Brandon & Shawna
Wedding Party
Noemi Rodriguez
Maid of Honor
Noemi, better known as Mimi, is one of Shawna's oldest and closest friends. Like, Shawna and Brandon, they met at UCSB and have loved each other ever since. Shawna has counted on Mimi to be her rock in good times and bad and Mimi has always been there, ready to play and then pass out in a sea of Taco Bell wrappers.
Scott Savin
Best Man
Scott and Brandon met at outdoor school in the sixth-grade and neither of them have grown up since then, at all. They remain close childhood friends at heart and each-others' right hand men, there through thick and thin. Partners in crime and adventure, friends for life.
Karla Donaldson
Bridesmaid
Karla came into Shawna's life in a unique way; she dated her brother/Groomsmen, Daniel! The connection between Karla and Shawna couldn't be broken by the break up. Shawna loved her so much, she never let her go. Karla has been an inspiration of strength and compassion to Shawna every day since.
Christian Hartenstein
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom since High School. Where do you even begin? They built a race car together, they travelled to Mexico to see the Baja 1000 together, they both got dual sports and went on trips together, there is no hobby on this planet that Brandon and Christian don't share. Christian is the kindest, most honest, most generous, caring and compassionate person, and one of the Groom's closest friends.
Daniel Brakebill
Groomsman
Daniel is Shawna's oldest brother and a close friend of Brandon's as well. He has been a major source of love and support for each of them individually and as a couple. As the oldest sibling, Dan has always watched out for Shawna and she couldn't imagine this day without his presence.
Anthony Smith
Groomsman
Brother of the Groom and Hot Wheels let's build stuff in the dirt partner. The stoic middle child of the bunch, Anthony is always the cool one, feathers unruffleable. He and Brandon share a bond only the luckiest of brothers do - founded on love and loyalty, compassion and honesty.
Bryana Tepper
Officiant
Bryana, or more commonly Bree, has been a close friend and role model to Shawna for well over 15 years. She watched, and heavily influenced, Shawna's evolution into the woman she is today. Bree and Shawna first met while working together in 2005, but their friendship far outlasted that job. Bree has been an invaluable example of generosity, perseverance, open-mindedness and open-heartedness to Shawna ever since then. Brandon and Shawna are honored to have Bree perform their ceremony!
Geena Smith
Groomswoman
Sister of the Groom. The youngest of 3 and she knows it. Dad's right hand and best friend. Brandon and her have always had a strong relationship; they can talk to each other about everything and count on each other to be there for anything.