Wedding Party

Wally

Groomsman

Both my guys share similar traits. Hard working, caring, thoughtful, they'll both give you the shirt off they're back without a thought. They are more than friends, they are "framily". Wally has been a loyal and true friend for the past five years. We've covered 100's of hiking trail miles, watched countless episodes of the Bachelor (with our crew, I mean, we don't sit around just the two of us and watch reality tv, do we?), talked politics, relationships, and he keeps me up-to-date on all things Nerd. He also knows more about movies, comics and pop culture than anyone alive. Seriously, try and test him. Through it all, I know he's got my back, no matter what life brings. Thanks, buddy!

Clint

Groomsman

Both my guys share similar traits. Hard working, caring, thoughtful, they'll both give you the shirt off they're back without a thought. They are more than friends, they are "framily". Clint and I have know each other going on 14 years, first meeting while coaching boys basketball at Ashland High School. Through long bus rides, strategy meetings, post-game Standing Stone Brewing rituals, we became friends. Since our coaching days we have become tight through 100's of hiking trail miles (sense a trend), backyard bbq's, watchin' and talkin' sports ball, sippin' scotch, and debating man verse zone defense. Clint is a ferocious reader, so feel free to quiz him, especially on the latest fantasy trilogy. Through it all, I know he's got my back, no matter what life brings. Thanks, buddy!

Justice Florendo

Groomsman

Nathe's soon-to-be brother-in-law is one fresh cat. With the fashion sense of a runway designer, the calves of a lion, and the smile of a champion, don't mess with "Ice Man" on the dance floor. Justice, I am stoked to have as a brother for your warm-hearted, playful nature, adaptibility, and positive attitude, and I look forward to getting to know more as our families grow. Let's party!

Sarah Dybdahl

Bridesmaid

Sarah and I side-eyed each other the entire summer of 2002. Who new we would eventually share a sister level bond. When I think of Sarah I think of basketball, chillin in her room "cleaning" (drinking wine) and listening to 90s R & B, dancing, so many shared meal when we lived just across the family housing complex in college, and one of the finest examples of a woman I can think of: Someone who is wicked smart, ambitious, and would do anything for family and community. I was so happy to be her maid of honor and can't wait for her to share our day!

Carrie Wiley

Bridesmaid

Carrie, aka Bacon, was the first student to talk to me when I started at Ashland High School in 1997. Mr. Higgins' biology class, where we ate more starburst than learn about frogs. We shared the stage in Bye Bye Birdie, took the most epic girls trip to Dave Mathews at the Gorge when we were 17, and had lots of other adventures like moving Carrie to LA. Carrie would even stop by almost daily the summer she worked in Medford, and when she failed to come one day my dad made me call and check on her. She has been there for some of life's saddest times with the comfort, care and common sense you can only hope for and the happiest times ready to "get low". I was honored to be her maid of honor and am so happy to have her be by my side for our day!

Brandy Florendo

Bridesmaid

We started off rough because she was bossy and I was the bratty little sister. A nearly seven year difference can do that. But later, as adults, we found more than sisterhood. We found the deepest level of friendship. So many nights watching shows and eating snacks, laughing so hard our stomachs hurt, road trips, and probably 100 viewings of the Emperors New Groove. She helped raise my minions for several years as the best Auntie/Nanny in the whole wide world and she is my Llamaface.

Jessie Hecocta

Bridesmaid

Jessie and I met at SOU. She was a hard nut to crack (I was sure she hated me), till she ended up moving in with me in 2007 and the ridiculousness ensued. We had the real Native house, half the time with some one sleeping on the couch and always someone over for dinner. We shared so many road trips and adventures filled with endless laughs (we needed our own YouTube channel because we were hilarious), she would always try to dress me (because I have no style) dancing, dancing and more dancing, karaoke nights, UFC nights, and poker, lots of poker (she is terrible). Yessie has always shown up with love and support and I am so grateful she negotiated (new job) to be there and keep me cool on my wedding day.

Cameron Allen

Bridesmaid

When your love comes with the sweetest new sister you can't ask for much more. Cam's ambition, love for her family, and killer first base glove are all inspiring. Plus, lucky me, she's a lot of fun to hang out with and all the kids get a long (that is some serious magic with six kids).

Serena Barton

Bridesmaid

I met Serena when she was a student at SOU and started taking some of the Native Studies classes. I totally gave her a hard time at first (I thought she was a groupie). All these years later and we have celebrated so many birthdays together, raised kids together, played lots of basketball and softball, trips to the river and lots of long conversations in the huckleberry patch. Lastly, she has the best laugh and she cheats at 10,000.

Justice Florendo

Groomsman

Marielle Florendo

Bridesmaid

Some of my oldest memories of mine include my brilliant and beautiful cousin Marielle. Being chased with snakes down at the Mecca, patiently waiting for crepes in the morning (she could be a little demanding), dancing our butts off in SF, and being in awe of the incredible mother she became (after I had to force her to hold my baby when she held like it might bite her). It has been the best to grow closer and closer the last few years though our physical distance continues to grow.

Danny Han

Bridesman

Danny and I have been tight since he magically appeared behind me in choir in high school. We did shows together and drank way too much coffee together. He was my fashion consultant, foodie friend with the best dance moves, sidekick for many adventures (always at 90 mph), and calls dad pops. I was his wingman. Even when we lived across the country or differebt countries all together, D is and always will be my "broken wing" and we don't skip a beat. He will stand by Nathe, though he totally would have worn a dress for me (I have photographic proof).