Amber & Patrick
Wedding Party
Chris Schaefer
Best Man
AKA: Darkwing Duck How we met: Groom's older brother. What he does: Owner AFH Home Solutions LLC Fun Fact: Chris is willing to bet on just about anything, he also is a sucker for puns. If you are in need of work done at your house in Tucson please check out his website: https://www.afhhomesolutions.com/
Jordan Svedin
Bridesmaid
AKA: Sissy How we met: Bride's younger sister! Her job: Manager at PotBelly... yum! Fun Fact: Jordan learned sign language in high school and has a fantastic sense of humor. She loved Amber so much growing up that she would steal her glitter sticks and wear her shoes.
Anthony Schaefer
Best Man
AKA: Toni (with a heart over the I) How we met: Groom's oldest brother What he does: Realtor at Long Realty Fun Fact: Anthony attends more events than anyone I have ever met, this guy is turning into the king of Tucson, AZ. Also, if you are in need of a highly recommended realtor in Tucson, AZ check out his website: http://anthonys.longrealty.com/
Alicia Ernsky
Bridesmaid
AKA: Ernie How we met: Montlure Church Camp, 6th grade What she does: HR Strategy & Excellence Senior Consultant at Deloitte Fun Fact: Alicia and Amber causeed trouble as roommates in Anaheim (or Ana-crime), living just on the other side of the Disneyland cast member parking lot in their early twenties. Alicia can smoke just about anyone on Disney trivia or song lyrics!
Taylor Allin
Groomsman
AKA: Tay How we met: Met in high school, had a couple classes together. Then hung out more in college and studied abroad in Ireland. What he does: Associate Attorney at Wilson Elser Fun Fact: Pat bought Tay his first ever beer.
Christina Lalan
Bridesmaid
AKA: X-Tina How we met: At a Bucca di Beppo through her now husband, Ted. What she does: Mother, Mitigation Specialist at Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender Fun Fact: Christina is a beautiful singer. She currently sings at her church on Sundays and is going to be singing at our ceremony, as well!
Chris Ryan
Groomsman
AKA: Tron (a nickname he never thought would stick, sucker) How we met: Through mutual friends in college, he was the drummer for the college cult classic band, Jetlag, and we were friends from there. He also used to host parties where they would fill the bathtub with ice and beer and I thought it was ingenious. What he does: Senior Product Manager at NuVasive. Fun Fact: Pat officiated Chris and Ashley's wedding
Elizabeth Newcomer
Bridesmaid
AKA: Lizzie How we met: In Vegas on a friend's trip! What she does: Marketing Associate at JLL Fun fact: Elizabeth is super talented at crafty things (hence, the marketing). She's worked on her kitchen table, does amazing chalk designs and calligraphy on the blackboard in her home, makes invitations, and it doesn't stop there!
Luke Altemus
Groomsman
AKA: Brick How we met: We went to the same high school but didn't really know each other. We ended up becoming friends towards the end of college enjoying the Wildcat House. What he does: Graduate Assistant for Seattle University Men's Basketball Program Fun Fact: Luke was a Marine stationed in Korea and Japan as a weatherman. Think Brick Tamlin
Erica Cuccinello
Bridesmaid
AKA: Purple Shirt How we met: At Frank and Ben's house in Tucson ~ 7 years ago What she does: 2nd grade teacher Fun Fact: Erica kicked butt playing lacrosse in high school and at the University of Arizona. She was also Amber's roommate and barre partner!
Bobby Stover
Groomsman
AKA: Bob How we met: We met in the dorms at the University of Arizona. Then parlayed that into epic spring break trips. What he does: Senior PTD Process Engineer at Intel Corporation Fun Fact: Bobby is an accomplished violinist, check out some of his stuff at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnxvf2HyEkDh_n9jnwcXbyw
Michelle Vorves Cabrales
Bridesmaid
AKA: Big Red How we met: At some party through Alicia years back. What she does: Librarian at Scottsdale Public Library Fun Fact: Michelle loves rap music, especially Missy Elliott. Watch out if you are in a rap battle with her, she'll take you down!
Eddie Fagin
Groomsman
AKA: Big Ed How we met: We met playing junior golf when we were 10 and instantly hit it off and have been great friends ever since What he does: Linux/Unix Platform Engineer at Northern Trust Corporation Fun Fact: Eddie and Alicia welcomed their first child, Kennedy, in 2017
Sarah Loth
Bridesmaid
AKA: Borgie How we met: Amber's Sophomore year of HS on a choir trip. What she does: Mother, Younique Independent Presenter Fun fact: Sarah is also an amazing singer and kills it at karaoke! We used to go out on the town in Los Angeles singing all the time and she knows how to work the crowd!
Frank Cabrales
Officiant
AKA: Padre Frank Frank and Pat met during the spring of 2007 while they were pledging Delta Sigma Pi. Amber and Frank met a few years later. We thought Padre Frank would be the best fit since he knew us separately and also the whole time we have been a couple. Plus he should make an excellent roastmaster. What he does: HR Project Manager at Cyracom International Fun Fact: Padre Frank makes one hell of a party captain