Bryn & RJ
Wedding Party
Sarah Worland
Maid of Honor
Sarah is the true OG, original greatest-friend. She is currently crushing her PhD in English at UNM and is the smartest person Bryn knows. She has been Bryn's favorite roommate, confidant and wisdom-giver, and is her original life-partner.
Ben Anthony
Best Man
Ben is RJ's brother and dog-father to RJ's favorite dog-niece: Bingley. To sum up their realtionship in a word: COMPETITION. Whether it be playing video games, strategy board games, and Ultimate with each other, you know they're both playing to win. Ben married Emily, his youth group crush, in 2016. (Hint: He's not the fluffy one)
Clark Bearsmith
Bridesman
Clark is Bryn's favorite brother and father of Bryn's favorite human, Harley. Bryn has always looked up to him and tried to follow in his footsteps (to his chagrin, she has surpassed him in humor). He's ridiculously active and has taught Bryn what it means to have an adventurous spirit and believe in yourself.
Ashley Banning
Groomswoman
"I'm not going to be your friend." - RJ Anthony, 2015. Since those fateful words were spoken, RJ and Ashley have been best friends. When you're around them, you can always count on quotes from The Emperor's New Groove, sarcastic remarks, goofy faces, and Ashley doing her best to be a pest (what more would you expect from a little sister?)
Rachel Russell
Bridesmaid
Rachel is Bryn's adventure buddy. Whether it's topping tall mountains or doing an exercise class on mini trampolines, she's up for it all. She is secretly so funny, though she wont let the world know it. She recently got her doctorate in physical therapy.
Micah Click
Groomsman
"I am Micah, former roommate and bestie of the groom. I first met RJ while working at Lone Tree Ranch for summer camp in 2013. We’ve loved each other ever since. I’ve gotten the pleasure of seeing RJ and Bryn’s relationship grow since day 1 and I'm excited to see their union flourish."
Liz Kane
Bridesmaid
"Bryn smothered me with love as a newbie to ABQ about 6 years ago, been friends every since. One of my main sources of accountability." Liz likes sun, trees, traveling, and dancing.
Joey Byl
Groomsman
Joey and RJ met in 2013 while on staff at Lone Tree Ranch. As the Program Director and Videographer, respectively, the two often found themselves missing meals and then making them up at midnight together. It was during these late-night meals that Joey and RJ grew close.
Samantha Bearsmith
Bridesmaid
Samantha is Bryn's sister-in-law and mom to Bryn's favorite human ever, Harley Rose. Samantha is a rockstar on a bike and in the gym. She pushes Bryn to be adventurous. Harley is the most fashionable infant thanks to Samantha.
Dylan Whitson
Groomsman
"RJ has been my best friend since I met him in middle school during a Winter Retreat. He has always been the person I go to when I need help or advice in life. I have thrown a lot of drama at him through the years and he has never failed to be there for me, help me, and make me laugh. We have been through a lot together and I am truly great full to have someone as loving and caring as RJ in my life."
Gina Stroud
Bridesmaid
Gina is Bryn's oldest friend. She has been steady in Bryn's life since pre-school. In many of Bryn's best childhood memories, Gina is right by her side. Gina is a doctor in Denver and talks Bryn through some of her biggest queries.
Jimmy Martin
Groomsman
After meeting at Lone Tree Ranch in 2013, RJ and Jimmy quickly became friends due to their similar humor, love of sports, and (sometimes friendship threatening) games of Catan. Seriously, Catan-Jimmy is scary! Don't mess with him!
Erica Barrios
Bridesmaid
Erica is always up to do something fun. She never lets Bryn get bored. She pushes Bryn to think about faith and how to love people so well. Recently she conquered her first 14er with Bryn!
Anthony Kirkpatrick
Groomsman
"RJ and I met almost a decade ago in a church College Group. In that decade, we've both grown as friends and men of God. RJ is a huge part of the man I am today, and I am truly blessed to to be a part of journey with him."
Shay Dietz
Bridesmaid
Shay moved to Albuquerque and was set up on a friend date with Bryn and the rest is history. She is the deepest well of love and wisdom a girl could have access to. Plus, she'll give you free legal advice sometimes. Which is fortunate because Bryn's biggest motivation for not breaking the law is not knowing how to access a lawyer.
Mason Banning
Groomsman
I'm contractually obligated to let him join my wedding party since he married into the family. My statement reads as follows: "Mason married my sister on July 3, 2021 and it was one of the happiest days in my life. Not because Ashley had found love but because she had someone new to pick on instead of pestering me."
Emily Carrico
Bridesmaid
Emily is the OG Anthony in-law. She had her place firmly established in the Anthony family before Bryn and Mason came along and had to compete for family points. She has given the family the first grandbabies, two corgis named Bingley and Nymeria. She brings color and adventure the the family through her wanderlust, style, and her confidence.