Wedding Party
Timothy Chidalek
Groom
Timothy Chidalek works in manufacturing as a belt technician and is a former chimney sweep and repair man. He has lived in La Porte all his life. As a teen he was a sponsored bicyclists and competed statewide. In his spare time he likes to fix his cars, build furniture, watch strong man competitions, listen to audio books, and write Rachael poetry.
Rachael Elliott
Bride
Rachael is a middle school English teacher. She grew up in Northern Illinois. She was called to serve in Indonesia for three years before returning to the states when she moved to La Porte in 2021 to take a job. In her spare time Rachael likes to sew costumes for Renaissance fairs, write and publish novels, and read classic literature and fantasy.
Nathan Haschke
Best Man
Nathan has been friends with the Groom since birth. He likes dogs and playing video games with his friends.
Reba Cochran
Maid of Honor
Reba has been best friends with the Bride since they met in college. She works as an administrative assistant at La Porte Middle School. Her hobbies include painting, drawing, reading vampire novels, and going to Renaissance fairs with Rachael.
Sarah Elliott
Bridesmaid
Sarah Elliott is the younger sister of the Bride. She loves to travel around in her renovated camper bus with her dog Pharaoh, take photos, and do mixed media art.
Taylor Elliott
Bridesmaid
Taylor Elliott is married to the Bride's brother and is mother to two-year old Malcom. She loves playing video games with her family, cross-stitch, Pokemon, and cooking amazing food.
Zöe Harland
Bridesmaid
Zöe met the bride when they worked together in Indonesia. Zöe loves reading classic literature, playing with her cat, home decor projects, and gardening with her husband.
Brooke Potter
Bridesmaid
Brooke met the Bride in college when they were both studying to become teachers. Brooke enjoys travel and has lived abroad in the middle east. She also loves animals, taking care of her plants, and spending time with Jesus.
Red Wilson
Groomsman
Red Wilson is the Brother-in-law to the Groom. He enjoys his pet snake, hosting youth group, and running Dungeons and Dragons campaigns for his friends.
Seth Odenthal
Groomsman
Seth has been a friend of the Groom since their homeschooling days. Seth enjoys watching Doctor Who, building elaborate lego sets, and anything to do with Stitch.
Jacob Elliott
Groomsman
Jacob is brother to the Bride and friends with Timothy. Jacob loves working on his cars, sharp shooting, and playing games with his son.
Aaron Elliott
Groomsman
Aaron is brother to the Bride and friends with Timothy. Aaron enjoys WWII documentaries, playing video games, and playing Dungeons and Dragons.