Wedding Party
Juliette Moore
Maid of Honor
Juliette and I started at MSU together, learning what it meant to be real big kids. We stargazing, baked, cryied, and laughed together as we figured out our lives. She loves deeply and fiercely and does not know what an excuse is. She has sage wisdom beyond her years and has been the best friend that distance cannot keep away. I am so excited to have Juliette by my side on my wedding day and for all of our future adventures.
Katia Chaillot
Matron of Honor
A role model since day one, Katia is the bride's sister who has been a confidante and friend since the year 2000. She is a woman of faith, she is gracious, kind, thoughtful, and intelligent. She is a wife and mother and I am so excited to watch her thrive. It would be unthinkable to not have her by my side on my wedding day.
Lauren Shell
Bridesmaid
On and off the mountain, Lauren is an inspiration. We ski instructed together four years in Big Sky, making so many memories whether she was helping me teach while I had a concussion, or sitting in hours of canyon traffic together during our carpools. She's always up for a workout class, bike ride, or study date. I am so excited for everything she is accomplishing and so honored to have her by my side!
Caitlin Zajack
Bridesmaid
A fierce lady, Caitlin is my first Big Sky friend and we have gone through so much together! On my most dysfunctional days she is there with a chocolate milk or a hug to get me through it. You show up in such big ways, cheering me on when I'm on the verge of tears running the Rut, or finding me the most thoughtul birthday presents. I can't imagine life in MT without her. Here's to more North Summit laps and pre-trail race sleepovers with this girl!
Ben Slaughter
Best Man
Ben has been one of my best friends from the Valley since we were teens, we met back in middle school when I was so energetic I probably scared him off. Throughout the years, we grew closer as friends and eventually all grew into a new group of closer friends. Lots of country concerts and long nights later, we are all still making time to hang out when I go back to the Valley. Ben is one of those guys who always is willing to be there for someone with no questions asked.
Danny Trainer
Groomsman
Danny is one of my closest Montana friends who is ready for anything that comes his way. From somehow getting me into trail running (never thought that would happen), to snowmobiling, I find myself always trying to plan another trip or event with Danny. He'll stop on the side of the road to pull a stranger out of a snowbank or help you replace a wheel bearing on your truck in the pouring rain on the side of the road on a road trip. Plus, he'll do it all with a smile, then hand you a beer and kick your butt in Ticket to Ride afterwards.
Hugh Plavek
Groomsman
Hugh became my ski buddy back when I was a sophomore in college. Finding someone who skied at a similar level and always seemed to be free to ski locked in that friendship. He has became one of my best friends through the years as we find ourselves always planning the next ski trip or the next big goal of winter to accomplish. Watching his style over the years has made me a better skier as I try to mimic him turn after turn. Hugh has been there for most of the last 7 years of my life always with a smile on his face excited to see how it turns out. Hugh will drop everything when you call and be there for you if needed (like when your break down an hour and a half north of town).
Walker Robustelli
Groomsman
Born just 5 days apart and only a few miles down the road, Walker has been in my life since the beginning. Being cousins who went to the same school lead to a brotherhood over the years. We grew up playing baseball through high school and ski trips as a family. From riding dirt bikes to zooming the trucks around dirt roads with a Monster in his hand he is always down for an adventure.
Nick Lipperd
Officiant
Growing up looking up to my brother was a tough feat and to try to compete with him was unheard of. He moved to San Diego for college and NROTC, joining the Navy after undergrad and spending years serving his country lead to him recently graduation Law school from UW and getting a job in San Diego at a top law firm, he has always been number 1 in my eye. He is one of the smartest people I have ever met and most skilled with everything he does. he sets the bar every time he does something, and you bet he will make sure he wins if there's a chance. That is why we have asked Nick to be the officiant of this wedding. Because you know he'll "Win" (somehow)