Wedding Party
Tamara Ruzicka (She/Her)
Officiant
Tamara met Beth in the bathroom of the very camp Beth and Paul are getting married at when they were 10 years old, and now Tamara will be the one marrying them. Tamara and Beth spent their youth always being in each others corner and having many sleepovers and memories they will never forget. Beth and Paul are honored to have someone who has been such an important part of Beth's life be the one to help them say I do!
Mercedes Young (She/Her)
Maid of Honor
Mercedes and Beth met on the bus in middle school and bonded over our purple lunchboxes and then continued to bond about everything else for the rest of their lives. They have experienced many seasons of life together and there is no one else that Beth could imagine being her maid of honor on her special day. Mercedes has also become good friends with Paul and they've bonded over Pokemon and rock collecting. He looks forward to sharing this special day with her as well!
Cori Wulff (She/Her)
Best Woman
Cori is Pauls little sister, but also his friend and couldn't think of anyone else he would rather have as his best woman. She has always been there for Paul and they are alike in many ways and share many interests. Beth is excited to have a sister in law, as she is an only child, and couldn't have asked for a cooler one. Paul and Beth are so exited to share the happiest day of their lives with Cori!
Kayla McClanahan (She/Her)
Wedding Crew
Beth became friends with Kayla in Colorguard in high school when Kayla was assigned to be Beth's big sister. Little did Beth know, Kayla would become her honorary big sister for life. Beth loves spending time with Kayla and has fun doing everything and nothing with her. Kayla worked with Paul as well and they have been friends for years. We are so overjoyed to have Kayla be a part of our wedding day!
Lindsey Craig (She/They)
Wedding Crew
Linds and Beth have known each other for years but became close friends at the beginning of March 2020. They quickly bonded and Linds has become a very important part of Beth's life. Beth loves that she finally found someone who loves to talk as much as she does. They spend hours on the phone talking about anything and everything even though they only live a town away. Linds and Paul have also become friends and he enjoys having someone match his sarcastic humor.
Stephanie Yaroch (She/Her)
Wedding Crew
Beth and Steph became friends right after high school and have been on many adventures together over the years. The night that Beth and Paul got together was partially due to Stephanie's nudging, and they were forever be grateful that she pushed them toward the best relationship of their lives. Even though Steph lives far away, Beth and Steph talk often and are thrilled at any opportunity to spend time together. Beth and Paul are excited to have Stephanie here for their special day!
Sorell (El) Beck (They/Them)
Wedding Crew
El became friends with Beth and Paul when they were roommates years before they ever got together as a couple. We have all had the honor of being friends for a long time and watching each other grow as people. El is a wonderful supportive friend to them both. El and Beth share a special bond always being there to lift the other one up. We wouldn't dream of celebrating our special day without them!
Kara Bryan (She/Her)
Wedding Crew
Beth met Kara many years ago in high school at a camp up north. They quickly became friends and would spend summers at camp and visiting each other. After some time Kara ended up moving to Carbondale and they shared many great memories together. Kara is practically family to Beth and her and Paul are excited she gets to be a part of their special day!
Hayley Fishel (She/Her)
Wedding Crew
Hayley is Paul's niece. Paul is so happy that he got the honor of being a part of her life while growing up and helped to care for her when she was younger. He can't believe how time has flown and she is already a teenager. He couldn't imagine Hayley not being a part of his special day, and Beth and Paul are so happy she will be there!
Ava Wulff
Flower Child
Ava is Paul's youngest niece, and Beth and Paul are excited for this smart wonderful girl (who is growing far to quickly) to be a part of our special day!
Izy Young
Flower Child
Izy is the daughter of Beth's best friend and Maid of Honor, Mercedes. Beth is so happy to get to watch this wonderful tiny human grow up and have infinite adventures with her throughout her life. Beth and Paul are thrilled that Izy will be a part of their magical day!