Katie & Chris
Wedding Party
Katie
Bride
The bride is a 30 year old legal assistant. Hobbies include: yoga, essential oils, plant based products, traveling, eating and spending time with her fur babies (11 year old tabby Retro and 8 year old chi-terrier Aries). She loves how Chris compliments her and allows her to be her own person. 💜
Chris
Groom
The groom is a 29 year old construction worker. His hobbies include duck hunting, snowboarding, fishing, four-wheeling, camping, and anything outdoors related. He also meditates and loves taking naps! Chris is the type that can really get along with anyone from all walks of life. He has been gifted with the ability to relate to most anyone and people seek him out for advice.
Shaelee
Maid of Honor
My sister has wanted the role of MOH since I met Christopher. She was already planning my wedding before he even proposed 😂 Shae is so hardworking and personable I am elated to have her in my bridal party. She is a dancer for the Yakima Sunkings Basketball team, a barista, and a full time student with her attention focused on dental hygiene. She also teaches a middle school dance team. Although I am nearly a decade her senior, my little sister has always been someone I felt I could talk to about anything. I’ve always kept my door open for her likewise. I am beyond excited to share this part of my life with her!!!
Michael
Best Man
Michael is Chris’ younger brother and best friend. When I asked Chris who he wanted to be his best man, there was no hesitation in his answer. I met Michael the first week of Chris and I dating. We went snowboarding (my first time) and I’m sure he questioned our relationship at that time 😂 We are beyond delighted to share this special time with Michael as he is with the Explosive Ordinance Disposal branch of the Air Force and will be deployed to Jordan roughly 6 months before the wedding. We can’t wait for his safe return so we can really get this party started!
Daniel
Groomsman
Daniel is Chris’ baby brother. I love being able to witness their relationship as Daniel will frequently reach out to Chris for guidance. Daniel is extremely knowledgeable in mechanics and always has a new vehicle to tinker on. He is pretty good at his craft and loves to go mudding and spend time with his son Jaxxon. We cannot wait to enjoy this day with him!
Carol
Bridesmaid
Carol and I have been best friends since 2001. She knows me most days better than I know myself and we have enough history to fill books from cover to cover. I couldn’t imagine having this day without her! Carol has worked as a teller for Homestreet Bank in Yakima for half a decade and supports various community groups such as the Yakima Farmers Market, and Junior League. She is bubbly and beautiful. She is going to be my emotional support throughout this process. I cannot wait to celebrate and enjoy the festivities with her by my side!
Ryan
Groomsman
I met Ryan in about 2009; we had mutual friends that were dating. When I met him, it was as if I had met a friend I already knew; he was my brother. We worked at Allsafe together for years. We have the same love for baseball and wrestling; snowboarding and hunting. We have had some good times throughout the years and it is only fitting Ryan be apart of our wedding.
Monica
Bridesmaid
Monica and I have been friends since High School. Monica’s mom’s place is where I remember spending most of my time in high school. Although, funny enough, Monica was a bad influence at that time 😂 Monica is a long time Starbucks Barista and has been working towards her degree in health/wellness with Arizona State University. She is an avid traveler and loves to gain those air miles! She recently moved to Nashville, Tennessee! I could not imagine getting married without her!
Clint
Groomsman
Clint and I met back in 2009 because we had mutual friends. Clint is now married to my cousin Brittany which has brought him from friend to family. We have had our share in some crazy memories, working together at Allsafe and moving to Seattle for a short time, only to find ourselves back in the Tri. I've had some of my best experiences hunting with Clint. I was in his wedding last August so he is taking a stand next to me this August.
Laura
Bridesmaid
Laura and I met in Winter 2009 through Monica as they worked at McDonalds together. Laura is a few years younger than me so she was still a senior in high school while I had my own place. Laura had skipped class to come hangout at my apartment on several occasions. I even lived with her in Bellingham summer of 2013 looking for paralegal jobs! We have a love of our cats, as well as emo music. We also love our divas (Christina Aguilara for her and Lady Gaga for me). My wedding would not be complete without her.
Mike
Groomsman
Mike and I have been friends since high school and he is my oldest friend. I've had times where I'd need a place to stay and I know I can count on Mike to be there during the hardest times. I think of his daughter Anna Banana like a daughter to me. He is just another brother to me. I can't imagine getting married without him as a groomsman.