Wedding Party
Hannah Wenger
Matron of Honor
Hannah and Becca are cousins, though they feel more like sisters! They grew up together in Ohio, spending time at each other's houses and at their Grandma's house in Wooster. Once Hannah and her family moved to Kansas in elementary school, she and Becca spent years writing letters back and forth, often signing off the letters with "Best Cousins Forever." Hannah is a gifted photographer and is married to Seth, (celebrating 10 years this past October!) and they have three amazing kids- Levi, Luke and Laura. Becca is honored to have Hannah as a best cousin/friend and to have Hannah stand by her side on her wedding day!
Janaya Schmidt
Maid of Honor
Janaya and Becca met at Malone University, at first, singing in the Chorale together! They often were mistaken as sisters and loved to play pranks on people that they really were related. They became close as the years progressed, and even closer once graduating college- with lots of dinner dates, sleepovers, hikes and talks, and Janaya even living with Becca in Gardiner the summer of 2024! Janaya works as a Mental Health Therapist in Akron, Ohio. She loves to play volleyball, go hiking, and spend time with her family. Becca is blessed to have Janaya as a best friend and as her maid of honor.
Hannah Simpson
Bridesmaid
Hannah is Zachary's older sister and she falls second in the line up of all five Riener siblings. She serves as the Education and Community Engagement Manager at the Spartanburg Philharmonic, and lives in Spartanburg, SC with her husband Logan Simpson (Head Swim Coach at Converse University) and their daughter Eleanor Simpson (2 years old). Hannah is so proud of Zach and excited for this new adventure for him and Becca. We can't wait to officially welcome Becca to the Riener family!
Margaret Riener
Bridesmaid
Margaret is Zachary's younger sister, the youngest of the five Riener siblings, and Becca's soon to be sister-in-law! She goes by Margo, too, if you like nicknames! She loves all things fashion, Jesus, boat rides, and her golden retriever, Joey. And she can't wait to have another sister in Becca!
Forest Reynolds
Best Man
Forest is Zach's best friend and Zach considers him a brother. Forest is married to Kacey and loves to spend time with his wife, family and their animals. Forest shoots lots of guns, takes care of his farm, plays games online, sings and plays guitar, does things in the great outdoors and criticizes Zach for having an inferior mustache. Zach is honored to call him brother and have him stand by as the Best Man.
Griffin Riener
Groomsman
Griffin is Zach's older brother. He is engaged to his partner, Atlas. He is taller, has more hair (barely), more brains (questionable) and more motorcycles than Zach. Griffin likes to read, crush people in online gaming, shoot guns and have intellectually stimulating conversations. Griffin is an industrial engineer in manufacturing. Zach is honored Griffin agreed to travel to this "destination" wedding and stand by him on his wedding day.
Joel Bankert
Groomsman
Joel is Becca's long time middle brother. He is happily married to his wife Abby and they have two little girls, Della and Eden. Joel loves to spend time with his family, play sports, watch sports and travel (mostly to Idaho, which was one of Della's first words). Joel is the Sports Ministry Director at Jackson Friends Church in Massillon, Ohio. Joel is excited to have Zach as a soon to be brother-in-law.
Joshua Bankert
Groomsman
Josh is Becca's youngest brother. He lives in Los Angeles, where he enjoys working in entertainment. Josh recently got married, and he and his wife, Brianna, like to travel, hike and play Mario Party. He is so excited for Becca and Zach, and to welcome Zach as a brother-in-law!