Wedding Party
Emma Arachtingi
Bride
She's got a deeply artistic and empathetic soul, which especially shines through in her singing and love of the natural world. She's delightfully funny and weird, and an ideal person to candidly and thoughtfully process life with.
Jacob Wilde
Groom
Here's a guy who loves all the little critters out there: Lizards, snakes, bugs (not really into cuddly things like cats and dogs though...). Jacob is a total goofball whose thoughtfulness and sincerity make him completely unique. His studious side keeps him busy with incredible projects ranging from Russian learning to print making. He's an eternal student with the heart of an artist.
Jack Arachtingi
Man of Honor
An incredible all around artist and woodworker, this guy is also so thoughtful and authentic. Jack may be standing in the spot of a Best Man, but he's really the bride's Man of Honor -- her best bud and little brother. Her go-to for a good heart-to-heart or random art night.
Emily Rennhak
Best Woman
Is she Jacob's cousin? Nope, but it sure seems like it sometimes! These two have been fast friends since the first days of college, often enjoying slowing life down by hammocking in the breeze.
Mary Ikens
Matron of Honor
Mary is queen of a hilarious, spontaneous adventure -- often included in these adventures is a lot of driving and probably bubble tea. Emma's crazy best friend all the way back from high school is stepping into the shoes of her Matron of Honor despite the sleep deprivation that only a 2 month old first baby can give you.
Dillon Nichols
Groomsman
College friend with a passion for self-improvement. #1 late night hype man, whether it's a night of studying opera conducting together or partying like crazy.
Emerson Slaughter
Bridesmaid
Emmy and Emma shared a freshman year dorm and quickly realized that their love of tea, verbal processing and goofy times were just some of the many, many reasons to become besties. She's also been there since the very beginning of Emma and Jacob's relationship!! Despite living in different states, kindred friends are forever, and Emma and Jacob are so thankful to have Emerson be up there with them while they take their wedding vows :)
Wynton Rude
Groomsman
Jacob's college roommate for a year and half, which they spent mostly watching stand up comedy. Rumor has it they're still looking for bits to riff on.
Liz Arachtingi
Bridesmaid
Liz is the cool, older kid on the block turned sister-in-law. She's known Emma for basically all of Emma's conscious existence and probably has a large cache of embarrassing stories about her (not that anyone should ask her about those stories....). With Liz being the first sister Emma's ever had, her love and advice throughout the wedding planning process and beyond has been paramount. She showed me how invaluable a sister's love is <3
James Wilde
Groomsman
Brother 2 of 8, full of silly jokes and big ideas. He's always down to be spontaneous, and always seems to be almost as good as you at things you've spent years working on.
Thea Arachtingi
Bridesmaid
Thea shares Emma's love for all things green, earthy and fun. Her incredible ability to be either your whimsical, fun-loving goof or your source of genuine love and support make her the best kind of sister-in-law. Also, she will make you the yummiest, most hobbit-like breakfast if you ever go camping with her <3 !!!
Elias Wilde
Groomsman
Brother 4 of 8, with a passion for rap music. Seems too cool for school until you get him talking about one of his many soft spots... ask him about Star Wars.
Celia Rynda
Bridesmaid
Celia has always been a built-in buddy to Emma since they are the cousins closest in age to each other at all the Beskar family gatherings. Celia's incredible imagination mixed with her history buff tendency made for the best historical imaginary games at holiday parties (games that were so fun that they were continued through snail mail.. our play names at one point were Penny Peregrin and Samantha Merriweather). Celia continues to be huge source of love for Emma and her presence at Jacob and Emma's wedding is essential.
Spencer Wilde
Groomsman
Brother 3 of 8, actor, singer, ballet dancer, playwright, pianist, aaand he's kind and considerate?? Jeez.
Joanna Arachtingi
Flower Girl
This Princess-Artist-in-Residence is the oldest, bestest, big sister to Livi and Jude Robert. Josh and Liz Arachtingi's oldest kid keeps everyone entertained with her dancing and singing as well as her majorly dramatic imaginary games (...which often include being a little orphan girl..)
Olivia Arachtingi
Flower Girl
This chatty girl has a huge range of hilarious sayings and habits. If you're lucky, you may hear her stunning (AKA at the top of her lungs) rendition of the Leonard Cohen song "HALLELULA" Josh and Liz Arachtingi's middle child stole our hearts a long time ago.
Charlotte Arachtingi
Flower Girl
This hilarious ray of sunshine is one of the bride and groom's best friends. Charlotte is Emma's oldest niece and has been the life of the party since the day she was born. Charlie Fay is a fabulous singer and lover of animals.