Best Man
Growing up Henry lived next door to Jack since the second grade. From walking to school (in the snow both ways uphill of course), sports teams, school projects and video games, we have more pictures and laughs than countable. Henry is probably the most likable dude on the planet, and if you don't believe me make sure you introduce yourself on June 26th and find out for yourself. Henry lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan in a funky old house and spends his working days advocating for environmental reform in the state legislation.
Matron of Honor
Emily and Maddy are 18 months apart and shared many of life's special moments near the same time as one another, and our weddings are no different! This has made these experiences all the better and created lasting memories to solidify our sisterly bond. Emily enjoys walking Harley around the neighborhood, dinners in Maddy & Nick's new backyard (Maddy is an amazing cook!) and starting the day with our morning phone call. Emily is excited to see what life has in store for the two sisters next!
Best Man
Evan and Jack played water polo starting in the 9th grade. From hours in the pool and other general shenanigans there are a lot of fun memories to look back on. Even as Evan left Ann Arbor for East Lansing, the relationship continued to grow from opposing pool sidelines in water polo. As an avid sports fan, he is a fun guy to get into the deepest of theoretical debates such as "is Jim Harbaugh a good coach." Evan lives in Ann Arbor and works in a Biostatistics laboratory for the University of Michigan.
Maid of Honor
Victoria, who commonly introduces herself as everyones favorite sister, is the life of the party. Going into her paramedic fire career illustrates her tough skin, caring personality and perseverance we have witnessed our whole upbringing together. It is also no surprise Victoria is our go-to local source on finding new hiking trails where we mysteriously wind up at a funky new brewery afterwards, making for a special day for everyone!
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Nick is a jack of all trades who can fix anything. When not renovating the house Nick can be found walking him and Maddy's dog Harley to the local dog park meeting new furry friends. He is soft spoken and one of the nicest guys you'll meet, except if you meet him on the paintball course...you definitely want him on your team! Nick lives in nearby Lincoln and works construction in downtown Sacramento.
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Catherine is pursuing her nursing career in Nashville and is the most recent member of the Subaru Gang, but will always be the baby sister of the group. Emily especially enjoys the weekend hikes, pictures of elaborate homemade meals and the adventures of her recent visit to San Francisco. Although Catherine is pursuing her goals in a new state, Emily has only gotten more pics of elaborate meals and updates on workouts at the gym, keeping the sisters as close as ever.
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Some may know Cal as "middle bro" or "DJ Teezy." A quiet personality who will throw in a zinger when you least expect and is always ready to throw down on a political discussion. Cal is beginning his Sound Production career in the Windy City but has vowed to continue to rep the Lions Honolulu Blue in Bears country.
Bridesmaid
Dating back to high school math we learned our birthdays were one day apart. Naturally this meant we would become lifelong friends and that has remained true to this day. From our study groups, which was mostly helping Emily with her homework, was repaid with Wheat Thins and late nights watching movies. It was no surprise Elaine ventured to Boston to earn her PhD and I was elated when she shared she was moving to the Bay Area to continue her career.
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Lil' bro, who is now a towering lanky young man, is beginning his college studies at Depaul University in Chicago. When he is not swinging his long hair to the side, strumming the guitar and sharing soccer highlights, he is fun dude to hang with and will always get a laugh out of you.
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Emily met Gianna Mia her freshman year of high school on the basketball court. She was the best rebounder on the floor at all times and since I liked to shoot I knew our friendship would work! Gianna Mia seems to always bring out my best side no matter the occasion, from book club to cooking group to board games that never end, she is always a joy to hang with. With an equally caring personalty, it is no surprise she blossomed into a nurse and a wonderful mom.
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If there's one thing to know about Ben, he's a fun guy and brings the juice to the conversation. Ben goes back with Jack back to grade school, and with Henry formed the "Three Dead Amigos" (a twist on the Steve Martin film), hands down the most epic halloween costume on the block. After moving to San Francisco after high school, Ben finished his college studies at Michigan and lived in a dirt-cheap college house where the Three Amigos were united for a final hoorah! Ben is now living in Portland, Oregon and working as a Hydrological Engineer on state projects.
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Lisa and Emily met in San Francisco volunteering to teach health education classes to local high school students. This is a fitting start to our friendship as we continued to support one another in interesting and new activities for our studies. As longtime roommates and savvy Trader Joe's shoppers, we did almost everything together during our later college years. Even with moving to the Midwest to begin her nursing career, Lisa and Emily still keep in touch more than ever and always have a new story to share.
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Matthew, better known as "Graz", will tell you an interesting fact of every sports game ever played. Matt decided to take his talents from the boat to the pool, leaving his crew career behind and joining the water polo team in 10th grade. From there he made a formidable unit with Evan and other PiHi polo members, and next at MSU with Tim English in the mix. Matt lives in Ann Arbor where you can find him working at the University of Michigan hospital or on the latest house project.
Bridesmaid
Emily met Lauren at San Francisco State University as both pursued a Health Education major. We found ourselves working on group projects in the library, walking around Lake Merced and eating at Chipotle. To this day we continue these activities on weekend mornings (but without the studying!), a perfect way to kick off the weekend. I always look forward to our amazing conversations and truly cherish our friendship.
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A semi-professional kickball player, a top notch Engineer and Marvel comic expert, Kwame is a man of many talents. The New Jersey native always has a new lunch spot in Oakland to chat on the daily work grind but mostly the conversation is about anything else! Kwame lives near San Jose and works two cubes over from Jack.
Bridesmaid
As an ace on the softball diamond, Emily first met Katie during softball when complementing her "awesome hair" (it always was!). With Katie's house right around the corner from the high school it shortly became the after school hangout, with Oprah and Dr. Phil followed by Katie's parents home cooked meals. The trio of Emily, Gianna Mia and Katie are filled with memories that make me laugh to this day and can't wait until our next hangout!
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I've never seen anyone smile as much as Tim. Even when there is a dull moment the dude keeps smiling, which doesn't keep it dull for long! As a Michigan State grad and polo player the friendship began on opposite sides of the pool at the after parties over cheap pizza and Natty Light's. Tim has continued his career as a flight mechanic for the United State Coast Guard in Mobile, Alabama, with two young kids of his own.
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Nina has always been a role model for me, and with my pregnancy that is true now more than ever! Nina is a mother of two beautiful children, one of the best math teachers you will find and would drop anything to help a friend in need. Emily loved their time living together at apartment #701 during her studies at San Francisco State, where Nina made amazing meals for all our roommates and we stayed up way too late sharing stories. Emily can't wait to set up play dates and continue the stories!