Zachary & Taisa
Wedding Party
Elisha Rose
Best Man
Zach has known him since his first summer on campus and they've been friends ever since! Both of them double majored with music and speech. They were roommates the same year that both of them had their speech recital, and both of them were in Dramatic Productions SP 308 at the same time as the only two people in the class. Needless to say they are great friends.
Christine Cherubin
Maid of Honor
An honest answer to prayer, Christine has been Taisa's dearest confidante and sister from the moment she was born! Christine has been more than just a sister to Taisa. She has been a comfort, a blessing, a partner in mischief (hee!), a practical and honest giver of advice and encouragement, and a best friend!
Daniel Blomdahl
Groomsman
One of Zach's oldest PCC friends, Daniel has been one of Zach's good friends since Fall 2010. Daniel helped Zach make it through his music classes as well as his Internship at Pensacola Christian Academy. Daniel and Zach frequently play together in Church.
Kesia Smith
Bridesmaid
Kesia and Taisa go back to second grade; from then through youth group, camp, college, and post-college life Kesia has been there for Taisa. She's been a blessing and a fun, crazy friend, always ready to lend a hand or start an excursion to somewhere new!
Chris Mruzek
Groomsman
Good friend, Pensacola adventurer, former roommate, former co-worker, campus brother, and overall friend. Zach met Chris their first summer at PCC. Both of them worked at the Sports Center.
Samantha Mesquita
Bridesmaid
Sam met Taisa in teen sunday school. That morning the two girls knew that they were destined to be dear friends! Sam proved to be a very honest, loving, and talented friend. Both girls, along with Deneisha, were very much involved with youth group, church productions, and music.
Jace Forbes
Groomsman
Zach and Jace started as roommates, and they got along so well they decided to do it three more times. Jace has been there for Zach since 2011.
Deneisha Mesquita
Bridesmaid
Deneisha has been a loyal friend to Taisa from their teen years to their post-undergrad years. Both she and her sister Sam spent weekends having fun or being involved in church activities. Taisa has always appreciated Deneisha's consideration for others, as well as for her blunt honesty and sense of humor. She never fails to be a refreshing source of wit, fun, and common sense.
Micah Robinson
Groomsman
Annoying freshman and former roommate turned into one of the best friends Zach has had. one of Zach's Campus brothers, Micah has been there for both Zach and Taisa through thick and thin.
Alyssa Hines
Bridesmaid
A dear friend through her college years, Alyssa has been a fellow dreamer, roommate, and classmate to Taisa. They met in English class when Alyssa noticed that Taisa seemed quiet. Of course, she soon found out that Taisa was not! The two survived the pressures of school through encouragement, music, Christian service, and the occasional on-campus adventure!
Jonathan Rigsby
Groomsman
Great friend and fellow late-night adventurer. One of the more recent friends of Zach and Taisa. Jonathan (and his wife) have become vital friends of them both.
Nicole Chinkorenko
Bridesmaid
What began as an agreement to be roommates became a lasting friendship! Nicole proved to be an enduring and fun friend! Whether they had deep conversations or went exploring, Taisa and Nicole always had fun!