Wedding Party
Sarah
Matron of Honor
Sarah is Rebecca’s sister and mother of the flower girl, Lucy. She’s crafty with her Cricut, enjoys gardening, steps in as the on-call vet technician, and can redesign a room like nobody’s business. Although her and Rebecca struggled to share their barbies growing up, Rebecca is happy to share her day with her big sister.
Mat
Best Man
Mat is Tyler’s brother and father of two of the ever-growing number of nieces and nephews in the family. He’s very competitive and says yes to almost anything dragging the family along into many adventures. One day he’ll be seen on either Survivor or The Amazing Race…maybe both. Mat lives in Jackson with his wife Christina, and children Geo and Josiah.
Christen
Matron of Honor
Christen has been Rebecca’s best friend since their early college days at WMU. Christen teaches art and ceramics at Rockford High School and lives in Wayland, MI with her husband Alex and son, Cayden. One study abroad trip to Italy and countless memories shared, they have remained close friends ever since.
Brad
Groomsman
Brad and Tyler have been good friends since meeting a few years after college bonding over a love of the outdoors and DIY. Brad is always down for an adventure and can frequently be found in the woods, on the golf course, working on his house, or helping a friend on theirs. Brad lives in GR a few minutes away.
Emily
Bridesmaid
Emily and Rebecca have been close friends since the early days of preschool. Growing up, both lived a few houses apart and ironically are having their weddings just a few weeks apart! Emily works at Amazon by day and on the weekends, is an avid adventurer of the Pacific Northwest. She now lives in Seattle, WA with her fiance, Sean, and their two cats, Puffin and Gandolf.
Nate
Groomsman
Nate and Tyler met in college at the Dutch House and became good friends as housemates taking the same classes, and later, jobs after graduation. Nate has remained a close friend over the years and is a fellow engineer and world-traveller living in GR with his wife Allie.
Shelby
Bridesmaid
Shelby and Rebecca met freshman year of highschool on the varsity tennis team. Rumor has it that their beautiful friendship started after Shelby accidentally hit Rebecca with a tennis ball during practice. Shelby is a graphic designer and cocktail connoisseur who lives in Chicago. Although it’s been awhile since Shelby and Rebecca have played tennis together, their long distance friendship continues to be a big part of their lives.
Andrew
Groomsman
Andrew was another member of the Dutch House which is how he and Tyler became friends sharing a similar interest in books, TV, and outdoor adventures. Andrew is an engineer and has recently moved to the GR area allowing the whole crew to get together more frequently.
Kenzie
Bridesmaid
Kenzie is Tyler’s oldest sister and mother of the ring bearer, Brecken. When Tyler’s siblings first learned that their brother was dating Rebecca, Kenzie was the first to break the exciting news to Tyler’s Mom by showing her a photo of them together (Rebecca still teases Tyler about it to this day)! Kenzie is an ICU nurse and lives in Jackson with her husband, Jordan and two children, Brecken and Teagan.
Tim
Groomsman
Tim was also a member of the Dutch House where he and Tyler met. Many late nights neglecting school work and summers in Ann Arbor led to a friendship that has lasted many years and even had an appearance on the news. Tim currently lives in Florida as a Communications Director with his girlfriend Liz but things are able to pick right back up where they left off when they get back together.
Kristy
Bridesmaid
Kristy is Tyler’s youngest sister. Not long after knowing Rebecca, Kristy invited Rebecca to her wedding and to go on their family vacation to Maine after her honeymoon. Needless to say, everyone had a great time and although Rebecca was not as outdoorsy as the Bowdens, it didn’t take long for her to feel like part of their family. Kristy is a social worker and currently lives in Marion, IN with her husband, Nate and their large but lovable dog, Luka.
Tom
Groomsman
Tom and Tyler met a few years after college and became friends quickly over many many games of euchre. Tom can carry on a conversation with anyone about any topic which has been a great skill to have as they’ve traveled to various corners of the globe together and will continue to do so. Tom lives in GR also and runs his family Apple orchard.
Lucy
Flower Girl
Lucy is Rebecca’s niece. Her favorite colors include yellow and pink, she’s a big fan of bacon, and LOVES to dance. You can expect to see this little five-year-old busting moves out on the dance floor or inviting you to dance with her if you’re not already!
Brecken
Ring Bearer
Brecken is one of Tyler's nephews. Like his uncle, Brecken loves spending time outdoors and has become an avid rock wall climber. When this little guy isn't on the go, you can find him watching Tracker Ted or being a big brother to his sister, Teagan.