Jack & Amelia
Wedding Party
Tina Laskowski
Maid of Honor
How I met Amelia: Our lockers were next to each other in 6th grade and we both played the flute. I was shy, and Amelia was NOT and wanted to become my friend. We also went to the same orthodontist and took dance lessons at the same studio, so we ran into each other frequently. 20+ years later we have lived in 2 different cities together, Minneapolis and Seoul, and have travelled all around the world. I live in: Minneapolis, MN My fun memory with Amelia is: It was New Year's Eve and we were exhausted from traveling around Malaysia. We were not planning on going out, but still needed to eat something so we wandered into a food market. Every table was full, when a Malaysian couple came up to us and invited us to join their table. Our plan to eat and then head to bed quickly, which turned into a night of dancing, drinking, and celebrating the New Year with our new friends. We have always been lucky through our travels for things to always work out for us. This one really felt so special. My Hobbies are: Traveling, Trying new restaurants, Curling, Reupholstering furniture, Saunas, Interior Design & Architecture What I'm excited about in Central Oregon: To celebrate Amelia & Jack, meet the people who love them, and explore the beauty of the Central Oregon region!
Jim Biehl
Best Man
How I met Jack: I met Jack when we were little kids on the summer swim team. I live in: Ferndale, Michigan My fun memory with Jack is: Multiple air soft wars that turned into "friendly" fistfights. My Hobbies are: Gaming, Reading, Running and Sumo. What I'm excited about in Central Oregon: Seeing the local landscape!
Lauren Baranggay
Bridesmaid
How I met Amelia: My parents came home one day and there she was, in a bassinet and making a lot of noise. She wasn’t really chatty and didn’t play much that first year. Glad I let her stick around. I live in: Chicago, IL My fun memory with Amelia is: Met up with Amelia in Berlin after she taught English in Seoul. We took a picture in line for a techno club and were denied entry to the club. Apparently it’s forbidden. After failed negotiations, we ended up at a different club where there were signs stating no photographs. We got in and danced the night away. We left as the sun was coming up and there was still a line to get in. No sleep, running on fumes, barely making our flight, we will always have the forbidden German picture. My Hobbies are: Skiing, Traveling, Swimming, Concerts, Kayaking, Trying a new restaurant, and my dog. What I'm excited about in Central Oregon: To go hiking and see waterfalls!
Max Sabokbar
Groomsman
How I met Jack: At University. I live in: Brighton, United Kingdom My fun memory with Jack is: Jack has always been very industrious! We once built a rain cover outside of our uni house out of a legitimately sourced watermelon crate 😂 My Hobbies are: Scuba diving and Traveling. Always up for an adventure! What I'm excited about in Central Oregon: Seeing Jack and Amelia after so many years! (Finally meeting Moshe for real tho.)
Mia Bogusz
Bridesmaid
How I met Amelia: I met Amelia in high school photo class. I live in: Chicago, IL My fun memory with Amelia is: I will always cherish the fun Amelia and I had doing many weird photo shoots, and how intensely we took our dark room photography class. I think what really helped bring us together though, was the number of times I slept over at her house. (That way we could go out together, and share her much later curfew!) My Hobbies are: Making thangs, Art, Music, Vintage. What I'm excited about in Central Oregon: Getting my gal hitched! The nature, and Pattie Gonia.
Mehdi Nabheebucus
Groomsman
How I met Jack: I met Jack during his first year in London (our first week of uni really!) I live in: London, UK My fun memory with Jack is: Will always remember our first Christmas together in Seething Wells! My Hobbies are: Fashion and Piano What I'm excited about in Central Oregon: Aside from the wedding? Probably the different landmarks!
Erica Lindsay
Bridesmaid
How I met Amelia: We met in high school!!! So lucky I feel to have gotten to grow with you!!! I live in: The home of the Bach monster truck rally, Kentucky!! My fun memory with Amelia is: I love giggling with u! No matter where in the world we meet up, it’s always so nurturing and full of giggles and often our shared niche interest in community bath house cultures!! My Hobbies are: Besides Niche Community Bath Houses 😌… I love photography, art and forever being a beginner banjo player :)! What I'm excited about in Central Oregon: Clinging to Moshe, seeing all the beautiful Twilight vampy nature, and celebrating my sweet Amelia marry the love of her life!!
Matt Velati
Groomsman
How I met Jack: We locked eyes from across the room while going to Kingston university in London, England. Some could say it was friends at first sight I live in: Chelmsford, England My Fun memory with Jack is: Me and Jack went on an adventure in nature together, just the two of us. It was my first experience being so close to the natural world and away from the modern addiction of mobile phones! We did get slightly lost, but Jack managed to use a stick to help us find our way (I don't know the science of how this works and I'm too afraid to ask now)! My hobbies are: Travelling, gaming, tennis, going to the pub! What you're excited about in Central Oregon: Seeing Jack and the happy family he has told me so much about!!
Jeri Feng
Bridesmaid
How I met Amelia: Met the bride at work <3 our old boss thought she would be a good mentor to coach me through cold calling (and he was right!). And then met the groom through the bride. I live in: Mountain View, California My fun memory with Amelia is: Giving Amelia the stalest cheese puff known to man, and not finding out about it until I took a bite... er chew. Multiple chews. It was unfortunately very stale, but Amelia was so sweet and thought that was just how I enjoyed my cheetos. My Hobbies are: Gardening, Reading, Playing with my dog! What I'm excited about in Central Oregon: Seeing Amelia, Moshe, and Jack tbh. Also the sights, but more so the people hehe.
Zach Saey
Groomsman
How I met Jack: My partner and bridesmaid Gabrielle introduced me to these wonderful people. I live in: Eugene, Oregon My fun memory with Jack is: I, along with Gabrielle were the witnesses for their courthouse wedding. My Hobbies are: Snowboarding, Gardening, and Long Boarding with my dog. What I'm excited about in Central Oregon: Being a new dad and showing my son everything it has to offer.
Gabrielle Barnes
Bridesmaid
How I met Amelia: Windmills softball during first year of high school. I live in: Eugene, Oregon My fun memory with Amelia is: So many! From our high school softball days, Amelia was my pitcher, and I was her catcher. We traveled to many places together for travel ball. All of our late night hangs at the Hildebrands to visits on the west coast. Now Amelia is my longest friend who lives near me in Oregon! My Hobbies are: Camping, Concerts, Cooking, Cozy Pajamas on Rainy Days, and Spending time with my partner and baby. What I'm excited about in Central Oregon: Central Oregon is stunning! Looking forward to riding bikes around Sunriver and floating the Deschutes river. And of course, celebrating Jack and Amelia!
Caroline Buck
Officiant
How I met Jack: Our parents introduced us Where I live: Philadelphia, PA Fun memory with Jack and Amelia: The first time I went to visit Jack and Amelia in San Jose, we went to the Cooper-Garrod Winery. We were sitting outside at a table, and we noticed that there was smoke coming from the roof of one of the buildings. Nobody else seemed to notice or think it was a big deal. Amelia and I were busy talking about whether that was actually smoke and whether we should find an employee to let them know, and when we turned back around, Jack was gone. Next thing we know, Jack comes out of nowhere running out from behind the building carrying a ladder to help an employee get up to the roof and put the fire out! Best part, we ended up with a free bottle of wine as a thank you! Hobbies and interests: Reading, being outside, and my dog (Piper) What I'm most excited about in Central Oregon: The scenery!