Wedding Party
Gabriela Hamel
Maid of Honor
Gabriela is Mikaela's older sister. She loves to be outdoors, fishing, hiking, etc. and going to concerts. Mikaela and her spend lots of time together when they're in the same state and hours on facetime when they're not. They enjoy talking and going on adventures when they both have free time.
Trent Hesse
Best Man
Trent is Tyler's younger brother and best friend. He works full time on their family's dairy and loves dirt bikes, four wheelers, and anything that goes fast and has a motor. Him and Tyler enjoy working together, riding dirt bikes, going on drives, and doing pretty much anything together. They are excited to be roommates again when Tyler moves back to Oregon.
Jenna Halsey
Bridesmaid
Jenna is one of Mikaela's closest friends. She has a soul of gold and is always down for ice cream and a good yap session. Jenna is pursuing a degree in nursing and enjoys helping those around her whether it be at work, school, church, or anytime she runs into you. Mikaela and her love spending any free time they have together.
Elijah Hamel
Groomsman
Elijah is Mikaela's youngest brother. He works for the Hesse's dairy and is currently working towards a degree in diesel mechanics and works hard at all he does. Elijah and Tyler enjoy working in the shop, riding ATVs, and shooting pool.
Kaitlyn DuVernay
Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn is a beloved friend of Mikaela's. She is recently married and working full time in ministry. Kaitlyn and Mikaela met their senior year of high school and became close friends during college. They love to spend time together by getting out in the woods or mountains to talk, laugh, and find a new adventure.
Andrew Stoddard
Groomsman
Andrew has been one of Tyler's best friends for the last 15 years. He is finishing his degree in nursing at Liberty University this spring. He and Tyler have played basketball together for many years and enjoy "booling" together. (don't ask what that means)
Tatum Dressel
Bridesmaid
Tatum is a sweet childhood friend of Mikaela's. She has known Mikaela since they were 7 and were in class for multiple years together. Tatum recently got married and is in school full time pursuing a degree in nursing. She is one of the most compassionate, loving people you'll ever meet. Mikaela and her have spend countless hours together talking about their futures since they were little and dreaming of their wedding days. They both enjoy a good piece of fried chicken and a chunk of cucumber from Winco while they chat.
Carter Knox
Groomsman
Carter is Tyler's best friend and bonus cousin and have known each other for the last 12 years. He is working on his MBA at Corban University and playing basketball. He also recently got engaged. Him and Tyler played many sports together in high school and will spend anytime they get together.
Cassia Schweiger
Bridesmaid
Cassia is a dear friend of Mikaela's. They met several years ago and have become close friends over those few years. Cassia is married and has a photography business (she took the beautiful proposal pictures!). She loves many things, but Mikaela and her enjoy snowboarding, hiking, and going to rodeos together. Mikaela got to stand by her side in 2023 as she got married and is honored to have Cassia stand by her side now.
Jackson Schweiger
Groomsman
Jack is a close friend of Tyler's who works fulltime in construction. Tyler stood by his side last September when he married his wife Cassia. Him and Tyler enjoy hot tubbing, talking trucks, and enjoying a beer or two.
Kyla Hesse
Bridesmaid
Kyla is Tyler's younger and only sister. She is an absolute joy to be around. Her and Mikaela have only known each other well since Tyler and Mikaela started dating, but they have grown close quickly. Kyla is a junior in high school and enjoys playing volleyball, swimming, and track. She works at the local pool as a lifeguard. Her and Mikaela enjoy any time they get to spend together and cannot wait to be sisters.
Luke Hesse
Groomsman
Luke is Tyler's youngest brother who is in 6th grade. He loves playing soccer, basketball, and baseball. He also loves working on his bike and scooter tricks. Him and Tyler enjoy shooting hoops and hanging out in the shop together.
Avery Jones
Bridesmaid
Avery is a precious friend of Mikaela's. They met in youth group Mikaela's senior year and have been friends since. They have gotten closer since she started dating Mikaela's brother, Seth. She is a medical assistant at a doctor's office, works early mornings at Starbucks, and just recently began her very own photography business. Needless to say, Avery is extremely talented but she also has a heart of gold.
Seth Hamel
Groomsman
Seth is Mikaela's brother. He is working on his ferrying business while traveling throughout the state to clients and loves hunting. He and Tyler have worked on the dairy together for the last three years and enjoy duck hunting together.
Tulah Waters
Bridesmaid
Tulah is an incredible friend of Mikaela's. She is pursing a degree in kinesiology and possibly take it further to graduate school. She met Mikaela during the spring of 2022 at their college ministry group and then spent a weekend together at Shasta lake for a retreat. They became close friends over the weekend and have continued a deepening friendship. Tulah is the kind of friend who pushes you to become closer to the Lord every time you see her.
Sean Spoerhase
Groomsman
Sean is one of Tyler's childhood friends. He is working on his aeronautical engineering degree at Oregon State while currently working on his commercial pilot's license. Him and Tyler enjoy flying together and hope to one day buy their own plane together.
Emma Fullmore
Bridesmaid
Emma is one of Mikaela's dearest friends. Emma is graduating with her degree in nursing and will begin working as hopefully a labor and delivery nurse. Her and Mikaela have spent countless hours studying together, driving to and from clinicals, making delicious meals together, and sharing life together during the craziness of school. They have both helped each other during the trenches of sticky roommate situations that one day will be a laughing matter. Emma has been there for Mikaela in some hard parts of life and is always a dependable listener.
Kruse Witham
Groomsman
Kruse is one of Tyler's childhood friends. He is currently his degree in Mathematics for Secondary Education at Grand Canyon University. Fun fact, him and Tyler used to never get along. They now have a great time together, especially when they are in the same state and talking about music or watching movies.