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WEDDING ATTIRE

Our Wedding

Jordan and Keona’s story began at Indiana Wesleyan University, where they met through competitive cheerleading. Their connection turned into a dating relationship at the end of 2023. However, a few months in, miscommunication led to a breakup. Despite being apart for about eight months, they were brought back together the following school year. This time, their bond was stronger, as they grew closer as both friends and partners. On December 31st, 2024, they found out that Keona was pregnant, and they were going to be parents. (Wow, what a crazy way to kick off a new year). Embracing the changes, Jordan proposed on March 16, 2025, and they decided to move to Ohio in July. On October 15, 2025, they privately eloped, sealing their commitment to each other. The whirlwind of 2025 tested their resilience, but it ultimately strengthened their relationship, proving that they were willing to go for the long haul. Our story has been full of ups and downs, but if you know us, you know that we are a testimony of God's grace and provision. Thank you for being a part of our story. We’re so excited to have you at our wedding ceremony!

Our Story

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Bridal Party

Kaylee Taylor - Maid of Honor

Keona and Michelle went through all the highs and lows of middle school and high school together, and came out of it with such a sweet and lasting friendship. 

MICHELLE MARIN

Keona and Hannah went to summer camp together as kids and ended up being inseparable coworkers at the same camp many years later.

HANNAH BONDS

Keona and Rebecca became close friends through The Ark Christian Camp Ministries as summer college coworkers.

REBECCA RENDON

Sarah was one of Keona's first friends at IWU. This friendship grew strong throughout college, and they even got the joy of being roommates!

SARAH BARKER

Keona and Elli became best friends through competitive college cheerleading at Indiana Wesleyan University.

ELLI VANDERVEEN

Keona and Kiley got to cheer side by side for 3 years of college, and a very cherished friendship blossomed out of it.

KILEY KOHORN

Keona and Sarah were from the same Elementary Education cohort at Indiana Wesleyan. They share many stories and laughs about life as elementary education majors.  

SARAH BOWDELL

From little sister to bridesmaid. Who would've thought that all of our childhood bickering and we'd still end up being friends. 

NAYLA OWENS

GROOMS PARTY

NOAH ROBBINS - BEST MAN

Jordan and Alex roomed together at Mount Vernon Nazarene University for three years.

ALEX EDWARDS

Jordan and Max roomed together during Jordan's sophomore year of college at MVNU.

MAX BAKER

Jordan and Zech met through IWU competitive cheerleading and roomed together during Jordan's 2nd year of grad school.

ZECHARIAH PADGORSKI

Braden is Jordan's youngest brother, and they grew up playing Pokemon and Minecraft together. 

BRADEN ROWDEN

Trent is Jordan's younger brother. They grew up playing sports, video games, and wrestling together. They also seemed to be the siblings who got in the most trouble together.

TRENTON ROWDEN

Jordan and Colin met at MVNU during Jordan's junior year. Colin is now Jordan's brother-in-law.

COLIN ASHWORTH

Gabriel is a close friend of Jordan's from MVNU. They grew closer together through euchre and many philosophical conversations. 

GABRIEL BEADLE

Aiden is one of the bride's younger brothers. Jordan and Aiden play pickleball and talk about Clash of Clans together.

Keona & Jordan

Keona & Jordan

Registry