Nicole & Jake
Wedding Party
Whitney Buell
Maid of Honor
I have known Whit her whole life and most of mine! I'm so thankful for how close we are, not only as sisters but best friends! We have done everything together, from playing dress up and doll house, to riding bikes, hiking, snowboarding, playing on the same sports teams, homecomings, prom, and everything in between. Sometimes fighting, always laughing! She's always been my #1 supporter, personal style consultant, and partner in crime.
Gray Helms
Best Man
Gray and I met in 10th grade at Archbishop Murphy. We became close friends and hung out all the time. We often spent time off roading in our trucks and at Walmart. Gray was the reason I impulsively bought baby chicks from a pet store, and then hid them in my room and raised them without my parents knowing. I never thought I would love chickens so much, and now I'm planning on building a larger chicken coop (I may have to hide it from Nicole this time...)
Jaime Howat
Maid of Honor
James and I have been best friends since 1st grade! We used to go fairy hunting and play Cheetah girls back in the day... since then we have gone through most of our life together, middle and high school, homecomings, prom, graduation, concerts, hiking, and all the adventures along the way! We always make time to face time and visit each other, traveling near and far. We're getting good at this long distance thing!
Andrew Mclaughlin
Best Man
I met Andrew at mechanic school while serving in the Marines. We were roommates throughout school and quickly became friends, playing video games and watching movies. We've survived many things together, the craziest being a hurricane that lasted over two weeks. I never would have thought that I would meet my best man in North Carolina, across the country, far from home!
Marcy Bartelheimer
Bridesmaid
I met Marcy through our adventures with livestock. We showed dairy cows and served as Dairy Ambassadors together, which lead to our amazing friendship! Our journey with dairy cows continued at WSU (Go Cougs!) and we created many college memories. We traveled to many places and explored a few different parts of California! I probably wasn't the best surf instructor there ever was... sorry about those rocks!!
Kyle Tank
Groomsman
I have known Kyle my whole life! Growing up together, I always looked forward to family holidays and trips where we stay up all night playing video games. One of my favorite memories was a trip to Canada where we learned how to shoot bows and arrows in the woods. He is my cousin and also one of my closest friends!
Lydia Johnson
Bridesmaid
Lyd and I were State Dairy Ambassadors and traveled all around Washington! She keeps me wild and I always love our crazy adventures, from riding horses, hiking, going to rodeos, finding dive bars, and all the other things in between. If anyone has my back, it's definitely her! I can honestly say I am never sure what I am getting myself into when I hangout with Lyd, but I do know that we're going to have a fun time that we will never forget!
Matt Kaminski
Groomsman
I have been friends with Matt since middle school. He has always been my brother from another mother. We played on the same soccer team for many years. Even though we went to different high schools we continued to hang out, going off roading and spending time at Matt's cabin. Matt's house parties were always the best times!
Letty Trejo
Bridesmaid
Letty and I share a love for agriculture and I met her when we started the Sigma Alpha sorority at WSU! We had countless sleepovers, face masks, football games, date dashes, formal, and a lot of other college fun together. She is always there for me and offers the best advice. I'll never forget all of our trips to Idaho or just driving around and talking about life, we always have a great time no matter what we are doing!
Ethan Watts
Groomsman
Ethan is like a brother to me, he's been around since Nicole and I started dating, as he is dating Whitney. Since we don't live in the same state, we hangout by playing video games. When he comes to visit we have quality bro time, going to the beach, the zoo, taking a trip to Disneyland, and dragging our girls to Star Wars land. The girls force us into family game nights, but they always turn out to be a good time!
Francesca Tuazon
Bridesmaid
I became friends with Fran in 9th grade, and we experienced all of high school together; from homecomings, science projects, sports games, leadership trainings, pep assemblies, and more! We both love animals and the environment, and she constantly challenges me to be a better person! She's not afraid to speak her mind and has always been there for me. I'll never forget the time I went to visit her at Western and there was a naked bike parade going on, yikes!
Aidan Noel
Groomsman
I have known Aidan for most of my life. Growing up we attended the same church and participated in many youth group events together. One of my favorite memories was when we went on a trip to Tennessee and explored Knoxville. He's always been a great friend to both me and Nicole!
Aly Alfaro
Bridesmaid
I met Aly working at Johns Grill, and I've always looked up to her and am inspired by her positivity and kindness. She is an amazing makeup artist and I am honored when she does mine! She is there when I need someone to talk to and encourages every path I take. She never says no when I come up with something to do (hiking, pumpkin patches, bar hopping, you name it)! I love how she let's loose and has fun, she has the best dance moves!