Andi & Jeremy
Our "I Do" Crew!
Holly Greenberg
Maid of Honor
She has been "my person" since the moment we met 16 years ago. The person I laugh-until-I-cry with, the person I cry with when I can't hold it together, the person who helps me find my center, the person who "gets me" and all my weirdness. I also owe my sanity through grad school (and, well, every emotional hurdle since we met) to this woman. She will not only be my Matron of Honor but also our officiant!
Andy Smith
Best Man
I first met Andy while hiking. Though we didn't meet until I moved back to Oregon, we figured out that we both lived in Austin at the same time, and actually pretty near each other. We first bonded over memories of Texas queso, breakfast tacos, and good BBQ, as well as our mutual love of mountain bikes and the outdors. Since then, I try to keep up on the mountain bike trails with a much older bike, but pull my own at the brewery or when a plate of nachos rolls around. He's been a steady rock and a great friend since moving back home.
Andrea Colby
Bridesmaid
My best friend since the 4th grade, we have been through it all together. Life's incredible ups - and heartbreaking lows - have been experienced side-by-side. She has seen and/or heard about all of my (many unfortunate) choices in boyfriends over the last 30 years and it's such an honor to have her standing by my side for this final (most amazing) and deepest of committments. I cherish our friendship and love her generous, nurturing, and loyal heart!
Jennifer Alvarado
Groomswoman
There's too much to say here. My twin sister and the best sister I could have ever asked for. Most of our lives it has been us combined against the world. She has a huge adventurous spirit, and through our lives has helped me figure out how to change from quiet. shy Jeremy to the person I am today. While we have lived most of our lives in separate states since college, I always value her thoughts and presence. I made it through some pretty poor decisions in life largely thanks to her earlier-won wisdom. Thanks sis!
Tai Kuncio
Bridesmaid
Tai and I first met on a full moon kayaking trip on the San Francisco Bay. She was leading the group as the owner of Absolute Adventures and I was a brand new transplant to SF. We started talking while paddling and the conversation never stopped. We were drawn together because of our mutual love of the outdoors and travel, and our friendship has grown to encompass so much more. I'm so grateful that she and her amazing husband Jit will be traveling all the way from Uganda to share this day with us! Now THAT'S friendship!
Ralph Alvarado
Groomsman
Ralph is the brother-in-law I wish I lived closer to and had more time to be around. While we seem to swap sides of the country when we move, I always value the time I get to reconnect. I have seen him grow as a husband to my sister, and father to my nieces, and I am forever grateful he is a part of my family.
Cat Frazier
Bridesmaid
Cat and I met while working at the hospital together in Oakland. She found out I was newly beginning to play guitar and suggested we get together to play. Through countless hours of jam sessions, coffee dates, hiking adventures and late night conversations, a most cherished friendship was born. I adore Cat for her warm heart, all-encompasing kindness, and ever beaming smile. I'm so happy to have her by my side! She will also be singing our processional song to acoustic guitar. Because she's amazing. <3
Eve Thornton
Groomswoman
Eve is one of the few good friends I connected with shortly after moving back to Oregon. In her I have a kindred spirit who both loves the outdoors, and loves sharing the fun and tribulations of us both remodeling our respective houses. More recently she and Andi have also become much closer and we all have enjoyed backpacking trips, coastal adventures, and other fun life experiences. We're honored for her to be standing up front with us on our wedding day.
Kelly Blanchard-Mayo
Bridesmaid
Kelly and I met in San Francisco nearly 16 years ago and became roommates shortly after. We have had some crazy, adventure-filled days, complete with a whole lot of laughter, animated conversation, and deep connection. She’s one of the most genuine, loyal, snarkiest, quick witted women I know, and I love her tremendously for this. Despite our time and distance apart over the last few years, we are always able to pick up right where we left off. I'm grateful to have her by my side in October!
Rick Wetherald
Groomsman
Rick and I first met during our Physical Therapy doctural training and quickly found mutual camaraderie and friendship over late night study sessions, early morning classes, and generally managing the intensities of grad school. Fortunately for us, we found commonality in our love of mountain biking and getting out to do just about anything outdoors. This is, in part, how I managed to keep my sanity, and have Rick thank for much of that. I'm looking forward to hitting more trails together!
Ellen Giachetti
Mother of the Bride
My mom has been waiting patiently for this day for 41 years! I'm blessed to have her walking me down the isle on my wedding day and can't wait to celebrate this day with her. I'm so fortunate to have had such a patient, loving, supportive, selfless mother to guide me through this crazy world. She is my rock and confidant. <3
Eleanor Brady
Mother of the Groom
Mom has watched me make many...interesting...decisions in life. Yet, she's remained there steadfast and supportive as I meandered through life trying to figure things out. With Andi, I've finally found someone that matches me perfectly enough that mom informed me (in the early days of dating), that if we split up they were going to keep Andi! I am incredibly lucky to have parents that have both supported me and at the same time forced me to grow into a better person over the years. Love you mom!
Paul Giachetti
Father of the Bride
Though he cannot be with us on our wedding day, I know that he would have loved Jeremy and been so excited to see his little girl getting married. I am certain he will be with us in spirit.
Jim Brady
Father of the Groom
Dad and I have always been two peas in a pod, both thinking and processing very similarly. He has taught me much of what I know in life, both the physical, in how to build or survive most anything, as well as the mental, in how to be a better man. I couldn't ask for a more incredible father and am happy to be celebrating this day with him and mom as we welcome Andi and her family into ours.