Wedding Party
Kendall Schumaker
Maid of Honor
The one who made Amanda a big sister (until her twin came 16 minutes later). Amanda decided she wanted to be a "baby nurse" when she was only 4 years old because she loved taking care of her baby sisters. "Cool Kenny" is what Amanda will call Kendall. She's so chill about everything, it drives Amanda nuts sometimes. But her chillness is also something Amanda values most about her sister. She is spontaneous, has GREAT party tricks (ask her to juggle), and is overall just the perfect sister to Amanda.
Julia Hunter
Matron of Honor
Julia is Amanda's sister, Kendall's twin, and the baby of the family. Ironically, Julia was the first one out of the three sisters to have a husband and a house, yet she's still very much the baby. Julia is Amanda's personal makeup artist and fashion designer. Julia is hilarious, a great cook, and gardener, and plays the baby of the family role well. Julia has been married for 4 years and although she is still new in matrimony, Julia has taught Amanda about sacrifice and commitment in marriage. Julia is married to a wonderful person, Ben, who is Amanda's personal mechanic and handyman, and is also in Zack and Amanda's wedding as a groomsmen.
Erisyn Meek
Bridesmaid
A lifetime friend of Amanda's, starting when they were in grade school playing soccer together. Amanda and Erisyn were pretty much inseparable when they were younger. Then they became even closer in high school when their parents moved their school districts at the same time. Late-night chats on the trampoline, failing at pranking Erisyn's brother Ryan, and always making their parents buy them matching cell phones are only some of Amanda's fondest memories with Erisyn. One person very dear to Amanda was Erisyn's father, Doug. From coaching Amanda and Erisyn in soccer when they were in elementary school to driving them to high school on his way to work. Erisyn and Amanda always thought they were so sneaky taking drinks of his whiskey, but of course he always knew. Doug was the ultimate dad to not only Erisyn but to Amanda as well. Doug tragically passed away at the end of Amanda and Erisyn's senior year, she very much wishes Doug could see her get married, as Amanda always admired his and Erisyn's mom, Tami's, loving marriage.
Shelby Tracy
Bridesmaid
Some call her Shelby but Amanda calls her Whillis (it's a long story). And oddly enough, Shelby calls Amanda Whillis too! Shelby was one of Amanda's first friends at Gladstone High School when she transferred school districts and barely knew anyone. Amanda and Shelby continued on to then become roommates in college at Western Oregon University where they shared the tiniest dorm room. After they successfully navigated that, they upgraded to a house where they definitely did not throw any parties in. Because college just wasn't enough fun, Amanda lived with Shelby and her parents (shout out to Dan and Val!) after college for a while. This was one of the best times in Amanda's life. Amanda and Shelby have really lived a lot of life together, and some would say it is because of her tinder skills that Amanda and Zack met.
Natalie Hough
Bridesmaid
Natalie and Amanda knew each other at Western Oregon University and bonded over both needing roommates after college. Ironically enough, they both realized how much they needed each other's friendship during their time living together in 2014. Amanda not only grew close with Natalie, but with her husband Derrick as well, and both of their families. Amanda was a bridesmaid in Natalie and Derricks's wedding in 2017. It's safe to say that Natalie and Derrick had to approve of Zack before Amanda got serious with him. Natalie is Amanda's #1 hype girl, she always knows what to say whatever the problem, and she always is on Amanda's team. You can find her at Amanda's house or vice versa at least once a week. One of Amanda's favorite things about Natalie has been watching her become an amazing mother to her daughter, Dawson, and being an inspiration on how to be a mom, wife, friend, and good human all at the same time.
Taylor Aldredge
Bridesmaid
Taylor and Amanda have been quite the duo since they met in high school. Being only 1 year and 2 days apart, they are both Leo's with fiery souls and attitudes. Amanda and Taylor's lives have been intertwined since they were young; they both played soccer and did track, and they're both now pediatric nurses. Amanda and Taylor use to tear it up on the dance floor, they could not be bothered to dance with guys, and they wanted to be free to dance on their own. Some would say they are very much like sisters and they fight like it too! Taylor and Amanda share a special bond that not many friends share. Taylor is Amanda's person to call when she's had a bad day at the hospital. Taylor is simply that friend who "gets it" when no one else in the world does. Amanda is both proud and grateful for the friendship they share.
Tracie Miller
Bridesmaid
Tracie is one of Amanda's first friends when she transferred to Gladstone School District. Amanda has many fond memories from high school going down to Tracie's parents' beach house in her cool white 4runner, or hanging out at their house in Oregon City. It's safe to say she had the coolest parents (shout out to Jim and Carol!). Although Amanda went away to college and Tracie stayed local for college, they remained close friends throughout all the years. Tracie is the type of friendship that has remained consistent throughout the years. Amanda and Tracie can go months without seeing each other and they will always pick up where they left off. Tracie will show up when needed. For example, Tracie was at Amanda and Zack's house every week, sometimes multiple times a week, during their new home remodel to help. Zack says Tracie is Amanda's hardest-working friend.
Nick Burdon
Best Man
Zack grew up having the enemy of an older and bigger brother terrorizing him till no end. Nick would never give Zack an inch in hoops, claiming “no blood no foul”, and occasionally locking him outside naked or locking him in a dog crate with mom's china on top so he couldn’t shake it. You know, normal brother stuff. Once Nick got into high school he was done picking on Zack and they became best friends over the years. Nick has always been there for Zack through the ups and downs, and given advice when needed.
Dan Derry
Groomsman
Zack met Danny freshman year of college where they were roommates and teammates on the basketball team. Danny has been a big part of Zack's life from about 18 years old, and they were roommates for most of those. He’s the friend that who’s always up for fun and excitement, blazer games, a trip to The Final Four, and many Vegas trips as young bucks. Zack's very thankful for getting to be roommates with Danny freshman year and over the 16+ years, their friendship has become a brotherhood.
Greg Eggers
Groomsman
Greg, just like Danny, Zack knew through high school basketball. They both played for an opposing team and in their junior year Zack's team upset Danny and Greg’s high school team to take Willamina to the state tournament. Zack met Greg through Danny in freshman year of college and they've had their fun over the years at Duck games, parties, frolf rounds, trips to “the hill” and weekly meetups for Mexican food. Greg has a passion to travel and he is the one who Zack can say really pushed him to get out and see the world. They still haven’t gone on an abroad trip together, yet...
Leo Ayala
Groomsman
Leo and Zack have been close friends since their early high school years, playing high school sports together (they brought out one another’s competitiveness), splitting a large bag of salt and vinegar chips with Tapatio, hitting the mall together for school shopping, repeating their favorite quotes from the movie The Wood. Leo is great energy all of the time, always putting smiles on everyone with his great sense of humor, he is a great lifetime friend that even if they don’t see each other as often as before, they can always still pick it up like it was yesterday.
Kellen Hawley
Groomsman
Zack met Kellen in their freshman year of college when they were teammates on the basketball team. All through college, they were close friends and after college, Zack spent the two following summers up with him in Alaska in his hometown of Cordova. It was there that his family took Zack in during summer salmon fishing seasons and they lived out on a Seiner fishing boat. Kellen is a fierce competitor and hard worker, just ask him about the many battles of P.I.G. and frolf over the years.
Ben Hunter
Groomsman
Zack met Ben when he first started dating Amanda. Ben is Amanda's brother-in-law, her sister Julia's Husband, and it was instant that Ben and Zack clicked. Five years of knowing Ben has included many trips to Fire on the Mountain, which he is always down for, hunting trips, weekend trips with the girls, and gatherings with the Schumakers. Ben is always looking to lend a hand. For example, Ben had stopped by after work while Zack and Amanda were remodeling their house and he was supposed to be getting home to Julia soon. He asked if he could, “give it a try,” on removing the parquet flooring, and well, an hour later, we had it finished. Marrying into a family that has Ben as a bonus makes it all that much better.