duane & stef
Wedding Party
Taryn Grows
Maid of Honor
Taryn is Stef's older sister in age, but soul twin in heart. She's the one who brings the party and has had Stef's back since day 1....and after 18 years finally thought Stef was cool. If you need someone to do anything for you, Taryn's your girl. She also has mad karaoke skills and can out Whitney-Houston anyone.
Anthony Lindsay
Best Man
Anthony is Duane's older bro, but has always looked up to Duane as a role model... In all seriousness, Anthony and Duane did everything together as kids - Duane even would try to go to Anthony's elementary school classes until the teacher realized he wasn't actually a part of the class.
Tara Stroud
Maid of Honor
Tara is Stef's oldest sister, and was a second mom to Stef growing up. Besides being the style fashionista of the family, Tara also runs her own apparel retail business and is dog mom to Rosie. Tara taught Stef the art of binge-watching ridiculous reality TV and the necessity of PJ days.
RJ Storm-Larsen
Best Man
Before he was known as co-best man, RJ was Duane's "Protector", particularly from RJ's wife, Chelsea. He has always had Duane's back, even after the fateful season of CSUMB's Men's Volleyball Club. Duane values RJ's friendship, character, loyalty as a best friend, and his excellent taste in craft beer.
Gina Scheiber
Bridesmaid
Gina is Stef's cousin and basically, the 4th Grows sister. She is the most giving human on the planet and is an INSANE professional makeup artist. If you want to feel beautiful, or transform into a Whitewalker, she can do it all in one day!. Gina is also the most creative and fun mom who makes a mean Bloody Mary.
Chelsea Storm-Larsen
Groomswoman
With their powers combined, Chelsea and Duane are the ultimate planners and fearless leaders, but are the first two to bicker with one another. They met walking to the first day of class freshman year at CSUMB, and have never turned back. If they could survive Homecoming 2011 together, they can survive anything.
Franckie Calvillo
Bridesmaid
Franckie and Stef have been friends for 26 years and survived platform flip flops, frosty lip gloss, chunky highlights, and awkward puberty. Franckie has been a constant support through Stef's deepest valleys, and has always been a voice of reason and strength. She's also about to be a momma, so she's even more bada**.
Jamie Phillips
Groomswoman
From dancing the night away at Senior Prom, being roommates in college, and road trips in Pinky, Jamie and Duane are as close as they come. They both share a mutual love of the Spazmatics, Taco Bell, and themed parties. If you ever need a killer 5-layer dip or some jello shots, Jamie is your girl!
Christie Schultz
Bridesmaid
Christie (Oz) and Stef have been close friends since high school, and there has not been a more loyal and peaceable friend than Oz. Besides being an incredible mom to 2 kids, Oz is a Stroller Strides and Body Back instructor - girl is strong both inside and out! If you need a listening ear, Oz is the best of the best.
Mikey Bouchard
Groomsman
Mikey has a heart of gold and is as quality as they come - some would even say the missing link in their friend group. Aside from always being up for a good time, grabbing a beer, or hitting up Kick N' Mule, Mikey "works for his money" and puts his friends (especially Jamie) above everything else.
Ally Phillips
Bridesmaid
Ally and Stef have been close since high school: sharing a mutual love for Ling Ling's potstickers, napping on the floor, and a good back cracking. Ally is the most humble and funniest person you'll ever meet, and is amazing at heart-to-hearts...which is why she is everyone's favorite human.
Amber Cagle
Bridesmaid
From California to Texas and back, Amber has been Stef's extended family for the past 15 years. She is a surrogate big sister, mentor, confidant, and true friend. Amber has the most compassionate heart and is a gifted listener. And if you haven't tried her chocolate chip cookies yet, you haven't fully lived.
Charley D'Alba
Groomsman
Charley met Duane through Perynn, but they became quick buds through their love of superhero movies, craft beer, and sealed their friendship when Duane officiated his & Perynn's wedding. Charley is the most down-to-earth guy whom Duane can always go to for life advice or shenanigans involving jumbo turkey legs!
Claire Smith
Bridesmaid
Claire moved in next door to Stef when they both were 7 years old, and spent their childhood building pipe cleaner villages and questionably sound go-karts. After 23 years of friendship, Claire is Stef's go-to when it comes to tasty recipes and future parenting advice (her super mom skills to 7 kids make her the expert.
Sarah Carroll
Groomswoman
Sarah, aka The Boss, was Duane's other half in college! Born 3 days apart and lived down the hall from each other for 3 years, these two grew to be close friends. From New Years in Tahoe and Sarah and Mario's wedding in Spain, Duane and Sarah's friendship has lasted not only through the years but thousands of miles.
Bethany Burton
Bridesmaid
Bey was one of the first people Stef met at TCU (Go Frogs) and they became instant friends. They were twins in the Christian sorority and roommates their senior year. Bey has been Stef's sister and her family away from home while in college. She's an incredible graphic designer, momma, and her dance moves are FIERCE!
Mario Guerra
Groomsman
The man, the myth, Mario... Duane met Mario through his wife Sarah and he and Stef had the honor to travel to Mario's homeland of Spain to be a part of their wedding. Now living in CA, Duane looks forward to spending more quality time with Mario and is honored to have Mario on his side.
Caitlin Athans
Bridesmaid
Caitlin and Stef knew each other at TCU, but became close when they co-lead a high school bible study together for 3 years. Caitlin is brilliant, grounded, and her love of the Lord runs deep. She's not only an amazing mom but also a nurse. If you fall at the wedding, she'll laugh and patch you right up.
Nycole Baruch
Groomswoman
Nycole, aka lil' Nicki, and Duane go back to their days as Orientation Leaders, Greek Life, and student government conferences at CSUMB. If Duane needs a selfie, flambongo, or couch to sleep on, Nycole is there - she also has been known to help Duane fight off a demon or two... ask her about it!
Maria Manks
Bridesmaid
Maria (known to Stef as "Marsha") are fellow Horned Frogs, but became close when they interned together at Christ Chapel's high school ministry. Maria has the voice of a power-ballad angel, loves her 2 sweet girls, and she and Stef bond over their quirky sense of humor and mutual love for "snacks and tweats."
Andy Wheaton
Groomsman
Andy met Duane through his wife Kathi, one of Duane's dearest friends from high school. The night they met, Duane beat Andy in a BP tourney and Andy had to streak around the block... since then, Duane always knew where the party was at. Andy is a quality friend, a man of God and an amazing father to his sons.
Jule Howe
Bridesmaid
Jule is one of the most charismatic and "lust for life" people you'll ever meet. She and Stef were in the same year at TCU, but became close while volunteering at church. Besides being a gifted actress and director, Jule has one of the best senses of humor, and her real talent comes from making everyone feel special.
Nick Scheiber
Groomsman
Duane met Nick the very night he first laid eyes on Stef, and Nick was "Team Duane" before Stef was... or anyone for that matter. With so many Grows women around, Duane has especially appreciated Nick's laid-back personality and getting to hang with him when the estrogen level in the Grows household gets out of hand.
Kaylie Null
Bridesmaid
Kaylie and Stef have known each other since their TCU days, and became even closer when they volunteered at church. Kaylie has one of the kindest hearts you'll ever know, and has a gift of making people feel valued. She's a talented dancer, amazing Gluten Free cook, and an incredible foster mom to sweet twin girls.
Robert Martinez
Groomsman
Robert is one of Duane's oldest friends - from their days at Georgetown Middle School, bus rides to tennis matches, fighting the Jolly Green Giant and every administrator at GSHS, Robert has always been there for Duane. If you ever need to know what song is playing or how to outrun a llama, just ask Robert!
Jim Douglas
Bridesman
Stef and Jim met Stef's freshman year at TCU. Almost instantly, they became family and thus dubbed one another "Brother Jim" and "Mama Stef". Jim is one of the most kind-hearted and genuine humans you'll ever meet, and once you meet him, you immediately want to be friends. Also, just wait for his laugh!
Harrison Hanvey
Bridesman
"Sgrows" and "Dirty Harry" have been good friends since their freshman year of college at TCU. Harrison is the kind of guy who will drop everything to help you out, and is one of the most down-to-earth people you'll ever meet. Besides traveling the world and having lived in Central America, he's also a huge prankster!
Roo
Fur-Baby
Our beloved first child. She is allllll about Duane, loves to wrestle and swim, and especially enjoys laying on Stef and stealing the covers.
Austin "AJ" Navarro
Ring Bearer
AJ is Duane's nephew by his oldest sister, Tiffany, and brother-in-law, James, and is Duane and Stef's godson. He loves Star Wars just like his uncle and can name every ship in each of the films.
Aubrey Navarro
Flower Girl
Aubrey is Duane's niece by his oldest sister, Tiffany, and brother-in-law, James, and is the younger sister of AJ. She loves all things Disney princess and can recite most Disney songs by heart.
Anthony "Junior" Lindsay
Ring Bearer
Junior is Duane's nephew by his brother, Anthony, and sister-in-law, Lauren. He is the younger brother to Haley and loves any sport with a ball and his beloved SF Giants hat.
Haley Lindsay
Flower Girl
Haley is Duane's niece, and goddaughter by his brother, Anthony, and sister-in-law, Lauren, and is the older sister to Junior. She loves deeply and has never met a stranger.
Max Scheiber
Ring Bearer
Max is Stef's nephew by her cousin, Gina, and cousin-in-law, Nick, and is the older brother to Georgia. Max is the funniest kid you'll ever meet and could school you at Mario Cart.
Georgia Scheiber
Flower Girl
Georgia is Stef's niece by her cousin, Gina, and cousin-in-law, Nick, and is the younger sister to Max. Georgia is obsessed with horses, and even has dreams about turning them into unicorns.