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Wedding Day!
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Prelude begins at 4:00pm Central Time
Wedding begins at 4:30pm Central Time
The Wedding is Invitation Only
Driving Directions:
Parking at the church building with Shuttle Service provided to the venue.
Remnant Fellowship Church
1230 Franklin Rd.
Brentwood, TN 37027
Wedding colors:
Navy and Ivory
Recommended Attire:
Cocktail to Semi-Formal Attire
Registry Information:
Pottery Barn and Amazon
Their Story...
Mason:
I want to begin by giving all glory to God Almighty, and I also want to thank His only Son, Jesus Christ, whose life showed us the perfect example of obedience, humility, and love for the Father. I truly cannot imagine where I would be without God's mercy, His guidance, and the incredible blessing of growing up in this church. I am deeply thankful for the truth that has been taught here and for everyone who has invested their time, love, and wisdom into my life. I also want to thank Gwen Shamblin Lara and Elizabeth Shamblin Kaufmann for their unwavering passion to help people understand that following God is not just about religion—it is about having a genuine, personal relationship with Him. Because of this message, I have learned that I can say "no" to sin, trust God completely, and have confidence in His perfect plan.
Arden is incredibly creative, funny, thoughtful, and without a doubt the most beautiful woman I have ever known, both inside and out. She has been a rock for me, constantly pointing me toward God through her example. - Mason
I am incredibly grateful for my parents, Chase and Abby McDonald, and the foundation they gave me. They met in the early years of the church in 2002, were married in 2003, and built their lives around loving God first. Growing up, they showed me what it looks like to live a selfless life devoted to God and to put faith into action every day. They have loved me through every season, encouraged me through life's hardest tests, and continually pointed me back to God in both the good times and the difficult ones. I will always be thankful for the decision they made to plant our family in this church, because it has shaped every blessing in my life.
I am also incredibly thankful for Arden's parents, Jonathan and Jessica Walters. Their marriage has been a wonderful example to me of what it looks like to keep God at the center and to continually put one another first. Amy and Patrick Stites have also been like second parents to me, and I am so grateful for the time, wisdom, encouragement, and love they have poured into my life over the years.
One of the greatest blessings God has ever given me is Arden. We have known each other since we were little kids. We grew up together through homeschool co-op, spent countless days at each other's houses doing schoolwork, and were even blessed to attend college together. Looking back, it amazes me how God was writing our story long before either of us knew it. The girl who would one day become my wife had been part of my life all along.
As our friendship grew into something more, I became more and more grateful for the woman God had placed in my life. Arden is incredibly creative, funny, thoughtful, and without a doubt the most beautiful woman I have ever known, both inside and out. She has been a rock for me, constantly pointing me toward God through her example. Her love for God is so genuine and unwavering that it challenges me every day to become a better man. I have watched her walk through some of life's hardest tests with complete trust in God's plan, keeping her eyes fixed on Him no matter the circumstances. Her faith truly is the kind that can move mountains.
Proverbs 31:10 says, "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies." Every day I am reminded of how undeserving I am of the blessing God has given me in Arden. I still cannot believe that I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend, serving God together and encouraging one another to grow closer to Him.
Above everything else, I am thankful to God for every blessing He has given me, and I am thankful for His only Son, Jesus Christ, whose life is the perfect example of love for the Father. Without God, I would be lost and without purpose. Through His mercy and His plan, God has given me not only the meaning of life, but also the greatest partner I could have ever prayed for. My prayer is that Arden and I will always keep God first, follow the example of His Son, Jesus Christ, and build a marriage that brings glory to Him. May we continue to grow closer to God every day, encourage one another to pursue righteousness, and spend our lives serving Him together.
Arden:
I first want to begin my testimony with giving all glory and credit to God Almighty for all the blessings He has poured into my life. As I reflect on my life, I am overwhelmed by God’s faithfulness and the countless ways He has provided and taken care of me. I also would also like to express my deepest gratitude to Gwen Shamblin Lara for the message she devoted her life to teaching and to Elizabeth Hannah Kaufmann for faithfully carrying this message out with so much strength, wisdom, and love. Mason and I are both indescribably grateful to be a part of Remnant Fellowship Church, and it is our whole hearts’ desire to continue supporting this message, church, and leadership for the rest of our lives. This church has taught me how to have a real relationship with God that I could not have learned anywhere else. Tears well up in my eyes as I think of the beauty of the community this church has given us and of the countless ways they have invested into my life. I truly consider it one of my greatest blessings getting the chance to grow up surrounded by so many people whose lives consistently point back up to God.
Every time I am around Mason, he brings so much peace and joy into my life. He consistently points me back up to God, and I always leave his side more in love with him and with God! - Arden
I want to thank Elizabeth Hannah Kaufmann for the immeasurable impact she has had on my life. My mom, Jessica Walters, and Elizabeth became close friends while they were in high school, and their friendship continued to grow through college. I am forever thankful that God used Elizabeth to introduce my mom to this church’s God-first teaching, because that decision forever changed the course of our family’s life. Some of my fondest memories as a child include the time spent with Elizabeth’s daughters, Gweneth Stites and Grace Fischer. They have been more than friends to me–they have been sisters, encouragers, and examples of what it looks like to genuinely love God first and others second. Those friendships have been some of my greatest blessings, and I am so honored that God allowed us to grow up together. Throughout every stage of life, Elizabeth has continually poured into me so much love, wisdom, and encouragement. She has spent countless hours guiding me through difficult situations and encouraging me to trust and seek God’s direction above all else. Her encouragement and support have been especially meaningful throughout Mason’s and my relationship. Looking back, I truly do not think our relationship would be where it is today without her love and Spiritual guidance. Now as an adult, I get the opportunity to work for the church and under Elizabeth’s leadership, which has only deepened my appreciation and admiration for her. I have no words to describe what an honor it is to watch her faithfully lead this church and continually pour out her life for others. The countless answered prayers and God-stories I have witnessed during my time working with her truly leave me speechless and strengthen my own faith. Elizabeth has an incredible way of making everyone around her feel heard and genuinely loved. I have never walked away from a conversation with her without feeling encouraged and pointed back toward God. Her unwavering devotion to God and His Kingdom is one of the most beautiful examples I have ever witnessed, and I am beyond grateful for the role she has played – and continues to play – in my life.
One of the greatest gifts God has ever given me was my parents, Jonathan and Jessica Walters. They loved God wholeheartedly, and everything they did reflected that love. Some of my favorite memories I have of them are simply watching them praise God during worship services, constantly opening our home for the youth, and reading the Bible and Gwen Lara’s “History of the Love of God” book before bed. I will never forget the way my dad, Jonathan, would praise God during the music at church, as you could see the love he had for God through his eyes and the way he lifted his head and hands up to worship Him, as well as the way he would pour his heart out for God. The way my father’s conviction would bring tears out of him as he expressed his gratitude for these teachings and the opportunity we have to learn how to have a true connection with the Heavenly Father reflected a humility I will never forget. My mom, Jessica, was the most beautiful example of a Godly wife and mother. She respected and supported my dad with such joy, always looking to his leadership and never seeking recognition for herself. Her humility and constant desire to serve our family left an impression on me that I pray I carry into my own marriage. My parents did not merely tell us to just have a relationship with God; they actively lived it every day.
In 2021, my life forever changed with the sudden passing of my parents. Losing them was the hardest season I have ever walked through, but it also revealed the incredible foundation they had spent my entire life building through what they learned from this message. They had taught my brother and sister and me to trust God in every circumstance, and even through grief, I could see God’s love surrounding us in ways I would never imagine. I realize that the greatest inheritance they left us was the example of what it looks like to love God wholeheartedly. Over these past few years, William, Reed, and I have only gotten closer and our gratitude for our church family has grown deeper than I ever thought possible. The amount of support and love we received was overwhelming and is something I truly believe could only be found in a church family like this one.
When my parents passed away in 2021, Patrick and Amy Stites immediately opened their home to William, Reed and me. From the very beginning, they have always cared for us and treated us like their own children. Our two families had been incredibly close for as long as I can remember. We grew up living next door to each other, and even after they moved to another house, our family ended up moving two doors down from them. Some of my favorite childhood memories were made with the Stites family, so to me, it was a beautiful reflection of God’s provision that He would use a family we were so close to for years to help us through some of the hardest seasons of our life. The Stites’ selflessness, kindness, and unwavering commitment to living out what we have been taught at our church has impacted my life more than I can put into words. While no one could ever be able to replace my parents, God has blessed us with a family who has loved us wholeheartedly and continues to point us back to Him. Their example is a reminder of the beauty of this teaching and what it truly looks like to live every day for God and His church. I will forever be grateful for the love they have shown William, Reed, and me, as well as the incredible blessing of gaining two older siblings, Wesley Stites and Caroline Shepherd, who have been amazing examples to us and have grown to be my best friends. I am constantly in awe of what God has done, as He has provided us with exactly everything we could ever need, long before we ever knew we would need it.
Along with all these incredible blessings, God has also brought the love of my life into my path in the most beautiful way—Mason McDonald. Our families have been close for as long as I can remember. Chase McDonald and Abigail McDonald and my parents became close friends after joining Remnant Fellowship, alongside the Powers and Vick families, we spent so much of our lives growing up together. Chase McDonald and my dad first became close friends while they were in collage, and from there our families were rarely apart. Because of that, Mason has always been part of my life, along with his sister, Emma McDonald, who has always been a dear best friend to me. We spent countless hours together growing up, whether it was playing at each other’s houses or doing homeschool together. Those years built friendships that became some of the greatest blessings of my childhood, and I never could have imagined I would become part of their family. Mason’s parents have both been monumental in my life, and I want to thank them for the love and kindest they have shown me since a young age. They have always been there for my siblings and I, which has impacted us in more ways than they probably realize!
As we grew older, Mason’s and my parents would occasionally tease or hint that maybe our friendship could grow into something more. Eventually, as the years passed, our friendship did turn into more, as I started to see Mason in a different way. The more time we spent together, the more I admired all Mason’s Godly characteristics, such as his loyal heart, selfless attitude, and desire to uphold our church’s teachings. There were seasons when we went through rocky times that taught us to seek God first and to trust His timing above our own. We learned a lot during these times, and we are grateful God used this to show us that we are better together than apart.
There are countless reasons why I love Mason, but I what I admire most is his genuine heart for God and Christ. He is one of the humblest men I have ever met! Mason always is looking for the needs of others, whether it is serving his family, caring for his siblings, or encouraging a friend. He has an incredible ability to meet others’ needs before they even have to ask. Every time I am around Mason, he brings so much peace and joy into my life. He consistently points me back up to God, and I always leave his side more in love with him and with God! There is never a dull moment with Mason, as he always brings a smile to others’ faces. I can always rely on him to help me through personal tests or times I need wisdom and advice.
It is such a comfort knowing that Mason and I not only share a love for one another, but also the same foundation, the same purpose, and the same hope to have a family that glorifies God. Mason truly is my best friend, and I will forever cherish our relationship. It has been such a privilege to watch his character grow over these past few years into the Godly man he is today. I feel incredibly honored to get to become Mason’s wife, and I could not have picked someone better to spend my life with.
As we prepare to start this next chapter of life, I cannot help but feel overwhelmed with everything God has done for me. He has blessed us both far more than we could have ever imagined or deserved. Mason and I are so excited to start our life together with so much hope for the future, trusting Gold wholeheartedly as we have these teachings to guide us and rely on. I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life serving God alongside my best friend! I pray that we can build a marriage that always looks up to God and Christ, reflects the teachings from this church, and point others back to God. I still cannot believe the fact that I get to marry someone like Mason — I feel so truly blessed!
