Katie & Ryan
Wedding Party
Connor
Best Man
Connor happens to be one of Ryan’s best friends as well as his brother-in-law. They’ve known each other since first grade and have been inseparable since. Fun fact: Connor loves EDM
Jordan
Best Woman
Jordan is both Ryan’s best friend and his sister; she’s married to Connor and has taught Ryan everything he knows. Fun fact: Jordan will refuse to be by anyone eating a bowl of cereal.
Tylor
Groomsman
Tylor is the friend Ryan’s known the longest. Ryan remembers spending tons of weekends with Tylor and drinking lots of Dr. Pepper and playing games. Fun fact: Tylor has spent at least a month’s worth of time playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 1.
Tyler
Groomsman
Ryan met Tyler through Connor, who is Tyler’s brother. After getting to know each other better, they found that they have a lot in common, with essentially the same sense of humor. Fun fact: Tyler is the only groomsman that has kids.
Taylor
Groomsman
Taylor and Ryan have been friends since elementary school. They played sports together growing up (still do). Fun fact: Taylor is often the bartender for the friend events.
Aaron
Groomsman
Ryan became good friends with Aaron during senior year at high school. If Ryan is playing video games, it’s almost guaranteed it’s with Aaron. Fun fact: Aaron and Ryan used to be roommates.
Jared
Groomsman
Ryan met Jared while working at Safeway. Ryan has been to more concerts with Jared than anyone else. Fun fact: Jared and Ryan used to be in a band together (Jared was guitar/vocals and Ryan played bass).
Mikaela
Matron of Honor
Mikaela and Katie have known each other since elementary school and became best friends in high school. No matter where life has led them, Mikaela has always made their friendship a priority and Katie has gotten to go on lots of fun adventures when visiting Mikaela; luckily, Mikaela’s husband Juan is friends with Katie too and let’s her take Mikaela away from him now and again. Fun fact: Mikaela and Katie both participated in Girl Scouts and honor band together growing up.
Hannah B
Bridesmaid
Hannah is Katie’s sister-in-law and has grown to be a great friend as well since she started dating Bryce back in college; Katie, Bryce, and Hannah even lived together at one point. Hannah is also the mom to Katie’s first niece, June. Fun fact: Both Hannah and Katie have worked for AmeriCorps and are both high school teachers now.
Justine
Bridesmaid
Justine was the first college friend that Katie made while attending Western Washington University and now they’ve been friends for about 10 years. Justine has always been there to force Katie to be more social and have fun. Fun fact: Justine is getting married exactly one week after Katie
Rachel
Bridesmaid
Rachel and Katie were introduced by Justine in college and quickly became good friends as well as roommates for a few years. Rachel was always the one to keep Katie entertained at home and was often the go to for video games and really good popcorn. Fun fact: Rachel lived in Texas after college and brought her husband back with her when she came back to Washington.
Danielle
Bridesmaid
Danielle has been friends with Katie since middle school, having met in band. Throughout the years, Danielle has been a wonderful friend to depend on for some solid girl time and great conversations. Fun fact: Danielle went on a road trip with Katie from Washington to Arizona in 2021 and explored lots of fun places along the way.
Hannah S
Bridesmaid
Hannah and Katie met through band in middle school and have been inseparable since. Hannah is always a positive light in Katie’s life and always looks on the bright side of things; she is one of the nicest people Katie knows. Fun fact: Hannah did cheer, band, and color guard in high school and is now married to a band director.
Emily
Bridesmaid
Katie and Emily met while in band in high school and grew closer through their love of musicals and taking French class together. Emily has always been there for Katie even when they don’t get to see each other a ton and is a great friend to rely on for advice and fun. Fun fact: Emily used to sing Phantom of the Opera songs to Katie in French class.