Julianna has been one of Stephany's best friends since the second grade. They've grown up together and have never grown apart, and have enjoyed sharing in life's triumphs and woes together. Julianna is currently an admissions counselor at Bethel College and holds a degree in Communications.
Bethany Powls - Bridesmaid
Bethany and Stephany first met in college when they joined a mod together. Later, they became roommates and then housemates. They currently live together in a cute little house in North Newton! Bethany and Stephany first bonded over their shared love of literature and all things Pride and Prejudice. Currently, Bethany is getting her masters in education so that she can teach English.
Lizzie Schmucker - Bridesmaid
Lizzie is a former volleyball/basketball/track/flag football teammate of Stephany's. They became good friends in high school over their shared love of sports and music. They've enjoyed many fun roadtrips together over the years. Lizzie is currently a student at Bethel College, studying Art Education with an emphasis in Special Education.
Elizabeth Alderfer - Bridesmaid
Liz and Stephany became friends while attending Goessel High School, and this friendship carried over into their time at Bethel College. They bonded over their shared love of music and long, stressful days of KMEA auditions. Liz was also a high school teammate in volleyball and basketball. Currently, Liz is finishing up student teaching for her Elementary Education degree and is soon planning to teach.
Natalie Graber - Bridesmaid
Natalie and Stephany first met at Bethel College as track and field teammates. Through many hard practices, team dinners, and long track meets, they became close friends. This friendship carried into their shared work at Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp in Divide, Colorado, a camp on which Natalie grew up. Natalie is currently in school to be a Physical Therapist at Kansas University. Natalie is also getting married this summer!!
April Powls - Bridesmaid
April and Stephany first met through April's sister, Bethany. April and Stephany bonded through a shared love of music, which blossomed into being roommates during Stephany's senior year and April's sophomore year. During this year, you could find both of them pleasantly drinking tea most evenings. April is currently a student at Bethel College, majoring in Art.
Edel Miller - Bridesmaid
Edel and Stephany met at New Creation Fellowship Church in Kindergarten and became fast friends. This friendship lasted throughout their time at Goessel High School and throughout their time at Bethel College. Edel and Stephany share a love of literature, goats, cheese fondue, and music! Edel is currently about to begin a ceramics internship.
Jeff Regier Kauffman - Best Man
Met at Camp Mennoscah.
Taylor Longenecker - Groomsman
Met at Hesston College.
Chris Lichti - Groomsman
Met at Hesston College.
Jaden Hostetter - Groomsman
Met at Hesston College.
Dylan Slabach - Groomsman
Met at Hesston College.
Aaron Rudeen - Groomsman
Met at my Birth.
Benjmin Rudeen - Groomsman
Met at his Birth.
Jeff has been my best friend ever since we connected at camp. He aided in my decision to attend Hesston College and he has been a third brother to me. My brothers have been huge supports for me my entire life; they have been role models and the best of friends to me. I have always been able to turn to them with any issue, frustration, or joy, and they are there to listen or to celebrate. Aaron is a husband to Rachel, a father of two girls, and works for Deciphera Pharmaceuticals. Ben will be going into his senior year at Bethel College-- he is studying the Sciences. Taylor, Jaden, Chris (husband to Ellie), and Dylan (husband to Erin) made up a core group of friends during my most transformational stage of life. I have taken pieces of each of them as they have forever impacted who I am today.
