Katie & Anthony
Wedding Party
Arye Kinberg
Best Man
Despite our fierce rivalry on the Tetherball court in the 1st grade, Anthony and I have been able to put aside our competativeness to become great friends, classmates, and teammates ever since. Despite moving quite a distance away after high school, our bi-annual karate in the garage sessions and love of goofiness have kept us close. I am still the reigning Tetherball champion though.
Stephanie Harrell
Matron of Honor
I will be forever grateful to have met Katie in the second grade at Sycamore Elementary. I was anxiously walking around the playground of a new school, hoping for a friend, when this ray of sunshine walked into my life. She was bubbly and fun and everything you could want in a friend. As we grew, so did our friendship. I am so happy she has found someone to share her life with who is amazing as she is. I cannot wait to celebrate this beautiful couple & break it down on the dance floor. I love you both!
Preston McElroy
Best Man
Anthony and I have been best buds since way back in middle school. We grew up playing soccer together, got into all sorts of shenanigans through high school, challenged and pushed one another through college (with some fun in there of course), and I can always rely on Anthony to sing a beautifully off-key duet of Hotel California with me where ever it comes on. While Anthony may lack in height, he makes up for it with his good looks, friendly attitude, and endless humor. Congrats man my, stoked to play a part in your and Katie's big day!
Jenna Cordesius
Maid of Honor
I am lucky enough to have met Katie back in 2nd grade at Sycamore Valley Elementary School. Little did I know that the nicest girl in Mrs. Malcolm’s class would soon become one of my lifelong best friends. Whether it was arguing which sport was better, basketball or soccer (basketball obviously, am I right Anthony?), pool parties and Motown dances, or taking our first sip of alcohol (sorry mom!) and traveling the world, Katie has been the most loyal, enthusiastic, and genuine friend I’ve ever had in my life. Katie’s positivity and joy for others happiness is contagious, and although we are 1,250 miles apart, I know I can always count on her. I am beyond excited that you found your forever partner in crime and can not wait to celebrate you and Anthony (aka buckets). LOVE YOU BOTH :)
Brian Ginell
Best Man
Brian and Anthony have been best friends since middle school. Their love for Judd Appatow movies and Anthony’s lack of Super Smash Bros skills propelled their friendship to a different dimension where they are now securely The Best Buds Ever. They went to Cal Poly together where they spent countless hours doing other people’s group project work & perfecting the science of margarita proportions. He’s honored to have been a part of Katie & Anthony’s entire relationship, starting with Anthony’s first liking of Katie in September 2014, as their relationship blossomed through 6 weeks of sporadic snapchatting to their supes adorbs relationship now.
Nicole Kay
Bridesmaid
I have been lucky enough to have “KTV” as a best friend since the second grade. Her laugh and smile are absolutely contagious and brighten every room she walks into. I’ve never been the lovey dovey one of the group, but how could I resist the Katie cuddles. This very special lady deserves the best, and there is no doubt Anthony will give her that for the rest of their life together. Katie- I know that jaw dropped, lit up face you make when my brother does a flip on the wakeboard, will be the same look when you see that handsome man of yours for the first time walking down the aisle. I love you two and am so excited to be a part of your special day. XO
Alex Rowson
Groomsman
Anthony and I met in the dorms at Cal Poly and bonded over our love of nerd stuff and basketball. A few years later we took the bromance international in Germany and Mexico, and the rest is history.
Kassie Davey
Bridesmaid
Katie and I met during our freshman year of college at Cal Poly during an intramural soccer game and we have been inseparable friends ever since! We joined the same sorority, lived together as roommates and enjoyed every memory throughout college together. Singing to country music, watching sunsets from our rooftop, hiking all weekend and dancing in our living room are some of my favorite memories with Katie. I’ve been so fortunate to witness the love story of Katie and Anthony being written from the beginning in beautiful San Luis Obispo and am so thrilled to celebrate the most amazing couple in the place where it all started! Love you Katie girl!
Kenneth Mackins
Groomsman
I met Anthony the day he was born. My grandparents came home and told me my favorite aunt had her baby boy and we were going to go visit him. I remember seeing him and thinking “he doesn’t look all that special!” He then proceeded to take all of my glory as the youngest kid at most family events for the rest of my life. Over the years my envy turned into true admiration and I consider myself lucky to have been able to see him go from the kid who took a baseball to the nose in practice to the half-dunking Lancer to the awesome engineer and soon to be husband that he is today.
Kamryn Ralph
Bridesmaid
Katie and I met on the University Recruiting team at Workday and quickly became inseparable. Our conversations started with our shared love for food and our obsession with Thomas Rhett but quickly evolved to life discussions that we knew would bond us forever. I’m inspired by her beautiful spirit, her love for her family and ability to brighten my day with a dolphin jump and a hug. Yes, I said a hug. I’m not a hugger but who can resist a Katie hug? We may have only known each other for three short years, but I’m confident we’ll be friends for life. I am beyond grateful to have you and Anthony as friends and being part of your wedding day is something that I will always cherish!
Evan Taylor
Groomsman
I'm Evan aka Anthony's brother, we grew up fighting off goats in Apple Valley. I am a self-described Breaking Bad fan, despite having not watched a single episode of Better Call Saul. I survived drinking a terrible old-fashioned that I ordered at B Dubs. I am good at playing the same video game over and over again. I dance to the Law and Order: SVU theme song. Most importantly, I am right-handed.
Gabrielle Vaughan
Bridesmaid
SO EXCITED! Katie found her soulmate in Anthony and I couldn’t be happier to stand by her side and ugly cry as she gets married! I have been so lucky to get to know Katie the last 5 years. She makes the best Sister In Law and Auntie to our baby, Harper! Family is so important to Katie and she made me feel like a part of hers since the first time we met. Her warm and loving personality is contagious and she is going to make such an amazing wife to Anthony. Cheers to growing old and gray together with lots of laughs, beer, good food, and Justin Timberlake!
Rob Vaughan
Groomsman
I’m Katie’s oldest brother, Robbie. I’ve known Anthony for what seems like a long time now, and since the very beginning he has always been as easy going as they come. Whether it was talking about Clippers basketball or investments that could have made us millions (always “could have”), Anthony is everything a sibling could ask for in a future in-law. It’s been a pleasure getting to know Anthony over the years, and I couldn’t be more happy to welcome him into the family.
Hannah Buford
Bridesmaid
Hey y’all I’m Hannah! I feel very fortunate because in a few short months I will be able to call Katie not only my friend, but also my SISTER! That’s right, Anthony is my (big) big brother. I’d like to take this opportunity to take credit for this amazing duo's next step in life together because 10 days before Anthony popped the (best) question (he has ever asked in his entire life), Katie caught my bouquet at my wedding. Nevertheless, I’m sure it is as obvious to everyone as it is to me that Anthony has known much longer than 10 days before he proposed, but I wouldn’t be the little sister that I am if I didn’t try to take credit for the best decision he has ever made- am I right? Cheers to these two and the celebration of their next chapter in the book of love!
Kevin Vaughan
Groomsman
Brother of the bride - we met at young age. The first time I met Anthony was in SLO at a winery. Both Robbie (Katie’s oldest brother) and I always made it a point to be rude or pay little to no attention when meeting a guy dating Katie, so that was my game plan going into the introduction with Anthony. About 3 minutes after Anthony arrived at the winery he started telling a story to the group and before the story was over I was already thinking “Dang it - he is such a great guy. We need to be nice to him.” Since then, quoting ‘The Office’ and sports talk has enabled Anthony to fit right in with the family.
Zach Buford
Groomsman
My name is Zach and as of about 6 months ago, Anthony is my brother (in-law). I was fortunate enough to have Anthony standing by my side as I married his sister, and I am honored that he has asked me to do the same....I just hope he’s worked on his dance moves since then.