Sarah & Alexander
Wedding Party
Amanda Zaffino
Matron of Honor
Amanda will not be able to make it from Australia, but will still be honored as the Matron of Honor! Amanda is the sister of the bride. Amanda and Sarah have been sisters and best friends for the past 27 years. Amanda moved to Australia to live there with her now husband, and we can't wait for the next time she visits home!
John Wagstaff
Best Man
Brother of the Groom- We are so happy to celebrate with John upon his return home from deployment during his service in the United States Marine Corps! John is a Lieutenant in the USMC and currently living in San Juan Capistrano where he is stationed at Camp Pendleton. We are so proud of John!
Jennifer Bollinger
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Groom/Sister-in-Law! Jen and Sarah instantly bonded over their love of German Shepherds! Jenny lives with her husband and son (Cal- born August 2020) in East Sacramento. We are so happy to have them all close to home!
Christopher Bollinger
Groomsman
Brother-in-Law! Chris is Alex & Sarah's brother-in-law and currently lives with Jen and son (Cal) in East Sacramento. Chris has been part of the family for ages, and has always been like a brother and mentor to Alex. Alex and Chris love talking politics and keeping up on all the latest antics!
Savannah Grant
Bridesmaid
Savannah is Sarah's high school best friend! They met playing soccer together in Sarah's freshman year of high school, and have been the best of friends. Savannah currently lives in Honolulu, HI (jealous, much?) and will be traveling home for the celebration!
Jimmy McNamara
Groomsman
Cousin of the groom! Jimmy was in Sarah & Alex's class at St. Elizabeth, and they all grew up together. Jimmy and Alex would always get in trouble for talking too much in class, and nothing has changed!
Kristen Atilano
Bridesmaid
Kristen & Sarah met in 2017 at work- both being special education teachers and bonding over their passions in education, love of wine, and love of all things reality TV! Kristen has been like another big sister to Sarah, and they have recently gotten to enjoy all things wedding planning and celebration together, as Kristen just married in June of 2021!
Joe McNamara
Groomsman
Cousin of the groom! Joe also went to St. Elizabeth, and was a few grades younger than Alex, Jimmy, and Sarah. Joe was actually Sarah's "Kindergarten Buddy" one year, and he was oh so excited to be the only boy paired with a girl (sarcasm)! Joe recently graduated from Winthrop University in South Carolina, playing baseball, and has moved home to begin his career endeavors.
Kelsey Focht
Bridesmaid
Go Zags! Kelsey & Sarah met in college at Gonzaga University in 2012- and have been inseparable since college. Kelsey and Sarah have gone on many trips together- such as Canada, Lake Tahoe, Seattle, Wenatchee, Phoenix, and more to come. Kelsey currently lives in Glendale, Arizona and is in her final year of Dental school!
Michael Case
Groomsman
Mike and Alex are best friends and previous partners. Mike and Alex met in the Police Academy for Sac PD, and have been the best of friends ever since. Mike officiated Alex and Sarah's marriage in Albion, CA in December of 2020!
Morgan Case
Bridesmaid
Morgan & Sarah first met at Disneyland in 2017, when Mike & Alex first introduced them. The two of them hit it off immediately! Morgan and Sarah have become best friends since meeting, and enjoy time with Mike & Morgan's son Luke, wine tasting, and bonding over the police wife lifestyle!