Edith & Zach
Wedding Party
Edie
Bride
Edie is a big fan of Podcasts, The Sims 4, pop culture deep dives, traveling, and making friends with people who's names start with K. (Please see bridal party below.) She has been with her handsome groom, Zach, for 7 years, and can't wait to share many, many more!
Zach
Groom
Zach works as an aircraft mechanic on Hill Airforce Base. When Zach is not working; he loves playing retro video games, learning about anything in the sciences, hanging with his best buddies, and last but certainly not least; spending time with his beautiful and very much loved fiance.
Oaklie
Maid of Honor
Oaklie is Zach's one and only sister. She has always been Zach's biggest fan! She loves the gym, the color pink, and to say she is obsessed with Harry Styles is an understatement. She is extremely funny and has a heart of gold. She works as a pediatric dental assistant and loves it! She is fluent in Spanish and is interested in becoming a dentist.
Ryler
Best Man
Ryler's loves Nasa, space and dark green. Ryler has a very picky yet sophisticated palate and prefers raw sushi, lobster, or crab. He's full of life and has a great sense of humor (like his big brother, Zach), but he is also very matter of fact. He is fluent in Spanish and wants to be a Rocket Scientist. Fun Fact: He was in a commercial that played in Megaplex movie theaters when he was 5 years old.
Kaden
Bridesman
Kaden and Edie met through a mutual friend at Lagoon Amusement Park in junior high school, have been close friends ever since. He is currently pursuing a degree in Archaeology at Weber State University. He has a wonderful boyfriend, John, and finds joy in various activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and building LEGO sets.
Patty
Groomsman
Patty and Zach met while working together on Hill Air Force Base. Zach thought Patty was a bit intimidating at first, but once Patty advocated for Zach to work on bigger things with better people, and paid for Zach's birthday lunch, they became fast friends. They've further bonded over their odd senses of humor and jumping over big hurdles at work together. Patty is married to his beautiful wife, Mandy, and has 2 children, Charlie and Nash.
Kierah
Bridesmaid
Kierah has known Zach since 4th grade and met Edie when they first started dating. She is a bartender and barista, and in her spare time she enjoys getting outdoors or playing video games. Kierah has been with her partner for 6 years, and we have two cats and a dog together."
Mikey
Groomsman
Mikey and Zach met at Hill Air Force Base. Zach really admired his ability to learn the inner workings of the jets they worked on together, and they further bonded over their mutual out-of-pocket senses of humor and blunt personalities. Mikey has been with his beautiful girlfriend Ashley for () years.
Kenna Harris
Bridesmaid
McKenna is Edie’s resident Barbie girl! They quickly became close friends after the two met at work years ago and found out they were Gemini twins. Since then the pair became inseparable. From countless FaceTimes, to a spontaneous road trip to Colorado, to midnight hair dye parties in Edie’s kitchen, Edie and Kenna have always keep the laughs going. Kenna is currently planning a destination wedding with her fiance, Noah, and is so beyond excited and honored to stand by Edie’s side as she marries the man of her dreams!
Steve
Groomsman
Steve met Zach when they started working together on Hill Air Force Base, and have been bros ever since! From shooting the shit in the hangar or playing video games together to blow off steam after work, it's never a dull moment. Steve is married to his beautiful wife, Monica, and they have 1 son, Giovanni.
Kayla
Bridesmaid
Kayla and Edie met through a mutual friend in junior high and have been friends for over a decade! She has a beautiful girlfriend, Zerika, and is studying geology/fisheries + aquatic sciences at USU. Kayla loves horror movies, reading, cats, and plate tectonics.
Leo
Groomsman
Leo and Zach bonded while working together at Hill Air Force Base. He has shared many stories from his multiple tours as a Cavalry Scout for the US Army, which has been a big inspiration for Zach. Leo is the father of 3 beautiful children; Trinity, Santos, and Nikolai.
Kenna Guiver
Bridesmaid
Makenna is the bride’s childhood friend. They met as infants in daycare and from their wild sleepovers to much more tame coffee dates, They’ve remained close throughout. She enjoys reading, sewing, and napping with her dog, Nikki. Makenna has recently moved to Colorado with her boyfriend, Matt.
Miya
Groomsman
Zach met Miya while enduring the brutal swing shift schedule on Hill Air Force Base. Zach was very impressed by Miya's work ethic and ability to learn the jet's inner workings quickly. They bonded over old school video games, a mutual love of WWII history, physics, and vintage guns. Their weird personalities meshed almost instantly. Miya is the proud father of his dog Luna, and his 2 cats Asuna, and Kirito.
Melanie
Mother of the Bride
Melanie is Edie's mom, and best friend in the whole world. Melanie loves punk rock music, her husband Eric, and getting pedicures and gossiping with her daughter. Melanie has a degree in English and Communications, and is the HR Chief for the VA hospital in Salt Lake City.
Wendy
Officiant
Wendy Aoki is Zach's step mom, and has been friends with Edie's mom Melanie for over 30 years. Without Wendy and Melanie's matchmaking abilities, we wouldn't be here celebrating! She has graciously offered her services as an officiant to make our love story official.
Hadley
Flower Girl
Hadley is 9 years old and going into 4th grade. She loves to dance, sing, and run track! Her favorite food is steak, and her favorite color is peach!