Katlynn & Bryce
Wedding Party
Bekah Oh
Matron of Honor
Bekah and I met working at the Cannery Row Brewing Company. We were hostesses at the time and hit it off right from the start. Through hilarious nights singing at the host stand, watching White Chicks on repeat, and enjoying a bottle of wine while watching flag football we remained close. Although Bekah lives miles away, we talk everyday making sure that we stay connected.
Clay Comestock
Best Man
Clay and I became friends at CSUMB more than a decade ago and were roommates for a majority of are undergrad. Even though we have long since graduated, we have remained connected through birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and once in a blue moon Sharks games in San Jose.
Jennifer Klaus
Matron of Honor
Jenn and I have known each other since high school. However, it was being accepted into the nursing program that truly brought us together. Through hectic schedules and long study nights we made it through through. Now we work alongside one another in the perinatal unit and continue to create memories with one another.
Ricky Petig
Groomsman
Ricky and I have known each other for more than a decade and live almost two blocks from one another. Every 4th of July, Halloween, and Christmas Eve we find some way to get together and celebrate. Not to mention the casual drinks at the Otters Den, our go to local bar in Marina.
Carolyn Okamura
Bridesmaid
Carolyn and I became friends in the 6th grade at the Monterey Bay Charter School. We have made countless memories skateboarding around Monterey, making fried egg sandwiches, and celebrating her beautiful wedding back in February of 2022. Although we both have busy lives, we remind close.
Shannon Riddel
Groomsman
Shannon and I met at CSUMB in our undergrad through our friends Scott and Nathan. We were each others roommates for some years and shared a close bond with his cat Rossi, also known as, "Ross Boss." I may or may not have taught Rossi how to drink water out of the faucet, your welcome Shannon.
Joanna Lorera
Bridesmaid
Joanna and I became friends in 2013 taking our prerequisite classes for the nursing program at Monterey Peninsula College. Along the way, we have shared many amazing memories attending country concerts, wine tasting in Carmel Valley, birthday parties, and more.
Scott Soares
Groomsman
Scott and I met more than a decade ago while attending CSUMB. Him and Nathan were roommates who lived across the hall from Clay and I, and we immediately hit it off. Although we do not see each other often, we still find ourselves coming together for big life changing events.
Ingrid Abananthie
Bridesmaid
Ingrid and I met in the hectic life of nursing school. Along the way we have made incredible memories inner tubing down the Carmel Valley River, traveling to Las Vegas, wine tasting the Carmel Valley, and celebrating life events.
Nathan Henry
Groomsman
Nathan and I met more than a decade ago and have been friends ever since. For many years, Nathan and I embarked on many adventures together, along with many of my other groomsmen, reminiscing in the Dome Tree. Although we do not live close to one another, we find ourselves gathering for life's pivotal events.
Jackie, Callie, & Kaia
Fur Children
Although they will not be in attendance, Jackie, Callie, & Kaia are a huge part of our journey. We adopted Jackie during the height of the pandemic, and he was the last cat residing at our local shelter. Our 2nd fur child, Callie, was another diamond in the rough and we knew we had to bring her home. And last but not least, Kaia, is the third fur ball of the group.
Frank
Flower Child
Frank The Tank is our loving fur nephew. He has been a big part of our lives, literally. If you would like to follow his journey, follow him on instagram @frankthebulldog831