Wedding Party
Caitlyn Wallace
Matron of Honor
My relationship with Cate has not always been smooth as we navigated the six year age gap, but our friendship developed my senior year of high school and she has been my built-in best friend ever since. We have the ability to speak whole conversations solely in movie quotes, and she understands me better than anyone.
Thomas Burkett
Best Man
I met Dad at a very young age . . . He has always been there for me, whether it be by coaching my many sports teams, being my Bible teacher, or simply being a friend to talk and play golf with. My dad has taught me everything I know about life, and he is always there for me whenever I need him.
Kelsie Benware
Bridesmaid
Kelsie and I were random roommates heading into college our freshman year. We connected pretty much immediately upon arrival and found out quickly that she was a soulmate best friend. We've roomed together every year since and our friendship is my favorite part of college that will continue long after we graduate.
Scott de Haas
Groomsman
I have known Scott as long as I have known Alex. We have a long-standing tradition of competing against one another in everything we do including eating contests, tubing, and fantasy football. Additionally, we somehow both survived eating over 100 ice cream cones in one week which is a miracle in and of itself.
Natalie Wiiki
Bridesmaid
Natalie has been my best friend ever since first grade when I claimed her. I grew up spending time at her house staying up til 4 am playing Mario Bros and Twister Mania. She has been steadfast through the transition from kids to adults and I know our friendship will be lifelong.
Jacob Pacelli
Groomsman
I met Jacob in Kindergarten and that was that. We grew up playing every sport together and Jacob never failed to make a boring class in school much more entertaining. We can see each other every day or once every year and our friendship with always stay the same.
Sarah Ely
Bridesmaid
Sarah has been my long distance best friend for as long as I can remember. I used to spend every summer break creating chaos at the Ely house and all around Woods Hole. Our friendship has grown to be one of my sweetest treasures and I'm so grateful she is going to stand next to me. Sarah has the kindest soul of anyone I've ever met and loves fiercely even from miles away.
Jacob de Haas
Groomsman
Jacob has always been an older brother figure to me as I was growing up. Over the many days I would spend at the de Haas house we would play video games, sports, or just beat each other up. We also played basketball and soccer together at Banner which allowed us to be teammates on some of the worst basketball teams Banner athletics has ever seen.
McKinley Burkett
Bridesmaid
McKinley has been so supportive during my relationship with Michael whether it be as a confidante or as an ally as we battle him for control of TV and Movie picks (we always win). She has the kindest heart but is not afraid to go to battle for the people she cares about.
James (Jimmy) Zhong
Groomsman
James and I met when he moved to America to go to school at Banner. We lived together as brothers for years as well as basketball teammates, and even though James eventually moved out to go to college we will always be brothers.
Duke de Haas
Father of the Bride
Thomas Burkett
Father of the Groom
Barbi de Haas
Mother of the Bride
Julie Burkett
Mother of the Groom
John Ely
Officiant