Nicole & Michael
Wedding Party
Melody Murray
Maid of Honor
I’m Melody! I’ve been lucky enough to be friends with Nicole for more than 20 years! We met in 2nd grade and have spent that last 2 decades making silly handshakes, dancing, going to concerts, loving Sid the sloth, adventuring, growing together and becoming sisters. I am so excited and blessed to be apart of her and Michael’s day!
Jeremy Poland
Best Man
I’m deeply honored to have Jeremy one of my best men. His compassion, warmth, humor, and genuine spirit inspire me, and I hope to emulate those very qualities every day. Growing up, people always said we were so different. I was into sports while he was a creative type. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. We have the same sense of humor and were always devious partners in crime (I recall getting kicked out of daycare for pretending to be "badgers" and biting other children). I'm so happy he will be standing beside me at the altar. Who knows what kind of mischief we'll get into during the wedding.
McKenna Amis
Matron of Honor
Hi! I’m McKenna and I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Nicole since 2015. We’ve visited 2 countries and 7 states together. Whether we are hiking the Swiss alps, sipping ciders lakeside, or navigating German S-Bahns…there is no one else I’d rather adventure with. I am ecstatic to support Nicole and Michael on their wedding day. Cheers!
Ben Arja
Best Man
I've known Ben since 7th grade, and I haven't quite figured out how to get rid of him yet. He followed me to CSU, lived with me for 6 years, and now he's going to be one of the best men at my wedding. Seriously, what is this guy's deal?
Sarah Widdowson
Bridesmaid
I met Nicole freshman year of college at CSU 10 years ago!! We quickly became friends living down the hall from each other in the Edwards dorms. Our time at CSU was filled with the best of times including nights out at Fuzzy’s, going to CSU football games, and working out at the Rec. From there we have had even more great times throughout Colorado, as well as in Utah, Vegas, and LA. I met Nicole shortly before she met Michael and it has been wonderful to have watched their love story grow from Fort Collins at CSU, to their home now in Colorado Springs. Nicole is one of the smartest, kindest, and most beautiful individuals out there. I cannot wait to stand by her as she and Michael officially tie the knot!
Joey Duca
Groomsman
I'm honored to have Joey as a groomsmen. Ever since I started dating Nicole, he has been so kind and welcoming to me. He let me move in with him when I got a job in Denver and was always so accommodating. I look forward to watching more football and playing more golf once we become brother-in-laws.
Samantha Holt
Bridesmaid
Hi! My name is Samantha. Nicole is pretty much the best, bigger sister I never had. Being cousins, we grew up together- from going on yearly girl’s trips all over Colorado, getting attacked by birds, hiking, paddle-boarding, tanning, having serious talks by mountain lakes, and having many laughs! I will never forget the sleepovers at grandma’s house and making up games that should’ve made us millionaires! Then there is all the picnics and four-wheeling trips. I am blessed to be a part of Nicole’s life and to see her get married to a man we always dreamed about when we were younger!
Dean Klinkerman
Groomsman
One of the best decisions Ben and I ever made was asking our dorm RA if he wanted to move into an apartment with us the following year. It was unconventional, but Dean became one of my closest friends. We originally bonded over a game of one on one basketball. The score was 11-0. I won't tell you the winner.
Danielle Arja
Bridesmaid
Nicole and I met 7 years ago in college at Colorado State University. Originally bonded together due to dating best friends. As Michael and Ben grew closer, so did mine and Nicole’s bond. While our boyfriends watch football, us girls enjoy drinking margaritas, meeting up for dinner dates, picnics in the park, and skiing adventures.
Brennan Bates
Groomsman
Brennan is perhaps our nation's greatest repository of useless sports trivia. We want to keep him on-hand at the wedding for emergencies, like if we desperately need to know the mascot and colors for any of 355 division I college basketball teams (seriously, find him and test him. It's remarkable). We met through Dean, and it didn't take long for us to bond over our love of the Broncos and all things sports. We've grown to become great friends, and I'm honored to have him as one of my groomsmen.
Chereen Zahner
Bridesmaid
Hi everyone! My name is Chereen and I have been friends with Nicole since Sophomore year of college! Nicole has always been such a rock in my life. Whether we are traveling, skiing, happy hour, or working out- we have always been there for each other and times are never boring! After all these years, Nicole is still one of my closest friends and she will always be able to count on me to be there for her whenever she needs it! I’m so happy for both Nicole and Micheal to start this new journey of life together and I am so eternally grateful I get to be a part of it! Cheers!
Dan Troudt
Groomsman
Dan is social glue. Through him I’ve met countless friends—and I know there are many more introductions to come. Like many of my best friends, I met Dan in the dorm at CSU. He was the last door on the left, and everyone always went there to hang out. In fact, Nicole and I used to go there to play cards before we started dating. Maybe Dan was our matchmaker.
Allie Housum
Bridesmaid
I feel so beyond lucky to say I have known Nicole since I was 4 years old! From birthday parties growing up to all our fun college shenanigans we have made so many amazing memories together. I am so glad we have become lifelong friends and I cannot wait for the next adventure we all embark on, starting with the wedding!!! So excited to support both Nicole and Michael as they start this new chapter together. :)
Kevin Truong
Groomsman
For years, Kevin and I were basement dwellers in the college house. Through the years, we played hundreds of games of ping pong, and our friendship was built on pranks, video games, and general shenanigans. Kev is always the life of the party, and has such a positive outlook and spirit. We're very excited to have him at our wedding.
Danielle Hatton
Bridesmaid
Hi, I’m Danielle! Nicole and I met on the soccer field in middle school and have been kicking it together ever since. From our awkward middle school years to college and to now, Nicole has been there with me through it all! I am honored to be a part of Nicole and Michael’s big day and am beyond excited to celebrate their marriage!
Drew Luke
Groomsman
Drew and I met in middle school—both rocking long, sweeping, greasy Bieber hair and united by bad jokes, video games, and Star Wars. A typical conversation between Drew and I is an unrelenting series of puns. We've lived far away from each other for the last 10 years, but the fundamentals of our friendship haven't changed. Each time we talk, we pick up right where we left off, and gab like a couple of old ladies. I'm so happy Drew has agreed to be one of my groomsmen.
Meadow
Flower Dog
I've known Nicole and Michael since I was 8 weeks old. I like to remind them how much I love them by cuddling and stealing their socks.