Wedding Party
Kaelyn McCloud
Maid of Honor
Kaelyn is the Bride’s younger sister and best friend. With very similar personalities and thousands of shared inside jokes, there is never a dull moment when the two are together. Kaelyn is currently the Connections Director at her church and enjoys reading and trying new restaurants in her free time. A fun fact about Kaelyn is that she is always down for a coffee run and is currently seeking out the best coffee shop in Los Angeles. Kaelyn is super stoked for Amaya and Seth’s big day and is delighted to be gaining a new brother-in-law!
Andrew Shepherd
Best Man
Andrew is Seth's older brother and lives and works in Virginia with his beautiful wife. Some of Andrew's greatest memories with his little brother are from their old hooping days at Patrick Henry College. Andrew can still be found getting buckets on the East Coast. In his spare time, Andrew can also be found playing Fortnite.
Sarah McCloud
Bridesmaid
Sarah is the Bride's sister-in-law and only person to marry into the McCloud family that isn't from Indiana. She is also the mother of one of the two flower girls, Maliah. Sarah is honored to stand by Amaya's side as she begins the journey of marriage with Seth and can't wait to see how the Lord uses their marriage to minister to each other and those around them.
Joel Shepherd
Groomsman
Joel is the Groom’s younger brother. He lives in Texas and works as a Mechanical Engineer. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, exercising, and watching movies. Joel is so happy for Seth and Amaya and looks forward to celebrating with them in June.
Rachel Dudley
Bridesmaid
Rachel is the Groom’s oldest sister. She currently works as a Nurse Practitioner in Indiana and in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Her newborn, Levi, will be just over two months come the wedding day and her 3 year old, Zoey, is one of the two flower girls! Rachel is super excited to watch Seth and Amaya join hands in marriage.
Noah Shepherd
Groomsman
Noah is the youngest brother of the groom. He is currently a student at Patrick Henry College in Virginia and misses being at home with his brother. In his free time Noah enjoys drawing, writing letters to his diaspora siblings, and reading comic books. He cannot wait for his brother’s wedding.
Elly Shepherd
Bridesmaid
Elly Shepherd is the groom’s younger sister. She will graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science in Zoology and a minor in Chemistry this May. Elly loves animals and a fun fact about her is that she likes to knit stuffed animals. She’s excited to celebrate Seth and Amaya’s special day with them!
Anthony McCloud Jr.
Groomsman
Anthony is the Bride’s older brother. He is currently a Resident Physician in Ventura, CA and during his limited free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing basketball, and bowling. Fun facts about Anthony are that he is very knowledgeable about cars and is great at cooking. Anthony is happy to have Seth join the McCloud family and can’t wait to see how the Lord uses Amaya and Seth’s marriage for His glory.
Aurora Chaney
Bridesmaid
Aurora is a friend of the Bride. Aurora and Amaya have been longtime friends and neighbors since they were twelve years old. Aurora is aspiring to become a Physician Assistant and when she’s not working long shifts in the hospital, she enjoys babysitting, traveling, and trying new foods. A fun fact about Aurora is that she loves a good bookstore; currently, she is enjoying Rupi Kaur's poetry and Nicholas Sparks novels. Aurora is super excited for Amaya and Seth to start this new chapter of their lives and can’t wait to celebrate them in June!
Tyler Clark
Groomsman
J. Tyler Clark, a native Texan and groomsman extraordinaire, became close friends with Seth during the throes of law school. They pushed each other to become the best men they could be, which mostly meant Seth made Tyler go to church, workout, and study. Today Tyler lives near Austin, TX and works part time for an estate planning and immigration firm as well as for his nonprofit, Harmonize, equipping churches to make Christian higher education more affordable through the provision of scholarships.
Donya Hashemi
Bridesmaid
Donya is a friend of the Bride. Donya and Amaya met in freshman year of high school and have been best friends ever since. They later attended college together where their friendship grew into a sisterhood. Donya is most known for her kind and bubbly personality; she is one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet. She currently lives in Oregon and in her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and watching Netflix. Donya is so excited for Amaya and Seth and can’t wait to celebrate their love.
Daniel Thetford
Groomsman
Daniel is proud to have been a friend of Seth and the Shepherd brothers since attending Patrick Henry College, starting all the way back in 2014. Daniel just graduated from law school this spring at George Mason University outside of Washington, D.C. He is looking forward to taking the bar exam at the end of the summer, which, if he passes, will license him to start overusing the term "allegedly" in daily conversation. Daniel and his Wife Olivia enjoy helping to lead a local young adult's Bible study, hiking to find the best views in Northern Virginia, and overanalyzing classic movies. They are so excited to celebrate Seth and Amaya's wedding, and look forward to seeing how the Lord blesses them in their marriage!
Jazzmin Johnson
Bridesmaid
Jazzmin is a friend of the Bride. She and Amaya met in 2019 and over the last few years have developed life-lasting friendship. Jazzmin is known to be the life of the party and the most hilarious person you will ever meet! She currently resides in Hermosa Beach and when she’s not working, she enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, and watching Malibu sunsets. Jazzmin couldn’t be more excited to stand by Amaya on her big day!
Sam Lisanti
Groomsman
Sam has known Seth since the two of them started attending Patrick Henry College in 2015. They lived in the same wing and quickly became friends. To say he's excited for Amaya and Seth's wedding would be an understatement! Sam is currently pursuing a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with Liberty University. Some of his hobbies include reading, weightlifting, and preparing for his own wedding later this year!
Jasmine White
Bridesmaid
Jasmine is a friend of the Bride. She is from Los Angeles and aspires to become a nurse one day. In her spare time she enjoys shopping and going to Disneyland with her friends. A fun fact about Jasmine is that her grandmother and Amaya’s mom are best friends, which make the two like family. Jasmine is honored to be Amaya’s bridesmaid and can’t wait to celebrate Amaya and Seth.
Blake Toman
Groomsman
Blake is a friend of the Groom. They first met at Patrick Henry College and quickly bonded over a shared passion for midnight McDonalds’ runs. He is currently the Market Research and Data Analytics Specialist for a small public affairs firm in Oklahoma City. When he’s not staring at a spreadsheet, he’s crunching the numbers to optimize his fantasy football team, practicing his chess openings, or enjoying a good book. Blake couldn’t be happier for Seth and Amaya and is excited to celebrate alongside them on their big day!