Wedding Party
Kristyana Kern
Maid of Honor
Kristyana was the first little sister I was lucky enough to have, and over the years, she became one of my very best friends. From living together in San Diego to walking beside me through every phase of life, Kristy has truly seen it all - the highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between. Though my younger sister, she has always been one of my fiercest protectors and biggest advocates, never hesitating to stand up for me when I needed it most. Kristy was also one of the very first people to hear about Zach, getting weekly updates on the “Charlotte and Zach saga” long before either of us knew where it would lead. Even before I believed it myself, she told me Zach would be the one I ended up with - and she was right. Having her stand beside me as my Maid of Honor, is a full circle moment. I truly cannot imagine this day without her by my side.
Ciara Aguilar
Best Woman
My sister Ciara has been by my side through every chapter of life. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. From growing up together, to life’s biggest milestones, she’s always been one of my best friends and one of the most important people in my life. When I first introduced her to Charlotte, I still remember how excited she was and how quickly the two of them connected. Ciara once told me that she could truly picture Charlotte as a sister. We’ve been through so much together over the years, and I couldn't think of a better person to stand up there with me as my Best woMAN.
Alice Kern
Bridesmaid
Alice is my second younger sister and we have always shared a deep bond. From the time she was little, she would come on walks with me and listen so intently to all of my high school stories - she made me feel so special! Over the years, I’ve realized just how similar we are on so many levels, and she understands me in a way very few people do. Alice met Zach during her birthday trip to Denver when we all went to a Chris Lake concert together, and she instantly loved him for me. Watching how they connected and seeing how genuinely happy she was for me truly melted my heart! I feel incredibly lucky to have Alice by my side as one of my bridesmaids while I marry the love of my life.
Zachary Fowler
Groomsman
Zach has been one of my best friends and such an important part of my life over the years. He is the kind of friend who will go out of his way to show up for the people he cares about. One of the best examples of that was when he was already visiting Colorado one weekend, and after I mentioned I had a DJ show the following weekend, he flew home and then came right back out the next week for less than 12 hours just so he could be there for it before flying home again the next morning. He has also become one of the people who gets to hear me talk nonstop about everything I love about Charlotte, because I always need someone to tell. Zach was one of the first friends I told when I knew I was going to propose, and he was the person I brought with me to help me learn everything I needed to know about engagement rings (Ex Mormon IYKYK). Having him standing beside me on this day is incredibly special.
Aaryn Kern
Bridesmaid
Aaryn is my youngest sister, and watching her grow into such an incredible woman has been so cool to see. She is an amazing mom to my niece Maggie - our flower girl - and my newest nephew, Theodore. With everything life throws her way, she always continues to handle life with so much grace. I could not be more proud of her! Beyond that, Aaryn is a talented artist and teacher, a loyal friend, and someone who brings warmth everywhere she goes. Seeing her so happy for me and my relationship with Zach means the world to me. I’m so grateful to have her standing beside me on one of the most important days of my life.
Anthony Piazza
Groomsman
Anthony has been one of my best friends for years and has been there since the very beginning of my relationship with Charlotte. He was actually the first person I told about her during one of our weekly Taco Bell runs when I couldn’t stop talking about this girl I had met. Through all the early stages of our relationship, Anthony became my go-to person, which also meant he had to listen to me talk about how crazy I was about Charlotte nonstop. From day one, he has always been supportive, excited for us, and genuinely happy watching our relationship grow. Having someone who has seen the entire journey standing beside me on this day means a lot.
Lana Mazin
Bridesmaid
Lana was one of the very first friends I made after moving to Denver, and from the moment we met, she welcomed me with open arms. We bonded in grad school, worked together afterward, and grew even closer as the years went on. Lana effortlessly brought me into her circle, always inviting me to gatherings, introducing me to new people, and helping my new city feel like home. Lana has been a constant source of support, encouragement, and friendship. When she and her husband, Greg, met Zach for the first time, they immediately knew he was the one for me simply because of how happy and light I was around him. Hearing that from someone who means so much to me made our relationship feel even more special. I’m so grateful to have Lana standing beside me on this day.
Logan Welcher
Groomsman
Logan has been one of those people in my life I have always been able to go to for anything. No matter what was going on, he has always been someone I could talk to who would give me an honest answer, real advice, and help point me in the right direction when I needed it most. That kind of friendship is rare, and it has meant a lot to me over the years. He has also seen the journey of Charlotte and me from the very beginning. From the start, he was genuinely happy for me after meeting Charlotte, and over the years he even told me he had never seen me this happy before. Having someone who has watched our relationship grow from day one standing beside me on such an important day means a lot, and I could not imagine doing this without him up there with me.
Brittany Wright
Bridesmaid
Brittany is one of those rare people I met and instantly clicked with, and from that moment on, she has felt like family. She is one of the brightest, biggest rays of sunshine I know and truly one of the strongest women in my life. Brittany knows me better than most people do, and through every stage of life and friendship, she has been there to listen without judgment and support me unconditionally. She's seen me through tough times, crazy times, happy times, sad times - and somehow always knows exactly what to say in moments when no one else could. She was also the very first person I saw after meeting Zach, when I was completely giddy and couldn’t stop talking about him. From the very beginning, she saw how much joy he brought me and knew this relationship was different. I cannot imagine marrying my best friend without Brittany standing beside me.
Brandon Applehans
Groomsman
If you know Brandon, then you know he is going to be your biggest hype man. Brandon and I actually met on the very last day I was living at our apartment complex, which also happened to be his first day there. As I was leaving, we somehow ended up complimenting each other’s hair, and if you ever see us together, you’ll notice we are still rocking the same hairstyle. From the moment we became friends, Brandon has always been incredibly supportive and the kind of person who will always show up for the people he cares about. He constantly talks about how great Charlotte and I are together, even when we are not around, simply because he is genuinely excited for us and this next chapter in our lives. I am so grateful to have him standing beside me on this day. From bonding over our curls to the day I marry my girl… yes, that was cheesy. Get over it.