EMMA & STEPHEN
Wedding Party
Keli Ward
Maid of Honor
Keli has been friends with the bride for almost a decade. She is an outdoor enthusiast and constantly pushes Emma out of her comfort zone. Keli taught Emma how to snowboard, snowmobile, wakeboard, jetski, and how to shoot a bow and arrow (it didn't go well). Keli is basically a pro at anything that she tries, and Emma just tries to keep up. Keli manages a State Park in CA and is a wonderful mother to her daughter, Autumn.
David Lettney
Best Man
Well, I didn't choose to be David's friend. He kind of just showed up one winter (2017) and lived in our friend's loft. Come to find out that this random guy (originally from NC but coming from CO) would become one of my best friends. I can trust David to join me on any kind of adventure. David recently moved to Denver, but really misses his Tahoe crew. He visits Tahoe when he can.
Emily Lawrence
Bridesmaid
Emily has been a great friend to Emma for years. She is a social butterfly and an excellent party planner. If you want to have a good time, then Emily is your "gal". She grew up on Lawrence Ln. and her family has a lovely ranch in Gardnerville, NV. Emily is a Nevada real estate agent if anyone is looking at houses or property. Buy her a drink at our open bar and feel free to pick her brain on the housing market!
Nick Vanbiesbrouck
Groomsman
Nick and Stephen are childhood friends, learning life lessons together and having fun the whole way. Nick was there to help send Josh Batch and I off when we first moved to Colorado, back in 2014. Nick still lives in Michigan with his wife Lindsey and soon-to-be baby.
Leah Withrow
Bridesmaid
Leah actually proposed to Emma before Stephen did. She asked Emma to be friends one night at the 'J.T. Basque', and they were inseparable ever since. Leah is the 'Head Groundskeeper' for the Reno Aces. Leah's field recently won the "Field of the Year" award over every sports field in the nation. Pro Tip: if your lawn is dying.. then water it. If you want to hear some fun stories about the bride then Leah is the person to ask.
Brad Gardner
Groomsman
Brad to date is one of my oldest friends. We grew up in his basement, terrorizing his mom, and all of the neighborhoods in a 3-mile perimeter. Brad is the friend that I can call every day or twice a year, and it feels like not time has passed. Brad and his lovely wife Kelsey still reside in MI.
Taylor Bell
Bridesmaid
Taylor and Emma met while working at Kirkwood Ski Resort a long time ago, in a galaxy far away. They both became fast friends, and were often mistaken for sisters. Taylor is currently engaged to be married to her fiancé, Ben. Taylor speaks fluent Spanish as her second language, and loves to travel. Taylor now lives in Bend, Oregon where she is a successful entrepreneur. Taylor can often be found mountain biking, dirt-biking or snowboarding in her spare time. Taylors kindness and wisdom has always been a huge blessing to those around her. Love you Tay!
Ross Andrews
Groomsman
Ross is Stephen's hometown friend he didn't know. Both growing up less than an hour away from each other their friendship didn't start until Tahoe. Where their love and drive for adventure, pushing the limits and having fun have matched them up to be a great friendship.
Breck Beishline
Bridesmaid
Breck and Emma became friends just a few short years ago, but time doesn't dictate the value of friendship. Breck is a ray of sunshine in our wedding, and we are so happy to have her with us. Her laughs are contagious and her dance moves are outrageous. Breck loves snowboarding, skating, her boyfriend, Matty, and her doggos. She will most likely be on the dance floor all night.
Lucas Kassity
Groomsman
Lucas and Stephen became close friends while Stephen was working at Zephyr Cove Marina. Lucas's dad, Chris, asked me to shoot a video of the family wake-surfing. What started as a drone shoot, turned into years of friendship and countless adventures. We have explored Mexico together, and have driven countless hours together. We are now racing professionally together, and I'm so happy to be with one of my closest friends.
Kate Kassity
Bridesmaid
Kate and her family have known Stephen since he moved to Tahoe. Stephen always referred to Kate as a younger sister of sorts. Emma and Kate were usually at the same race events together and became fast friends. Kate is an old soul with a kind heart. She recently finished a college semester abroad and went to many different countries. She's an accomplished equestrian rider and is great at wake surfing. If you want to talk about traveling, then Kate is your gal!
Gavin Gaudreault
Groomsman
Gavin is the friend that I can call at the drop of a hat, and he will be there. A Gardnerville local, Gavin has been a great friend to Emma and myself. In the summer you will find him down at Topaz Lake, 'ripping' stand-up jet-skis. In the winter time he is skiing mountains.