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COVID-19 Update: We will not require masks at either the ceremony or reception, but you can choose to wear them.
COVID-19 Update: We will not require masks at either the ceremony or reception, but you can choose to wear them.
September 6, 2021
Grand Rapids, Ohio
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Steven & Leah

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Meet our family and friends who will be part of the big day.

James Richter

Father of the Bride

Pastor Jim will also be the wedding officiant. He is fluent in homebrew and the grace of God.


Carlos Maldonado

Father of the Groom

Sara Richter

Mother of the Bride

She is fluent in hospitality and loving people well. She is also the seamstress of the wedding veils and possible gnome costumes for all the guests.


Diana Maldonado

Mother of the Groom

Rachel Clark

Maid of Honor

We were gnomies since day 1. Rachel has been an amazing example of a Godly sister, mother, and friend. She is the reason we aren't walking down the aisle in gnome costumes.


Earl James (EJ) Miller

Best Man

EJ is one of the groom's oldest friends. They met in high school and played in the band "At The Window". EJ is currently an executive chef in Houston, TX and his interest include music, whiskey, and hanging out with friends and family.

Matthew Nygren

Groomsman

Matt was the bassist for the groom's high school/college band called "At The Window". Ask him about his Taco Bell order.


Phil Jen

Groomsman

Phil met the groom while working at Project Navigator, Ltd. They have remained friends and even attended the same grad school program from 2016-2018.

Ryan Richter

Groomsman

Rhino knows his way around a football field and a legal contract. The groom is excited to have him as a groomsman!


Caleb Richter

Groomsman

Caleb has come a long way since the milk in the camelback incident. The groom is excited to have him on the big day!

Jacob Richter

Groomsman

Jacob is a professional engineer and has been a huge support system to the bride and groom. We are excited to have him!


James McMenamin

Groomsman

James and the groom met in Junior High and have been friends ever since. They have been roommates, comedy partners, and even traveled internationally together for James' wedding.

Stephanie Lyons

Bridesmaid

From the streets of Hope College to becoming teachers and navigating the chaos of this career. I am so thankful to have her by my side!


Meghan Persad

Bridesmaid

Hailing from Canada and growing up loving Maple Syrup, Meghan and I met on Instagram and met for the first time at the Moebius conference in 2018. Since then we have bonded over our love of Greyhound rides, spontaneous trips to Florida, and Ed Sheeran.

Kendra Rilett

Bridesmaid

Gnomies since freshman year of high school. Highlights of our friendship include laughing until our sides hurt, having dance parties on the street, and surviving multiple Black Fridays.


Caitlyn Witt

Bridesmaid

Gnomies since she was my kiddos art teacher. She is the most amazing creative genius and bestie a girl could ask for. She has a passion for public education and Toledo, and I love that.

Ellen Doerfer

Bridesmaid

Gnomies since Freshman year of high school. Ellen and I have shared so many laughs together about stick figures on cars, hand scanning incidents, and many book store trips!


Noelle Richter

Bridesmaid

We have been gnomies since 2012 when she swept Caleb off his feet. She is creative, bubbly, and a joy to do life with!

Bridget Totsch

Bridesmaid

Gnomies since Hope College where we lived in the same cottage. Bridget is the VP. Together, we spent our college days having high-quality conversation, watching high-quality TV content, laughing, and eating high-quality ramen. We also took part in NashConference where we hit up Broadway and learned the lesson of the $15 Megabus.

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