annelise + kyle
Wedding Party
tori stapleton
Maid of Honor
tori & I met at a summer camp in wolfeboro, new hampshire in the summer of 2003, at fifteen years old. sounds cute, right? wrong. we were the only two "normal" kids who were not there because boarding school was out for the summer. each other is the only reason we survived (truly) & we've been inseparable ever since... despite living cross-country. almost every year since, I've visited tor in florida, she's come to san diego, or we've met somewhere in between. she is my toaster & my shmestest & I don't know where I'd be without her!
ryan brown
Best Man
ryan is my older brother. growing up i looked up to him for a long time... until i didn't. BUT what he lacks in height he makes up for with integrity, humility, knowledge, and compassion. he's my mentor, my friend, and my brother. i learn from him every day as we build a business together and whilst watching him raise our beautiful little flower girl. he is inspiring & i love watching him grow into that role. he's always there for me when i need advice, to vent, or just reminisce over some whiskey. mighty proud.
laura madruga
Bridesmaid
since freshman year of high school, laura's been my ride or die. we created the selfie before the selfie ever existed-- there's disposable camera proof, but you'll never see it. most of our conversations start with "don't judge me, but you're the only one who will understand..." & for that, I am forever thankful. the secrets & stories we have between us are endless, but my favorite ends with my knees in the cupholders of her minivan... taco bell nachos in hand.
chase cavitt
Groomsman
chase is my younger brother. growing up with a 7 year age gap, I always tried to be someone he could look up to, and to this day all he has to do is look up and he will see me. zing, two short brothers ;) I always tried to be kind, supportive, and loving. I tried to play sports with him growing up (ask me later about when I broke his leg). having a little brother like him was effortless because he was everything I was trying to be. he might not know it but he's taught me a lot about what it means to be a brother. like ryan, I love watching chase grow into his role as a father to our adorable little ring bearer. proud to have him up there with me.
paula badali
Bridesmaid
my lil peebs. my little sister when my actual little sisters were too little. technically she's laura's little sister but quickly became mine. over the years she's become one of my best friends. it's not uncommon that one calls the other in tears & it's up to the other to figure out if they're in laughter or sadness... but usually both. my life would be so much less entertaining (& related to) without her!
kyle albers
Groomsman
kyle #2. I've shared some of the best times of my life with him. kyle and I have known each other since we were college roommates. he's always been there for me; whether it was dominating foosball in college or letting me third wheel with him and his wife… that latter of which, resulted in matching tattoos (love you julie). our golf therapy sessions have kept me sane at times and I appreciate everything he's done for me over the years. I am proud to share a name with him and though he may be kyle #2 due to a lost bet and his wedding officiant's decree... he's kyle #1.25 in my eyes. mighty proud.
allie coster
Bridesmaid
the blonde to my brunette. we met in the depths of hell, whilst slaving in the grocery stores... a bond that few will ever actually understand. poor allie. when I say she’s heard it all, I mean she’s heard it ALL. 4 years younger but twice as mature. she’s been my constant in what was seemingly an ever-disappointing dating life. & in 2020, al was my literal lifesaver. we’ve shared the best laughs, stories & have established some incredible memories prancing through the streets of encinitas, paris & baja. she’s my favorite little dingus & the epitome of a ride or die. from surviving the chains to simultaneously growing our careers & finding real love… we’ve been through it all together! bumble first dates @ the roxy ftw! it's been "wild" ;)
mukundh pandian
Groomsman
mukundh, mookin, mookey, mark...he's a man of many names. mukundh was another one of my inseparable college roommates that I shared the best times with… from the beer pong table in riverside to the streets of europe, we always have the most fun. he's one of those people you're lucky to know and is the guy everyone wants to be around. he has unquestionable character, he is infectiously positive, and is the only person I will go to vegas for (IYKYK). he is as authentic as they come and I am honored to have him as a brother. mighty proud.
jennifer lux
Bridesmaid
my lil toushker moushke moushker. at just 12 years younger, you’d literally never know it. jenn was my lil baby. I left for college when she was just 6, so it’s been incredible getting to connect as actual “adults” (whatever that means) now… accidentally, she is my mini me. it’s so funny & yet so terrifying. if it’s not rooting for Arizona (yes, I successfully convinced her to go there), it’s quoting friends… & what more could a girl ask for of her baby sister? #BTFD my lil wildkitty sthister special
brandon everly
Groomsman
brandon and I did time together... in the crib. I've known him since birth and he might be the best man I know… which is hard to say because I know a lot of good men. brandon exemplifies what a “good person” is in my eyes. he is wise, honest, loyal, selfless, thoughtful, and fun! he’s one of those people that I can confide in and trust it won't be the village news. he’s also who helped me (against every fiber of his being) trick annelise into thinking I was “going camping” so I could grab the ring in NY. it's rare to have a friend that you can reminisce all the way back to your earliest memories and I couldn't be more proud to have him on the main stage with me as we add this wedding to the memory bank.
jordyn lux
Bridesmaid
my other little sis who's not so little... in fact, she's the only person who sees eye to eye with me… literally. as hard as it is to admit, she does surpass me in a few departments-- sarcasm & hilarity. I’m still trying to process how someone who will always be my baby, with ten years between us, can be so quick-witted, sharp & on FIRE with her comebacks. & her free-spirited nature is something I'll forever admire... from afar. J will be traveling in from japan for this event & her selflessness in giving up hard-earned vacation time to come stand by my side will never be forgotten!
thomas peters
Groomsman
thomas, tommy, t-bone. not quite as many names as muk... he'll ask you to call him thomas but he will always be tommy to me. tommy has been my roommate for so many years it rivals the longest-standing of my first 17 years with ryan. if you could see the tiny bathroom we shared... you'd know that describing us as “close” would be an understatement. he knows more random facts than anyone I know, he's a craftsman who is in an endless pursuit to make things (beer, steak, etc) better. tommy is one of the most generous and loyal people I know and I am fortunate to have him in my life. he's the only person in this wedding party I actually look up to, barely. mighty proud.
elli brown
Flower Girl
co-founder of the coyote ninjas, princess, and BFF to mirabel. elli is the sweetest and happiest little girl who loves her uncle kyky and aunt anneweese. she always puts a smile on our faces when she makes us original art pieces, tells us a story or joke, or just cuddles with us. we love her so much and couldn't imagine a better flower princess!
hunter cavitt
Ring Bearer
co-founder of the coyote ninjas, cowboy (and part-time elf), BFF to paige. hunter is the cutest little cowboy the world has ever seen. his kind and hilarious personality shine when he is playing and entertaining, and his facial expressions might as well be his uncle's. we love his little face and trust he is up for the important job of carrying the rings to us.
marissa ellis
Officiant
if kyle could officiate his own wedding, he would. there were many legitimate contenders for this coveted role, but none made more sense than marissa. she's no-nonsense, incredibly realistic, insanely sarcastic & hilarious beyond measure. she's been annelise's friend for over a decade & kyle bonded with her immediately. she & her husband, jason, are an incredible representation of "marriage goals" & her parenting is not far behind. fortunately with a wedding there are defined times where everyone speaks, so these three won't, for once, be trying to simultaneously out-sarcasm each other. we're not sure what's going to happen, but whatever it is, it'll be good... no pressure.