Wedding Party

Lauren Mac

Maid of Honor

"Hi! My name is Lauren. Rachel and I met at college during freshman year! Our first hang out we went to church on Sunday evening after going to church Sunday morning. Can’t wait celebrate with her and Jesse in July!"

Christine VanProyen

Bridesmaid

“I’m so honored to celebrate the marriage of my beautiful sister, Rachel, to Jesse. I so enjoyed my childhood with Rachel, and our most recent adventure to Italy over the summer of 2024. It’s been wonderful to see her happiness grow with Jesse. I look forward to celebrating on their special day.”

Rev. Jordan McKenna

Bridesmaid

"The first conversation I remember having with RVP is me telling her that I wanted her to be a Foursquare Blazer Girl. Since then we have been both the best of blazer girls and the best of friends. My favorite memory with Rachel has been our late night chats, matching jammies at work events, and of course seeing Taylor Swift. What a joy it has been to watch Rachel meet Jesse, begin to date, and now be engaged. I am so thrilled to be included in celebrating this awesome couple!"

Rev. Danielle Scott

Bridesmaid

"I met Rachel in college, and we became friends right from the start! We shared many traits and experiences, which made our relationship as roommates both beautiful and a fire hazard! Rachel is a voice of encouragement, an adventurous spirit, and a dynamic leader! It’s an honor to call her a friend and share in her special day!"

Aleea VanProyen

Bridesmaid

"I’m Rachel’s second youngest sister. So obviously have many memories with the bride to be. One thing Rachel will remind me is how she taught me out to walk. But throughout my life, Rachel has always been a role model and mentor I’ve looked up to. In February 2022 I moved in with Rachel in Texas. We have hosted house parties and explored Texas together. My favorite part of living with Rachel is that she is a fabulous cook. It’s been such a blessing watching Rachel fall in love with Jesse, and I’m so excited to celebrate her."

Katelyn Solomon

Bridesmaid

"I’m Katelyn! I met Rachel through Lifehouse Church. Luckily for me, she pursued a lot of the relationship and hanging out at the beginning (being a bit of an introvert myself) and so we became fast friends. I’m honored to be a part of her special day and to share it with everyone who loves her so much."

Loujina VanProyen

Bridesmaid

"Rachel is my big sister, and I’m so happy for her that she’s getting married. I’m so excited to attend and celebrate this special day with her!"

Bryce Whitford

Best Man

"Jesse and I initially met in 2011 at a theatrical viewing of the film Super 8 through a family member of his. We didn’t really connect until 2013 where we quickly bonded over our love of video games. From that point we stayed in touch online through discord, games, and the occasional in person visit as we never really lived close to each other."

Joseph Reed

Groomsman

Ethan Espin

Groomsman

"I met Jesse through band camp during our time at Western Carolina University."

Dakota Severson

Groomsman

Jack Patcheak

Groomsman

"Jesse and I met in Basic Training. We were in the same platoon then went to our 6 month AIT together."

Gabriel McCoy

Groomsman

"Jesse and I met in middle school briefly, but our freshmen year of high school is when we really got to be friends. We spent a lot of time hiking and being terrible pick-up basketball players in the summers throughout high school!"

Travis Lowther

Groomsman

"He was a new arrival to my team at work in 2020. I was assigned to be his trainer for the job. I knew from the start he was a real one."

Willie Castor

Groomsman

“I remember the day I was at my in-laws house for lunch and saw a man that clearly loves the Lord, intellect beyond measure, and a knack for telling jokes…once I stopped looking in the mirror I walked out and met Jesse at the lunch table and immediately knew, after a few hours, what a stallion of faith, tremendous man of God he is, and have the privilege to call him family!”