Arianna & Jeff
Wedding Party
Tim Mercer
Officiant
Because family is one of the most important aspects of our relationship, it was only natural for us to ask one of our favorite family members to officiate our wedding ceremony. And its just plain luck that Jeff's Uncle Tim happens to be one of the kindest, funniest, loudest (in a good way), & most organized people we know- and as an added bonus he has no fear of public speaking! We are both so happy to have such a great person in our lives who didn't even hesitate when we asked him to be such an important part of this day!
Kristina Strong
Matron of Honor
This girl has been my best friend since our 7th grade year at at H.B. Lee Middle School when we used to walk the track all lunch long (and I taught her to walk in a straight line). She has been there for me through all the ups and downs from 13 to 30, including mine & Jeff's entire relationships. I was so happy to be by her side when she married her amazing husband a few years ago, and I am so grateful that she will by my side for our big day.
Whitney Young
Maid of Honor
My hermanita, one of my best friends, and my favorite person to get lost or stranded with on random adventures or drink wine & sing along to old Spice Girls songs with. We grew up in the same crazy household with the same crazy brothers, and even though we aren't technically related any more, she will always be my little sister and one of my best friends!
Madelyn Miller
Bridesmaid
From the roommate of a friend/old roommate to one of our best friends, Maddy came in to our lives randomly and we loved her pretty much instantly. We couldn't ask for a more fun, spontaneous, compassionate friend and we are so grateful she agreed to be a part of the beginning of our new lives.
Makena Wunder
Bridesmaid
Jeff's little sister & my (almost) sister-in-law. I've known Makena just as long as I've known Jeff. When I first met her she was a bratty 8 year old who could fight better than any little girl I know (her brothers "trained" her). Over the years she has become a sister to me already, and though she still has her moments of brattiness, I have grown to love her confidence and fun loving attitude. So grateful to get to call her my sister for real soon!
James Wunder
Best Man
The other Wunder sibling & Jeff's the built in best friend! Being so close in age, Jeff & James grew up very close and have become even closer as they get older. We love his funny, laid back, driven personality & Ari can't wait to get to call him my brother too!
Justin Beattie
Groomsman
Jeff & Justin met way back in elementary school when they used to run around their shared neighborhood in cam- outfits, shooting each other with BB guns. They stayed best friends through all the crazy high school parties, and have been there for each other through thick & thin. And if it hadn't been for Justin, Jeff & I may have never met & this day would have never happened - we are both very grateful to have such an amazing lifelong friend.
Nick Foster
Groomsman
Nick & Jeff met as middle-schooler's at Alki and became close friends quickly. Throughout high school we all spent countless weekends driving around aimlessly or camping in Nicks back yard eating spiked Jello out of a bowl. And Jeff and Nick have been through so much together from one of their first real jobs at Pioneer Fence & Deck to learning how to live together as roommates in their early 20s. We also have Nick to thank being a part of how Jeff and I met, and we feel so lucky to have such a kind and loyal friend still in our lives. We love you gato!
Bubba Myers
Groomsman
A 2nd generation family friend (and basically another Wunder/Stark cousin), Bubba and Jeff's families have been close since Jeff's namesake & Bubba's dad were in high school. Over the the last couple of years Bubba has become one of our most trusted friends and favorite people to have fun with.
Scott Ragsdale
Ring Bearer
Our oldest nephew, godson, and son of the maid of honor. This handsome boy has my heart and we are so lucky that our future kids will have such a smart, sweet, fun cousin to look up to!
McKenna Young
Flower Girl
Our youngest niece and daughter of Ari’s brother, Tyler. We are so lucky to have another spunky, super smart, and hilarious cousin for our future kids!