Lindey and Madie are cousins and Madie was always Lindey’s “favorite baby!” Growing up you would always see the two of them playing baby dolls, polly pockets and acting out some made up song or scene they made up together. They loved creating cooking themed nights on family vacation and sleep overs whenever they could, for as long as they could. Lindey works in digital marketing for Sherwin Williams in Cleveland and loves to make people laugh.

Sarah and Madie are cousins and were born six months apart. They grew up around the corner from each other, which means they went to elementary, middle and high school together, one grade apart. Sarah was a competitive swimmer growing up and swam for Clarion University. Her love for Disney took her to the college program there and she’s never come back to the cold. Sarah is very excited as she is getting married in June 2025! She lives in Florida and is an elementary school teacher there.

Erica and Madie met at Believers Church where they both call home. Erica is a great listener and encourager. She loves working with the youth at church and going to summer camp with them as a volunteer. Erica and Madie also share a love for baking and Erica makes a killer key lime pie. She has a kind heart and contagious smile, which serve the people at church and in the salon well where she works. Erica loves her husband Matt and going on fun adventures together.

Emma and Madie met at Akron Children’s Hospital where they both work as pediatric nurse. Emma grew up in Salem, OH on her families farm, was very involved in 4H and showing her prize animals. Emma has a great way of putting people at ease and loves to make you laugh. She has a passion for helping people and loves spending time with her family. Emma took Madie on her first cruise where they love getting pizza really late at night and having great times talking and laughing together. They’ve also had the chance to go to The Passion Conference in Atlanta twice and love learning about Jesus.

Karseyn is our amazing flower girl and our dear friend Simone Gant’s daughter. Karseyn is 4 years old and is so sweet and smart. Madie had the privilege to go to Las Vegas not long after Karseyn was born and spend time with her, Simone, Aunt Franny and Max. Karseyn loves to dance and has already been in two recitals. She also loves to paint, color and cuddle in the chair watching her favorite movies.

Jake and Ben grew up with many similar interests. They both love sports, cars, movies and are Eagle Scouts. Jake is a team leader on the Baja Team at Youngstown State University, where he will graduate this Spring with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Jake has a passion to make people laugh and will do great things in life. His favorite quote is, “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.” - Master Oogway.

Nick met Ben at Midwest Corporate Air where they both worked as flight instructors and became good friends. Nick has a love and passion for flying. He is currently working as a flight instructor as he earns his hours to become a professional pilot. Nick has a kind heart and loves spending time with the people he cares about. His favorite quote is, “Time flies, so don’t forget to put it in slow flight”. - Nick Hjort.

Brandon and Ben’s friendship started at Believers Church in Boardman. Brandon loves music and is an extremely talented musician. He loves to travel and has enjoyed getting to see such places as Morocco, Australia, Switzerland, and more. Brandon is a great listener, enjoys a good maple syrup latte and is an excellent encourager. His favorite quote is, “Whenever I’m about to do something, I think, ‘Would an idiot do that?’ and if they would, I do not do that thing.” - Dwight Schrute.

Mikey and Ben became friends after Ben began dating Madie. Ben quickly learned that Mikey has the biggest heart in the world and he sees people as God sees them! Mikey loves WWE wrestling, sports and famous sports figures like LeBron James. He loves his birthday and can’t wait to get a hold of the microphone any chance he gets to give a toast. Don’t be surprised if he asks every girl at the wedding to marry him. Mikey’s favorite quote is, “Hey, wanna take me to dinner and bowling?” - Michael Grasso