Wedding Party
Kerri Stapley
Maid of Honor
Kerri and Rachael met and became great friends during their junior year of college. Not long after, Rachael's twin brother, Dan, met Kerri while at a get together at the family cabin, it was love at first sight and now they are happily married. Rachael is proud to say that she has the most amazing sister-in-law and also gets the pleasure of calling her a friend.
Cody Vanderlaan
Best Man
Cody embodies the meaning of friendship as Zach's oldest friend. Their friendship starting all the way back in elementary school, so they have seen and been through every high and low together providing a constant source of support and laughter along the way. Zach would not be the person that he is today without Cody's infectious positivity and personality. Zach is honored to have Cody be standing in support alongside him as one of his best men.
Tara Oskam
In Memory of:
Tara was Rachael's bestest friend in the whole wide world! They met on the first day of freshman year at Calvin and quickly became best friends and eventually roommates. It was alway's Rachael's dream to have Tara stand up in her wedding as her maid of honor. Unfortunately, Tara passed away in 2017, but Rachael wishes to continue to keep her memory alive and honor the promise she made to have Tara by her side on her wedding day.
Aaron Huizenga
Best Man
Aaron and Zach first crossed paths in high school and have remained close ever since. Their friendship has continued to grow throughout the years, especially through their mutual love of golf and other sports. Whether they're teeing off or sharing life's ups and downs, Aaron's friendship has been meaningful part of Zach's life. Zach is thrilled to call Aaron one of his best men and is grateful for his continued love and support.
Rebeka Moeggenborg
Bridesmaid
Rachael and Beka met while working at SKLD nursing home back in 2018. They became fast friends and enjoy getting together regularly. Rachael is working on earning "auntie" status with her little girl and enjoys spending "family time" going with them to the park and ice cream store. Rachael is excited to have Beka standing with her on her big day and all the love and support she's provided along the way.
Jason Wolters
Groomsman
Jason and Zach met during their freshman year of college and a have gone from friends, to suite-mates, to roommates. Their friendship, built on late-night card games in the dorm basement and watching the lions play on Sunday afternoons which remains a cornerstone of their lives. Although they may not be living together, Zach is thankful for the time that they had and looks forward to see what is the next step of their friendship!
Kayla Bosma
Bridesmaid
Kayla and Rachael met during their freshman year at Calvin College and have seen each other through it all! Through ups and downs, good times and sad times, coffee addictions, late night Meijer runs, hair curling sessions, and so much more, Kayla and Rachael have been in it together and Rachael couldn't be more grateful for the almost decade being in each others life.
Spencer Brink
Groomsman
Spencer is Zach's little brother and have known each other since Zach was four. They may have different interests but their competitive drive and love for board games, especially Space Base, brings out the best and worst of their brotherly love. Despite the occasional board game defeat, Zach is very thankful for Spencer and looks forward to see how their brotherhood and friendship will grow in the years to come, and is very excited to have him standing up in support at his wedding.
Morgan Pridgeon
Bridesmaid
Morgan is Rachael's cousin so they go WAYY back! Rachael is thankful to have a cousin who is also a good friend, and wouldn't trade any of the experiences they've shared for the world. Rachael particularly enjoyed the quality time her and Morgan got to have back when they both worked as cleaning ladies for Conveyor Concepts. The chats they had pre-vacuuming will always hold a special place in their hearts and will be remembered fondly.
Dan Stapley
Groomsman
Dan is Rachael's twin brother, so you can say that they've LITERALLY known each other forever. To clear things up, no they are not identical, Dan was born seven minutes before Rachael, and yes they have twin telepathy so long as they are both thinking "tacos". Rachael is excited to have Dan standing up with Zach at their wedding and is even more excited to see Dan's moves on the dance floor!
Madi Brink
Bridesmaid
Madi is Zach's younger sister by two years. Despite Madi living out of state for the past few years, Zach and Rachael are excited that she finally has moved back to Michigan and is able to celebrate this day with them. Zach is looking forward to the opportunity to strengthen their bond and create lasting memories together, and can't wait to share this joyous occasion with her.
Aj Vermeulen
Groomsman
Aj is Rachael's brother so they've known each other for pretty much forever. Rachael is very excited to have Aj standing up for Zach as they are grateful for his love and support. However, Rachael is mostly excited to be able to force him to dress up in a suit and tie and take some nice pictures! No promises he wont throw up a couple bunny ears in a few photos though...
Logan DeVries
Usher
Sam Shaver
Usher