Wedding Party
Samantha Popoca
Maid of Honor
Built-in soulmate since 8th grade. She’s been around for every phase of my life and has seen it all with me—but somehow is still here. There’s no one I’d rather have next to me through all of this.
Ky Bourgeois
Bridesmaid
My older sister and built-in best friend. I admire her—her heart, her humor, and the way she’s been there for me through everything. My favorite thing is listening to her teach me things I would never think about.
Sophia Guest
Bridesmaid
She’s been my best friend since we were 16—the kind of friend where no matter how much time passes, it feels like no time has passed at all. I’m so lucky to have her in my life—and now I even get to have a little niece!
Hannah Young
Bridesmaid
My first roommate. The girl that taught me how to be an adult and keep a smile on my face in so many hardships. We lived together and somehow came out of it still friends, which really says everything you need to know.
Erika Bourgeois
Bridesmaid
My cousin, who now feels like a sister. Life brought us together, and since then we’ve shared years of laughter—and just enough mischief to keep our grandpa on his toes.
Katie Kauffman
Bridesmaid
My old roommate who also grew up with Ryan. The three of us hanging out always feels like being teenagers again. She is the reason we ever went on a first date. So if you’re here, you can thank her.
Chase Wisdom
Best Man
If you knew us growing up, you probably knew we were always together—and usually up to something we shouldn’t have been. Most of our best memories come from those moments. He’s been there for everything, and having him by my side now just feels right.
Jacob Williams
Groomsman
We’ve been friends since we were kids, spending countless days fishing, shooting, and just being outside. No matter what we were doing, it was always a good time. He’s always been there, and it means a lot to have him by my side today.
Brent Hirsch
Groomsman
He’s been one of my closest friends since we met during deployment—the kind of friend who’s been there through it all. What started in a tough and unexpected place turned into a lifelong friendship, and it means a lot to have him standing by my side.
Ian Spears
Groomsman
We met about a year ago through friends, and then I convinced him to come work with me. We spend just about every day together, and it’s one of those friendships that just clicked from the start. Easy to say there was no doubt he would be here.
Caleb Baker
Groomsman
My older brother who has given me the best gift of being an uncle. No matter how much time passes it feels like nothing when we are together. My best friend and favorite role model. He didn't have a choice in being here.
Tarren Tucker
Groomsman
My younger brother who I have had the privilege of watching him grow into the person he is today. I’ve always loved getting to be a role model for him. He’s got a good head on his shoulders, and I’m proud of him every day. I’m really glad he’s standing up here with me today.
Ivy Wren
Flower Girl
Emma's 4 year old sister is our flower girl. Ivy was born a day after we met, and we have had the gift of getting to watch her grow up. She is truly our baby girl and spoiling her is our favorite thing to do.