Wedding Party
Emily Christen
Maid of Honor
Emily and Brenna met on the first day of fourth grade over a shared love of horses and have been pretty much inseparable ever since. 20 years of friendship has resulted in many laughs, cries, tears, travels, years living together and only 1 fist fight (don’t worry, it was in the fifth grade)! They go together like tequila and lime and where there is one the other is not far behind ❤️
Jake Larson
Best Man
Jake is the brother of groom. Occasionally referred to as Ba-Jake by their mom, Lori. Childhood teammate, living room sports opponent, and associate in mischief.
Haylie Hudson
Bridesmaid
Spotted: Brenna and Haylie, friends since their teenage years, who have proven that distance means nothing when it comes to true friendship. Though life took them to different places, their bond has remained as strong as ever, with their connection only growing deeper over time. From shared sports to unforgettable summers together, Haylie has always been by Brenna's side, no matter the miles between them. XOXO, Gossip Girl—some friendships are built to last, no matter the distance.
Jardon Weems
Groomsman and Officiant
Jardon (brother of the bride) and Ben first met in middle school as bitter cross-town little league baseball rivals, but their relationship mended on the local ski slopes. In high school they played several seasons of baseball together, where apparently the bride miraculously fell in love with Ben as he bumbled around in the outfield. Jardon and Ben also shared one of the greatest moments of their lives together when they won the Oregon high school soccer state championship! In the years since, they have linked up for multiple ski trips, plus shenanigans in LA and Denver. PS don't ask them about the secret time capsule they buried together ;)
Jennifer O'Connor
Bridesmaid
Brenna and Jenny grew up together in the small town of Sisters, Oregon, so they were always bound to know one another. They have been on many adventures together: from fourth grade field trips, eighth grade volleyball games, high school key club leadership events, and even traveling to Europe. But, one could say a beautiful friendship was born out of pure chaos when Brenna invited Jenny to live with her in college. From the nights they won't remember, to the nights they will never forget, like singing "Coming Home, Oregon" in Taylor's Bar, these two have been each other's biggest enablers AND supporters. Through life's biggest ups and downs, and with a lot of dark humor, some bomb food and a loud car jam session 😉, there is nothing these two can't handle together. ❤️
Billy Biggers
Groomsman
Benny and Bill met in 6th grade, and have been adventuring ever since :,). From being threatened by bears, to scaring children at homemade haunted houses, they’ve done it all as partners in crime. Bill also takes full credit for making Benihana as cool and steezy as he is today.
Emily Sharer
Bridesmaid
Emily and Brenna are cousins who spent many years together while growing up in Texas and for a short time in Pennsylvania. They bonded over their mutual love of animals. Even though they no longer meet up for play dates in their grandma's toy closet, they have remained close. Emily is so excited to watch her cousin get married.
Steven Polak
Groomsman
Having lived just a few doors across from each other in the dorms at Cal Poly, Steven and Ben quickly became great friends. They not only had the occasional mechanical engineering classes together, but shared the same core group of friends and roommates throughout college, going downtown, playing IMs, and enjoying college life. Though they now live in different states, they still find time to hang out, whether it’s spending time in San Diego, hitting the slopes in Colorado, or simply keeping tabs on each other while preserving the Snapchat streak (which is still going on many years strong!)
Maddison Boettner
Bridesmaid
Maddi and Brenna grew up together through middle and high school, building a bond that could not be broken. From countless sleepovers, to super sports fans and everything in between, Maddi has been patient awaiting this moment that's been 10+ years in the making.
Justin Harrer
Groomsman
Justin and Ben have been friends since sixth grade, when Ben moved to Sisters, Oregon. From then on, they were teammates in every season: baseball, basketball, soccer, football, you name it. They spent nearly 7 years constantly together, whether it was on the field, the court, or off in the mountains skiing, mountain biking, or locked in an endless ping pong rivalry in Ben’s basement. Ben was a groomsman in Justin’s wedding, and now Justin is honored to return the favor. No matter how many months or years go by without seeing each other, they always pick up right where they left off. (With Justin beating Ben in ping pong)
Taylor Ristau
Bridesmaid
From San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver and Scottsdale, Taylor and Brenna have had countless adventures together. They met in college when she would come to visit Ben and they had many fun and wild times. Little did they know, they would end up living on the same street in LA after college and become such close friends. Taylor feels so lucky to have a friend like Brenna and she is so excited to be a part of this special day!
Greg Eagan
Groomsman
Ben and Greg met playing basketball together for Sisters High School. They quickly became great friends, constantly exchanging funny Vine videos and memes. Later down the road Ben and Greg became roommates at Cal Poly. There, they enjoyed taking Ben’s 4Runner out on various adventures around the scenic hiking trails of San Luis Obispo. Their passion for basketball continued in intramural leagues and pickup games, providing an outlet for teamwork and competitive spirit.
Claudia Mellor
Bridesmaid
Claudia and Brenna met after both moving to Colorado for PA school! They met and immediately bonded over their love of reality tv, they’ve been inseparable ever since exploring Colorado together. Now they are both bridesmaids in each others wedding ❤️
Justin Unger
Groomsman
Ben and Justin Unger (Last name required since somehow Ben just happened to be friends with a bunch of Justin’s) met on the great 2nd floor of the Santa Lucia dorm at Cal Poly. They first bonded shooting hoops and talking about March madness legends like Grayson Allen and Jimmer Fredette. The next 3 years were filled with great memories as roommates throughout the rest of their time in college. After graduation, Ben and Justin have made trips to visit each other’s cities and great times have been had (maybe too much).
Paulina Vuong
Bridesmaid
Brenna and Paulina instantly became friends after both becoming medical assistants in the same office in 2019. From avid workout buddies, to browsing on pet adoption websites, and watching The Bachelor after work, Brenna and Paulina found so many reasons to hang out both inside and outside of work. Their mutual interests and equally energetic personalities have led to a continued friendship over the years, even after living thousands of miles apart.
Zach Anziano
Groomsman
Ben first met Zach during his summer internship at Henderson Engineers. They began to know each other more when Ben returned next year as a full time employee (which Ben had to delay since he went a little too hard playing intramural basketball and tore his ACL). They quickly realized that they share of love of sports (both playing and following), have adventurous personalities, and that they both have quite the itch for some competition. This led to regular tennis matches, soccer golf outings, rounds of normal people golf, hikes, ski trips, competitive Scrabble games, and much more! While they no longer work together, they remain close friends while living half way across the country from each other.
Madeline Yedo
Bridesmaid
Brenna and Madeline met in 2016 when they were randomly paired up as roommates in college. It was kismet, and their friendship and bond has only strengthened in the years since. They have created amazing memories on shopping trips, at delicious brunches, and during cozy movie nights at home.
Brittany Moran
Bridesmaid
Brenna and Brittany met for the first time in college and had no idea that it would blossom into a friendship for life. From living on the same street in LA, to endless group trips and iconic nights out, their friendship has been full of chaos, laughs and fun. Brittany is beyond excited to be there on Brenna and Ben's big day.