Wedding Party
Becca Smith
Maid of Honor
Becca Smith is my longest friend. We met in 6th grade, started as each other's competition since we both played flute, but eventually created a friendship that will never end. When I think about Becca, I think about how generous she is. She owns a princess party company and is always hoping to make others happy. She's been there for me through thick and thin and will forever be my Becca #2. It's so hard to pick a favorite memory! I loved pretending to climb up her chimney, going on runs together and then promptly getting ice cream afterwards, doing Into the Woods together, making a hideous necklace out of a random picture of a shriveled face we found in a magazine... Princessing together, creating smiles, going to Disney World together... We've been through it all it feels like.
Caitlyn Bell
Bridesmaid
I met Caitlyn when I started my first summer of being an EFY counselor. We met on the elevator and quickly discovered that we were roommates. She never ceases to amaze me. She's punny, gorgeous, an incredible cook, and the best of friend. We've bonded over countless things, but I love how honest we can be with each other. My favorite memory with Caitlyn would when we spontaneously went to DC. We decided within 30 seconds to skip our plans of lunch and instead hop in a car and spend the day in DC with nothing but our purses and our phones at 40-60%. That's when the iconic Becca-on-Caitlyn's-back picture was created. We've had each other's backs ever since (literally). Other favorite memories would be when she took a nap under my bed, our snaps to each other, and just laughing together.
Kenzie Scoffield
Bridesmaid
I can't say enough about Kenzie. She's the reason I survived my mission and the transition into BYU. We started as MTC companions, and that love and friendship has never died. Kenzie has a love for life that is simply contagious. Some of my favorite memories with her are times like when we were in the MTC, really didn't know each other too well, but Kenzie still proceeded to full on run and jump on me as I was trying to take a nap. Or she would poke her head down from the top bunk in the MTC to tell me something. We've bonded over conversations about Tarzan, ridiculous dating stories, a mutual hate for our stats class, mission visits, and endless laughter. Kenzie is the friend that everyone wishes for, and I feel so blessed that she's part of my life.
Keslee Deem Carson
Bridesmaid
Keslee was my first roommate when I came home from my mission, and I couldn't have been blessed with a better roommate. What I love about Keslee is she has a talent to make you feel loved. A simple conversation with her can turn your day around. She's so positive, uplifting, and is always willing to help. I also love that we bonded over a lot of mango salsa and corn dogs. Favorite memory: One time I came home to a series of sticky notes that read... 1. Becca: see note on mirror 2. Becca - food is in fridge 3. 1. Warm this up 2. Make toast 3. tear toast into pieces 4. apply gravy 5. Enjoy Keslee found it funny how exactly I followed instructions, but it made my day. She always hid notes of encouragement that would make me smile. She's someone I hope to be like.
Lauren Smith
Bridesmaid
I've grown up with Lauren by my side. She's the only girl cousin that's my age on my mother's side, so we always had to stick together. We've adventured to Hawaii, gone on a Caribbean Disney Curise, and did our senior trip together in Washington and Canada. We've done a lot together. For example, we created an entire "Catapet" world which included a lot of different cat characters, a few planets, and various other things. Other favorite memories would be when we made a fort in our college apartment and kept it up for an entire semester. Or when we would picnic with pizza in our apartment elevator while listening to elevator music. With Lauren, I've learned that if anything goes wrong, then "it's all the boat's fault" (a solution AnnElyse created to keep us from fighting).
Liberty Ledford Pinther
Bridesmaid
Liberty is a beautiful soul who has forever changed my life! As missionaries, we were companions for almost half of our missions. She's a hard worker and is deeply committed to the things that she loves. Her passion for the Gospel and helping others are truly inspiring. My favorite memory is from the first day we met. We were buying her groceries, but then she had to go to the bathroom. And when Liberty has to go, she has to GO! I saw some Elders I knew by the bathroom, told her to say hello on her way, and stayed behind with the cart. I watched her quickly walk past the Elders, say hello, and walk straight into the men's restroom. I tried to call after her, but it was too late. Three seconds later, I saw her come out, shocked, and silently walk to the women's restroom. I cried laughing.
Bridger Caldwell
Best Man
I met Bridger when we were seven. I admire Bridger's humor and ability to overcome. My favorite memory comes from when we met. I was in my front yard by the street wishing I had someone to play with. As I thought this, I saw a little boy my age walking towards me. I quickly said. "Hey do you want to play." He ran off past me to his house. Later that day, his mother came over for relief society matters. He was hiding behind his mother's leg and his mother made him play with me. Ever since then we have been best buds!
Ryan Neilsen
Best Man
I met Ryan when we were five in Saratoga Springs. I greatly admire Ryan's leadership, and determination. My favorite memory of Ryan is when he got off his mission and first saw me. He looks at me and says, "wow, looks like you gained a lot of weight." Then I said, "wow, looks like you lost a lot of muscle, you look pretty small." He then followed that up with a "touche" and a hug.
Jackson Stewart
Best Man
I met Jackson while on my mission. I admire Jackson's attention to detail. My favorite memories of Jackson are when we spent hours in the mission office sleep deprived, over fed, and going crazy.....We would often say "Crazy? I used to be crazy. So crazy they put me in an office. A mission office to make transfer news. I hate transfer news it drives me crazy. Crazy? I used to be crazy..."
Wyatt Christiansen
Best Man
I met Wyatt when he came outta the womb. My favorite things about Wyatt are his laid back personality, his intelligence, and his willingness to do what is right. A great memory of Wyatt comes when my parents were looking at a possible home to move into. They toured the bathroom where there was a bathtub and a separate glass covered shower next to each other. When Wyatt saw this he belted out. "Gross, when you take a bath you have to look at someone naked next to you!"
Casey Stevens
Best Man
I met Casey when we were companions on our missions in Window Rock, Arizona. I admire Casey's ability to give constructive criticism. My favorite memories of Casey would be whenever I said or did something he approved of. He would tap me on the should and say, "good one Christiansen, good one Christiansen," with a chuckle.
Joey Merrill
Best Man
I met Joey on my mission while serving in Window Rock, Arizona (on da rez). The thing I admire most about Joey would be his organizational skills and humor. He's always making people laugh. While on the mission, my companion and I had a lot of fun pranking Joey with tape and random items we would throw at him. It had been two weeks since my companion and I had gotten Joey to fall for one of our tape traps. We came up with a plan, we set the trap, got a rubber ball, opened his study room door and hit him with the ball. Joey grabbed the ball and ran towards us and ran right into our tape. He looked down at the tape hanging off his knees in defeat, dropped the ball, and had a walk of shame back to his study room.