Bridgette & Dillon
Wedding Party
Krystel Frost
Matron of Honor
Krystel, as many of you may already know, is Bridgette's older sister. She has watched Bridgette grow from the little girl she used to follow around the house, picking up her toys for her as she played, to the woman who has become more than she ever could have imagined. Krystel has been there for every milestone in Bridgette's life - her first steps, her first loose tooth, getting her driver's license, and high school and college graduations. Although Krystel lives almost 3,000 miles away, the distance will not stop her from standing next to Bridgette on the day she reaches her next milestone - marrying the love of her life.
Will Cook
Best Man
Will and Dillon went to high school together and hung out with the same group of friends. However, it wasn't really until after college that their friendship really grew. One of their fondest memories is backpacking in the Trinity Alps of California. Will has always been the adventurous type and always finds a reason to get outside. Backpacking, disc golf, and van life are some of the things that Will likes to force Dillon into. Will is a great friend and he is always there when you need him. He films weddings for a living but has the day off for this one.
Kaitlyn Fry
Maid of Honor
Bridgette quickly became one of Kaitlyn's first and closest friends in college. She has always been the person Kaitlyn would go to for advice, or the first to suggest a girls night out! From Beard House to West Cliff Drive, they have shared countless laughs and some of Kaitlyn's favorite college memories (not to mention endless late night trips to Taco Bell!) Bridgette's sense of humor and goofy personality are just some of the many reasons Kaitlyn loves her, and she is so honored and excited to be her Maid of Honor.
Daniel Staples
Groomsman
Daniel lived across the hall of the freshmen dorm from Dillon. The first Thanksgiving break, Dillon and Daniel were two of the only people left who didn't fly home to see their families. So they were basically stuck together and were forced to hang out. They tried to find things to do to fill their time, but ultimately they realized they just liked hanging out together. They became suitemates the next year with Zac Gallup and some other friends. Filled with late nights, hiking, and shared hatred of certain classes: their college experience was a blast and will always be a special memory to the both of them.
Olivia Ahmed
Bridesmaid
Bridgette was Olivia's very first friend in college, From being upper bunk buddies in our dorm room (occasionally making awkward eye contact first thing in the morning - yikes!) to living together in our first apartment! They shared valuable life experiences and Bridgett has enhanced and enriched Olivia's beginnning years of becoming an adult. They were always partners in crime, leading a pack of people to a party in the forest, to studying together in Engineering classes, to late night Taco Bell runs. Bridgette brings the life to the party, and Olivia is very thankful she got to share so many college experiences with her. Olivia is so glad she got randomly paired with her in the dorms, and for what Bridgette has taught her about herslef and how to live life to the fullest!
David Kelley
Groomsman
David was Dillon's best friend in high school. Their families were always good friends too and both of their parents worked at their highschool. They would spend their school days together and often go over to each other's houses to do whatever high school boys do. David was always into working out and staying healthy (not one of highschool Dillon's top priorities) and they both have memories of trying to work out together (it didn't go so well). They would disc golf, have bonfires, and have those ever-important philosophical bro talks. After high school, David went off to join the Navy, and Dillon went off to college. They still manage to see each other every couple of years or so and it is always right back to where they left off.
Katie Charlton
Bridesmaid
Katie and Bridgette met a few days into Freshman year of college, and they quickly became one of each others' best friends. They joined a sorority together, made a music video with handmade muppets, and even took a jazz dance class together. After graduation, they took a cross-country road trip from Santa Cruz to Chicago, visiting different cities along the way - a memorable one being Las Vegas! Along the road they also stopped and camped at several National Parks. Katie lives in New York now, but her and Bridgette still talk as often as they can!
Zac Gallup
Groomsman
Zac first met Dillon during their freshman year of college in Tennessee. Dillon had his room door open and was playing a video game for the PlayStation 1 called crash bandicoot. Apparently Zac heard the game from across the hall because he then busted through the doorway so excited to hear one of his favorite childhood games. From that point on Zac and Dillon were friends. They spent the rest of freshman year together making their way through college and playing a bunch of their favorite video games. They became roommates after that and spent fours years living that roommate life. Yep, that adds up to 5 years.
Tamina Sabnani
Bridesmaid
Tamina never thought that when she'd move into a townhouse on West Cliff Drive before Junior year of college that one day she would be a bridesmaid at Bridgette's wedding. Tamina and Bridgette have experienced so much together in the four years they've known each other - studying, scandals, drama, tears, and many, many laughs. From getting ready together before a night out, to the crazy fun parties, toxic boyfriends, and SO.MANY.NACHOS. Tamina could not imagine her college experience without Bridgette - she got to see her grow up so much, and even got to be there through her blue hair phase. She's so happy to see Bridgette move on to the next chapter of her life.
Brandon Booker
Groomsman
Brandon lives in New York but went to school in Tennessee. He met Dillon in their sophomore year because they lived across the hall from one another. Their mutual love of video games brought them together and they would spend countless hours playing their favorite games. They also often played racquetball (very competitively) and had a great rivalry. Since graduating, they have made trips out to New York and California to visit each other and they stay in touch. Unfortunately, due to travel restrictions Brandon may not be able to attend the wedding but he will be there in spirit.
Jessica Brown
Bridesmaid
In college, Jessica stumbled upon a post in the UCSC Facebook Housing page. Little did she know it would lead her to a house on West Cliff and a housemate named Bridgette. The two girls quickly bonded over The Bachelor and jigsaw puzzles. Now, 4 years later, Bridgette and Jessica like to grab drinks after work and chat about DIY projects - and you guess it, The Bachelor! You can catch Jessica creating lesson plans for her students or roller skating to the beach!