Meet the Wedding Party
Lucas Batanian
Best Man
Zach's oldest brother and trusted sailor, musician, and juggler. A great older brother, with iron clad optimism and unwavering kindness to others.
Sutton Hulst
Maid of Honor
Emma's one and only sibling, and the person who knows her best. Over the years, Sutton and Emma have grown closer and enjoy spending free time together. Their favorite thing to do is eat any and all food. The sketchier the restaurant or recipe, the better.
Max Batanian
Best Man
Zach's big brother, drove Zach to high school in the mornings and continues to drive him to be a better man and work hard every day. A true example to live up to.
Sarah Batanian
Bridesmaid
Before Emma really knew Zach, she became friends with his sister, Sarah, first after meeting in a class at Gig Harbor High School. Sarah has a kind heart and an infectious laugh, and her friendship quickly became something Emma truly cherished.
Elisha Almonte
Groomsman
Zach's Cousin spent a good number of summers and a couple years growing up with Zach. Giving Zach the opportunity to learn how to play the role of a big brother and role model.
Emma Hamilton
Bridesmaid
Emma and Emma's story started out on the bus to Evergreen Primary when they were in kindergarten and first grade. What started as sharing a seat and finding out they shared a name turned into 21 years of sleepovers, travel, FaceTime calls, and countless laughs together. Emma Hamilton, lovingly known as Hami by the Hulst family, truly is the definition of a best friend.
Jack Deeds
Groomsman
One of Zach's oldest friendships that has endured the test of time. Starting in first grade, being the odd ones out when buddying up for recess. Zach and Jack's friendship have continued for 18 years.
Katie Augsburger
Bridesmaid
Katie and Emma met through Hami in 2015 and became friends instantly. Katie’s sense of humor and ability to make any situation fun made it impossible not to love her. She’s always down to have a good time.
Alex Gettle
Groomsman
Alex and Zach meet through the wrestling team in high school. Alex became Zach's roommate when at Peninsula College in the welding program. Alex has proven to be a constant friend that Zach can always count on.
Josie Markusen
Bridesmaid
Josie and Emma found each other on a Facebook page for incoming freshmen at UND and somehow lucked into becoming roommates at Johnstone Hall. They spent almost every minute together. Josie’s easygoing personality and great sense of humor made Emma's first year of college unforgettable. Emma eventually moved back home to WA, and a few years later, Josie headed to OR, proving that their friendship was strong enough to survive both distance and different time zones.
