Gillian & Alex
Wedding Party
Rebecca Carlson
Matron of Honor
First arts school amiga ✏️ (est. 2003), long-suffering confidante, selfless, beautiful soul. Book fiend. Costa Rica companion, reluctant Model U.N. participant, marathon sleepover buddy, generally joined at the hip. Once let Gillian put makeup on her with disastrous results and was still gracious enough to introduce her to Thai food later. Forever indebted.
Kendra Broadwater
Maid of Honor
Woman of science, wise beyond her years, bicyclist, beekeeper 🐝, notorious badass. First in the group to get her learner's permit. Drove everyone to countless indie rock concerts in Portland during high school. Went on an eventful backpacking trip to Europe with Gillian at age 18 and magnanimously agreed to remain friends. Loyal to the end.
Amna Bhutta
Bridesmaid
World's best foreign exchange sister. Woman on a mission. 🌍 True role model, trailblazer and undisputed photo op pro. Future think-tank leader. Known for putting up with Gillian's entire family from 2006-2007 with only ketchup for consolation in an otherwise flavorless culinary hellscape. They have since apologized.
Sara Rasmussen
Bridesmaid
Former housemate, Pio pal, fellow teenage 94.7 FM devotee, wizard friend. ⚡Wickedly creative, fiercely compassionate force for good. Known for putting up with Gillian and Alex simultaneously while under one small roof. Upon their first meeting in college in 2008, Gillian assumed Sara was a senior because she's always been that freaking cool (she was a freshman).
Kate Radosevic
Bridesmaid
Another former housemate hall of famer. Phoenician, outdoor goddess, sustainability guru, worm composting queen. 👑 Katie is the kind of fundamentally good person Gillian aspires to be, despite not being a fan of either worms or hikes that last longer than a few hours. Kindred spirit.
David Mai
Groomsman
Anderson Hall B-section mate and Sigma Chi brother. Always appreciates a OneRepublic hit single. Actual ER doctor who also loves the show "ER." Hiker, tennis player, ice cream addict. Drank muchos mojitos in Cuba and rang in more than one memorable New Years Eve together. Inveterate friend and trusty travel buddy.
Christoph Fromme
Best Man
Met on Christoph's first day of school in America and left a terrible first impression which was quickly remedied. Fellow ENTP & immigrant to the USA. Traveled across Europe at 18 and inexplicably did not stay in hostels (or bump into Gillian & Kendra). Unjustly denied entry at a Canadian land border at 4 AM together. Finally made it north 9 years later.
Joshua Hamilton
Best Man
Alex's oldest friend (from the 1st grade!). Earnestly argued Clinton vs. Dole as 7-year-olds. Conservative Republican upbringing did not survive his friendship with Alex. Correct about the Surge. Mutual mind molders. Intellectual sparring partners. Will one day travel from Cape of Good Hope to Nordkapp together. Fellow Canada enthusiast. First bonded over a game of Civilization 2, which set the tone for the rest of it.
Matthew Ozuna
Groomsman
Fellow hiking enthusiast and admirer of the American West. Civil War history nerd. Lifting buddy. Did a spontaneous trip to see the Rugby World Cup in Vegas and made it back for our flight in Phoenix with seconds to spare. Still trying to convince Matt to identify as a Democrat (work in progress!). Tireless tourism advocate and teacher.
Ian Frew
Usher
Major setback to Gillian's once-cherished ambition to be an only child (just kidding). Hassling the happy couple while adding immeasurably to their lives since the very beginning. 🐱 Cat lover, classic car connoisseur, history buff, baker, miller, suspenders icon, singular human being.
Jon Frew
Father of the Bride
Original Paul Simon fan club, pun master, poet, musician 🎸and recent mobile technology convert (still uses VHS tapes to record basketball games). Lists his skills on LinkedIn as consulting, jump shot and killer jump shot. Voted for McGovern. Refuses senior discounts. Widely rumored to have mysteriously outmaneuvered the aging process.
Marriam Motamedi
Mother of the Groom
Free spirit, Buddhist, educator, intrepid explorer, British period drama aficionado. Globetrotting finishing school grad who plays Drake and Cardi B in the car. Acquainting Alex with the wider world and the power of unconditional love since 1989.