Karina & Ian
Wedding Party
Raluca Cook
Matron of Honor
Most Likely To: tear it up on stage at a karaoke bar (dancing & singing included).
Tony DiTommaso
Best Man
Fun Fact: Tony and Ian experienced the "World's Largest Easel" together in Goodland, Kansas, while on their cross-country road trip; Tony volunteered to help Ian move from Washington DC back to Seattle in 2015!
Heather Thompson
Bridesmaid
Most Likely To: be late to the wedding because she stopped to pet a dog.
Rick Kellogg
Groomsman
Fun Fact: Rick and Ian attended the "Mukilteo Quilt and Garden Show" together in 2018, while playing the "Dice of Life" game, which is one of Rick's many entrepreneurial ventures; Rick is still searching for investors and would welcome all inquiries at the wedding.
Gabriela Little
Bridesmaid
Most Likely To: make conversation with every person at the wedding.
John Gats
Groomsman
Fun Fact: In college, John and Ian, disguised as a maintenance workers, successfully snuck into a high-profile Gonzaga men's basketball game; of course, John was far more calm, cool, and collected than Ian.
Michelle Riskin
Bridesmaid
Most Likely To: hype up the person next to her.
Bryce Kanter
Groomsman
Fun Fact: Ian tried to put Bryce's (B-Steak's) high school diploma, which he proudly displayed in his dorm room, down the toilet during their freshmen year in DeSmet; he deserved it.
Samantha Tauscher
Bridesmaid
Most Likely To: have all the decisions made before you even think of the questions.
Jeff Ornellas
Groomsman
Fun Fact: After a year of being friends, Jeff became Ian and all their friends' Resident Assistant (RA) on the 3rd floor of DeSmet Hall for their sophomore year and his junior year; Jeff resigned mid-year.
Stacy Chao
Bridesmaid
Most Likely To: bring home-brewed beer to the wedding.
Tyler Seth
Groomsman
Fun Fact: Tyler was Ian't first friend at Gonzaga; they met while dominating a game of ultimate frisbee due to their raw athletic abilities (they have not played ultimate frisbee together since that day.)
Sondra Bayz Tarouilly
Officiant
Ian's aunt (theía) Sondra! She has shown Ian & Karina so much love and support over the years. We are honored and grateful to have Sondra be by our side when we say, "I do!"