Melanie & Daniel
Wedding Party
Tyler Moore
Best Man
Tyler is my best man and good friend from college. We were housemates for two years and roommates for one of those. We bond over our shared love of sports and I always enjoy when we get to hang out together.
Ian Charbonnet
Groomsman
Ian is another good friend from college. We have been roommates for three years now. Although I am losing him to North Carolina, I look forward to continuing our deep friendship remotely!
Calvin Joyce
Groomsman
Calvin is my best friend from high school. Though we have lived apart for several years now, we still keep in touch and share fond memories of our exploits in SLO.
Colton Walter
Groomsman
Colton is also a good friend from high school. We enjoy talking 49ers and Lakers and playing Madden together!
Jonathan 'Jon-O' Beltran
Groomsman
Jon-O (center of picture) and I were housemates in college and have remained friends ever since. We now attend the same church and are close accountability partners.
Ariel Bournes
Groomsman
Ariel (center-right) and I became friends in college but became even closer afterwards. We are now roommates together and have had many deep conversations about life and relationships!
Chasen Rogers
Groomsman
Chasen was my Bible study leader and discipler in college and later my housemate. He is a great role model to me!
Ian Amunrud
Groomsman
Ian (top left) and I were friends in college but became closer later as housemates. We enjoy talking and playing sports!
Megan Kooyman
Maid of Honor
Megan is my younger sister and confidant. Growing up we did everything together and even though she is my younger sister, I look up to her. More recently we have been travel buddies on our trek through Asia, and she has been an excellent support through the wedding planning process.
Emily Kooyman
Bridesmaid
Emily Kooyman is younger sister, friend, and travel buddy. She is the first to give the me candid and heartfelt advice and is always down to feed my foodie obsession. My favorite memories involve me trying to keep up with her on skis and snorkeling. She impresses me everyday with her tireless work ethic and her passion for serving others.
Kaylee Kooyman
Bridesmaid
Kaylee Kooyman is my youngest sister, grace giver and encourager. She is a blessing to all and her presence radiates joy. She inspires me with the pursuit of her passions. My favorite memories with her include getting lost in childish fantasies and watching her perform.
Sarah Phillips
Bridesmaid
Sarah Phillips is my sister-to-be and is quickly becoming a great friend. I have loved getting to know her through our pilgrimage to the path of totality, river rafting in Yosemite, and more recently shopping for wedding dresses. She is such a great sister to Daniel and I couldn't be happier to have her as part of my family.
Amy Harris
Bridesmaid
Amy Harris is my cousin and kindred spirit. She handles the Kooyman craziness with ease and is always down for sunrise hikes, the breakfast muffins at Sambos, movies on Christmas, and late night chats. I have loved seeing her grow into an amazing teacher who cares for and challenges her students.
Lyndsay Cooke
Bridesmaid
Lyndsay Cooke is a stranger, turned roommate, turned best friend. She is an amazingly talented artist, top chef, fashion advisor, and a wedding guru. I am so grateful for all of her time, effort, and invaluable insights as she has guided us through wedding planning.
Sara Sanchez
Bridesmaid
Sara Sanchez is my longtime best friend and camping buddy. I am so excited to experience being newlyweds together. I was honored to be in her wedding this September and am so glad she has returned the favor by agreeing to be in ours. I have loved jet skiing together at Shaver Lake, going with her to pick up her wedding dress, and going on double dates together.
Grace Stanton
Bridesmaid
Grace Stanton is my hidden gem of a best friend. She is so easy to talk to and always gives great advice. I love cooking up nutritious meals together, watching movies at the courthouse with her, and going on our hiking adventures. She's a superb bowler, a fun galentines day date, and has a wicked sense of humor.