Wedding Day

Ceremony

The Elkridge Furnace Inn

Reception

Our Wedding

We met freshman year Swing Dancing during the weekly student-led sessions in the Dixon Ministry Center. Katie attended the Sunday night event because her friend had been nagging her to go. This was her third night. The first night she just passed through, and the second night there were no available partners. She decided to give Swing another chance, so she came the next week, where she and another girl confronted two guys messing around. That was the first night she danced. Herbert came to Swing because his sister, Gretchen, danced when she was in college and loved it. He had gone a handful of times and had established a larger repertoire than Katie had at that stage. They met toward the end of the night when Katie’s partner, one of Herbert’s friends, introduced her to the larger guy group where she promptly forgot half their names. They talked the remainder of the night, and by the end of it, Katie found herself on a discord channel and an Ice-Skating chat. We interacted with each other multiple Swing Sunday’s and a few times going Ice Skating on Friday’s. By the time Christmas break arrived, we were messaging back and forth. When we came back to school in January, we had two classes together every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We finally started dating on March 20, 2023. Our first summer together we saw each other for two weeks, each at the other’s house. Our second summer, we saw each other every other weekend as our summer opportunities led us to be about an hour away from each other. We have discovered that without the Lord as the foundation of our relationship, nothing can stand, and that our first commitment is to Him and our second to each other. We have discovered we have terrible luck at bowling alleys, Mexican restaurants are for special occasion dates, and Herbert is good at opening Katie’s water bottle lid when she tightened it too far. So far, Herbert has given Katie a concussion and was present when she split her chin. Herbert is still earning and losing brownie points with Katie’s brother and sister-in-law, and Katie is still learning how to play board games forcefully with the Stockschlaeder family. We’ve been up and down and all around, but we hope God will be glorified through our union, and with eyes focused on Him, it will last until He calls us home.

Our Story

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Katie Handel

Herbert Stockschlaeder III

Hello y'all! I'm Katie's college roommate, and I've gotten to spend the last three years testing her patience and enabling her 10pm M&M addiction. Such a short time has held so much laughter and its fair share of tears as we've grown together and learned how to write, read literature, and walk with God. I'm eager to see how God continues growing and using her alongside Herbert in their marriage!

Sierra Ausfahl

My name is Ian Barnes. I am Herbert's best man, college roomate of 3 years, and grateful friend. I come from a Godly family of four and live in Ontario, Ohio. I am studying to become a civil engineer, and I enjoy nothing more than spending time with my close friends and family and getting to know my Spiritual Father through His Word. I love playing games with Herbert and talking about deep, meaningful, and God centered things with him. I have been honored to have known him these past 4 years, and I look forward to our continued friendship for many, many more.

Ian Barnes

Hey everyone, I'm Katie's sister. As I've grown up with her, I've spent my years perfecting the art of annoying her (as older siblings do). From childhood memories to questionable choices I'll never let her forget, I'm here to give her a hard time as she sighs and rolls her eyes at me. Either way, I'm excited to see where the Lord leads her through this next chapter of her life.

Emily Handel

Hey, I'm Mark. I live on my family operated beef and dairy farm in Upstate New York. I’m entering my senior year at Cedarville University pursuing my electrical engineering degree. When taking a break from my studies, I can be found lifting weights with Herbert or generally causing chaos and then telling people my name is Herbert. Also, Herbert, you’re wanted in 3 different states. I figured you should know.

Mark Freier

Hey y'all! I'm Reannah, Katie's cousin. I've had the amazing privilege of knowing Katie for most of my life. From learning how to do a six-legged race (definitely not easy lol) to making friendship bracelets, we've made a lot of memories together. Katie has always been there for me, and I'm thrilled I get to be there for her on her special day. I'm so excited to see how God blesses Katie and Herbert as they start this new chapter of their adventure.

Reannah Stoudt

Hi there! My name is Kaleb Eckert and I am a Junior at Cedarville University studying Computer Engineering. God gave me a passion for many things, but one of the things I love the most are cars. I’m the best driver this side of the Mississippi. So if you see a car broken down on the side of the road, don’t worry - it’s probably just the groom’s.

Kaleb Eckert

Hey everyone! Let me just start by saying I can’t summarize to save my life so if this gets a little long just bear with me. I am blessed to be able to say that Katie is my cousin by blood, my sister by heart, and my friend by choice. I have had the privilege to know Katie for her entire life thus far, and let me tell you we have had some pretty wild adventures together between MN and MD! We’ve been called a cheer squad, a biker gang (for the record we were riding bicycles), and always someone in the group is mistaken for twins, to name a few. We’ve made more memories together than I can count and I will be forever grateful for that as our time together was never enough! It has been an honor to watch Katie throughout the years bloom into the beautiful, godly young woman she is today! She truly has a heart for people and I know the Lord will use that mightily throughout her life. Herbert and Katie, I’m excited to see what the Lord has in store for you as you embark on this next chapter in your life seeking to live for the Lord together! Love you, Katie!! Herbert, I look forward to finally being able to meet you in person!

Annah Stoudt

I’m Geoff Spaid, Hebert’s brother-in-law. I currently serve as the Youth Pastor at Hopesprings Community of Faith in Bangor, PA, and also work with a managed IT provider in that area called Marvel IT Services. When I’m not working or “wrangling” youth for Christ, I enjoy the nerdier sides of life—Magic the Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and board games. Just don’t ask me to play Monopoly. I really, really dislike Monopoly.

Geoff Spaid

Hey, I'm Rosalee and I'm Katie's cousin. I've known Katie my entire life and have gotten the honor to grow up with her (even though seeing her once or twice a year is never enough) and watch her bloom into the beautiful woman she is now. The countless adventures and fun times we've had will forever be among my favorite memories. I've had the joy of getting to write stories with her and stay up (no one needs to know how late) editing our book. I can't wait to see where the Lord leads them on this beautiful journey He has for them. Love you, Katie!

Rosalee Stoudt

Hello there! My name is Nathan Steenwyk, and I’m a senior studying Computer Engineering at Cedarville University. Writing about myself isn’t one of my God-given gifts, but I wasn’t given much choice in the matter. What I lack in writing ability I make up for by being probably a good foot taller than Herbert. When I take a break from my sarcasm, I spend my time not going to the gym, and then panicking about assignments I procrastinated on.

Nathan Steenwyk

Wedding Party

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As May is a very busy month, and this hotel is located in a busy area, the rate is $149 a night. The hotel will keep 10 rooms saved for us, and open another 10 when the previous 10 are filled. If you are planning to stay in a hotel, please book a room as soon as possible because while the price remains the same, the availability will change. Please copy and paste the link below to book your room. All rooms are a 2 Room Suite-1 King Bed-nonsmoking. https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=BALIAES&amp;arrivalDate=2026-05-29&amp;departureDate=2026-05-31&amp;groupCode=CESHSW&amp;room1NumAdults=1&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink If you would rather click the Website link, please select Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport and the dates May 29-31 2026. Type in the group code CESHSW&nbsp;for a discounted price on a 2 Room Suite, 1 King Bed.

Katie & Herbert

Katie & Herbert

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