Wedding Party
Rachel Stalker
Maid of Honor
Meet Abby’s big sister Rachel; known for her red hair and sass. She’s Abby’s built-in best friend. Like most sisters, they spent many years butting heads, but they have an unbreakable bond today. Rachel has always been someone Abby looked up to, even when she pretended not to. They can often be found at a country concert, on a road trip (where Rachel always drives), or on facetime. Rachel’s been by Abby’s side from the very beginning, and there is no one else Abby would want to stand beside her as Maid of Honor.
Easton Waterman
Best Man
Meet Peyton’s older brother Easton. From sharing a room for years to growing up and ganging up on Averi as any good brothers would do, they have a bond that is stronger than anything. Easton has and always will be someone Peyton looks up to and his best friend for life. They have always had each other’s backs like no one else could and Peyton couldn’t imagine anyone else to be his Best Man.
Tayelor Poyadue
Bridesmaid
Tayelor is Abby’s best friend. They’ve been through it all together, the good, the bad, and everything in between. There’s a running joke that Tayelor is the favorite child in Abby’s family, although some would argue it isn’t a joke at all. Tayelor has always been Abby’s voice of reason (thanks to their shared trait of brutal honesty), her safe place, her official In-N-Out date for life, and someone Abby can turn to for anything. Abby couldn’t imagine her wedding without Tayelor by her side because she always has been.
Slater Coe
Groomsman
Slater and Peyton met a few years ago and instantly became good friends. They too have all the same hobbies, hunting, fishing, welding, you name it. They’re best known for scaring the heck out of people on camping trips. They’re forever bonded since they’ve chosen to be with two best friends and have just gotten started making more memories all together.
Averi Waterman
Bridesmaid
Averi is Peyton’s little sister and Abby’s partner in crime. They played travel softball together back in the day and little did they know all these years later they would become sisters. Averi can talk Abby into just about anything and they’re known to gang up on Peyton whenever the opportunity presents itself. Other than their major height difference and preferred alcohol, they’re almost the same person. Averi makes everything a good time (as long as she’s gotten enough sleep) and Abby can’t wait to have her by her side as a bridesmaid and officially as family.
Jordan Khamphaphirath
Groomsman
Jordan became one of Peyton’s best friends back in high school. They were both in the fishing club and spend a lot of their time together these days either in fishing tournaments or up in the woods hunting. Jordan’s also the first person to ever make Peyton’s shop double as a spare room for a night. Not only are they good friends, but they’re soon to be future dog parent in-laws.
Alaina Hysell
Bridesmaid
Alaina is not only one of Abby’s best friends, but her cousin too. They have many memories as little kids at family get togethers and create more and more today with camping trips, bonfires, and basically weekly dinners. Alaina is always getting Abby into new things whether it’s reading, making sourdough, thrifting, or playing in their adult volleyball league. She also introduced Abby to the world’s best margarita and now hibiscus syrup is a staple on hand whenever they’re together. It means so much to Abby to have Alaina standing with her on her wedding day.
Ryan Hysell
Groomsman
Wherever you find Ryan, Peyton won’t be too far away. They have been friends for years and work together. They’re always picking up new hobbies like that’s their real full time job. Most recently, they’ve decided they’re “pool guys” and by the time of the wedding it will probably be something new. They’re close friends now, but this wedding makes them officially family.
Tia Diaz
Bridesmaid
Tia and Abby have been friends since kindergarten; they’ve basically grown up side by side. As kids, they got yelled at by both of their moms a time or two and witnessed each other get bullied by their siblings a lot, but all of that made their bond stronger. Tia has always been a constant in Abby’s life. These days they’re into less troublemaking and more wine nights, but the laughter, loyalty, and friendship remains exactly the same. Abby couldn’t imagine this day without someone who has known her forever and is lucky to call Tia a bridesmaid and a lifelong friend.
Brad Reagan
Groomsman
Brad is a longtime friend of Peyton’s and sort of responsible for Peyton’s love for hunting. They’re both involved with the California Waterfowl Association and if they aren’t actually hunting, they’re probably talking about it or planning the next one like it’s a professional sport. They’re probably going to be hunting together until the day they can’t anymore.
Rylee Holmes
Bridesmaid
Rylee and Abby officially met only a few years ago, but Abby instantly knew Rylee was her kind of person. They both got engaged around the same time and being able to share the experience of planning a wedding, both the exciting and occasional stressful parts has been so special for them. They share a lot of laughter and a serious obsession with puppies. Rylee may be the one person on Earth who can match Abby’s love for dogs. Abby couldn’t imagine this day without Rylee by her side and can’t wait to return the favor in September.
Max Ramirez
Groomsman
Max and Peyton go way back. Tonya watched them both when she ran a daycare and they’ve been best friends ever since. They used to ride their bikes through the neighborhood going to and from each other’s houses growing up making years of memories along the way. From childhood milestones to adult ones, Max has been there for Peyton through it all.
Bianca Benner
Bridesmaid
Bianca is one of Abby’s dearest friends. Growing up minutes apart meant being dropped off or picked up from each others’ house was a routine part of life and there is a lifetime of memories shared between the two of them. One of Abby’s favorite things about Bianca is her longtime fascination with hairless cats, but her least favorite thing is that she actually bought one (sorry Phoebe). Through every phase of life and especially the ones where they now live miles apart, Bianca has always been a loving and loyal friend and it means so much to Abby to have her by her side.
Blake Clark
Groomsman
Peyton has known Blake since middle school. They have so many memories growing up together and taking an interest in the same hobbies. They both love to fish, especially on the river, and they’re really big on duck hunting too. Peyton can always count on Blake to suffer through a night in the truck with Duke all so they can wake up early and get some birds.
Shelby Bullen
Bridesmaid
Shelby has been one of Abby’s closest friends since high school, back when Abby could have easily been mistaken for Shelby’s personal chauffeur. Shelby’s role in Abby’s life is extra special because she is the one who convinced Abby to go on a double date, disguised as a casual hang out, to meet Peyton. Then she convinced Abby to do it again, and again, until Abby decided she was on to something and decided to give things with Peyton a real shot. Having Shelby by her side is extra meaningful because she has witnessed everything leading up to this day from the very beginning.
Wyatt Bullen
Groomsman
Peyton and Wyatt have been close friends since elementary school. There was a time when you could find them riding dirtbikes together, but Peyton had to take an early retirement from that hobby which Wyatt is always trying to get him to come out of. Wyatt is the other matchmaker that convinced Peyton to go on a double date where he first met Abby and where it all started.
Hana Bova
Bridesmaid
Abby met Hana in high school and although she may have been a little scared of her at first, that quickly turned into a close friendship. From the beginning, Hana has always been someone you want in your corner. She is one the kindest, funniest, and loyal people you will ever meet. Abby has never met someone with such an unmatched loyalty. Hana always has her back, is always up for a good time, and is one of the few people who will answer her phone at any hour. Abby can’t wait to share this day with Hana standing by her side.
Luke Lindsey
Groomsman
Luke and Peyton have been friends since high school. They both love going mountain bike riding and at one point in time, racing each other in their bass boats out on the lake. They have a mutual love for Facebook marketplace that results in way too many impulse purchases, but makes for some of their best memories together enjoying whatever toy one of them bought.
Wrenley Hysell
Flower Girl
Wrenley is Ryan and Alaina's daughter and Peyton and Abby's favorite little girl. She spends a lot of time with uncle P and aunt Abby's chickens and dancing to country music in their living room every chance she gets. They are so excited to have their favorite girl in the wedding.
Jason Deaver
Groomsman
Jason and Peyton have been friends since elementary school. They played AAU basketball together and now in their free time they’re either on the river trying to catch some fish or off duck hunting. It’s a normal thing for Peyton to come home and find Jason in the driveway for a spontaneous visit, and he knows Jason is always up for anything.