Bride
CeaJay was born in Kansas and grew up in South Dakota before making her way to Arizona. 🌵 After spending decades working in Office Management & Human Resources, CeaJay now enjoys her days raising the couple’s daughter. CeaJay has a wide variety of interests that she shares with her family. From homemaking, photography, DIY, improvement projects & gardening to traveling, camping, hiking & fishing, there is never a shortage of things to do!
Groom
Bradley has spent his whole life in the wide landscape of Arizona, taking on each adventure that comes his way. Bradley graduated Ira B. Fulton School of Engineering Barret the Honors College at Arizona State University. Currently he is working as a Controls Engineer for a local Valley company. Bradley has a great love for his family, being a father, the outdoors, travel, fishing, camping, hiking, leatherwork and using his creativity to build beautiful things.
Bridal Escort
CeaJay’s oldest child, Jonathan will be escorting his mother down the aisle to give her away. When Jonathan is not attending high school he's an assistant instructor in jiu--jitsu, and a Cadet Senior Airmen in the Civil Air Patrol U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Sioux Falls composite squadron.
Flower Girl
The couple's daughter Sage will be accompanied by Araya as one of the flower girls. It is incredibly special & heart warming for Sage and her brother Jonathan to be a part of the big day!
Flower Girl
Araya has come all the way from South Dakota to help Sage in the flower girl duties. Her Mom (The Matron of Honor) and the Bride have been friends since they were kids!
Ring Bearer
Another special guest from South Dakota, Araya's older brother Bence has the big boy responsibilities of wranglin' the pups down the aisle as well as transporting "the goods" to the bride & groom! 💍
Ring Bearer
Sage’s best friend Kelso will be assisting Bence’s duties in the wedding. Each ring bearer will be walking one of the couple’s furry canines down the aisle. Kelso & his parents have all accepted roles in the wedding party.
Ring Bearer
Jasper & Ledger were not about to be left out of the wedding! They will be headed toward the alter with Bence & Kelso in their ring bearer responsibilities.
Officiant
Zach is Bradley’s oldest friend, having met him at swimming lessons when they were 3 years old. They've spent a majority of their youth running around and exploring all the woods and backroads that Arizona has to offer. Not only are Zach & Bradley best friends but their mother's have been friends for just as long, bonding their families together. Zach is currently a peace officer in Jerome, Arizona. With his love and support for the couple, Zach has accepted the responsibility of officiating the wedding.
Bridal Attendant - Lady in Waiting
If you look up friend in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of this wonderful lady! Chelsee & CeaJay met while working in Mesa at a local MFG company where they clicked right away finding that they had a lot in common. They both moved on from their positions at the company but that didn't hinder their friendship from growing.
Matron of Honor
Jen has been CeaJay's moral compass & ride-or-die since the 6th grade where they met in middle school. They've shared many memories over the years and many more to come as they grow their families and their friendship. Jennifer & her husband Gavin have 3 beautiful children who also have roles in the ceremony. If you get a chance to meet this lovely gal, you'll notice right away her big heart and untethered kindness!
Bridesmaid
Jess & CeaJay became fast friends in 2012 when they became neighbors in Sioux Falls. Jess moved to South Dakota from California while on her solo traveling adventure around the country. She met her husband at Falls Park and became a permanent resident as well as a lifelong friend!
Bridesmaid
When CeaJay & Vallie met it was an instant bond & friendship for the ages! This mother and wife brightens the environment everywhere she goes. Her free spirit and deep love for all things is absolutely contagious. She is a beautiful soul inside and out! Both Vallie and her husband Casey are taking part in the wedding as a bridesmaid and a groomsman.
Bridesmaid
Bradley's younger sister Rhegyn is probably the sweetest person you'll ever meet. She welcomed CeaJay with open arms into the Spiker clan. A recent graduate of the Arizona State University, while working three jobs during her studies, hard work and dedication are no strangers to this beautiful young lady.
Best Man
Bronson will be the best man standing next to Bradley on this important day. He's not only best friends with Bradley, but is a great friend to CeaJay as well. Since meeting over a decade ago Bronson & Bradley have “grown up” together. They've shared adventures and camped all over Arizona throughout the years, being almost inseparable.
Groomsman
Traveling all the way from Italy, Quinn will also be standing by Bradley. This close friend and colleague has known the groom for over a decade. Even though he had moved across the US to Alabama for college, came back to the Phoenix area, then jet-set off to Europe to brighten his future with continued education, he has proven that he has and will always be a great friend.
Groomsman
Micheal is traveling from Kentucky to be a groomsman. He and Bradley went to school together from junior high all the way up to college, having made great memories over the years. There is never a shortage of good times when Mike is around! Micheal and his wife Emily have welcomed two beautiful boys into the world the past several years, expanding their family of six.
Groomsman
After serving in the Army, Casey along with his wife and son, moved back to the Valley of the Sun. The couples soon became fast friends and developed a kinship. There is a deep respect and appreciation for the space that Casey and his family holds in the lives of Bradley & CeaJay. There is never a shortage of positivity & good times!