Danni & Gabe
Wedding Party
Danni Sempere
Bride
Danni grew up in a small Californian town called Albany. She loves to cook food and swim in rivers. She and Gabe have been together for over 6 years. Together they have two cats, Theo and Felix and a crazy dog named Addi. A few years ago, they moved to a little farmhouse outside of Eugene and have been exploring a new way of life in the country side... tractors, big gardens, bees! Together, Danni and Gabe spend a lot of time laughing, eating, and working on many projects around the house.
Gabe Carlin
Groom
Gabe grew up in St. Helena, California. His favorite animal, from an early age, has always been a raccoon. He likes to garden, make theatre, and play fetch with his dog Adeline. Gabe met Danni in the back seat of Jordan’s car on the way to Five Guys Burgers and Fries.
Jilly Johnson
Officiant
Jilly has known Danni for seven years. They first met at the Eugene YMCA when Danni asked if Jilly wanted to be friends and since then they have only grown closer. Throughout the years, they have sat in pools, lakes and rivers for hours, shared many trials and tribulations with one another and learned what it meant to find a friend for life. Even though Jilly was raised in Oregon and is now married and raising a daughter in New Jersey, they still stay close in their hearts.
Henry Cakebread
Best Man
Henry has known Gabe for more years than you have fingers. They first met in middle school and have been close friends ever since. They were lucky enough to go to college in neighboring towns and have always taken the time to stay connected and close. Henry shares Gabe’s love of gardening and eating all of the food that Danni always shares. Henry is thrilled to see Gabe and Danni so happy together and even though he will have some separation anxiety, he cannot wait to see where their partnership will take them.
Colette Titus
Maid of Honor
Danni and Colette went to Albany High School in California together until 2011. However, they did not become friends until Danni’s mom set them up on a friend date over frozen yogurt after finding out they had chosen the same college, University of Oregon. Danni and Colette spent several years of college living together, sharing countless laughs and eating snacks (mostly prepared by Danni). Danni and Colette have a special knack for reading each other’s minds and enjoying each other’s presences while eating food and watching television. Danni and Colette share a special friendship built on a solid foundation of laughter, love, and margaritas. Colette is so excited for Danni’s new life chapter with Gabe, and will forever hold dear the silly and sweet times living together while in school.
Alex Carlin
Groomsman
As Gabe’s oldest older brother, 5 years his senior, Alex had much influence on Gabe’s childhood and life. Alex was most likely the one who initially introduced Gabe to theatre when they both attended school in Florence, Italy in 2000- 2001. As part of the cast of “Hillbilly Holler- day”, Alex showed Gabe how much fun theater could be. Alex, Gabe, and Jory spent time together filming, studying theater together, and performing magic tricks and musical concerts in the “back house” at their home in St. Helena, California. Gabe and Alex both love cooking, mixology, and Seinfeld.
Teia Carlisle
Bridesmaid
Teia has known Danni since 2011! She was introduced to her by an old friend. They hit it off right away and have been through thick and thin together. Their relationship has outlasted boys, and other friends have come and gone, but they have made it through. True friendship is hard to find, but theirs is wholesome and lovely. It has been a pleasure to be part of Danni and Gabe's love story.
Jory Carlin
Groomsman
It’s hard to say exactly when Jory met Gabriel. Jory was only two years old when his little brother Gabe was born. Since day one Gabe was passionate about everything he did, putting his mind fully into whatever he was interested in. Jory shares his love of the outdoors, gardening, and plants with his younger brother Gabe. He is so happy to see that Gabe has found such a loving and caring partner in Danni.
Claire Lee
Bridesmaid
Claire met Gabe the summer before they started high school in 2007, and she is lucky enough to have kept him as a close friend ever since. In 2012, Claire met Danni through Gabe and since then, Claire and Danni have also built a wonderful friendship together. Some of Claire’s favorite memories with Gabe and Danni (though it’s hard to choose!) are celebrating their birthdays in Eugene, spending New Years together at Sea Ranch, seeing their amazing work with Brave Umbrella, and spending a weekend exploring Seattle together. Claire couldn’t be happier to be part of Gabe and Danni’s special day, and she looks forward to seeing their relationship continue to grow.
Jordan Cusick
Groomsman
Jordan met Gabe when he worked at University of Oregon Recycling program; he was a fellow recycler! They became friends right away while sorting other people’s trash. It’s a bonding experience. Gabe's sweetheart Danni was friends with Jordan's friend Sam. Together they introduced Danni and Gabe, and were the Cupid matchmakers in their love story. He couldn’t be happier for the bride and groom.
Eliana Kraut
Flower Girl and Junior Bridesmaid
Eliana is Danni's "niece" (Danni's cousin's daughter), so technically they've always known each other. They first got to know each other when Danni came to stay with Eliana's family when Eliana was little. Despite living across the country, Danni has consistently been the coolest cousin/aunt ever by staying in touch and making Eliana's day through memes and funny jokes about elves and goats. Danni was Eliana's mom's flower girl, which makes Eliana all that much more honored to be the flower girl for Danni and Gabe's wedding (which she can't wait for!!).