Wedding Party

Patrick Gilster

Officiant

Evan Hendrickson

Best Man

Kim Elwell

Maid of Honor

Most of you know the story behind Kim's and my best friendship, but for those of you who don't it must be told again. My mom and Kim's mom (Auntie Pammy) have been best friends since they were 13 year old girls gallivanting around San Francisco. My mom was her mom's maid of honor and vice versa. They dreamt that one day their unborn daughters would be best friends. Fast forward- it happened! When Kim moved to SF, we started forming our incredible bond. Kim has opened my eyes to a world of true friendship, fun, laughter, and a shoulder to cry on. Her family is my family. Her huge heart and inspiration have helped guide me to where I am today. She is an incredible mom and paves the way for all of us. I am beyond lucky to have her love and support through all of life's winding paths. She truly is my best friend for life.

Tennille Yamashita

Bridesmaid

Tennille is the best around. Her heart and soul could not be more beautiful. We met many moons ago when we drove down to Big Sur together for a Summer Solstice party and bonded immediately. Our friendship has grown over the years into an incredible sisterhood. I truly could not have gotten through the pandemic without her by my side. She has been my rock through some very trying times and cannot imagine this life without her. Simply put, she has become part of my family. It has been a true joy to see her as a mom- always what she was meant to be. But what is most impressive is how she continues to grow her career and follow her dreams. Love you T!

Melissa Broersma

Bridesmaid

Melissa and I have a very unique story. I met her through my brother when he came with me to Bellingham for Christmas. She was our server at the Copper Hog where we had dinner and he was mesmerized. He pursued her, they dated for a few years. While their love story did not work out, Melissa has remained an integral part of our family. Some of my favorite times are when she would visit SF and dine with me and my grandpa (aka Grumpy), our trips to Vancouver, Victoria, and doing karaoke. She is my true soul sister who understands me through and through. While we live far apart, our friendship remains one of the most special relationships in my life.

Elisa Blue

Bridesmaid

How did I get so lucky to have such an amazing sister-in-law?! Elisa is vibrant, beautiful inside and out, hilarious, an amazing mom, and so talented. She is the mother of our flower girls and ring bearer. I wish they lived closer because I would be hanging out with her all of the time! Love you, Elisa, and cannot wait to call you my sister!

Aubree Corporandy

Bridesmaid

Aubree is my cousin/sister. She is seven years younger and I have had the pleasure of watching her grow up. I essentially lived with her in SF while I was in college and was invited on their amazing family vacations to Puerto Vallarta and Hawaii. Aubree has moved cross country and back a few times throughout the years, pursuing her passion of psychology. She is now in the last stretch to becoming a psychologist. So proud of you Aub and cannot wait to see what the future holds!

Zrinka Divic

Bridesmaid

Zrinka and I go way back to my first few years in San Francisco. She had moved here from Croatia. The day I met her we became instant friends. Although we live far apart, she remains one of my best friends to this day. Her loyalty and support are unapparelled. Some of my fondest memories include our trip to Thailand with one of my other very good friends Tomica (who happens to be Zrinka's sister), our night in Hong Kong, and more recent trips to Croatia. Even when we don't talk for several months, the moment I hear her voice it is like no time has passed. So grateful for our friendship, Zee!

Lisa Redmer

Bridesmaid

Lisa is one of the kindest and most supportive friends I have. She will drop anything for anyone in a bind. We are so similar and understand each other to a degree that most people can't. Over the years, I have been so impressed by how much she has grown and learned to navigate difficult situations. I always feel at ease in her presence and know I can be 100% myself without any judgement. We recently went on a trip to Miami, and while Miami is not for us, we had such a fun time just being together. Love our dinners and talks with wine in hand.

Quinn Davis

Bridesmaid

Quinn is by far my most hilarious friend. She has me on the ground rolling every time I am in her presence. We have traveled the globe together including Iceland, Copenhagen, Croatia, and tons of weekend getaways. Somehow when we travel together everything seems to work out. I will never forget our nights staying up listening to music, having heart to hearts, and pool time in Palm Springs. Quinn always keeps me grounded with life decisions and is someone I look to for advice often. There is no one quite like her and am so grateful to have her in my inner circle. Cannot wait for our next adventure!

Rachael Rothstein

Bridesmaid

Rachael and I became close friends after a New Years Eve in Sonoma. I drove her home to catch a flight to see her grandma. She ended up leaving her keys in Sonoma but somehow made her flight. Fast forward many years later- she has remained one of best friends through and through. Some of my most fun times are with Rachael laughing and dancing through the fields of wherever we are visiting for the weekend, blasting music in the car, Rachael's improv raping, and our unrelenting laughter at the dumbest situations. Her talent as a photographer is inspiring (she took our engagement photos!). Rachael is unique in so many ways and has what I like to call Rachael-isms. She knows what she likes and stands up for what she believes.

Stephanie Pizzorni

Bridesmaid

Stephanie is one of my oldest friends. We met at a National Charity League event in Palm Springs when we were babies where we instantly gravitated towards one another. I gave her my sweater and we ended up sleeping under a coffee table next to each other. Steph is the person who introduced me to the world of travel and I am forever indebted to her for this. She was studying abroad in Italy and at the last moment convinced me to go with her. We spent 6 months traveling every weekend, going to Egypt for Spring Break, camped in Venice (yes, we actually camped in Venice- who does that?), snowboarding in the Swiss Alps, and wined and dined the Italian way.

Jessica Aikin

Bridesmaid

Jess and I became instant friends when we met as coworkers. Our lives were parallel at that time and she became my confidant and adventurer for the next several years as we explored the City by the Bay. We traveled the globe including Bali, Costa Rica. The most amazing part about our friendship is how much we have grown throughout the years but still connect on such a deep level. Jess has been that friend who has shown me the world of finances and budgeting (my dad could not thank her enough- he tried for years) and has been the friend I call for pure, non-biased advise. Her growth is inspiring and cannot express how fortunate I am to have her in my life.

Vhe Hesselblad

Bridesmaid

My ride or die snowboard buddy! Vhe and I went to the same PA school but missed each other by a year. We met at our first job (hated it!) and bonded immediately. Vhe is the most kind, supportive friend around. You are always willing to help others. Your compassion and heart are truly one of a kind. Her and her husband, Joe, let me be the third wheel for years for our snowboard weekend getaways to Tahoe. She has always been that maternal, caring, giving friend every person needs in their life. She makes being a mom look easy. So fortunate that she lives in Oakland. Erik and I are trying to move closer to her neighborhood so we can hopefully one day be neighbors!

Jasun Boles

Groomsman

Steven Shutler

Groomsman

Eric Blue

Groomsman

Trevor Prins

Groomsman

Lucas Blue

Ring Bearer

Leighton Blue

Flower Girl

Laney Blue

Flower Girl

Mila Boles

Flower Girl

Gary Prins

Father of the Bride

Michelle Prins

Mother of the Bride

Deborah Hendrickson

Mother of the Groom

Gary Hendrickson

Mother of the Groom

Binks

Our little dude

Unfortunately Binks won’t be with us our wedding weekend, but he will be there in spirit. Erik and I got him together in July 2022. His parents drove him to us all the way from Ohio! 💕🐶💕