Wedding Party
Ilyssa Diga
Maid of Honor
Sisters by chance, friends by choice. She fought her way up to the top to be Maid of Honor. Actually, she threatened me because she knows all my secrets. All jokes, aside she is my best friend (sorry Mom), twin flame, and just all-around amazing human being. I love you dearly!
Brandon Tandecki
Best Man
From yelling profanities at each other on the soccer field, to classmates, to lifelong friends/brothers. Brandon has always been there for me in the best and hardest times for the last 4 years. Professionally, one of the smartest and best clinicians I know. Personally, one of the most wild, unfiltered, and loving guys. I couldn't imagine anyone else to be my best man and up there by my side.
Shelby Mensalvas
Bridesmaid
Cousin, but basically my older sister. Growing up we were never not together - sleepovers playing Guitar Hero till 4:00 am to the Pitch Perfect 2 premiere on a school night (iykyk). It's only fitting that she'll join me as a bridesmaid on one of my greatest adventures.
Matt Nelson
Groomsman
The word "brother" is an understatement. Matt is someone that I have always admired, from his loving personality to screaming "TOUCHDOWN" running through the Costco electronics with his hands flailing in the air. A brother, father, and best friend, with a contagious smile, and someone who is a rock for everyone he comes in contact with. These are just some of the qualities that make him who he is.
Kenzie Dock
Bridesmaid
I met Kenzie during our Air Force ROTC orientation at Washington State University. We've been friends ever since. To PT at 4:00 am, multiple paint and sips, ER visits before finals, and Kenzie's wedding, it was only right to have her by my side on my wedding day too!
Logan Cockrell
Groomsman
Logan and I met in PT school. He originally hated me, but quickly we bonded over class, life, and having Sailor Jerry's after thinking we failed our neuroscience exam. Logan is not only one of the kindest-hearted people I know but a ride-or-die for everyone during their best and worst times. I can't think of anyone who self-embodies love for life more than him. He recently just got married to Madison Cockrell, she is one lucky girl!
Claudine Macariola
Bridesmaid
Niece or second cousin, whatever you wanna call it! To sleepovers growing up, camping trips or family parties, bellyaches are common from laughing too hard. Making memories with you have been my favorite and having you be a part of my wedding day will be another one to remember!
Arnold Vasquez
Groomsman
Arnold and I met while playing soccer in undergrad at Saint Martin's University and quickly became good friends. Through the busyness of life, Arnold always makes sure our friend group always gets together every year, sends an 11 pm "Fortnite?" text, brags about his NBA bets, and last but not least, always checks in with those he loves. He leads by example by being engulfed in his family and living life adventurous and in the largest capacity.
Taylor Tandecki
Bridesmaid
Taylor and I met through her husband and my future husband! From double dates and dinners at each other’s houses, I’m truly so grateful for our friendship that has grown after two years. Taylor is the most sweetest, funniest, unfiltered person you’ll meet. I adore you and always will be thankful for our relationship!
Mitch McKinley
Groomsman
Mitch Archie McKinley and I met in PT school where we quickly bonded and I spent many nights on his couch watching late-night college football games. Mitch and I were roommates for a year during PT school and was always someone that I could rely on during the most stressful and fun times. Mitch is someone I am happy to call a friend and brother. He always brings the party no matter where he goes. Mitch lives life with adventure and always spreads his contagious laugh and optimistic (and often sarcastic) attitude.
Liana Pilot
Bridesmaid
Not only is she my cousin, but also my forced babysitter growing up. (Don’t think I have forgotten you putting me in time out often.) Thank you for making my life growing up so much fun and memorable. I cannot wait to have your “shot o'clock” and hype-woman self beside me on my wedding day!
Alex Nelson
Groomsman
My oldest brother, but that is not just a title. Alex is someone who loves family and loves life to the fullest. Some of our favorite moments together include me almost throwing up on top of a mountain while Alex left me in the dust, playing football as kids in the house (only a few things were broken), and making steaks together throughout the pandemic. Alex has always been a rock in our family, and being his little brother, he has always made sure I live life with love and happiness. Someone I can call not only a brother but also my friend, my role model, and also (debatably) my best and sometimes worst Fortnite teammate.
Heather Nelson
Officiant
Heather first came into Josh's life when he was a Junior in High School visiting Matt at college. "HEY wanna go to Zumba?" were the first words ever exchanged by the weird RA on Matt's floor. Isabelle met Heather in 2018 over the holiday season when Matt and Heather started dating. They quickly found commonalities in nursing and sarcastically hating on Josh. Instantly, they became two peas in a pod. Isabelle is more excited for Heather to become her official sister than actually marrying Josh. As the years go by, Heather and Matt got married in the fall of 2020, and she has been the sister Josh has never had and the older sister Isabelle always wanted. Heather's outgoing personality, contagious smile, constant sarcasm, and love she spreads to those around her are just a few of the qualities why we asked her to be our officiant (also because she will yell at people when needed). We love you Brudder!