It's a delight to have her up there with me.
Obadiah Wilhelm
Groomsman
Obadiah is a good little brother. He likes to play nerf wars and throughly enjoys researching about becoming a police officer one day. He enjoys doing flips on the trampoline, playing games, and hiking. Obadiah is also full of energy and life.