Ashlynn & Brett
The Fellowship Of the Wedding
Cassandra Tarantino
Matron of Honor
"Soul Sisters: the sister of your soul. Two females who click on every level imaginable. Born together and somehow separated at birth only to be brought together by fate at a later date in their lives. The yin to your yang, the keeper of your inside jokes and the one who keeps you sane. Not sisters by birth, but from the heart.... the sister you choose and who choose you." Cassie and I (Ashlynn) met 8 years ago at Cuesta College and have since been inseparable soul sisters. We share a mutual love of many things which has taken us on many adventures and given us truly wonderful memories. I knew for a long time when I met the right man that there was no other beautiful soul I wanted more to stand by my side then Cassie! Thank you for being my soul sister Cass and taking this walk with me!
Sean Sherrill
Best Man
Bank manager by day, best man by night. Sean has been around since before I could even remember my own name. With all the years behind us two, it's hard to not call this guy my 2nd big brother who's always been one of the coolest older kids I knew and it makes me happy I'm able to trust him and call him my friend and my best man.
Malea Lewis
Bridesmaid
"Behind every little sister there's a big sister standing behind her holding a bat saying, "You wanna say that again?" Honestly its the other way around in this instance since Malea is my not so little sister(she is taller) who is literally the greatest pain in the butt gift god could have ever bestowed on our family! She is the light that shines in the darkness and a truly remarkable human! We(Ashlynn and Brett) are not only grateful to have such a wonderful little sister to help us get married but to have one who also continuously makes us so beyond proud every day for living 100% her authentic self and of the women she is growing in to! WE LOVE YOU BUG
Kyle Lapioli
Groomsman
A world class traveler by the time he moved to Lompoc right after graduating high school in Georgia, Kyle's been a ride-or-die best friend since the start of the past decade. Through the thick and thin that life throws at us, Kyle has proved time and time again to be one of the most best friends that I could ever ask for in this life and I'm thankful to have him included in such a special occasion.
Amanda Silva
Bridesmaid
Long time friendship is the most beautiful thing that can't ever be replaced. Amanda and I met 14 years ago on our first day of Women's Glee Choir rehearsal. She has been one of the truest and closest friends I have ever had and there isn't a memory I have from over the years and onward that doesn't have her in it! I am so proud of the women she is and has become. She is a beautiful hardworking mother of our flower girl Eveline, our sign bearer Obadiah and the most adorable baby Leonidas. She also happens to be one of the strongest young women that I know and I truly am thankful to have her continued friendship and to have her walking by my side. Love you Panda Bear!
Ben Jones AKA JENBONES
Groomsman
A lot of times as individuals we end up parting ways with majority of the friends we've made throughout our adolescence. Ben, however, is a unicorn characteristically as much as he is a friend as there's never a dull moment with him in your entourage. An honest and one of my best friends, Ben will always pay his debts for laser light pointers he borrows and gets taken away by the teacher in the 5th grade. No matter how long there may come a period of time that we don't see each other, every time he returns he's even more of a best friend than the last time I saw him.
Laura Rowell
Bridesmaid
How I ever got blessed with such a kick ass sister in law I will never know! If you couldn't tell from that intro Laura is my future sister in law and is the wife of Brett's brother Corey. She is also the mother of the three most crazy amazing kids that I get to call my nieces and nephew! I am so excited to be getting Laura as my new sister and to have her helping me walk down the aisle to marry in to the Rowell Family!
Corey Rowell
Groomsman
Younger than Sean, Corey is my 1st big brother who's always been there to teach me cuss- words and get me in trouble for them, but then also watch my back the older I got. I've been grateful to see him grow to become one of the strongest heroes I know, and even more proud to know that he's my brother. Thank you for showing me there's less things I need to worry about in the world, and giving me, mom & dad another family that we love and get to watch grow.
Imogen Rowell
Jr. Bridesmaid
Imogen is literally the coolest teenager to ever walk this entire earth! She is mine and Brett's eldest niece and the daughter of Laura and Corey! I excited to be her aunt and that she is going to help me marry her super hot uncle Brett ! We love you Moge!
Danny Martinez
Groomsman
Danny's been one of the realest people I've known for over half my life. A true friend who lends his ear whenever possible. If there was ever anything on my mind, he was there to listen and offer advice or just enjoy the conversation like only a true friend would. One of my closest friends, it makes me happy that he's still here with me to be a part of a special occasion as one of my best friends.
Valerie Berg-Johansen
Bridesmaid
Valarie and I met in 2012 when I first moved to San Luis Obispo and started working at Forever 21. She was the best "work mom" ever. After taking me under her wing val and I quickly became friends and have been since. Val is an amazing violinist, mother, and one of the sweetest humans there ever could be on this entire planet. I am most grateful for the years of friendship and memories Val and I have shared and I am proud I get to share one of biggest moments in life with her.
Chris Reed
Groomsman
The man with all the jokes!
Lia Fagan
Bridesmaid
Friends come and go, like the waves of the ocean, but the true ones stay like an octopus on your face. What can I say. Lia is my octopus. It all started when Lia started dating my best friend Joseph Lilly. After that the rest is history. Lia is one of the most funniest, kindest, sincere and witty women ever. I am overwhelmed with gratitude that she is a part of my life and that I get to call her one of my truest friends. Love you my Octopus!
Joseph Lilly
Groomsman
Joseph and I(Ashlynn) met my second year of College while singing with the Cuesta Chamber Choir. We quickly become best friends with in our small "squad" with me being the only girl in the group! Since than Joseph has been one of the truest, closet and best guy friends I have really ever had in my life, He is the sweetest and kindest person you will ever meet! I love you Hoseph!
Charlotte Rowell
Flower Girl
Princess Charlotte is what I love to call her! Charlotte is our adorable little niece. She is also the daughter of Laura and Corey Rowell. Everyone bow down the Princess Char Char!
Dean Rowell
Ring Bearer
Dean-o the great! Dean is our nephew and the son of Laura and Corey Rowell. He is the funniest kid on the whole block and will probably steal the whole show!
Eveline Marie Silva
Flower Girl
Watch out here comes miss sassafrass! Eveline is mine and Brett's "niece". She is the first born daughter of my best friend Amanda. She is the craziest, sassiest, funniest kid in the whole world.
Obidiah Silva
Most Adorable Sign Bearer
Obi, Obi Rae, Obi Wan Kenobi. The forces is strong with this one! Obidiah is mine and brett "nephew". He is the son of my best friend Amanda. If your not quick he might just use his Jedi mind tricks on you.
Viggo Johansen
Most Adorable Sign Bearer
Most adorable sign bearer that there is on the face of the earth. Careful ladies and gents he might steal your heart's! Viggo is the first born son of my dear friend Valerie!
Jon Tarantino
Officiant
Have no Fear the Doctor with the KILT is here! Jon is a dear friend of both Ashlynn and Brett and is the husband of Cassie Tarantino Matron of Honor to the Bride. He is the knower of all things German, Scottish and Italian. Smoker of good cigars and drinker of good scotch, wine and beer. The famous game of thrones quote "I drink and know things" is 100% Jon Tarantino to a T. We are so grateful and lucky to have Jon in our life's as not only a mentor but a dear friend and we are thankful he is our Kilted Officiant!