Wedding Party
Whitney Wicke
Matron of Honor
Whitney and I met through her now husband about 9 years ago. We became roommates and she was there for me through an extremely tough part of my life. We share countless wild memories before our lives settled down. And now, even with her many miles away, we keep up with our friendship and love for each other. I'm very excited to have her stand up there with me to celebrate this amazing day!
Thomas Hoogeboom
Best Man
Thomas and I have been best friends since birth—just days and a few miles apart, like fate wanted a perfect duo. We’ve been side by side through childhood, bad jokes, and some truly questionable fashion choices. If there’s a bad joke to be made, Thomas will beat me to it. Our friendship runs on sarcasm, inside jokes, and an unspoken agreement to never let the other forget anything embarrassing. Having him and Ruben (AKA the 3 amigos, AKA Band of Brothers) by my side, all the way from Holland, is a true dream come true!
Katie Wade
Bridesmaid
When I think about the journey that has led to today, one of the greatest blessings has been the friendship I’ve shared with Katie. What began as a simple connection at work over ten years ago, has grown into one of the most beautiful and unwavering bonds of my life. Through every season of change, from life’s challenges to its celebrations, she has been there, offering love, support, and laughter. Katie has been my confidant, my rock, and the person who knows me better than anyone else.
Brent Salmons
Best Man
Brent and I have been friends since high school, where I first met him right after he had a full-blown screaming match with his dad on the baseball field—so, naturally, I knew right away this guy was entertainment gold. He’s been a great friend ever since, except when it comes to Mario Party, where he plays like he’s actively trying to lose. Watching him attempt video games is like watching a grandma text with one finger—painful, but you can’t look away. To this day, I’m still not sure if he’s just unlucky or if the controllers short-circuit in his hands out of fear. Either way, he's been my best friend ever since and I can not be more honored to have him by my side as I marry my other best friend.
Brittany Dowell
Bridesmaid
Brittany has been one of my best friends since kindergarten and we have been inseparable ever since. Even though she moved to California in middle school, we have always kept in touch and explored our "wild sides" once we hit high school and college. Always supporting each other from afar. I'm incredibly grateful to have her in my life for essentially my entire life!
Ruben Hoogeboom
Groomsman
Ruben and I have been best friends since elementary school, which means we’ve had a lifetime of questionable decisions together—from setting things on fire to, uh, “scientific” drug experiments. If there was chaos to be had, we were first in line, probably holding a lighter and a bad idea. He’s the definition of a ride-or-die friend—mostly because we’ve both had to talk each other out of situations that could’ve led to either. At this point, if we ever write a memoir, it’s going straight to the “cautionary tale” section. Ruben has seen at my absolute worst and never left my side, even though i made some really stupid choices. Having him with me all the way from Holland is beyond and honor!
Mylene van Zijl
Bridesmaid
Mylene not only is Geoffrey's sister, but has become a big part of my life in such a short amount of time. Her incredible sense of humor, deep empathy, and fun loving personality made it so easy to bond and become the sister I've always wanted! Here's to a lifetime of being family!
Jonathan (Cheeks) Jajzcyk
Groomsman
Cheeks and I have been tight since high school, and from day one, he’s been more like a brother than a friend—probably because no sane person would stick around after some of the terrible choices we’ve made together. Were they bad decisions? Absolutely. Were they also some of the best times of our lives? Without a doubt. If you look up "loyalty" in the dictionary, there’s a picture of Cheeks right next to it… probably looking confused, wondering how he got there, I PUT HIM THERE! No matter what, I know I can always count on him—to have my back, to crack a joke at the worst time, and to somehow make any situation ten times crazier and also lose horribly at Mario Party!
Kaitlyn Porter
Bridesmaid
I also met Kaitlyn at my first veterinary hospital and we bonded very quickly while we worked together. I always want to surround myself with hard workers and Kaitlyn was and still is just that. Over the years, she has become a wonderful friend and confidant, supporting me through many struggles and creating a lot of hilarious/fun times together. She is a diamond in the rough that I'm extremely grateful to have found!
Ben Kiyotake
Groomsman
Ben and Geoffrey have been friends and coworkers for almost 15 years—an achievement on par with surviving a mild apocalypse or every company holiday party without getting fired. If our texts or Instagram messages ever got leaked we’d both go to HR jail! Ben, despite his love for hockey, skates like a confused toddler wearing rollerblades on a Slip ’N Slide—his slapshot has caused more collateral damage than goals. Geoffrey, bless him, has a stomach so weak he gags if someone opens tuna within a two-mile radius. So when they had to deal with The Great Diarrhea Incident of 6:42 a.m., Geoffrey started dry-heaving instantly, and Ben—ever the loyal friend and sympathetic puker—immediately hurled into a mop bucket like a chain reaction of bodily betrayal. They’ve seen things. Smelled things. Lived things. And somehow, they still clock in every morning like it’s fine. It’s not. But they do. Ben has truly seen me go through my worst and darkest days! We’ve worked in the worst hospitals, with the worst doctors but with Ben by my side it hasn’t just been bearable it’s been a blast.
Ashley Donohue
Bridesmaid
I met Ashley at my first veterinary hospital about 8 years ago. She was and still is a rockstar to work with. During my time with her, our bond has grown so strong, and during that, I realized how much I valued her not only as a colleague but as a friend. Ashley has been there for me through career milestones, personal challenges, and everything in between. She’s shown me what it means to be loyal, kind, and fiercely supportive, and I feel incredibly lucky to have her by my side as a bridesmaid on this special day.
Bianca Schimmel
Groomswoman
Bianca is my sister from another mother and my lifelong partner in crime—literally, because anytime something went wrong at school, we were the first ones blamed. And honestly? Fair enough. If there was mischief, we were probably behind it, whether it was harmless pranks or just laughing at the worst possible moments. Teachers knew our names a little too well, and the principal probably had a file on us labeled “Usual Suspects.” But no matter what, Bianca’s always had my back—mostly because she was standing right next to me when we got caught. Bianca is not only my best friend and sister but her and Hailey also hit it off right from the gate. I'm so excited to have her at my most, special day all the way from Holland.
Ariel Haan
Bridesmaid
I met Ariel through my other bridesmaid, Whitney. And what was originally a close acquaintance type friendship, we continued to keep in touch on a regular basis. With that, we've developed a long standing, wonderfully close friendship. Ariel is one of the girls that I can talk to about anything and is ready to be in my corner when something goes awry. You will enjoy her fun loving, bubbly personality during the wedding!
Jared Stoke
Groomsman
Jared, is the kind of friend where no matter how much time passes, we pick up right where we left off—usually mid-bad idea. Over the years, we’ve made some very questionable decisions on the ski slopes, defying both gravity and common sense. Frankly, it’s a miracle we’re still alive and not permanently wrapped around a tree somewhere. If there were Olympic medals for reckless skiing and snowboarding, we’d at least take silver—gold if style points were given for near-death experiences. But no matter what, Jared is always down for the ride… even if that ride is mostly uncontrolled falls. Let the record state that Jared also suck at Mario Party!
Patti Morris
Mother of the Bride
JoAnne (Joke) van Zijl
Mother of the Groom
Larry MacKenzie
Father of the Bride
Loek van Zijl
Father of the Groom
David Israel
Officiant
Arlen MacKenzie
Ring Bearer
Emmett MacKenzie
Flower Child
Thirza Hoogeboom
Flower Girl
Boaz Hoogeboom
Flower Child