Grace & Abraham
Wedding Party
Rachel Anderson
Maid of Honor
If there was any person I would want to be next to me, it would be Randy! She has been through this whole journey with me, having gotten engaged on the same day and getting married two weeks after us! My best bud that always had my back through college, is of course who I want to have my back on this day. Regardless of how many times I tell her my crazy dreams and our wild plans, she always reminds me that I have people that love me back home. I couldn’t ask for a more confident badass to walk through this phase of our lives with.
Brad Smith
Best Man
Brad got his first tattoo with me in Daytona Beach one drunken Saturday afternoon in August, after that I knew he would be my best friend and best man at my wedding! We traveled to Indonesia together where Grace first met Brad. We enjoyed driving around the island in our mopeds and no worries in the world. Brad has visited me in most cities that I’ve lived in and couldn’t have asked for a more loyal friend and best man to stand beside me.
Allison Lates
Matron of Honor
The most powerful mother, generous wife, and compassionate friend I’ve ever known. I have always looked to Al for guidance and support (even if she didn’t like me at first) and its only fitting that I have her energy by my side on my wedding day. Our friendship brought us to studying in Vietnam together, countless FaceTime calls around the world, her fabulous wedding, and the birth of her beautiful son. Abe and I have to thank her in part for making my experience in Vietnam so wonderful that it made me want to go back a year later, where we ended up meeting! Couldn’t imagine this day without you Joe
Jennifer Pendell
Bridesmaid
When we were ten years old on a family vacation in Lake Michigan we promised each other over butterfly shaped gummies that we would be bridesmaids in each others wedding. Regardless of the time that has passed and the distance between us, I couldn’t imagine this celebration of love without my first best friend! Elephant walk pinky promises for life.
Bobby Tobey
Groomsman
Bob is such a great friend and fun person. He and I met through our fraternity at Arizona State (Go Devils). We have had many fun nights in Chicago and great times living at the Panther. Bobby is always there to FaceTime when you need a pal. Thanks for showing up for me on this day like you always have.
Cassidy Franklin
Bridesmaid
My soon to be sister-in-law !! The greatest gift my brother has ever given me. Cassidy has fallen into place in our family so beautifully, and I couldn't be more grateful for all the future Sunday dinners and family trips. And to have her stand with me on our wedding day is just icing on the cake! We love you Cass xo
Adrian Ortiz
Groomsman
Mi primo! Adrian has been like my brother since we grew up. We loved playing descalsos (barefoot) outside our grandparents house for hours and never wanted to go in when the sun went down. Adrian and I love to joke around and always find the funny things in life. From almost burning down our grandmas house when we were little, to me getting married and you a dad to Ander I couldn’t have believed that the roads would lead us here.
Mike Casas
Officiant
My big brother has been like a father to me. He’s been there when I need advice, any help, or looking for someone to share a good whisky with. He’s been a role model to me and my 3 beautiful nieces and nephews and a great husband to my sister in law. I’m so happy he’ll be beside us when we say “I do”.