Matron of Honor
Kristen is Susan's favorite sister and they have been best friends for about 34.5 years! As with all sibling relationships they have had their fights, but have stayed close their entire lives. Kristen has always supported Susan in everything she has done, including her relationship with Ben. There is no better person to be standing with Susan at her wedding.
Best Man
There was never a doubt in Ben’s head that Larry would be his best man at his wedding. He is Ben’s father of 33 years and has not only been his father but the best friend anyone could ask for. As with every father-son relationship, there have been good times and rough times. However, they have continued to share numerous hunting sunrises together along with their tequila sunrises in the evenings. They will forever remain hunting partners and best friends.
Bridesmaid
Katie (aka Katanna) and Susan have been best friends since the summer before kindergarten. Despite their one major fight over playing Barbies vs. school, they have stayed close through all of the twists and turns of their lives. From trick-or-treating starting in kindergarten and continuing through their first year in college to visiting 22 breweries in 2022, they have always found ways to have fun together.
Groomsman
Richard and Ben met in 2013 when Ben's grandparents purchased him a guided hunt up in the Klammath Basin. It was not long after this hunt that they stayed in contact and began a hunting journey that Ben could have never imagined. Throughout their various hunting experiences, a bond and true friendship has formed to where Susan now calls Richard "the other woman." They have had each other's backs while guiding hunts for Richard's guide service which has formed a brotherhood that will last forever.
Bridesmaid
Kylie and Susan met during their first year at Humboldt State University when they lived in a 6 bedroom suite with 8 other girls. (Who thought that was a good idea??) The friendship they built allowed them to survive that year and the rest of their time there. They worked together at The Depot where, coincidently, Kylie met her husband Mason! Kylie was one of the first of Susan's friends to meet Ben.
Groomsman
Ben met Kevin on his first day of the sixth grade during recess when to be cool, you had to play football well. He was immediately curious about this lanky individual because of his sense of humor and life-of-the-party mentality. It did not take long to strike up an ironclad friendship fueled by immature jokes and plenty of laughter. To this day, Ben still attends the Barnes' annual Christmas party where he is reminded how lucky he is to have such a good friend for so many years in Kevin and a supportive family in the Barnes. #freehat
Bridesmaid
Tracie and Susan met in the fall of 2014 when Tracie was hired at Billie Martinez Elementary School and they have been "teacher besties" since. However, their friendship extends far beyond the walls of the school. They are each other's rock for many different parts of their lives.
Groomsman
As with Kevin Barnes, Ben met Zach in the 6th grade as well playing football at recess. Zach was always the very strong formidable opponent you did not mess with on or off the field. However, Zach does have a soft side and Ben would routinely find this out when Zach would go easy on him during football practice. (Especially just before the hunting season started.) Zach, Kevin, and Ben remained inseparable through middle school and high school. And still when they get together, it is like no time has passed.
Bridesman
Willy is Susan's soon-to-be brother-in-law. They just met this past summer, but will continue to bond at many Martin family functions to come!
Groomswoman
Brittney Lynn Martin has been Ben's youngest sister for approximately 30 years. Ben can fondly remember picking Brittney up from the bus stop every day and they would ride home on Ben’s bike with Brittney riding on the back pegs. Or sliding down the icy street on their lunch pails from the bus stop after a snow day has just been called. They can honestly say they lived the American dream throughout their upbringing and have remained very close since. Ben is so honored to have Brittney standing with him on his big day.