Wedding Party
Kat Wendt
Bride
(she/her)
Abby Erickson
Bride
(she/her)
Sam Runa
Matron of Honor
(she/her) "Sam and I met in 2012, when I joined Sigma Kappa sorority and we became sisters as well as friends. Sam and I easily bonded over our shared goofy senses of humor, spontaneous road trips, tumblr memes, and nerdy shit, which are all supported by a backbone of genuine care for each other's well-being. Sam has been a constant in my life, we've been there for each other through good and bad, and I am eternally grateful that she's agreed to be my Matron of Honor."
Cam Mullins
Best Man
(they/them) "Cam has been my best friend since we first met in the third grade, and as we've grown up together we've seen each other through many of life's milestones. We survived high school, got an apartment together in college, and have somehow never stopped sharing the same hobbies and interests. I feel nothing but gratitude for the deep bond we have, and I'm honored they agreed to be my Best Man."
Will Reynolds
Bridesman
(he/him) "Will and I met in college through Sam. One thing I love about Will is how he exudes steadiness, love, and compassion for the people in his life. One time in college, Will witnessed drunk me decide to drink a goldfish, and bad idea though it was, he stood by me and watched over me. He even continued to support me when the fish no longer cared to remain in such a hostile environment. I am excited to have Will by my side once again, this time while I make an infinitely better decision."
Tom Riley
Bridesman
(he/him) "I frequently refer to Tom as my 'big brother,' as I've often looked up to him over the years. We first met in college through the on-campus 'Humans vs. Zombies' game, where I was an undergraduate and he was working on his PhD. I've learned a lot from Tom over the years and have always admired his courage, kind heart and sociability. I'm grateful to call him my friend."
Jake Drain
Bridesman
(he/him) "I met Jake through Abby about seven years ago, and we instantly hit it off, playing off each others' silly jokes, and bonding through deep talks and our mutual love of the outdoors. Jake has always been there with a listening ear, a kind word, and a great strong hug whenever I needed, and I'm always happy anytime I can show him that love right back."
Grace Whipple
Bridesmaid
(she/her) "Grace and I first met playing 'HvZ' in college, and I thought she was so cool and wanted to be her friend so badly I gave myself anxiety. Now, I don't know where I'd be without her friendship and our shared love of snark, LARPing, and spontaneous deep conversations. Last year, I was honored to be one of her bridesmaids at her own wedding, and now we've come full circle."
Joy-Marie Gerould
Officiant
(she/her) Joy-Marie has been a long-time friend of both Abby and Kat. Joy-Marie and Abby met in college at Oregon State, while she met Kat soon after Kat and Abby started dating. As such a close friend to both of us, we felt that it would be very special for us us to have Joy-Marie officiate our wedding, and she graciously agreed to do us this honor. And this way we didn't have to fight over whose side she stood on. Now she's in the middle!