Wedding Party
Lorrie Bulter
Maid of Honor
A Christ-centered best friend, sister /twin~ like, have known each other for years on end. Lorrie is still by the bride's side every chance she gets! They can never get enough of each other's smiles and laughter! There's never enough time with these two. Lorrie has been an answered prayer that the bride never knew she needed((:
Julie Barbara
Bridesmaid
The song “I've got sunshine in my pocket” comes to mind as she is always full of sunshine. She brightens the bride’s life in more ways than one! Julie gets every story going with a simple laugh and a light-hearted snort as she displays her genuine and fun spirit! One of a kind, once-in-a-lifetime kind of friend.
Emily Yutzy
Bridesmaid
A close friend, girly girl all the way, and talk-it-up queen. Over the years Emily has poured her encouragement and thoughtfulness onto the bride, and she's always full of joy and such grace. She shares the light of Christ wherever she goes!Her prayers have often been felt and her texts throughout the week have been uplifting to the bride. A sweet friendship that has just grown sweeter with time!
Anne Heather
Bridesmaid
A summer camp friend who quickly turned into a lifelong prayer partner and an awesome often long-distance friend!. Anne will forever be a bright lilly in the midst of dark places and days. “I didn't know what blessed meant, until I met Anne.” -Bride. Talking to Jesus together and bringing him into their everyday lives. She has given the bride an example of giving unconditionally, to whomever it may be. This is a friendship that is based off of the phrase “More of Him, less of me.”
Kayla Baker
Bridesmaid
One of many women of Christ who has inspired the bride through different seasons of life! She has inspired the bride to search out Jesus more than anything else. Kayla has such a sincere heart and a desire to hear God’s voice. Through her everyday silliness, she draws out the best and gives hope effortlessly! She has always brought a smile and smirk to the bride's face! A gracious friendship that has been blessed by the hands of Jesus!
Kylee Staggs
Bridesmaid
There's something to be said about a heart that is tender towards the right things in life. Something so valuable like her passion for God/bringing others together! Kylee has brought laughter and has raised sweet prayers with the bride. She is a good time, and can bring meaning to any conversation!! Some of the bride's heartfelt moments are the ones in passing knew it was God ordained! A wonderful friend of empathy and of true womanhood!!((:
Gabriel Smith VerWys
Best Man
A man of God and best friend, that’s been like a brother to the groom for many years now. Never being more than a call away, it hasn’t mattered how serious or unserious the conversations were - Him and the Groom would always sharpen and encourage one another. Gabe has the brother that the groom never had but always wanted.
Nick Bizak
Groomsman
An unexpectedly close friend, whom at the end of the grooms time in college became a dear brother in Christ. From talking about life and God over food, to going to Bible studies together. Nick has actively showcased to the groom and others what it is like to be a man of God by living on mission, and being in a Christ centered marriage at a young age.
Casey Urlaub
Groomsman
Casey was the grooms boss at his first internship. There, the two actively worked together often and the groom asked God knows how many questions. Casey played a significant role in the grooms career development, while also being a great friend. Through much spicy food, golf, and board/video games, he has been a blessing of a friend.
Steven Gamauf
Groomsman
From their first coffee and pastry together at cafe Arnone, the groom and Steven knew immediately they would be good friends. Steven being a teacher by trade, also leads a small group that the groom has been going to since coming down to Ohio. Since going, the groom and Steven have grown closer, and have had a steady friendship that continues to sharpen and encourage one another.
Drew Bodnar
Groomsman
Drew was one of the very first people that the groom ended up meeting and befriending after moving to Ohio. Funny enough, the groom had excitedly joined his Bible study after meeting him, and soon after it ended. However, it wasn’t too long after, that Drew and the groom started a men’s Bible study together. In doing so, they dived into the gospel, biblical masculinity and lots of homemade food.
Connor Cole
Groomsman
Connor met the groom one night while playing volleyball, one rolled ankle and deep conversation later they become close friends. From working on cars and Bible studies, to double dates and worship nights - Connor and the groom have encouraged one another and pointed each other back to Jesus time and time again. Both serving as an answered prayer to each other.