Ashley & Ben
Wedding Tribe
Amanda Melvin
Matron of Honor
Her loud explatives and love for post-its drew me in! For a short time we became roommates and it was then that our friendship grew into family. 6 years later, while we might be separated by land, making my annual visit always feels like i'm coming home.
Brian Brockett
Best Man
Best buds since sharing all seven classes in 7th grade. A man who knows what he likes. Has had the same haircut his entire life and still loves the Oakland A's. (made this joke at his wedding many moons ago and it's still true). As good of a guy and father as I have ever met. Honored to have him as my Best Man.
Ashley Sweeney
Bridesmaid
Sharing the same initials for the past few years, we've been mixed up quiet a bunch between clients, colleagues and friends alike. Even the DJ at her wedding introduced me as "Ashley Crays" (her maiden name). It's no wonder we've stuck together.
Pat White
Groomsman
Lived across the hall in UCSC dorms when we started college. World's biggest 311 fan. Talks to me about the Lakers until I start ignoring him. Never a boring moment when he's around. Has a heart of gold and a mind like a diamond.
Sarah Caruthers
Bridesmaid
Meeting in a park sharing our love for vino and music who would have thought this chance encounter would make her a gypsy for life! We bonded in Las Vegas for my 30th and kept the party going all over Chicago. As feisty as they come but a heart of gold, it's no surprise we'll go to bat for each other until the end of time.
Brandon Gianechini
Groomsman
High School acquaintance to groomsman in just a few short years. Routinely takes my money on the golf course and always has the next group trip on his mind. An infectious personality and quick wit make him someone you always want around.
Jean Huang
Bridesmaid
Sitting on the copy room floor at 1 AM in our West LA office I found myself stapling press releases, because I didn't know the copy machine could do that for me, was the start of this beautiful friendship. She'll honestly admit she wanted to just keep walking but her big heart just couldn't. A random trip to Ireland proved not only could we collate together but we could navigate together. Navigating the world since 08.
Jason Demant
Groomsman
Shared interests in golf and flipping dollars led us to move into the UCSC dorms together. That and not wanting to live with strangers. Six years later we could have qualified for common law partners. Maximizes every day of his life and is never afraid to speak his mind or swing for the fences. Feels like just yesterday we were hanging in our dorm rocking out to Hoobastank.
Chris Dionne
Bridesman
The man, the myth, the legend...or most commonly known as the guy who can bacon wrap anything and makes the meanest "brinner" around. He first reminded me of Joey from Friends, with his quick comebacks and dirty jokes! OH and let us not forget the reason this shindig is even happening. Yes, he introduced the happy couple, he gets a seat at the table.
Eric Albertoni
Groomsman
Another fellow Banana Slug who is now a life long bud. The sweetest jerk you will ever meet. That is a 100% compliment. Will be there for you for anything at the drop of a hat, but will make fun of you while doing it. Had purple hair the day I met him and now has none. Not that I can talk. Makes everything he does fun just by being there.
Ali Abernethy
Bridesmaid
You know that saying, "my sister from another mister?" It's finally coming to be and I couldn't have scored any higher in this category! Witt for days, a passion for living her best life and never without a smile, I'm crazy excited to share this next chapter with my little sister.
Mike Bauman
Groomsman
Just kinda showed up from Oregon one weekend and never left. A great boss and even better friend. After two years of working together we still get along like champs. Shared too many trips and experiences to even count. Glad he found his way to California for good.