Gwyneth & Michael
Wedding Party
Erik Heine
Best Man
Erik is the groom's older brother by three years. He graduated from the same high school as both the bride and groom in 2013, and then graduated Magna Cum Laude from Colorado Mesa University in 2017. Erik currently resides in Kirksville, Missouri where he is studying to earn his D.O. from A.T. Still University.
Nichelle Taylor
Maid of Honor
Nichelle has known the bride since her junior year of high school. They met through the bride's older sister and through the school's German exchange program. Despite their two-year difference in age, they have grown to become best friends and even shared an apartment together. They would share late nights together talking about kindness and other common passions. Nichelle is currently in her junior year of college and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in anthropology with a minor in German and creative writing.
Denver Heinz
Groomsman
Denver has been one of Michael's closest friends for the past 8 years. They met in 5th period history as freshman because they sat next to each other with an alphabetical seating chart. The two continued to participate in high school marching band and indoor drumline together, and then shared one year at CU Boulder in the Golden Buffalo Marching Band. Despite going different paths the past few years, they still talk often and enjoy every opportunity to spend time together.
Kathryne Eversole
Matron of Honor
Katie is the Bride's oldest sister. They were not very close when they were little, but their relationship has blossomed with their age. They continue to grow closer as they go through the wedding planning process together. Currently, Katie is working as an office manager at a counseling office. She recently bought a new house with her husband, Mycole Eversole, and is excited to start her life as a mom.
Jacob DiBiase
Groomsman
Jacob and Michael have been friends for 11 years. They met through a mutual friend in middle school, and then continued to stay close throughout high school and college, where they were roommates for three years in Boulder. The two played saxophone in jazz band together for many years, and also participated in marching band in high school and college together. Jacob also graduated from CU Boulder in 2020 with a degree in biology.
Brigid Kupferer
Bridesmaid
Brigid is the bride's younger sister. The two are very close and often stay up late talking together about boys and life. Brigid has been a very dependable person in the bride's life and the bride knows that she can always count on her to make her feel better. Brigid is currently pursuing a degree in medical assisting from PIMA Medical Institute. She plans to become a Registered Nurse one day, but is obtaining a medical assisting degree until she can make the transition.
Braden Holmes
Groomsman
Braden and Michael met in Rise Percussion, where the bulk of their friendship grew through four seasons playing marimba next to each other. The two were also roommates with Jacob for three years while they finished their degrees at CU Boulder. Braden graduated at the same time as Michael and Jacob with a degree in Computer Science.
Taylor Rick
Bridesmaid
Taylor has been a very supportive person in the bride's life since she was a little seven-year-old. Over the past fifteen years, Taylor has always been a close confidant and has provided the bride with a meaningful friendship. Taylor is also Brigid's best friend, and the three would play together frequently when they were little. Taylor is currently pursuing a degree in environmental studies with a minor in math from CU Boulder.
Justin Arnhart
Groomsman
Justin and Michael became friends through playing World of Warcraft together in 2016. When Michael auditioned for The Cavaliers in Texas, he remembered his WoW guild friend lived nearby the audition site. Justin was kind enough to pick him up and take him back to the airport during his trip. Since then, Justin has road-tripped from Texas to Colorado to spend time with Michael and Erik, and then transferred to the University of Northern Colorado to pursue a degree in music.
Clarissa Bevans
Bridesmaid
Clarissa and the bride met five years ago in their high school theater program as they were both on the set of Beauty and the Beast. Clarissa and the bride had an almost immediate connection and have been friends ever since. Clarissa and Gwyn attended UNC together. Clarissa was originally going for her nursing degree, but made the transition into psychology after her freshman year. Clarissa and Gwyn had many more classes together after this and had a class together every semester for two years. Clarissa has always been very supportive and kind to the bride, and has always been a very dear friend. Clarissa has obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in human services, and she was recently accepted into UNC's clinical psychology graduate program.