Wedding Party
Brieanna McFarren
Bridesmaid
Both having grown up with two brothers AND being the middle child, Brieanna and Bethany became the sisters they never had from the time they were babies. From daycare and preschool all the way to today, the two have been there for each other through all of life's seasons. They love to sing in the car, watch movies (where Brieanna laughs at Bethany crying), and adventure/travel together. It wouldn't be Bethany's wedding day without Brieanna standing by her side.
Dominic Mabrito
Groomsman
Brad and Dominic became friends because their fiancés (Bethany and Analiese) are besties, but after getting to know one another, they realized that they had a lot in common. The two are brothers in Christ, football fans, and love to golf.
Analiese Postema
Bridesmaid
Ana and Bethany have become close friends over the past 3 years and it all started by serving together at church and going to Bible studies! Now, they love to go to every Maverick City Music concert they can find and they bond over their love for musicals and Jesus. They also love a good double date with their fiancés (couple friends are the best!). Being able to walk through the same season of life has been such a blessing to both of them. Analiese has been along for the journey of Bethany and Brad's relationship from the very beginning and having her be a part of their big day means so much.
Kyle Dood
Groomsman
Kyle and Brad graduated from SCHS together and have been buddies since high school. The two enjoy football and going golfing together. Brad is grateful for Kyle's friendship throughout the years and is excited to have him be a part of his wedding day.
Schuyler Vander Wilt
Bridesmaid
When Schuyler's family moved behind Bethany's grandparents house in 2005, the two became basically inseparable. They spent everyday after school jumping on Grandma & Grandpa May's trampoline, playing dress up, or watching High School Musical. Their friendship through the years has been one of Bethany's most cherished relationships. Throughout high school, there weren't many weekends where they weren't at one another's houses. Schuyler has always been a best friend, a sister in Christ, and someone that Bethany goes to for advice and prayer. The two have walked through a lot of life beside each other and have prayed and encouraged each other through all of life's seasons.
Jake Niewiek
Groomsman
Jake and Brad went to high school together and have been friends ever since. They also enjoy football and golfing together. Brad is grateful to have Jake be a part of his wedding day.
Abby May
Bridesmaid
As Bethany's first girl cousin that lived close, Abby and Bethany have been close since the day Abby was born. Bethany still remembers getting the call to her third grade classroom that her newborn cousin was a girl and crying tears of joy because she finally had a girl to play with at family gatherings. Their nine year age gap never stopped them from being close. From board games with Grandma and Grandpa to being concert buddies, these two have formed a relationship that is so much more than just "cousins." Bethany is so excited to have Abby stand with her on her big day and cannot wait to see all God has in store for Abby's future.
Thomas McCullough
Groomsman
Thomas may be Bethany's little brother, but he has always been the most protective brother. So much so that when Thomas found out that Brad and Bethany were engaged, he told Brad over the phone, "congrats, but if I ever see you kissing my sister, I will hurt you." Thomas and Bethany bond over their love for music and Jesus more than anything, but because they both studied the Bible in college and are pursuing careers in ministry, they love to nerd out over theology. Brad and Bethany are so grateful for Thomas' prayer and encouragement in their relationship and are happy that he is going to be a part of their wedding day!
Haley Stadheim
Bridesmaid
Haley is Brad's younger and only sister. The two grew up together and then Haley went to North Dakota, met her husband, and now has two kids, Charlotte and Rango. Brad loves being an uncle! Bethany is excited to finally have a sister! Both Brad and Bethany are grateful to have Haley stand by them on their wedding day.
Caleb McCullough
Groomsman
With only a 13-month gap between them, and as Bethany's oldest brother, Caleb and Bethany have had no choice but to be close. The two spent much of their childhood fighting over stupid things that they now can laugh about. But because of their close age, they have walked through a lot of life together. Caleb and Brad bond over football and their love for the Detroit Lions. Game days are very loud when those two are together! Both Brad and Bethany are excited to have Caleb stand by them on their wedding day.
Charlotte Stadheim
Flower Girl
Charlotte (or as Brad calls her, Chuck) is Brad's niece. These two love each other and anytime Charlotte sees Brad enter a room she runs to him and yells his name. Charlotte is going to be the cutest flower girl and Brad and Bethany are so excited to have her be in their wedding!
Rango Stadheim
Ring Bearer
Rango is Brad's 1-year-old nephew. He might be the cutest ring bearer ever!
Macy Luce
Junior Bridesmaid
Bethany has been babysitting Macy since she was born. Since Macy could talk, she has told everyone that Bethany is her best friend and the same statement is true today. The two love to go shopping, listen to Anne Wilson, and get Starbucks together. The day after Bethany and Brad's first date, Bethany went to babysit Macy and throughout the evening, Macy cried because she thought that Bethany was going to "get married and forget about her." She was right about the "get married part," but Bethany could never forget about her little best friend! It may have taken a few months, but now Macy and Brad are buddies and every time she sees him she yells "What's up, DeKraker?!" Macy has been a part of Bethany and Brad's story since their first date, so it only makes sense that she has a part in their big day!