Wedding Party
Carissa Katje
Maid of Honor
Carissa and Katherine met playing soccer and volleyball in high school. She is always ready to give the best encouragement and wisdom. As Luke can vouch for, once they start talking, they might never stop!
Kevin Secundino
Best Man
Kevin and Luke met in 3rd Grade class and have best friends ever since. They have supported each other through ups and downs, and Kevin is responsible for getting Luke into Marvel movies.
Jessie Williams
Bridesmaid
Jessie and Katherine met while living in the Martha Cook Building freshman year of college. Together, they made it through their Extreme Weather class and rocked out to Taylor Swift. She is an incredible listener and friend!
Brennen Westra
Groomsman
Brennen was the first person Luke met in college and got Luke involved in InterVarsity at UM-Dearborn. Brennen knows how to have fun, especially when it comes to introducing Luke to games, and is a wonderful mentor and friend simultaneously.
Meghan Rysztak
Bridesmaid
Meghan and Katherine met while living in the Martha Cook Building freshman year of college. She is so supportive, and whether it's studying in the library or screaming their hearts out at football games, Meghan is always ready to have the best time!
Jeremy Stevens
Groomsman
Jeremy is another fellow marvel enthusiast, and brings deep insight into everything, whether movies or InterVarsity. Luke enjoyed co-leading a small group with Jeremy and learning what life in the Bahamas was like.
Courtney Pierce
Bridesmaid
Mitchell's fiancée. Courtney and Katherine have gotten to know each other over family trips to Florida, pickleball competitions, and many intense board games. Courtney is an incredibly sweet, fun, positive person, and Katherine is so excited to have her in the wedding!
Mitchell Tanja
Groomsman
Mitch and Luke love talking about sports, especially when it comes to Michigan football and basketball. The only person more enthusiastic about “The Game” when they went was Mitch, and outside of sports, they make a great team in video games.
Lexie Austin
Bridesmaid
Sister of the groom. Lexie and Katie are fellow Harry Potter fans and enjoy teaming up to push Luke outside his comfort zone (especially when it comes to food). She is always up for a laugh!
Nolyn Bobic
Groomsman
Nolyn is perhaps the only person in the world who can go from talking about what it means to be a man of God to jamming out to music in the same car ride. Luke met Nolyn during freshman year through InterVarsity, and they have been close friends ever since.
Kylee Austin
Bridesmaid
Sister of the groom. Kylee is the first member of the family Katie met when Luke and Katie performed at Grandville Christian School. She is always down for a game of basketball, badminton, ping pong, or Just Dance!