Wedding Party
Large families = large wedding parties, even for a tiny, family wedding.
Tredessa's ::
Sister - Stephanie Kelley, Matron-of-Honor
Sister - Tara Powers, Bridesmaid
Sister - Stormie Rhoades, Bridesmaid
Sister - Jovan Rhoades, Bridesmaid
Friend - Dana Neace, Bridesmaid
Friend - Stefane Phipps, Bridesmaid
Friend - Mia Eckes, Attendant
Friend - Mairin Bierer, Attendant
Ryan's ::
Brother - Erik Faaland, Best Man
Brother - Leif Faaland, Groomsman
Brother - Aren Faaland, Groomsman
Friend - John Dafni, Groomsman
Friend - Andy Kramer, Groomsman
Friend - Jared Shatz, Groomsman
Stephanie Rhoades Kelley
Matron of Honor
Coming from a family of 5 children, Tredessa ended up with 3 sisters and only 1 brother. When the girls were little, they'd dream of their someday-weddings and they pre-planned who would serve as Matron of Honor for each. They decided that the sister just older would stand in that position, so Stephanie, who is "just" barely older (12 months and 3 weeks) than Tredessa is serving as her Matron of Honor.
Stephanie and her husband, tristan, will celebrate their 10-year anniversary after Christmas this year with their 3 awesome kids: Gavin, 8, Guinivere, 6 and Gemma, 4.
Erik Faaland
Best man.
Ryan's just-younger-than-him brother from Florida. A man who loves people and is fun to be around. Passionate and precise encouraging and a Father.
Tara Rhoades Powers
Bridesmaid
Tara is the bride's oldest sister. She is married to Dave and they just celebrated 8 years of love and happiness. Their son, hunter is 7 now and they are in the adoption process, which you can read about at
http://www.powersadoptionstory.blogspot.com/
Leif Faaland
Groomsman
Leif is another one of the groom's brothers. He lives here in Colorado. A sweet kind man. He will love you if you give him the chance. When he giggles it contagious. Thank you Holy Spirit!
Stormie Rhoades
Bridesmaid
Stormie is the Bride's youngest sister and her current roomie. With Tredessa soon moving out, Stormie has replaced her with a German Shepherd named Saber.
Aren Faaland
Groomsman
Aren is also one of the Groom's brothers and resides in Florida. Personable and willing to hang and be your Friend. Understanding and willing to listen to what you have to say.
Jovan Rhoades
Bridesmaid
Jovan married the Bride's only brother and is the newest sister in the family. We've all known her since she was 14, so even though she got her start with the wonderful DiPerna family (we are thankful for the great daughter they raised!), we tell her she was born to be a Rhoades.
Jovan loves Rocky and her 2 little girls a lot!
John Dafni
Groomsman
John is another one of Ryan's best buddies and prayer partners. He lives here in Colorado and will marry soon himself - the beautiful Caitlyn. A man of patience, wisdom and knowledge. Teacher and giver. Loves to learn and understand things.
Dana Neace
Bridesmaid
Dana is a longtime-almost-sister kind of friend to Tredessa. The Rhoades fa calls her a "daughter." She is married to jason and has 2 cutie-patootie kids and reside in Fort Wayne, IN, but plan to move to Colorado soon.
Andy Kramer
Groomsman
One of Ryan's best friends. A big teddy bear of love and joy. Always willing to listen and be your friend. Father and husband as well.
Stefane Phipps
Bridesmaid
Stef and Dessa are close friends and sisters of the heart (another Rhoades "daughter"). Initially working closely through Heaven Fest, they have formed a lifelong friendship. Stef and her husabnd Wrex and baby girl, Sawyer, just moved to Holyoke. Close enough!
Jared Schatz
Groomsman
One of Ryan's best friends. The most gifted physical. He will love you in a different way, kind of like Jesus would. Graceful and knowledgeable. Father and Husband.
Mia (Bierer) Eakes and Mairin Bierer
Bride's attendants from Minnesota
The Bierer family of Minnesota remains heart-and-soul the Rhoades Family's dearest friends-like-familia! The kids were raised together, have worshiped together, will be together to the end. The 2 daughters of the family, Mia and Mairin, get to come to the wedding and attend to the Bride's wishes. LOVE IT!
Emilee Hewitt (and her momma)
Stage Director
Emilee is the Bride's second cousin and will make sure all of the people above (plus anybody else connected to the wedding in any way shape or form) are where they are supposed to be when they are supposed to be there doing what they are supposed to be doing. She is awfully sweet, but she also knows how to wrangle a crowd - so everybody better behave!
