Wedding Party
Steven Gehrke
Man of Honor
Steven is one of the most important people in Amanda's world. At 9 years old, Amanda instantly fell in love with her little brother when he was born and knew one day it would be the two of them against the world! There has been so much that they have endured as a family but, they have had each other's back through it all. Sadly, after the passing of their beloved Grandfather, Amanda was left believing she would walk alone down the isle. Knowing that her one wish of walking with Bill could no longer happen, there was and is only one other man who can fill those shoes. And that man is Steven.
Kristina Long
Maid of Honor
Kristina has been Amanda's very best friend through thick and thin since they first met in their early years of high school. They have had many adventures together and this will be another added to their long list! From classroom and after school shenanigans, to having their first jobs together, fun party nights when they were young, to raising their children and becoming amazing mothers. The two have done it all together. Amanda may not have always known it would be David waiting for her at the end of the isle, but she always knew Kristina would be there supporting her as her Maid of Honor and beyond. *And she can't wait to do the same for her!!
Rens VanTroostenburg/Dutchman
Best Man
Dutchman has been a surrogate father figure to David since he ventured to Florida from Pennsylvania. Being far from home and his family, David found a true and lifelong friend in Dutch and was honored to have him stand beside him as his best man.
Susan Colburn/Dutchess
Bridesmaid
Susan instantly became friends to both David and Amanda when they all met. As Dutchman's other half, she was instantly loved by extension. Over time, the bond between friends grew and friends became family! She has been a true companion through good times and bad, wild adventures and lazy days by the pool, and will be there for many more to come! The Bride and Groom couldn't imagine having their special day without her!
Chris Moore
Groomsman
When David first moved to Florida, he acquired a wonderfully close and tight knit group of friends. One of those friends made a huge impact on David, and that friend is Chris. They went from friends, to roommates, to officially family when David introduced Chris to his sister, Brandy. As a person who is clearly someone special to the Groom, Chris will be an important addition to his special day!
Brandy Shaffer
Bridesmaid
The first Shaffer to give Amanda their stamp of approval! Brandy came to visit David in Florida the first weekend after the Bride and Groom met and became inseparable. Being David's younger sister, Amanda knew she would need to impress, and it looks like she did! The two have been great friends ever since and now the Bride is overjoyed at being able to call Brandy sister. For someone who has seen their relationship blossom from the beginning, Brandy is an important part of their story and she will be an important part of their special day, too!