Wedding Party
Avery Gilman
Maid of Honor
"Taylor and I first met by chance, being put together as random roommates our sophomore year of college. We bonded over our rough freshman year living situation and hoped that this year would be different. We hit it off fast, but the real bonding happened when Taylor was dumped over the phone in the middle of the night. I woke up to her in my bed sobbing and since then we have pretty much been inseparable. We have seen each other through many rough days and some of the best days. I am so happy for Drew and Taylor and I can’t wait to be part of this big day!"
Dustin Hatlen
Best Man
“I met Drew the day before move in for college at a "U Crew" event. Later that evening, I beat his booty hole in a game of Pokemon TCG. We became friends when I would walk next door to his room and watch him play video games or watch anime with him. I first met Taylor in Drew and my summer Kirk apt right after I got out of the shower. Meeting by best friend's new girlfriend in nothing but a towel was a quick way to start a friendship.”
Megan Francesconi
Bridesmaid
"Taylor and I first met while in college working our way through the same teaching program. We knew of each other but that’s about all. Fast forward a to our first year of teaching and we became each others ride or die, sounding boards, and everything in between. Students often mistook us for siblings to which I just rolled with because who doesn’t want a cool sister like Taylor!"
Ben Delarme
Groomsman
"Freshman year of college, Drew and I were wing-mates. We shared similar interests and eventually made the fort. Every year since, Drew has been a major part of my life"
Lily Hargett
Bridesmaid
"Set the scene: it’s June 2020, Taylor and I are FaceTiming (as it is the norm since we live so far away) and she tells me she matched with a guy on Tinder, and showed me his profile. I remember thinking “this dude does not look like anyone she has dated before. Thank god”. After she went on the their first date with him, and she told me he found him on TikTok and showed me his account. I remember yelling into the phone “OMG he has over 25k followers, you better keep him for the long hall!”. (Thanks Lily lol)
Nate Mack
Groomsman
"Drew and I met the week before college at a meetup and we coordinated with a bunch of other classmates. I don’t remember much of what happened other than us going to Walmart and buying Pokémon cards. Ha!"
Kylie Walters
Bridesmaid
"One of the first times Taylor and I hung out, it was discovered that she helped Kenny pick out the phallic ice cube trays that were eventually the gift for our first Valentine’s Day. From that moment on, I knew that she was someone to keep close. Two years later we became coworkers, and a year after that roommates! And I couldn’t be more excited to see Taylor and Drew tie the knot!"
Jadon Compher
Groomsman
“Before even starting college, my soon-to-be best friend and I crossed paths as prospective students and quickly agreed to be roommates because we shared the same major. Little did I know, Drew would become my best friend, a roommate for all four years of college, and a lifelong friend. From our daily routine of walking to class together to navigating the ups and downs of life side by side, Drew has always been there for me. I am thrilled to stand by Drew and Taylor as they embark on this new chapter together.”
John Barrera
Bridesman
"We worked together as assistant lifeguards for a summer going into my sophomore year of high school. She introduced me to the obligatory My Chemical Romance and we've been friends ever since."
Jon Branham
Groomsman
"Drew slept on my couch after playing games and yelling at his computer during the good old COVID days."
Tyson Gusman
Officiant
"While Drew and I met in college, my relationship to the couple has really been forged in the fires of Game Night; a weekly gathering of friends intent on togetherness, joy, and beating each other at board games. I don't win often, but nothing beats Taylor's fiery commentary and roasts during a game of Village Idiot."
Sydney Ilg
Groomswoman
"We met through our common interest in Percy Jackson and cosplay and have been friends ever since!"
Josh Bruggemeier
Beer Boy
“I have been Drew and Taylor’s bartender for the past two years, but have known them far longer, Drew especially. As an honorary member of the Fort, Drew and I have spent many an hour together wasting away in front of a TV screen. This kind of bonding has kept us friends for the past seven years. I’m so very excited to be a part of this happy occasion, drink and be merry!”
Kenny Huston
Beer Boy
“I got the honor of meeting Taylor in the student section of a Boise State football game. Friendship with Taylor is easy— you say something nice, she says something nice. You say something snotty, she’ll make you wish you didn’t. The pinnacle of “f*ck around and find out”. A hundred years past and my girlfriend and I met Drew, a grad student from NNU (who liked O-Chem?? Psycho.) and the love of Taylor’s life. Taylor invited us to the State St. Antique Fair thing (I don’t know what it’s actually called). She told us to be cool, unlike we usually are, because she was bringing a boy with her. Kylie and Taylor then ran away leaving me with this new guy named Drew. We formed a bond that day that was stronger than Taylor and Kylie’s out of defiance. Drew and I then lived happily ever after.”