Michael & Elizabeth
Wedding Party
Akanksha Shukla
Maid of Honor
Akanksha and Elizabeth met Freshmen year in biology class at Stockdale High School. Living in San Francisco, Akanksha graduated college and began working in the medical field, accumulating hours to begin her continued education at Physician's Assistant school. Together Akanksha and Elizabeth have been through a lot, including a month long journey through India with Akanksha's mother.
Christy Lins
Matron of Honor
At 16, Christy met Elizabeth for the first time when Christy's dreams of having an incredible younger sister finally came to fruition. Since then, Christy has been an incredible influence on Elizabeth's life, introducing Elizabeth to her love of giant dogs, and her drive to be the best she can be.
Tim Goossen
Groomsman
As Michael's only brother, Tim set the bar high, graduating from Cal Poly Slo to work as a manger at Deloitte Accounting in San Francisco. Although Tim moved away, he and Michael remain close, battling it out in their fantasy football leagues.
Jennifer Goossen
Bridesmaid
As Michael’s baby sister Jen’s always had a special place in Michael’s heart, but she’s also become the little sister Elizabeth always wanted and a wonderful auntie to her four legged niece.
Paige Nath
Bridesmaid
Paige and Elizabeth met their freshmen year at Long Beach, and although their time by the ocean didn’t last long their friendship endured.
Michelle Badders
Bridesmaid
Elizabeth met Michelle 11 years ago when her sister moved to Catalina island, and through summers spent working and living with her sister, Michelle quickly became a close friend.
Gabe Marquez
Best Man
Michael and Gabe met in jr. high; over the years they have bonded over football, music, and video games. After living together for 3 years, they have been through it all.
Richard Hessler
Groomsman
Michael and Elizabeth wouldn’t be together if not for Richard and Michael‘s friendship. As Elizabeth’s brother, Richard was skeptical at first, not wanting Elizabeth to ruin their friendship, but living together for a year brought them closer together.
Michael Coyes
Groomsman
Mike wasn’t the first Michael in Elizabeth’s life. Elizabeth’s oldest brother taught her many great lessons, including how to be at Mike at frisbee golf, or so Elizabeth claims.
Max Goossen
Groomsman
Max is not only Michael’s cousin, but a good friend. They grew up playing legos, football, and going to USC football games weekend after weekend.