Kayla & Jacob
Wedding Party
Atrina Gharai
Maid of Honor
Atrina and Kayla met in high school playing volleyball together and bonded over their healthcare career goals and love for food. They can usually be found eating (fave spots include Japonessa, Hello Robin, Hot Cakes), shopping, or power walking around Eagleridge. Atrina attends medical school at Washington State University and loves cuddling Rosie, her labradoodle.
Tehani Louis
Maid of Honor
Tehani and Kayla were placed together as roommates at Whitman College and have been best friends ever since. They even studied abroad in the same location - New Zealand! Tehani is currently a third year law student at the University of Hawaii and spends the little free time that she has serving her community in Haleiwa. She is passionate about preserving Native Hawaiian lands and is also a proud plant mom.
Sam Wong
Bridesmaid
Sam and Kayla met playing club volleyball at Whitman College and share a love for chicken nuggets and sushi. Sam is originally from San Francisco, loves traveling, and is fluent in Japanese and Chinese. Her favorite part of undergrad was the year she spent studying abroad in Japan. Sam is a rising tik tok star and has a mildly concerning boba addiction.
Laura Moss
Bridesmaid
Laura and Kayla met in PA school and became friends over the countless hours and cups of coffee they spent studying together. They love trying new restaurants and breweries and so far have tested out the food scene in NY, FL, and PA together. Outside of studying, Laura enjoys advocating for Public Health and getting a full 8 hours of sleep. Fun fact: She makes the best Moscow Mules!
Haley Momany
Bridesmaid
Haley and Kayla shared multiple classes together every year at Whitman. When they weren't studying together, they could be found dressing up and taking ridiculous photos or dancing their stress away at parties. Haley loves the outdoors and all things animals. She currently attends the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University.
Kaileen Kersting
Bridesmaid
Kayla met Kaileen during her first year playing club volleyball at Whitman when Kaileen was a senior. Many fun memories were made at tournaments and volleyball parties. After graduating from Whitman, Kaileen completed her Masters degree at the University of Michigan and now works as a hospice social worker. She loves wine tasting and spending time exploring nature!
Ryan Pederson
Best Man
Ryan and Jacob met on the football field in high school and quickly became best friends. They have made many memories skiing, watching sports, and visiting breweries, and even worked together for awhile at Z Construction. Ryan spends much of his time being a loving father to his son, Jaxon, and St. Bernard puppy, Lucy. He is known as the life of the party!
Neilan Peirce
Groomsman
Neilan and Jacob are high school friends who became even closer after working together at Albertson's. They bonded over their common interest in sports, fitness, and cars. Currently, Neilan is a successful electrical engineer who spends his free time walking with his girlfriend, Zoe, and their dog, Luna, and renovating his house.
Rob Humphres
Groomsman
Rob and Jacob met through mutual friends and realized soon after that they had a lot in common. They both love sports, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends. Rob is passionate about his job upgrading audio and electrical systems across the country. He is currently remodeling his own home and enjoys golfing and telling dad jokes.
Darrien Guertin
Groomsman
Darrien is one of Jacob's oldest and closest friends, dating all the way back to elementary school, and the two share a strong passion for the Seattle Seahawks. Darrien graduated from UW, spent time working with Teach for America, and was recently hired as a high school Biology and Chemistry teacher. He is dedicated to achieving social justice in the classroom.
Oleg Boyko
Groomsman
Oleg and Jacob met while attending the EMT program at BTC. Shortly after, they became roommates for 3 years while working at the fire station, WCFD7. Oleg is now obtaining his paramedic license while also running his own photography company. He is the artist behind our beautiful engagement photos! Otherwise, Oleg loves being outdoors and can usually be found backpacking, snowshoeing, or summiting mountains.
Brice Dodge
Groomsman
Brice is Jacob's oldest friend as their friendship began in Kindergarten. They grew up playing various sports together including soccer and baseball. Together they also have a pretty impressive Pokémon card collection. Brice and his wife, Fanny, love hanging out with their two cane corsos, Xochi and Milko, and their chihuahua, Weeni. His favorite pastimes include working out, hunting, and fishing, and his biggest catch was a large mouth bass!