Wedding Party
Alexandra Oylear
Bride
Alex grew up in Edmonds, WA and later moved to Fredericksburg, VA where she attended high school and a year of college at UMW. She later transferred to WSU where she received a B.S. in Kinesiology and met her beloved Dean. She currently works as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac Rehab and is a Lieutenant in the Army National Guard.
Dean Janikowski
Groom
Dean grew up in Fallbrook, CA. He attended WSU where he met his beloved Alex. He received a B.A. in Digital Technology and Culture and a Master's in Business Administration. During his time in college, Dean played as the starting kicker for Washington State football team. He is currently training for the NFL.
Megan Janikowski
Maid of Honor
Megan is Dean's younger, smarter, and more athletic sister. Her and Alex met 5 months after Dean and Alex started dating and became fast friends. Megan graduated from Cal Poly Humbolt where she competed on the women's soccer team. Megan has been a blessing in both Alex and Dean's lives.
Jack Janikowski
Best Man
Jack is Dean's little brother. Jack plays Defensive End for WSU and just completed his sophomore year. Dean and Jack have been inseparable their whole life. They played together the last two years at WSU.
Madison Aguilar
Bridesmaid
Madison grew up in Temecula, CA and played volleyball at Army West Point. Alex met Madison during Logistics BOLC at Fort Gregg Adams, VA. After being placed in the same platoon, they quickly realized they were exactly alike. They spent every waking moment together and formed a strong trauma bond that has been unshakable since.
Cole Janikowski
Groomsman
Cole is Dean's cousin. They have been on their fair share of adventures over the years. Cole graduated from Oregon State University and now works at JPI.
Briana Gralia
Bridesmaid
Briana attended UMW and competed in track and field where she met Alex. Bre and Alex have continued their friendship since Alex left UMW. Together, their favorite hobbies are running half marathons and visit Boldrock Cidery in Charlottesville, VA.
Jake Raterman
Groomsman
Jake is one of Dean's many friends from Cathedral High School. Dean and Jake would surf every single day before school at Cathedral Catholic and have been on many adventures together.
Sarah Dreger
Bridesmaid
Sarah attended WSU and was Alex's roommate in college. They have had many adventures together over the 3 years of living together. Sarah recently got married and Alex had the honor of being a bridesmaid in her wedding.
Nick Haberer
Groomsman
Nick was Dean's roommate while at WSU. Nick was the punter/ holder for the football team. Nick is originally from Australia and still sounds like it. Nick and Dean have had their fair share of wild adventures while in Pullman. At one point they shared a room like the movie Step Brothers.
Elizabeth Anne Oylear
Bridesmaid
Lizzy is Alex's little sister. Lizzy is currently in nursing school and makes a mean cinnamon roll. She brings light to the Oylear family siblings and is a fun time to be around.
Andre Duisters
Groomsman
Andre is one of Dean's many friends from Cathedral High School. Dean and Andre have been on countless trips together and have traveled to many different states together.
Desiree Jetter
Bridesmaid
Desiree attended The Benedictine College. Desiree and Alex met while working at St. Thomas More. She has been a blessing in Alex's life over the short time that they have known each other.
Caleb Price
Groomsman
Caleb is one of Dean's many friends from Cathedral High School. Dean and Caleb have been friends ever since freshman year football at Cathedral Catholic. Caleb is now in Scottsdale Arizona managing a popular restaurant.
Kaylee Sawicki
Bridesmaid
Kaylee went to WSU and met Alex post graduation at church. Their friendship quickly progressed after bonding over their shared love for making sourdough bread, working out, and weekend trips to the farmer's market. She has been a blessing in Alex's life over the past year.
Diego Argueta
Groomsman
Diego is one of Dean's many friends from Cathedral High School. Similar to Dean Diego loves any action sport. Diego graduated from USC with an Engineering degree and is now working in Texas.