Wedding Party
Chas Hines
Groom
Handsome. Enjoys his wife-to-be dearly.
Brittany Ptacek
Bride
Cute. Loves her husband-to-be greatly.
Roberto Olazabal
Best Man
Chas and Roberto met skydiving in Eloy. He is a world-renowned instructor/jumper and has a wide variety of experience and accomplishments in the industry. Roberto is originally from Peru and his native tongue is known as one of the finer iterations of Spanish. He has helped Chas through a number of difficult times and hospital trips.
Rachel Ptacek
Maid of Honor
Rachel is Brittany’s youngest sister. She graduated from OSU with a degree in Psychology and has worked with both special needs adults and children - she is AMAZING at it! This summer she will be starting a new adventure as an au pair for a family in Denver (coincidentally, one of Brittany’s co-workers grandchildren). Rachel is wise beyond her years, vibrant, and even keeled. She can make a connection with anyone and is guaranteed to make you smile! She also happens to be the best friend and sister that 15 year old Brittany never knew she needed!
Brad Hines
Groomsman
Brother (older) of Chas. He has been there since day one. Brad went to school at NAU in Flagstaff and currently lives with his partner Harold in St. Louis. Brad will be the one most easily heard laughing throughout the evening.
Lauren Brown
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Brittany met in college at Oregon State University, while getting their degrees in Interior Design. Lauren resides in Bend, OR with her husband Kevin and their 4 year old son Finn where she owns and operates a cross-fit gym. Lauren is passionate and precise in everything she does. She has been there for Brittany through all the highs and lows that life can bring, providing unconditional love and support!
Jason Hanson
Groomsman
Chas met Jason skydiving in Eloy. Jason moved to Eloy to be closer to friends and skydive. He met his wife Stephanie as a skydiving instructor. He flew helicopters professionally for years before deciding to move to the airlines, and currently flies for Delta.
Courtney Caughran
Bridesmaid
Courtney and Brittany met working part-time at Crate & Barrel (while also working in their full time careers). Courtney is wicked smart and there’s not a topic she can’t discuss. She is a great friend and voice of reason when Brittany has needed it most. Courtney is also getting married this year to her (very tall) fiancé, Geoff. Make sure to share a congrats with them!
Jacob Esparza
Groomsman
Chas and Jacob met at the end of middle school and went to high school together. When Chas (and his mom) moved to the Albuquerque area, Jacob was one of the first people he met on his street. Jacob helped Chas find flying as a career and flies for United.
Alee Leteria
Bridesmaid
Alee and Brittany met playing adult rec league volleyball. Their friendship grew quickly over shared interests and some of life’s little moments. Alee has been in AZ about 3 years, is an occupational therapist, and has a great heart! She’s not afraid to challenge herself and step out of her comfort zone.
Pat Falagrady
Mother of the Groom
Red Hair. Interior designer. Cares a lot about her kids. Gets to see them a little bit. Please give her a hard time if possible.
Tom & Marie Ptacek
Father & Mother of the Bride
Tom & Marie both recently retired from long teaching careers, though they remain working part-time: Tom as a College & Career Counselor; Marie as a middle school substitute. As educators, they have positively impacted countless young lives; perhaps most significantly, their own children’s. One couldn’t ask for more loving and supportive parents. As Chas and Brittany hope to find out, it’s not always an easy job!
Grant Simkins
Ring Bearer
Grant is the son of Brittany’s cousin Jenna and husband Mark. Jenna and Brittany have had their adventures and shared MANY laughs together - both often told they laugh just like Aunt JoAnn! It is an honor to include Jenna and her family on this day!
Pepper Martin
Flower Girl
Pepper is the daughter of Brittany’s cousin Tina and husband John. Tina has one of the most beautiful, infectious smiles you will ever see (she is also a Dentist so part of that is to be expected)! She and her family recently relocated to Prescott, AZ. It is an honor to include Tina and her family on this day!
John Dickmann
Officiant
John is Brittany’s uncle and godfather. He flew for the Airforce and National Guard for many years and is now a simulator instructor for the Wisconsin National Guard. He splits his time between Milwaukee and Shawano with his wife Polly. They have 4 children, one of which married last summer.