Meet The Wedding Party - Jim

Jim Shearer . Groomsman

After watching that video, what more can I say?

Jim is my famous friend.

But what I truly love and appreciate about Jim is that you'd never know it. He is one of the most down-to-earth and humble guys I know -- and I don't say that lightly. He would feel equally at home discussing the finer points of grilling a burger at McDonald's, as he would telling you about the highlights of interviewing the best and worst of pop culture and music celebs as an MTV2 VJ. Honestly...you can ask him about either one during the reception!

Jim and I met during my freshman year at Waynesburg College. His sister, a junior at the time, tipped him off that there was this one kid who had some personality traits and tendencies that kinda fit his unique approach to life. From the best of my recollection, one day after a staff meeting for the college radio station where we were both DJs, Jim and I ate lunch together with a couple of his friends and the rest, as they say, is history!

From there, we crafted a friendship, which defied the typical college party/drinking scene, and was made up of sharing a mutual affinity for music (especially the Beastie Boys), attending numerous "rock" concerts, Pittsburgh Fun Days, raves (without the drug use), putting on concerts with Jim's college band (Milkweed), eating pizza, learning from Professor Krause, being members of a hip-hop group (D-Boiz), urban fashion and just sharing a bunch of unique stuff in common. We even did a fashion makeover of this one girl on campus long before any of those cable television makeover shows existed.

Simply put, Jim is the most original guy I know. His ability to embrace his uniqueness really influenced me and, in a sense, gave me the courage to live a life outside of society's neatly crafted bubble.

Little Known Fact: During their days at Waynesburg College, Jim and Troy co-founded Q.P.T. (Quality Play Time) -- an hour between lunch and their next class where they engaged in the higher pursuit of mastering Nintendo's Excitebike.

Meet The Wedding Party - Rachel

Rachel Rineer . Bridesmaid

Many people have said to me over the years: "You and Rachel are friends? But you two seem so different." And in some ways I can see their point. Outwardly we may seem quite different. But in reality, Rachel and I have a lot in common inwardly; which is why over the years she has been a friend I can return to again and again and talk to about anything, even if we haven't seen each other for months at a time.


One of those common interests is music and while at Lancaster Bible College it just seemed inevitable that we would become friends -- since we were 2 of about 4 in the music education program:) We also shared a heart for leading others which is why we shared a room for a year as an RA and DA. And we share a heart for teaching others about God's gift of music and striving for one's highest potential in using one's musical gifts for God. So we have shared many conversations over the years about this particular subject.


So even though outwardly we may seem somewhat different, inwardly we have a lot in common. And I think there is a lesson here that can be learned by all of us during our lives. Though outwardly we may think someone is totally different than us and we could never really be their friend, maybe we really just need to take a little time getting to know them and find out who they really are. Maybe we won't become best friends with them, or even good friends, but maybe we will find out something that will help us to really know who they are. And isn't that what Jesus was all about? Looking at people inwardly and not outwardly and really looking at their hearts.


Thanks for all the wonderful memories and your great friendship Rachel! I will always remember the humidifier in our room in Esbenshade, stolen shoes in the middle of a corn field, numerous food outings with the "music gang" and the music office.


I am so thrilled to have you be part of my big day.

Meet The Wedding Party - Josh

Josh Cales . Groomsman

I've been friends with Josh since our days at Waynesboro Area Senior High School. Josh, I and another friend were pretty much inseparable during our junior and senior years of high school -- we hung out at each others' houses, spent countless hours battling each other on Sega's NBA Jam, "cruised the strip" in Hagerstown (Maryland) on Friday and Saturday nights -- which basically meant driving around a certain loop of roads looking for who really knows what -- because we had nothing better to do, went to all kinds of high school sporting events and graduated together in 1994.

Although Josh and I went to college in different areas, we never lost touch and always looked forward to Christmas and summer breaks. Even when I went to law school, although we rarely talked, every time that we did it was if we had just talked yesterday -- it was always so easy to be Josh's good friend, mostly due to his good-natured character.

And then there was this point after I graduated from law school and he got married that we just really re-connected. Although we had both matured and changed in many different ways, we shared a rekindled passion for all things spiritual and living out our faith authentically. We've had some great talks in the years since. Oh...and who could forget our mutual "love" of UNC basketball!

I've always appreciated Josh's drive and ambition for life. And his authenticity -- he'd be the first to admit his mistakes, ask for advice on how to make amends and then tell ya what he learned in the process. What a great friend he has been to me for so many years!

I'll close with a story. In 2002, Josh landed a job with James Allen, an online jewelry store specializing in diamonds. I always told him (and others) that he had to keep that job until I finally found that special girl for me. Well...five years later Josh is now the sales manager there, I have been blessed with such a girl and he helped me secure the engagement ring I gave to her, including finding a beautiful diamond and custom designing the band/setting to our tastes. Thanks so much bro!

Meet The Wedding Party - Danielle

Danielle Reider . Bridesmaid

Meeting a fellow country music fan doesn't happen too often, so when it does there is an immediate connection between you and that person. Add the fact that you both enjoy basketball, are single (well I guess I can't qualify for that anymore), graduated from Lancaster Bible College, and hate long meetings...and you have a FRIENDSHIP.

Over the past two years I have had the privilege of getting to know Danielle and have appreciated so many things about her. She has taught me much about Christ-like character without even knowing it.

Here are some of the things I have gained from my friend...

1. Her positive attitude no matter what the circumstance (whether teaching a class with more than 15 sixth-grade boys or squishing four high school girls in her car for a 1 1/2 hour car ride to a basketball game).

2. Her smile and joyful attitude towards everyone.

3. Her care and concern for her students.

And the list goes on! Thanks for making me laugh, being such a positive influence, and sitting through all those girls basketball games with me:) I am glad you will be standing by me on my big day too!

Meet The Wedding Party - Adam

Adam Hertlein . Groomsman

Adam is one of the 3 siblings taking part in Angie and Troy's wedding party. Two years younger than Angie (6 years younger than Troy - lol), Adam is the younger brother of Angie.

Adam and Angie grew up spending a lot of time together as kids. Some of the fondest memories Angie has as a kid is building tepees in the woods, playing G.I. Joe, and riding bikes with her brother. ;)

Adam currently lives in Hershey where he is almost finished with his fourth year of medical studies at Penn State/Hershey Medical School. And even though it has been a busy four years and Angie hasn't been able to hang out a lot with her brother, it has always been nice knowing that he was in the same town and could be called on at any moment if something was needed.

Not only is Angie proud to have her brother be a part of her wedding, but she is proud of all that he has accomplished and is going to become in life. Looking forward to you taking part in my big day in less than 4 months bro. :)