Wedding Party
Kelsey Rubin
Matron of Honor
Kelsey is my fun-loving and occasionally wiser little sister. She is honestly one of my favourite humans with a laugh like both my mother and Bubba, it's one that you can’t help but join. Kelsey is the mother of our niece and lovely flower-girl Stella and our nephew the handsome ring bearer Mr. Max. She is also the outgoing other half of our wonderful Best man Jamie. Kelsey is the queen of terrible jokes, often caught saying her designated catchphrase "Oh Dear!", but will always keep the party going... cause lets face it she IS the party. Could not imagine any celebration without my sister.
Jamie Rubin
Best Man
Jamie is probably one of the most loyal and hard working guys I know. Although we went to elementary school together, we didn’t actually become good friends until high school. We just got along. We’ve got a great deal in common: We are both tradesmen, we hunt, we fish, we sled (though his is better by far...like no comparison), we fix things, we appreciate a beer or whiskey (sometimes more) after a long day, and know what it’s like to be with a Horne lady... They are wonderful ladies just don’t ask them if it’s okay to have “one more beer”... more than twice. I knew I had to make Jamie my best man because not only do I get to stand with someone I consider my best friend but I get to stand up with him as my family too.
Erika Pouru-Renner
Bridesmaid
Erika is my Hufflepuff, mermaid, Halloween-soulmate. She is my bold and to the point friend. We have a lot in common, everything from tv shows, Halloween, Harry Potter, to a great appreciation for a good Prosecco. She is a pro-party planner and is always willing to help a friend. I truly could not imagine not having this wonderful woman by my side.
Tyler Maunula
Groomsman
Tyler is my oldest brother and I’ve known him all my life. Every job I’ve ever had was because of him. For this I’m honestly very grateful. Tyler is truly one of the smartest and wisest guys I know. He has held many titles over the years: on road trips when we were younger he was my shoulder to drool on, my protector in school, my roommate, my landlord and lead hand. He is now a husband, a father, an uncle (who Blake, proudly is named after) and I can’t imagine not having my wise big brother standing with me.
Jennalyn Ranta
Bridesmaid
Jennalyn is a bold, hilarious and vivacious lady. Aside from sharing the same name, she is my unpaid LifeCoach and practically my conscience. She is an amazing friend who you can lounge around with, watch trash tv and sip wine with, who can cook like a master chef and can rock any shade of red lipstick like nobody’s business. I am extremely appreciative to have this boss b!+ch in my life.
Darren Lidemark
Groomsman
Darrren is the guy everyone knows and wants to know. He is always there to help a friend in need. Like Jamie, I went to elementary school with Darren, but we didn’t really become friends until high school. Darren actually gave Jenna the Maunula name before I did! I’m excited to have this big guy standing with me. He is always there for a laugh, a beer (or 4), or to serve as my own personal operator. A celebration would just not be the same without him!
Tia Pepin
Bridesmaid
Tia has been my friend since our days as servers at Applebee’s. She was my partner in crime dancing at the Hodder and now in parenting and adulthood. Tia is an amazing mother and friend. She is one of the kindest and most thoughtful people you will ever meet and yet she can out drink most guys!
Wyatt Maunula
Groomsman
Wyatt is the baby of the Maunula household. I was the youngest until this guy came around. Honestly I’m glad he stole the title. He is hard working and beyond dependable. I’ve had the luxury of having him as a roommate and tenant. Which is where he dominates at Gaming...except N64! He and his friends have helped so much at our house especially with the garage and now a ton at our new place. He is always there to lend a helping hand...except when you try and pawn off your truck on him. —He just keeps saying no. He is an awesome uncle and pretty cool little brother. I’m grateful to have him stand with me and honoured to have my son named after him.
Jacqueline Savage
Bridesmaid
Jacqueline is my incredible sister(in-law). She is one of the warmest and sweetest ladies you will ever meet. She is the mom of our lovely niece and flower-girl Emily and our handsome little nephew and ring bearer Jamie as well as our amazing niece Lilly and charming nephew Charlie. She is also the proud wife to our co-master of ceremonies Dave. She is beyond compassionate, fun to joke around with and the best kind of crazy (sorry not sorry). I’m so excited to join her family and I am grateful to have her as my new sister.
Cole Gollat
Groomsman
Cole is the little brother I was unaware I needed. He’s (for lack of a better word...) occasionally funny, diligent, and witty guy with an appreciation for a good Bailey’s and coffee with even though he claims I’m only mediocre company. He's always there to give me a hand (especially with the promise of beer). Many late mornings and afternoons you can find his truck in my driveway just for a quick visit. I definitely think that I have an endless beer tab at Cole’s place now that I'm back in Shuniah. It’s important for me to have Cole standing with me because he’s a great cousin, former neighbour and awesome friend.
Amanda Elder
Master of Ceremony/Honourary Bridesmaid
Amanda is the person (aside from my sister) that I’ve been friends with the longest. We have been friends since grade 5! She is one of our incredible masters of ceremony and my honourary bridesmaid. We have gone through it all together, from elementary school to marriage and kids. She is a strong and loving lady who is always there for her friends and family. Amanda is someone who will teach you to appreciate a good wine, cheer with you watching the Canucks play, listen to you and give the best advice. She is an absolutely amazing woman, mother, wife and friend. I could not imagine life without her.
Dave Savage
Master of Ceremony
Dave is our wonderful (and only) brother-in-law on the Maunula side. He is Jacqueline’s other half and father to our lovely flower girl Emily and oldest ring bearer Jamie as well as our oldest witty niece Lilly and our oldest, most spontaneous nephew Charlie. Dave is always there for a laugh, to cook up a storm, and fix you a mean drink...when he’s not hard at work in the emergency room. We couldn’t imagine not having him share in our day or as the wonderful other half to our master of ceremonies.
Stella Rubin
Flower Girl
Stella our wild, funny, and fun-loving niece and flower-girl. She is the sweet little lady that brought Brenden and I together. Without her there would not be an us and therefore we couldn’t imagine any celebration of our marriage without her.
Emily Savage
Flower Girl
Emily is our energetic, caring and outgoing little niece and flower-girl. She adds a lot of excitement and humour to our lives. She is the youngest of the Savage children and definitely the wildest. We couldn’t imagine not having this little princess with us on our big day.
Jamie Savage
Ring Bearer
Jamie is the youngest of the Savage boys. He is incredibly sweet, thoughtful, a lovely piano player and genuinely happy kid. He will make you laugh with his stories, sense of humour and smile at just how cute he is.
Max Rubin
Ring Bearer
Max is the youngest of the Rubin family. He and Eli are forced best friends as they are cousins of the same age (just five months apart). Max was once thought to be the quieter version of Stella but we were wrong. He’s always on the move, full of energy and always making people smile. We could not celebrate without our dinosaur loving, crazy Maxi-Man!
Elijah Maunula
Ring Bearer
Elijah aka Eli is our adorable, energetic and happy little man. He will be three at the end of August and we are over the moon to have him be part of our big day. We are totally biased... but we definitely think he’s too cute.
Blake Maunula
Ring Bearer
The newest member of our household. Blake is full of smiles and energy. He and will be one at the beginning of May and we are thrilled to have him be part of our celebration. Once again we are bias like his brother, he is too cute to handle.
Brenden “Bubba” Maunula
Groom
Brenden is a dedicated, hard working, loving and devoted man. His is an amazing father and husband. Bubba has probably the best, most recognizable and infectious laughs you will ever hear. We know working out of town two weeks at a time is difficult but it helps us appreciate the time we do have together. I am so happy to officially call him my husband!
Jenna Maunula (Horne)
Bride
Jenna is my older and often wiser, other half. She is a wonderful mother to our little men and my rock. I am so grateful to have finally found her and I grateful to have made her my wife.