Tessa & Daniel
Wedding Party
Tonnie Pontow
Maid of Honor
Tonnie is my charismatic, tap-dancing, effortlessly hilarious older sister. The self-appointed Safety Officer of family adventures, she is one of my biggest role models and positive influences. A responsible adult with a flair for goofiness and a good floral print.
Thomas Short
Best Man
Thomas and I started hanging out just after I graduated high school, and he has grown to become one of my best friends. I originally moved up to Seattle to live in a house with a few other guys. I guess he is the reason Tessa and I met?!
Tamra Pontow
Maid of Honor
Tamra is my talented, creative, sharp-witted younger sister. She is a lifelong animal-lover and the proud mother of my dog-niece. No one else shares a more similar appreciation for nerd-culture, sarcasm, or a scenic landscape (especially seen through a camera lens).
Tyler Sonneson
Groomsman
Tyler and I have been friends for almost 7 years; we've gone to a lot of movies together. I told him I was moving up to Seattle, and 6 days later he was in the car with me.
Hannah West
Bridesmaid
Hannah has been my rock since we swam together for SKHS. She pushes me to be my best self and supports me through whatever setbacks I face, and it often feels like we share a brain. I have a deep love and admiration for her ambition, wild spirit, and heart for others.
Trevor Tingstrom
Groomsman
My oldest friend in the line up, we first met playing saxophone together in 4th grade. Since then we have shared a lot laughs and some cries, but we've had so much fun along the way.
Paulla Santos
Bridesmaid
Paulla rounds out an inseparable, marching-band-forged trio of friends with Hannah and myself. She is an aggressive athlete, an inspirational leader, a fierce advocate for what's right, and an insatiable intellectual. I never regret the sleep lost to our philosophical debates.
TJ Jan
Groomsman
I've known TJ almost as long, we met in 5th grade at church youth group. We have remained close since, and he is always ready to talk or listen or laugh.
Evan VanCoevern
Bridesmaid
Evan's been my complement for years: co-section leaders in SKHS band, UW Rowing teammates, honor fraternity brothers, best work friends at multiple jobs, and roommates through countless coffee dates and craft sessions. She is tiny, passionate, competitive, and wonderful.