Wedding Party

Sarah Neher

Bride

John Regier

Groom

Jessie Long

Matron of Honor

Sarah's sister and forever friend! She can't imagine life without Jessie from their deep belly laughs to their unconditional love for one another! Sarah feels so lucky to have Jessie by her side through life and on her special day.

Patrick Loganbill

Best Man

Patrick and John's first introduction was at Camp Mennoscah as 6th grader campers, but the real friendship began 7 years later on the same hall at Bethel College. Patrick has been there for John through thick and thin.

Leah Bernstein

Bridesmaid

Sarah's childhood best friend! They met on a camping trip when they were four. It's been a gift to have a friend to go through all the stages of life: from the milestones to the mundane and the joy-filled moments to the depths of grief. Sarah is grateful for the love, blunt honesty, and shenanigans Leah's friendship brings to her life.

Matthew Penner

Best Man

Matt was John's first friend when their mothers would get Matt, John, and their older sisters together for birthday celebrations, water fights, halloween parties, or supper at Amigos with the awesome ball pit. Matt and John's brotherly bond deepen into one of deep trust and respect.

Amy Darling

Bridesmaid

Amy and Sarah met in high school while struggling to figure out how to put on their band uniforms. The awkwardness and vulnerability have lasted throughout their friendship. Amy is the friend Sarah can always call for support, an honest but gentle answer, to share her latest skin ailment, or to go on a wild adventure.

Aaron Rudeen

Groomsman

From freshman year of college, Aaron and John have created a friendship through similar interests of sports, biology, DIY, and nature. John can always count on Aaron for sound advice or an awkward almost funny joke.

Eli Neher

Bridesman

Sarah's older brother and first friend. Eli taught Sarah how to wonder, explore, and think critically. She is inspired by his wisdom, kind heart, and mind.

Kyle Howard

Groomsman

As John's 3rd cousin once removed, Kyle has always had John's back in life and lamenting Nebraska football.

Grace Parker Sutter

Bridesmaid

Grace introduced herself to Sarah one Sunday at church. They talked about how hard it was to make friends in their twenties so they decided to be friends! Sarah loves the unique way Grace views the world, her intentionality in life and relationships, and her embrace of the grit of being human. In their friendship, no question is too deep or emotion too big.

Austin Unruh

Groomsman

Austin and John friendship was foraged in the crucible of Bethel Football and deepen with a mutual love of farming and the way of life.

Christina Hofer

Bridesmaid

Christina and Sarah first connected through their love of learning at a symposium for racial justice and it continued on as they explored the Enneagram. Christina's passion for building community inspired a women's circle that became a sacred supportive group for Sarah. Sarah is grateful for their friendship built on a mutual love for healing, culture, and people.

Jordan Ortman

Groomsman

Jordan and John's relationship has bloomed more post-college with a mutual passion for strategy board games and deep thought of career choices, purpose, and life.