Wedding Party

Liam Russell

Groom

The groom

Anna Tafoya

Bride

AC Hill

Officiant

Hailing from the Lone Star State, AC Hill wears multiple hats in life - a friend a confidant, and now, a joyful wedding officiant. He has witnessed beautiful moments between Liam and Anna. Specifically, the evolution of their love story which is bond rooted in laughter, warmth, and countless heartfelt moments. His philosophy centers on the idea that marriage is a shared journey and a lifelong adventure embarked upon by these two souls. AC's friendship blossomed with Liam and Anna thanks to mutual friends and the beautiful Mile High City. His workdays are dedicated to protecting the internet as a Cybersecurity Analyst. He enjoys tacos, barbeque, and any chance to try a new restaurant. Filled with affection and appreciation, AC is happy to accompany the lovely couple on their upcoming journey.

Allen Thomas

Groomsman

I am a Software Security Engineer currently working at a Fortune 500 company. have interest in computer security, game console hacking, and game modifications. I have recently started my own company for game and software development. I am a huge dog lover and trainer, and have raised many from Labradors, Pit Bulls, and German Shepherds. Most of my time currently is used creating software and developing and playing games. I attended Rochester Institute of Technology where I met Liam. We had similar interests when it came to technology and had many mutual friends where we would spend time with each other. Over the years we became closer as the struggles of schooling, work, and the ups and downs of life took everyone for a rollercoaster of a ride. With my departure from RIT and NY, myself and Liam kept in touch, and even had some visits out to different states. There is a bond that cannot be broken between friends, no matter the distance or how much time may pass in between.

Dylan Bates

Groomsman

Jon Williams

Groomsman

Joe Droleskey

Groomsman

Joe is Liam's longtime college friend and powerlifting enthusiast. He loves dogs, travel, and a good barbeque joint. Despite over a thousand miles separating them Joe and Liam remain the closest of friends. Whether its exchanging lifting tips or memes on instagram at 3am, there is always fun and knowledge being shared between them.

Holly Brettell

Bridesmaid

I met Anna back in college. Anna was working at the shelter that I started to intern at. It was the start of a new semester and I later then saw her in a class. I immediately decided she was going to be my friend since we were able to share working in an environment that was both chaotic and scary at times. Anna was pretty iffy about me at first (black cat and golden retriever dynamic) but eventually we became the best of friends. We love to plant shop, have a matching tattoo that she so beautifully drew, and have really showed up for each other when the hard things happen in life. Can't wait to celebrate her and Liam together and see their love continue to grow.

Miles Radakovitz

Bridesman

Anna and I met back in 2016 at the bouldering gym in college, but we didn't really get close until the next year. We were on a camping trip with friends and, being outdoorsy folks, we ended up looking at constellations. Neither of us knew any, so we made up our own and Anna found a spoon up in the stars. When trying to point it out to me she lost it and it started a running joke between us about losing that darn spoon which is now immortalized in tattoos so it can never be lost agian. After this week we started climbing together regularly, having potlucks with friends, and frequenting the legendary dark horse where we'd take advantage of deals to get as much food as possible. When covid hit, I ended up moving away, but we stayed in close contact. She told me about this great guy she met while climbing named Liam. It was a while before I able to meet him, but when I saw them together I knew they were made for each other. I am so happy that I am able to share in the celebration of Anna And Liam's love and I know this will be the start of a long and happy future for them.

Brendan Ferguson

Groomsman

Emma Wilder

Bridesmaid

Anna and Emma met through mutual friends Xeph and Miles, and spending a lot of time with college friends in Boulder They instantly connected over cats and their sense of humor and continue to find humor in even difficult situations. They shared a 2-person thanksgiving together in the midst of the pandemic, continue to hang out over shared meals, and have recently discovered a shared interest over puzzles.

Katherine Guerra

Bridesmaid

I met Anna back in 2021 when we worked together at MHCD. She worked day shift and I worked night shift, which meant that we spent approximately 30 minutes together a day during shift change. But in those 30 minutes I made the decision that I was gonna try to be her friend. We were both kind of awkward but we eventually hung out together outside of work and we realized that we had so much in common and had the same weird sense of humor. We only shared a single day off a week but we made it work. We went to bars, comedy shows, axe throwing, and there was always food. Not to mention we are both crazy cat ladies. To this day if I see a cat do something cute or a cat meme or anything I send it to her first. I feel so honored to be a part of her wedding to a man she truly loves.

Bri Neuenkirchen

Bridesmaid

Anna and I met working at the same mental health hospital 6 years ago. While working together we found out we were both into bouldering and starting bouldering together. Since then we have become great friends. Its been awesome to get to watch Anna and Liam's relationship grow and I'm so excited to be a part of their wedding!