Our PeepsOur Peeps
Alisen “Ali-Oop” GorumAlisen “Ali-Oop” Gorum
Matron of Honor
Jessica’s older sister, lifelong role model, and the person who taught her everything she knows—sometimes through wisdom, sometimes through classic big-sister antics. She’s been giving advice, setting examples, and (lovingly) keeping Jessica in line since day one, so promoting her to Matron of Honor felt like the most natural next step. Ali is equal parts love, leadership, and sass, and somehow manages to keep everything running smoothly while making everyone laugh along the way. She’s the kind of sister who shows up without being asked, always has Jessica’s back, and somehow knows exactly what to do - whether it’s offering encouragement, delivering totally honesty, or just being a sounding board when stuff gets tough. For all of these reasons and more, Jessica couldn't imagine anyone else by her side on this day… and also partly because she’s still a little afraid Ali might whip out the #wifflebat again. ;)
Chad HawleyChad Hawley
Best Man
Chad has been Bryan's best friend since high school, which means they’ve successfully stayed friends for more than 40 years—a true miracle and a testament to Chad's patience. They were roommates during their college years, where they learned many important life skills, like how to survive on minimal sleep and questionable food choices. Over the years, Chad has become more like family than friend, and that’s not just because Bryan's spent so much time with Chad's family. Bryan's been lucky to be close with his amazing wife and their wonderful daughters, all of whom he adores. Bryan and Chad have found that they can have the greatest time doing absolutely nothing, which usually involves sitting around, laughing at dumb things, and confidently calling it “quality time. Chad is loyal, kind, endlessly dependable, and still laughs at Bryan's terrible dad jokes… which is why he’s standing up here today.
Tracy TrudelTracy Trudel
Maid of Honor
Tracy is Jessica’s bestie, her ride or die and ultimately her sista from another mista for more than 23 years. From growing up to growing old(er), she has been by Jessica’s side through almost every phase of life and across a bunch of countries along the way. They’ve made memories everywhere from Paris to Berlin, Prague to Hawaii, and on countless adventures all over the U.S. Remember that weird COVID cross country trip....welp you guessed it, Tracy was there too! No matter the destination (or the chaos), Tracy has always been a constant: trusted confidant, travel buddy, endless laughter provider, and biggest cheerleader. And always, always, always with a glass of champagne in her hand!
Keith MayfieldKeith Mayfield
Best Man
Keith has been one of Bryan's best friends for more than 30 years, which means they've been through a lot together—and Bryan's heard a lot of things that absolutely did not need to be said out loud. Keith has a special talent for being just awkward enough to keep things interesting and for dropping comments that make you pause and say, “Well… that’s one way to put it.” But that’s part of what makes him Keith, and it’s exactly why life is never boring around him. If you’re ever with Keith, you can also count on an unplanned adventure, usually because he’s found the “best shortcut,” which may or may not add time, distance, and character to the journey. "Funny" comments, questionable directions, and all—Keith is loyal, genuine, and always up for whatever comes next. Bryan feels incredibly lucky to have him as a friend and even luckier to have him standing by his side today.
Kat CirarKat Cirar
Officiant
Kat is our wedding officiant, the mama bear of our friend group, and the person who somehow always makes sure everyone is fed, comfortable, and laughing—all at the same time. If there’s great food on the table, a cozy place to gather, and stories being shared late into the night, chances are Kat made it happen. She looks out for all of us with equal parts warmth, wisdom, and gentle (but firm) direction. Kat even went above and beyond by expertly sherpa-ing Jessica’s engagement ring halfway across the world, keeping it safe and sound during their cruise in Spain before the big proposal—because of course she did. From everyday care to once-in-a-lifetime moments, Kat has a way of making everything feel special, and we couldn’t imagine a more perfect person to stand with us and marry us today.