Rachael & Steven
Wedding Party
Naomi Blum
Co - Maid of Honour
Rachael & Naomi met when they were 12 years old at Young Womens and have been attached at the hip since. Their older brothers Nathanael & Benton were friends and assumed that they would make a good pair. And boy were they right. They bonded over their love for Spider-Man, Musicals, and passion for crafting. The pair spent their teenage summers at the lake, and their winters walking in the freezing night for ice cream. Naomi is currently on her mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Florida Orlando Mission. She will return in June of this year.
Sean Prendergast
Best Man
Steven's homie since day one (at least Seans day one). Growing up, the pair would practice their WWE moves to perfection, with only some minor damages to the furniture. Their favourite shared memory was when Steven had to save his baby brother from a handmade explosive (Sean used a non-chargable battery in a battery charger). Sean is currently in the United States Navy where he is studying to be a Nuclear Engineer
Ella Heninger
Co - Maid of Honour
Rachael & Ella also met at age 12 in Young Womens. They would stick together at activities, seminary, and any social event possible. They would obsess over comic books (especially Spider-Man & Daredevil) or their current song obsession and spend every spare moment of high school hanging out. With Naomi, the trio would go on adventures, drive for endless miles, and go on late night swims in any lake they could sneak into. Ella is currently a senior at BYU - Hawaii where she will be obtaining her Bachelor of Science this coming December.
Vinny Falkenstein
Groomsman
The Age old team up, the duo that has lasted in every stage of our lives, when it comes to video game squads, football teams, or just being plain stupid, you'd expect these two to be working together. When they were younger, with Vinny's excellent coaching, and the gameplay of Steven, he was able to clutch up a 1 V 5 in Rainbow Six Siege with just one hand due to a broken thumb. More recently these two work on their field skills, playing to be like Jordan Love and Rob Gronkowski. One word to describe the team up "Perfection". Vinny is currently working in H-VAC in Mesa, Arizona.
Claire Oster
Bridesmaid
Rachael & Claire met in January of 2022. Rachael grew up knowing Claires older brothers Alex & Bryce. Little did she know, they had a sister who she would become immediate friends with! Claire & Rachael while both having hectic schedules with work & university, would always find the time to go on little adventures either out to Banff, or even to Lloydminster & Saskatoon to see Hozier. Claire would always be a willing participant to any new esthetics treatment Rachael had learnt in college. That alone, deserves a medal. Claire is currently a student at Mount Royal University where she will be obtaining her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology.
Ian Western
Groomsman
Steven & Ian met on their mission in Calgary. The pair served together in Claresholm, Alberta where they got up to numerous antics. These two could sit down for countless hours playing board games, they would love playing "Star Wars Outer Rim", and "Root" together whenever they could.
Esther Wilsher-Wood
Bridesmaid
Esther is Rachael's older sister and oldest friend. some of her fondest memories were back in England when Esther was left in charge, which meant only one thing: make Rachael Esthers dress up doll. Although there is an 10 year age gap between the sisters, that doesn't stop people for mistaking one for the other, or asking if they're twins. Esther has always been a role model to Rachael in life, fashion, the gospel and everything else a little sister would copy. Esther is currently an LPN at the Alberta Children's Hospital, as well as a wife & mother.
Jake Gilbert
Groomsman
Jake & Steven initially met at the Provo MTC where they became companions as well as great friends. They were later reunited again in forest lawn as companions where the fun continued. One of their favorite memories together was playing volleyball and basketball together, along with other activities like playing magic. Jake is currently a student at BYU-Idaho.
Ellie Cawley
Bridesmaid
Rachael & Ellie met at a YSA halloween dance in October of 2022. They clicked immediately and the rest is history. The two would spend the next year going to countless more dances, taking a road trip to Edmonton, visiting the temple and yapping while crocheting. Not to mention, playing dress-up at any given occasion, whether it be another halloween dance as the sun & moon, a Pitbull concert with bald caps, moustaches and soul patches, or as Peach & Daisy at the Mario Movie. Ellie is currently the Bookkeeper at her local Hobby Lobby in Idaho.
Michael Prendergast
Groomsman
Michael and Steven are always found doing things together, weather that's playing volleyball, video games, and board games, or just chilling while watching football clips. Just two typical bros who will always find a way to have fun. Michael is currently a senior at The American Leadership Academy, where he participates in sports such as baseball and wrestling, which he'll be competing in state this year.
Ella Badick-Pittman
Bridesmaid
Rachael & Ella met in the spring of 2023. When the Badicks came over for dinner, the pair sat at the table making awkward eye contact. Once the weirdness wore off, the two connected immediately about their love for literature and passion for art, while finding out they only lived two blocks away from each other. The pair spent the summer going wild. Attending a Pitbull concert, going rafting down the bow river, dying Rachaels hair, & listening to WAM by A$AP Ferg. Ella is currently a Senior at BYU - Idaho where she is working towards her Bachelor of Arts in Art Education
Bryce Williams
Groomsman
These two met while Steven was serving in Pine Creek YSA, where they both quickly learned they were gonna be great friends. The pair enjoyed talking, jokings, and most importantly, playing board games. Bryce is currently a Financial Advisor in Calgary, AB.
Chloe Smithson
Bridesmaid
Rachael & Chloe met in January of 2023 while Chloe was serving her mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Canada Calgary Mission. From the moment their paths crossed, Rachael adored the bright and bubbly presence that Chloe had and knew that they would be immediate good friends. Throughout Chloes mission & beyond, the pair would converse about life and the universe, their recent obsessions, or go on whatever adventure was available to them. Chloe is currently a Special education Aide.
The Prendergast Family
Family of the Groom
The Prendergasts became one when Gerry Prendergast & Heather Johnson got married in December of 2015. They create a beautiful blended family with J.R., Steven, Sean, Jasmine, Michael, Victoria, Marcella, Emily & Stephanie. Though very chaotic, they always find a way to have fun, one of they favorite family activities was when they would go out and ride their quads and shoot guns, followed by a campfire.
The Wilsher Family
Family of the Bride
The Wilsher Family was established in March 1990 after Nick Wilsher & Hazel Turner courted for 7 years through their teens. They welcomed into their family 5 children, Esther, Samuel, Joseph, Nathanael & Rachael, as well as a dear son of family friends, Andrew Wilkins. As the years progressed, the Wilsher/Wilkins children went on to marry and start families of their own: Andrew - Laura Wilkins & their daughters Kenzington, Roslyn & Lucille Esther - Braeden Wood & their daughter Annie Samuel - Jessica Wilsher & their daughters Kaylee, Ruth & Clara Joseph - Tenille Wilsher & their daughter Freya Nathanael - Samantha Wilsher now with Rachael bringing Steven into the wonderful mix.
The Voight Family
Family of the Groom
The Voights were established in March of 2016 when Karen Caldwell & Warren Voight got married. The couple as well as the 3 boys J.R., Steven & Sean seek adventure at any chance they get. One of Steven's most cherished memories with them, was when they sabotaged Warren's dogs by dressing them up in Arizona Cardinals gear.