Anna & Braden
Wedding Party
Julia Nienhaus
Maid of Honor
(She/Her) Anna and Julia were introduced by their parents at the tender ages of two and zero, respectively. Growing up, people would often ask if they were twins. Julia enjoys video games, baking, jiu jitsu, and spending time with her adorable chihuahua, Cheerio. Expect her to tear up the dance floor.
Jo Bales
Best Person
(They/Them) Braden met Jo in high school And he thought that they were quite cool. They did improv a ton And met Anna---what fun! Expect chaos and puns, that's a rule.
Nikki Anzalone
Bridesmaid
(She/Her) Nikki is Anna's cousin. Although they grew up two states away from each other, they still wound up being great friends. Over the past several years, they co-produced a series of short films together along with Julia. Nikki likes escape rooms, dinosaurs, and themed pinball. Expect dinosaur facts.
Brendan Azama
Groomsman
(He/Him) Braden and Brendan, whose names often get mixed up, were neighbors in their freshman year dorm and are part of a friend group known as the Tough Nuggets. They also did theater tech and improv together. Nowadays, they regularly play Team Trivia. Expect anime and sarcasm.
Sam Joint
Bridesmaid
(She/Her) Sam is Nikki's fiancee and Anna's soon-to-be cousin-in-law. Though she was a later addition to the trio of Anna, Nikki, and Julia, she fit right into the group like she had been there the whole time. Sam likes theater, frogs, and escape rooms. Expect kind words and funny stories.
Bryce Bastian
Groomsman
(He/Him) Braden and Bryce lived together for 4 years of college. Bryce is also a part of the Tough Nuggets friend group. He is an active member in his church and is a California dude. Expect lemonade.
Aaron Levan
Bridesman
(He/Him) Aaron is Anna's cousin. Now that he is in Colorado for college, he sees Anna and Braden regularly for trivia and D&D. He likes theater, music, and playing the guitar. Expect music and memes.
John Hickey
Groomsman
(He/Him) Braden and John lived on the same floor in their freshman year dorm. He is another member of the Tough Nuggets friend group. He and Braden spent much of college playing video games, going to trivia, and watching John conquer Clear Creek in cardboard boats. Expect facts about Halo and the RMS Titanic.
Carl Levan
Bridesman
(He/Him) Carl is another one of Anna's cousins and is Aaron's brother. Since he is also in Colorado for college, Carl also participates in D&D and weekly trivia with Anna and Braden. Carl likes cooking, music, playing the piano, and the US interstate highway system. Expect facts about the US interstate highway system.
Daniel Renkert
Groomsman
(He/Him) Anna met Daniel in freshman year college classes. Braden met Daniel while they were both working for the school newspaper. But they both got to know him while participating in school plays and improv. He has been a major part of our lives and he and his wife are great friends to us both. Expect lots of puns and general humor.