Wedding Party
Whitney Kmetz
Maid of Honor
A sister and all around amazing human, Whitney has been a constant in Carleigh’s life. Growing up, Carleigh wanted to match her sister's footsteps – from her music taste to her love of writing and even picking the same major and college to attend. Whitney may have wished upon a star for a sister, but Carleigh couldn't have wished for a better sister in Whitney. She has a kind soul and a brain that never stops learning. You name the topic and she likely has read an article or listened to a podcast about it. Whitney’s love, wisdom, and steady support mean the world to Carleigh, and she couldn’t imagine celebrating this day without Whitney by her side.
Donovan Hammonds
Best Man
Donovan needs no introduction; you're likely to say hello first after seeing his infectious ear-to-ear smile. But if we had to say a few words...Donovan holds a truly special place in Casey’s life, not only as his son, but as one of his greatest sources of pride. Watching him grow into the man he is today has been one of Casey’s greatest joys. Donovan has also been an incredible teacher, bringing laughter, perspective, and reminders of what matters most in life. As a couple, we feel so lucky to celebrate this day with Donovan at the heart of it all. It means the world to have him standing by Casey’s side.
Shane Traver
Officiant
If you didn’t catch it in our story, Shane is the reason for Casey and Carleigh’s slightly delayed start to dating. Casey met Shane while living in San Luis Obispo working at Mervyn’s, and from there, a lifelong friendship - and eventually this love story - took shape. Some of our favorite memories include FaceTime catch-ups paired with cocktails, spirited draft nights (Top 5 Ted Lasso characters got rowdy), "white water" tubing in Denver, and jamming out to good tunes at Wente Winery. We love Shane for his huge heart, cheeky sense of humor and ability to find the funny in nearly any situation - true full-belly laughs are guaranteed with Shane. He brings so much light and joy to everyone in his life, and we couldn't feel more proud to have such an extraordinary friend marry us.
