Chris & Alisa
Wedding Party
Kimberly Jaeger-Johnson
Matron of Honor
Kim has been best friends with Alisa since meeting in Tucson almost 10 years ago. They have been work colleagues, roommates, and cross-country travel buddies over the years, and Kim will most likely build a cob house in the couple's backyard one day as these two (or three) are inseparable. Both Chris and Alisa love Kim for her adventurous wild side, huge heart, and unmistakable laugh! Kim currently lives in Tucson with her husband AJ, two cats Henry and Pinta, and Itchy the dog.
Sean Aiken
Best Man
Sean and Chris met in an ancient philosophy course in college in 2002. Sean and Chris share a love of cooking and bringing people together to eat, drink, and be merry. Together with several friends in Tucson they held the tradition of Monday night Dinner sacred. Always willing to try something new, Sean rivaled Chris’ own misadventures in cooking (bland lentils, spicy curry) with his own mishaps (salty chicken). A natural entertainer, Sean brings a sharp wit and a natural enthusiasm to everything he does. He currently lives in DC with his wife Torrey and daughter Moira.
Daniel Nava
Man of Honor
Daniel and Alisa have known each other since Summer of 2002 when they first started college at Berkeley. Over the years, they have bonded over love for Mean Girls, World of Warcraft, and Daniel's homemade taquitos. Daniel, a YouTube celebrity, enjoys mingling with new people, and you’ll probably find him singing and dancing to some old school Beyonce once the party gets started! Daniel currently lives in Oakland, CA with the Alisa's other college friends Joel and Mario.
Ben Werner
Groomsman
Chris and Ben met through the Peanut Gallery softball team in Tucson and were also team mates in soccer, and competitors in fantasy baseball and football, and board games. Ben is a great cook and has a deep and abiding love of burritos, breakfast and otherwise. At home in the outdoors, Ben can be counted on to build an overly large campfire for everyone to sit and chat around. These days he can be found biking or skiing his way through the boulder area with his wife Shepin and daughter Tegan.
Lindsay Laird
Bridesmaid
Lindsay is Alisa's older sister, first best friend, and protector of childhood bullies. As a Harry Potter enthusiast, book lover, and interior decorating guru, Lindsay has provided ideas for the whimsical aspect of the couple's wedding, as well as keeping Alisa's wedding planning anxieties down. Lindsay was the reason Alisa moved to Tucson, and if it wasn't for her, these two love birds would never have met! Lindsay resides in Maryland, with her Husband Bryan, and son Jack.
Adam Rinne
Groomsman
Adam spent a few years doing the best beard impression of Joaquin Phoenix in "I’m Still Here" that anyone has ever seen. Before that, Adam and Chris bonded over a shared love of Rocco’s hot sticks, Micha’s chimichangas, and other foods near the MSE department at the University of Arizona. Adam enjoys hilarious memes, video games, comic books/movies, and brings an infectious fun loving demeanor to any situation. Adam recently moved back to Phoenix where he resides with his lovely wife Allison.
Briana Campbell
Bridesmaid
Briana and Chris met when Chris was just four years old! She shares a tremendous stubborn streak with Chris and growing up they fought like cats and dogs. Luckily they both survived, and have even been observed having an adult conversation these days. A childhood full of debates inspired Briana to become a lawyer. She currently practices in Phoenix where she lives with her boyfriend Andy and their dogs, Bella and Cali. She enjoys good (vegetarian) food and the hot hot heat of the desert.
Jack Laird
Junior Groomsman
Jack is Alisa's nephew and fellow Minecraft buddy. When he's not imitating Uncle Chris' facial expressions, you can find him entertained with board games, golfing, and playing Fortnite with his friends. Since the wedding will be in California, you might find Jack chowing down on In and Out burgers, requesting a drive to the Golden Gate Bridge, and enjoying some Ghirardelli chocolate. Jack currently lives in Maryland, with his mother and father, and dog Gracie.
Erin Orndorff
Officiant
Erin was there the magical night Chris and Alisa met. Once a roommate of Alisa, and a Scrabble challenger of Chris; Erin enjoyed cooking dinner and playing game nights with the couple and their other roommate Denitza before moving away to pursue her Law Degree. Being a part of the couple's first few months, Erin will be able to bring both insight and perspective on love and marriage as Chris and Alisa tie the knot. Erin currently practices in Columbus, Ohio where she lives with her Husband Kyle and their dog Chica.