Ashley & Ericsson
Wedding Party
Hannah Randell
Maid of Honor
Hannah is my little sister, but honestly, she’s also my best friend and the person I can count on for literally anything. She’s always been a constant in my life, someone I look up to (even though she’s younger than me 😉). She’s tenacious, kind, and has always had my back—especially during this crazy wedding journey! From flying in from Seattle for all the big wedding moments to being the first person I hugged after getting engaged, she’s been there every step of the way. We’ve been through it all together—late-night talks, endless inside jokes, and so many shared adventures. Hannah is the kind of person who will drop everything to be there for you, and I couldn’t ask for a better sister or friend. Whether it’s making me laugh when I’m stressed or giving me the honest advice I need to hear, she’s always got my back. Last year, I had the honor of standing by her side on her wedding day, and now, she’s by mine as my maid of honor. There was never any question she’d be the one. I’m beyond lucky to have her as my sister, my biggest support, and my lifelong bestie!
Cecilia Dahl
Bridesmaid
Who knows exactly when Cecilia and I became friends? Sometime during the middle school years, when our friend groups mixed—and we’ve been friends ever since! Cecilia is the one I can call at 12 AM when I just need someone to talk to, and she’s always there to help me make sense of life’s craziness. She was one of the first people to know about this new boy I met named Ericsson, and one of the first people I called after we got engaged. We’ve grown up together—navigating awkward middle school years, high school, boys, and figuring out life as we go! Some of my favorite times with Cecilia have been our long discussions about philosophy and life over coffee. If it wasn’t for her sharing her love of philosophy, cognitive science, and Sam Harris, I wouldn’t be doing what I do today! But no matter what we're doing or how long it has been, when we hang out I know that we are going to laugh and have the absolute best time!! I’m so lucky she’s stuck by me, and that I have a friend like her in my life. I don’t know how I would navigate life without her!
Megan McCullough
Bridesmaid
Megan and I have been friends since we were little first graders at Opstad Elementary. From metal detecting on the old railroad and collecting more railroad spikes than we knew what to do with, to trying (and failing) to train Kaya, and dressing her up for photo shoots, to middle school dances, high school parties, and late-night hikes and swims at Rattlesnake Lake—Megan has been by my side through it all. Life has changed quite a bit since 1st grade, but Megan and I have always stayed by each other’s sides. She’s the kind of friend who’s always there for you, even if you haven’t talked in a few months, and when we hang out, it’s like no time has passed. So many memories have Megan in them, and I honestly don’t know what I would have done without her all these years. But I think my new favorite memory is going to be having her stand by me while I marry my best friend :)
Emily Tighe
Bridesmaid
Emily and I met on the first day of my PhD program at the University of Utah. What started as being lab mates quickly turned into a friendship I can’t imagine my life without. We’ve spent many late nights (maybe a little wine-tipsy) after random themed holiday parties, game nights, and her and Joe are always the first people invited over to try Ericsson’s newest Traeger recipes. She’s also the best skiing buddy! We both agree that treats in the lodge take priority over skiing the double blacks, and I always manage to stress her out by driving up the canyon with just a coffee mug—no lid or travel mug in sight (it's a ritual at this point)! Emily has been my go-to for advice and support, especially through the ups and downs of PhD life. She was also the last person to see me before I got engaged, convincing me that Ericsson’s obsessive deep-cleaning was totally normal and that he most definitely wasn't cleaning because there was going to be a surprise engagement party at our house latter that night. I’m beyond grateful for our friendship, and I can’t wait to build a lifetime of memories together. I feel so lucky to have her by my side on our wedding day!
Lauren Bell
Bridesmaid
Lauren and I met in the chaos that was working in adolescent mental health treatment. Maybe the craziness of that job brought us closer together, but we quickly formed an unbreakable bond. We became co-dependent in the best way—I honestly don’t know how I would have survived without her. Over the past few years, we’ve been through so much together, standing by each other through every chapter of life. She’s the friend who gives the best advice but will always tell it like it is. Our long walks and coffee dates, where we talk about anything and everything, are some of my favorite moments. Lauren is the type of friend that makes you feel safe, loved, and truly heard no matter what’s going on. I’m so grateful to have her in my life, and I couldn’t imagine it without her. She was also there taking our photos when Ericsson proposed and reminded me to say "yes" when I was too speechless and only managed to squeak out the words "reeealllyy". She is truly a fabulous friend and treasured part of my life.
Megan Owens
Bridesmaid
Megan is my long-lost twin and the person I share more similarities with than anyone else. She was my very first friend in Utah (thank goodness for Bumble BFF!), and we’ve been inseparable ever since. We’re truly two peas in a pod—everyone who meets us thinks we’re sisters, and Ericsson and Matt always laugh at how our mannerisms and responses perfectly match. Megan has been my go-to outdoor adventure buddy since day one. From hiking in the Wasatch Mountains and camping trips in the Utah desert to skiing every winter (where we’re known as the “giggly girls” at Solitude), we’ve tackled so much together. Whether it’s pushing each other on the trails or laughing through the powder, our adventures have shaped a friendship that I know will last a lifetime. Beyond the outdoors, we’ve shared countless late-night parties, game nights, and some hilariously drunken camping trips. I wouldn’t change a single thing about the past five years of our friendship, and I can’t wait for all the adventures still to come. My bridal party wouldn't be complete without her, and I am so lucky to have her standing by my side as I step into this new adventure.
Tyler Daynes
Best Man
Tyler and I met at Utah State University as undergraduates. He has always been a friend you can call for anything. Tyler enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing, and enjoys hosting his friends. As we have moved on from college we have stayed close and good friends. The two of us have gone through hardships of lifes up and down moments, grown into bigger careers, and found the beautiful places of Utah. He has always been supportive of Ashley and has seen the entirety of our relationship together. I was out of town when Ashleys ring was ready to be picked up and he became the guardian of the ring for a week or so before I proposed.
Jed Baliff
Groomsman
Jed and I go back to 2016 at Utah State University, where we first met as broke college students working for the university catering company. Somewhere between hauling trays and late shifts, we became fast friends and even managed to brew (the first?) underground batch of mead on campus, taking full advantage of the campus kitchen. Those were some of the best years of our lives—filled with late nights, parties, and a friendship that’s only grown stronger since.
Joe Stuppy
Groomsman
Joe and I have been the official +1s to Ashley and her bridesmaid Emily ever since those two met in their PhD program at the University of Utah. Joe is the kind of friend you can always count on to show up, whether it’s for a casual pool night at the bar, a hangout at my place, or a Mario Kart tournament that inevitably ends in some intense competition. We’ve shared more laughs than perfect drives on the golf course, but he’s always there to keep things fun and lighthearted. He’s my go-to invite for new Traeger recipes, game nights, and any excuse for a night out. Joe has been the best friend to have in Salt Lake City to enjoy life and our 20s!
Matt Owens
Groomsman
Matt has become one of our closest friends here in Utah. While Ashley was living in Salt Lake City and I was still up in Logan, Matt quickly became someone we both could trust with anything. He’s put serious work into building his Jeep—though we like to say it's the second-best overlanding rig in Utah, right after our Tundra! He’s often taking it down to Southern Utah, and we've shared some great trips, conversations, and plenty of laughs along the way. Matt’s also been the perfect friend to share our love of whiskey, good food, and competitive board game nights. He’s been there for us through everything life in SLC has thrown our way.
Ian Farell
Groomsman
Ian and I go way back, all the way to early elementary school. Growing up, we were teammates on the flag football field and spent four years playing water polo together in high school. After graduation, life took us in different directions until I found out he’d started a graduate program at the University of Utah. Now, with Ian working on his PhD and spending his summers leading an archaeology research lab in Central Utah’s Range Creek, it’s been great reconnecting. We share a love for beer, board games, and plenty of laughs about life together.
Sydney Farell
Officiant
Sydney is one of our closest friends here in Utah. She’s currently in seminary school, working as—and becoming—a Chaplain, and she’s the ultimate hype woman for both of us. Since she and Ian moved to Salt Lake City, we’ve shared countless game nights, sports watching, holiday parties, and all the best shenanigans together. Sydney knows us so well that it was a no-brainer to ask her to perform our ceremony in June. We couldn’t imagine anyone more fitting to marry us than one of our very best friends.