Ali & Jake
Wedding Party
Sammi
Maid of Honor
Sammi is my younger sister who has also always been my best friend. I am so blessed to have a beautiful, smart, caring and spontaneous sister who will no doubt keep my young as the years go by. She is the person that can tell my story better than I can. I am sorry I put gum in your hair, but thanks for sharing this day with me anyways.
McKinley
Best Man
McKinley tends to bring out the wild side of me. We were friends in high school, and we are now best friends for life. We made lots of memories working at Pushpay and even managed to create a few in real estate school. He is a loyal, forever type of friend that I am honored to have as my best friend.
Caitlyn
Bridesmaid
Caitlyn is the closest thing I have to a sister; other than my sister. For the first 5 years of our lives we spent every day together: playing house (P.S. I ALWAYS named my husband Jake), car, baking and playing in her awesome play set. As anyone in our family can attest, we have been inseparable ever since. I am so proud of all of the things she has done and places she has been and couldn't get married without her there.
Mason
Groomsman
Mason is my oldest brother and the one that keeps me centered. Through the years we have had our fair share of fights; but we have also created some cherished times playing Minecraft, going bowling, getting coffee and finding God together. His commitment to church is inspiring. He has always been there for me; and I will always be there for him.
Kyla
Bridesmaid
Kyla is a sister that was gifted by chance and circumstance. Long ago, we rode the same bus and grew up in the same neighborhood. But she is also married to Jake's older brother, Chase. Not everyone loves their husbands family. But having Kyla in my life is a blessing I never knew I needed.
Chase
Groomsman
Chase has taught me what it means to be kind-hearted and hardworking. He gives tirelessly to his family and has never failed to be there for me. We have evolved from countless boxing matches to daily basketball games and from Halo to Madden, and I look forward to all the years to come. I am blessed to have both Chase and Mason as role models in my life.
Chelsea
Bridesmaid
Chelsea might love cats more than me. But she is also the kindest person I know and goes out of her way to make everyone feel special. She is Caitlyn's older sister, and my first role model. I do think now is a good time to apologize for how annoying we must have been. But thanks for loving us anyways, and thanks for helping me say I do!
Austin
Groomsman
Austin may me loud and obnoxious to those that don't know him, but to us he is a sweet and loyal friend. Austin is the life of the party and never fails to find fun in any situation. He looks after me the same way my two brothers do, and is really a third brother. Here's to many more Watershed's, Sushi dates and pump sessions together.
Patricia
Bridesmaid
Patricia is one of two people I still talk to from high school; and I am marrying the other one. Even though she moved to Portland, she never fails to check on me during finals week or when she knows I am having a rough time. She is a lifelong friend that I can't imagine my wedding without! I am so happy she came in to my life to be the bubbly, optimistic and sweetest pediatric nurse I know (they say opposites attract right?)
Nick
Groomsman
Nick and I worked together at Pushpay for about a year. But since then, he calls once a week to say what's up. We have some great memories going to 5 Stones, Earl's and few ping pong games that tested our friendship. After leaving Pushpay, Nick did not let us drift apart. We have stayed in close contact, and for that I am forever grateful.
Paisley
Junior Bridesmaid
When I met Jake, he told me about his little sister Paisley before her even began to mention his brothers. She is the light of his life, and I now see why. She is the most caring, smart, sporty and spunky kid I know. She brings light to any room she is in. I hope she knows that I would move Heaven and Earth for her. I am so lucky to get to continue to watch you grow up (but please slow down a little!).
Cooper
Junior Groomsman
Cooper is my little cousin that keeps me on my toes! He is the sweetest kid who always has a few pranks up his sleeve (that usually Paisley is on the receiving end of!). I am in awe at the way he looks out for others and is such a good brother to Bruin. I bet he doesn't even know that one of Al and I's first "dates" was babysitting him and Bruin and playing Lego's all evening!