Maid of Honor
It’s one thing to be close with a cousin and something else entirely to find in them a friend. Molly is one of those people. We spent a lot of time together growing up, going to the same school and putting in countless hours in front of a video camera making anything from cooking tutorials to infomercials to music videos that made us laugh until we peed our pants. These days, we’ve put the video-making on the backburner and have opted for hiking and camping instead. Although we don’t live nearly as close to one another as we’d like, we try and get together every chance we get.
Best Man
Josh is the #1 announcer in all Beaver's fans hearts... well... after Mike Parker retires. He's #myvarsityhousepresident (take that Nick!). Josh is the best listener I've ever met. The thought and care he puts into each conversation with someone shows how much he truly values them. He's a bible nerd, a sports nerd, a nerd nerd, and a great chili chef! You won't find a more creative yet descriptive writer and you DEFINITELY won't find a better voice. I'd listen to him announce paint drying.
Bridesmaid
I am lucky to call Allie my cousin and one of my first and best friends. Childhood wouldn't have been the same without her, and neither would adulthood. Through the years, Allie and I have bonded over our mutual love for coffee and thrift shopping. Not long ago, we had the chance to be roommates and see one another every day. Now, we live in separate states, but we still take advantage of every opportunity to visit one another.
Groomsman
Cody is my oldest friend. We grew up in the same neighborhood and spent most of our childhood having sleepovers at each others house. Cody's always been the more outgoing, artistic, and expressive one between the two of us. He's the sails and I'm the anchor. Cody is dripping with talent from music to sports to washing cars at Kaady car wash when we were 20 (fun summer). It's hard to believe how much time flies, but he not only has an amazing wife these days, but he will be a FATHER by the time of our wedding. Couldn't be happier. What a blessing.
Bridesmaid
Bre and I met during the summer of 2015 while working as counselors at Camp Tilikum. We quickly became close friends and, ever since our time at camp ended, our friendship has only grown. We both share a love for travel and the outdoors, which has made for memorable adventures that have taken us as near as my back yard and as far as Ireland.
Groomsman
Ooooh Nicholas. What a guy. Nick's one of my closest friends. And no I'm not just saying that because he knows Ju-jitsu and would hurt me if I said otherwise! (nervous laughter). Nick's a complete person. He's got all the smarts and work ethic in the world, but he's humble. His ability to not take things more serious than they should makes him unique. Nick is the busiest person I know but you wouldn't know it by the smile on his face. It's his super power!
Bridesmaid
Liz and I met through our mutual friend Lucy. Two years ago we were both looking for a place to live and started an adventure together in North Portland. With lots of laughs and mutual interests, we have a roommates-turned-good-friends story and, for that, I am beyond grateful. Together, we’ve survived covid, bunny adoptions, and many other crazy adventures.
Groomsman
Cookie and Cody are my oldest friends by far. Cookie and I made our friendship debut in 4th grade football. He may not have have been the fastest player on the field, but he was the funniest and the kindest. Cookie as much as anyone exudes leadership. He started the bible study at our middle school than took over as leader of our high school bible study as a freshman. I've always thoroughly respected that he's a man of conviction and a valuable person to keep in my sphere.
Bridesmaid
Hannah is another cousin and best friend. We share many childhood memories, but our love for hiking has created the most. Hannah has always been a listening and supportive ear, and we continue to explore new places local and far with our hiking boots and four legged friends.
Groomsman
Mike and I had a slow start to our friendship. We lived in different Christian men's fraternities and looked at each other as competition on the basketball court. It turned out that we actually really like each other! Mike is a prankster, an adventure seeker, and more than anything a story teller. This man can light up a party with a story that will have you laughing, scratching your head, and always curious for more.
Bridesmaid
The awkward years of middle school and youth group were made sweeter by my friend Lucy. Together, we have shared many laughs and heartfelt moments, most of which have come from the retreats we’ve attended, camping and beach trips, and the dating adventures we’ve endured in one another’s company.
Groomsman
Stuuuuuuuuuuv! Nuff said. Stuv started as my lil' bro at our Christian fraternity and became a close friend through and after college. He's a Varsity House legend, and a GIS wizard. He can map better than Christopher Columbus... probably because of the better technology.
Bridesmaid
Mekayla and I have been friends since preschool. Over the span of 25 years, our friendship has seen distance—my years in Alaska and her move to California—traveling through Europe—and countless fond memories. This summer is sure to be another high point in our friendship as we each get to watch one another get married.
Groomsman
Jeff and I grew up near each other in Tualatin. We hit our stride as friends post-college. He's a sweet-hearted, determined, and organized person who gives me inspiration to get my stuff together in life and strive to better myself. Find us on the courts racking W's in pick up!
Bridesmaid
My time teaching in Alaska was both fun and challenging, and my kindergarten teammate, Sam, was there through it all. Very quickly, Sam and I became good friends. She and her husband opened up their home to me. Together, we created many memories that included ice fishing, snow machining, skiing, and waiting out snowstorms. Even after I moved back to Oregon, Sam and I have remained close.