Jennifer & Joshua
"I Do" Crew
Mary Beth Claypool
Matron of Honor
I have the honor of calling this amazing woman my sister! Even though she tells me that she basically raised me, over the years she has turned into my best friend. She has always loved me, encouraged me, and been there for me through anything and everything.
Kristi Rowles
Bridesmaid
Even though she's technically my sister in law... I like to go with just sister! Ever since her and my brother, Nick, started dating we have had such an easy, fun, and down to earth relationship. We always have the most genuine talks and the sweetest laughs. I am so thankful for her spunky and bold personality!
Rebekah Sikes
Bridesmaid
This girl came into my life at such a God given time. Our sophomore year of high school we became besties at a car wash fundraiser that our class was having. Ever since that day she's been stuck with me! No matter how much time we spend apart, we always pick up right where we left off. She can always make me laugh and always pours the spirit of Jesus into me. She is the definition of a true friend!
McKara Caldwell
Bridesmaid
You know how people say that you meet some of your greatest friends in college? Well this chick has definitely proven that to be true! We met at cheer camp our freshman year at IWU. I remember coming home and telling my mom that me and her were going to be friends forever and I believe that even more today! She is someone that I can have genuine talks with but can also be a total goofball with! I am so blessed to have her warm and loving spirit in my life!
Ashlynn McMillan
Bridesmaid
We're always laughing when we're together! She was one of my first friends at IWU and I am so so thankful for that. We both love to have a good time and we definitely accomplish that when we get together! She is the most loyal person I have ever met and I know that she will always be there for me.
Mackenzie Erickson
Junior Bridesmaid
Mackenzie was the flower girl in my sisters wedding 7 years ago! She has now moved up to the role of Junior Bridesmaid in my wedding. I love her and her family to death! Even though they still live in Iowa, (don't worry, we almost have them convinced to move to Florida ;)) it's nothing but fun when we're together!
Derek Parker
Best Man
One of the first times we met it was training for track and field and it ended up being one of the hardest workouts we had ever done thanks to one of our soon to be teammates. I'm pretty sure we just bonded through pure suffering. The suffering continued when we decided to live together for the next three years haha! We've been through it all together and I wouldn't have anybody else standing up there next to me.
Raymond Wu
Groomsman
I gotta say I never expected a character like Ray to be such a big part of my life but he surely is. He's there to lift my spirits with his ridiculous and energetic personality and I'm thankful for that. One of my favorite things about Ray is he always matches my crazy personality and just goes along with it. I hope he never loses the joy that surrounds his life.
Christian Slenk
Groomsman
The adventures that take place when me and this guy are together are unreal. I love his energetic personality and how he is always pushing me to do better in every aspect of my life. I can always expect something new and exciting happening in his life.
Nick Rowles
Groomsman
It's kind of funny how we met and never knew where our relationship would end up. Nick would have been the first person I met in the Rowles family because he was my Resident Director my freshman year at IWU! I didn't even know he had siblings the whole time he was my RD!
Zach Rowles
Groomsman
Zach is one of the most talented people I have ever met. This guy can design, build and market anything. We might not always see eye to eye and I blame it on the devilishly handsome looks and competitiveness in the both of us. All jokes aside, I've been able to get to know Zach more and more since Jennifer and I met and I hope we keep that trend going because he's a pretty cool guy and we're family now.
Michael Claypool
Groomsman
One of the first times I met Michael was at his house when Jennifer and I were visiting and I was getting to know the whole family and where everybody lived. I was already a little on edge because it was so far back in the woods, and I grew up surrounded by farmland so you know its rough. He decides he wants to take us all to see the lake by their house on his rhino (utility vehicle). When we finally got there after a 10 minute drive on a dirt road I genuinely thought this is where they dump my body and I'm never found. All in all we had a good laugh and it was a cool place!