Jennifer & Thomas
Our Wedding Party
Jennifer L Rader
Bride
It’s a second chance at love and truly a second chance at life. I prayed for my Boaz and the Lord sent him to me. Truly a man with a heart like mine, full of love for the Lord and full of love to give but with a broken heart in need of tender care. I can’t wait to marry my best friend and the love of my life and spend the rest of our lives caring for one another and making up for lost time!
Thomas P Spears
Groom
It feels like my very own fairytale, but it's better because it's real! I get to marry my very own princess in a world where she thinks princesses don't exist anymore. But, in my eyes, she is one and I can't wait to be her husband.
Alexandria E. Walizer
Matron of Honor & Attendant to the Bride
My beautiful daughter and best friend (other than Tommy) will be by my side and I couldn’t be happier about that. I’m also especially overjoyed to have you and Andrew give me away. You and your brother were there to protect me when almost no one else was so it is only fitting you should offer my hand over to my husband as I enter my next chapter in life!
Tanya Deemer
Bridesmaid
Such a wonderful friend! We share such a special bond that most people can never understand and now you will be with me to share my special day. I know that God brought us together as friends and I am so thankful He did!
Emma Sterner
Bridesmaid
I’m so happy to have you with me on this special day and then to be celebrating your special day as well. I’m overjoyed that you are joining our family and that you are in Andrew’s life!
Jonathan Walizer
Best Man
My brew buddy always there to laugh with and share all things LOTR. Jenn and I are so grateful to you for all you have done for us and all you continue to do. I so enjoy having you as family and as a friend! You have stepped up for me in the final days and I appreciate more than you can know!
Ed Koch
Groomsman
We are both so thankful to you for all of your help! We literally could not have pulled off this “little” backyard wedding without you. We also are so grateful to you for stepping up for us in these final days and standing with us. It seems very fitting after all you’ve done to make the wedding happen!Thanks Dad!
Andrew J. Rader
Groomsmen & Attendant to the Bride
We are both so happy you will be here with us to celebrate this wonderful day. I’m especially overjoyed to have you and Alex give me away. You and your sister were there to protect me when almost no one else was so it is only fitting you should offer my hand over to my husband as I enter my next chapter in life!
Pastor Chris Smeltz
Officiant
Pastor Chris your caring grace, astute wisdom, and firm but loving guidance have been such a blessing and like a sort of verbal salve to broken hearts and spirits. We are so thankful you looked beyond the surface and were able to truly see our hearts and our faith as well as our deep and unwavering love of Jesus!
Hunter Wood
Vocalist/Musician
We are so thankful to you Hunter that you can share your wonderful talents on our special day. As Worship Director at Victory Church, Ephrata Campus we greatly enjoy your spirit filled worship and excellence in all you do vocally and musically. We are also so thankful that you were able to take on additional music for us just a few weeks before our ceremony which speaks so much to us of your kindness and your talents. We look forward to your songs with great anticipation and know they will a huge highlight of our ceremony!!!
Kevin Hewitt
Emcee
The first day we walked in the Ephrata Campus at Victory Church, Kevin went out of his way to make us feel welcome. Never before had we had someone be so kind to us and even take us to lunch the very first time they met us. You truly live out Christ's example in all you do. We are so thankful that you are able to join us on our special day and very thankful for your kind help with our music and announcements thoughout the day.