Kristen & Brett
Wedding Party
Marissa Beadle
Co-Matron of Honor
Kristen and Marissa go back...way back...to Sophomore year at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe, Arizona! What started as feuding (debatable) desk neighbors (thanks alphabet) in World History...the two quickly came to realize they both had the wit and sarcastic humor to form a now 17-year inseparable friendship. Whether it be singing duos to Pepper in Marissa's Bronco in high school....to sharing 2x1s at Maloney's in college, their friendship has grown throughout some of their biggest life changes. Marissa works in Accounting at ASU and resides in Gilbert, Arizona with her husband (AJ), two kiddies (Parker and Ellie), and fur-baby, Abbie.
Michelle Ritchie
Co-Matron of Honor
Michelle and Kristen met Freshman year at ASU as random suitemates in San Pablo! Bonding over their love of home decor, trashy reality shows, and cheap wine (just kidding mom & dad) led them into two more years of roomie love. Michelle has moved from coast to coast since they graduated together in 2009 but you can often catch them reuniting at any major US city (SF, Houston, Austin, NYC, Phoenix, Cabo) to party like it's....2005! Michelle has been an incredible friend and forever roomie (watch out, Brett!) to Kristen throughout the years - always just a phone call or plane ride away and she trusts Michelle for her honesty, reflections on life, and fun-natured personality. Michelle currently resides in Brooklyn, NY as a Recruiter with her (new!) husband, Jake.
Cecily Trihy
Bridesmaid
Kristen met Cecily at ASU through Michelle - Cecily was Michelle's BFF from high school so naturally they would be fit for friendship! Although friends throughout college, Cec and Kristen's friendship grew most following graduation from ASU in 2009. Moving to Sacramento to pursue PR dreams, then back to Arizona with a change of heart to the medical field - they have often been each other's sound boards on the lessons we all learn throughout our 20's! Cecily currently resides in Denver, Colorado as a Labor & Delivery Nurse with her husband, Mike, and two fur-babies, Charlie and Hugo.
Stephanie Paschke
Bridesmaid
Steph and Kristen go all the way back to Kyrene Middle School where they...weren't friends. And then attended Marcos de Niza where they finally bonded their Senior year in English 101! Kristen has learned from her how true a friendship can be over the years - whether it be a quick text message or a night discussing life over bottles of wine. Always willing to lend a hand or hairbrush to make sure we are feeling and looking our best - Kristen and Steph have remained very close over the years. Stephanie resides in Gilbert, Arizona running her hair salon when not traveling to educate North America on hair and has two furbabies, Saki and Bru.
Julia Winsor
Bridesmaid
Sisters by law, but friends by choice! Kristen is still shocked her brother was able to land an honest, caring, and sweet wife such that just so happened to be extremely awesome to be friends with! Meeting in 2010, Kristen and Julia have been lucky to share life together - holidays and family vacations would not be nearly as fun without her but she has also been a loyal friend, listener, and provider of advice on life and love. Julia lives in Gilbert, Arizona with her husband / Kristen's brother, Kyle, and raises two best daughters / nieces around, Penny and Quinn.
Matt Jackson
Best Man
Matt and Brett go back 31 years, first meeting at the hospital when Brett realized he would no longer be the center of his parent's universe...Matt had joined the family! Only 15 months apart, Brett and Matt have, quite literally, grown up together. In their adult years, they have become much closer and love to adventure together in the desert. Brett's recent move to Phoenix - now living five miles instead of one mile away - has been a struggle for both of them but they always find time to get together over a beer and watch their doggo-s wrestle.
Bryan Graziano
Groomsman
Brett met Bryan during 4th grade Little League, only later becoming fast friends playing middle school sports - their friendship has only grown from there! Whether it be making a "bad-ass" replica of Fenway Park in their Senior Art class, yearly visits to see each other in college (Bryan attended Gonzaga whilst Brett poorly chose the U of A), or, more recently, participating as the "old guys" at their high school alumni baseball game! The years have passed but some things never change - they both still pack a mitt whenever taking a trip to see other! Currently, Bryan has a dental practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he resides with his wife, Marisol. *fun fact - Brett's mustache mentioned earlier in the story was for Bryan and Marisol's wedding in 2015!
Garrett Patterson
Groomsman
Brett and Garrett met Junior year of High School - Garrett was the new kid at school and they both shared the love of baseball. They synced so well as friends that they lived together all four years at the U of A! Many memories are blurry while they attended the U of A and those that are not are (not surprisingly) very inappropriate for a public domain such as a wedding website - but Brett can assure everyone they always have the "best time" together. Fast forwarding to their current post-30 lifestyle - you can often find them together watching football, eating wings, and drinking a few beers on the couch whilst caring for Garrett's too-cute-for-words daughter, Darby...my how times have changed!
Penny and Quinn Winsor
Flower Girls
Always sweet, never sour! Penny (7) and Quinn (4) are Kristen's nieces and cannot WAIT to fulfill their Flower Girl duties....we hope Uncle Brett is ready! Penny is in 1st grade and LOVES practicing her gymnastics and testing out of her reading grades. Quinn is always the jokester and has been mastering her somersaults while worrying if Aunt Kristen will get germs from Uncle Brett when they kiss at the altar.