Jenna & Cole
Wedding Party
Ryan S.
Best Man
Hello everyone - what’s good! My name is Ryan Stanley, I’m the younger brother to Cole Stanley and Jenna is my future Sister-In-Law. I first met Jenna in San Luis Obispo, California during a Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity family weekend event at Cal Poly where Cole and Jenna went to school. My favorite memory with Cole, Jenna and I involve something very important to the Stanley family identity, Oregon Duck Football. January 1st of 2020 the Stanleys and Jenna tailgated at the Rose Bowl. We drank beers, grilled some hotdogs and played several games of beer die, the iconic game some argue was invented at Cal Poly that the Mustang community prides themselves on. We then charged into the Rose Bowl and cheered the ducks to a victory in a dominating fashion over the Wisconsin Badgers. After the game we strolled down the road to California Pizza Kitchen where we all ate a ton of pizza and reflected on one of the best Oregon Duck football performances we had ever seen and cherished a beautiful family we will all remember forever.
Shefali
Maid of Honor
Hi, I’m Shef! I met Jenna in college when I only knew her as that cool blonde who could quite literally do it all! We officially met our freshman year but the summer after our junior year really solidified it. We both interned at Apple where I heard all about the boy she really liked, ahm Cole, and since she spent all her time at my apartment that summer we thought, why not make it official and be roomies when we graduated? We lived our post-college dream lives in SF, and shortly after, Cole moved in with us! I got a front row seat into their relationship and how perfectly in sync they both moved through life. If I had to pick my favorite memory with Jenna, it’s walking around Golden Gate Park after Outsidelands 2018, Gryffin blasting on the speakers, bopping around Stowe lake - which we claimed to be our own, realizing how absolutely lucky we are! My best friend is marrying her best friend and I couldn’t be happier for them both!
Blake
Groomsman
I met Cole during his freshman year fraternity rush. Both of us being from the Pacific Northwest we immediately found common ground despite him being a massive Oregon Duck fan. Oregon vs UW games became more fun, baseball, skiing and snowboarding were common place. We both even had similar majors (Civil vs. Architectural engineering). The common ground lead to us being roommates Cole’s junior year. I met Jenna when she needed a date for a sorority date party and my girlfriend asked Cole if he wanted to go with her. I could see the immediate connection and knew the setup was a success!
Fina
Bridesmaid
Hi, I’m Fina and I’m thrilled to be a part of Jenna and Cole’s special day! I met Jenna back in college, and our friendship blossomed after we both ended up working at Apple and living in San Francisco. We were office buddies and close friends before Jenna and Cole moved to Denver—though we’re still close despite the distance. One of my favorite memories is when Jenna and Cole introduced me to my fiancé, Kent, who you might recognize as one of the groomsmen. I’ve loved watching Jenna and Cole’s love grow through many adventures in San Francisco, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them!
Brian
Groomsman
I met Cole while attending school at Cal Poly back in 2013. Cole became my little bro in our fraternity. It was so much fun and an honor to mentor him in his younger years. My favorite memory of Cole was when he rocked those 70’s sunglasses (pictured above) at my wedding as one of my groomsmen. I’m certain he out swagged me on my big day. Though underneath all that swag lays a heart of gold. It has been amazing experiencing the love and joy that Cole and Jenna share together and I’m honored to support them as they start their new chapter.
Krista
Bridesmaid
I have had the privilege of knowing Jenna since she was born! She has always been driven, kind and talented, and I love that she found someone who values these traits in her. I met Cole briefly while he and Jenna were at SLO and have slowly gotten to know him more over the time they’ve been dating. When Cole asked for our entire family’s blessing, I was so impressed by his bravery and boldness, and it was beautiful to hear what he loves about Jenna. Basically, music to a sister’s ears. Congratulations, Jenna and Cole!
Dane
Groomsman
Cole is my fraternity big brother and has been an incredible friend and brother of the last 10ish years! One of my favorite memories is being at Buffalo wild wings freshman year of college and doing the hot wing challenge while watching Oregon lose to Ohio State in the National Championship. I'm so happy he found an incredible partner and cannot wait to see the life they build together!
Kylie
Bridesmaid
I had the joy of seeing Jenna and Cole at the very beginning of their love story. From the start, it was clear that they were both natural leaders, the kind of people who effortlessly bring others together. Though the memories from college may have blurred over time, one thing remains vivid: the excitement Jenna felt every time she saw Cole. Her smile would brighten, and her eyes would light up with pure joy whenever he was near. Their love was undeniable, and it's been incredible to watch that love deepen and grow over the years. I’m so excited to see them embark on the next chapter of their beautiful love story together!
Hayden
Groomsman
I’m Hayden, I grew up in bend and I’ve known Cole since kindergarten. We spent our days making fake money, playing with fake weapons, and being real good friends. We would create forts, hike all over other peoples property, destroy ant hills, and figure out how to make fireworks more explosive. It’s amazing we have all our fingers and were never bit or stung by something poisonous. 20ish years later Cole and I ended up in the Bay Area where he introduced me to his soon to be bride, Jenna. I’ll never forget those days spent at Mission Dolores park or times swapping dog sitting horror stories. Jenna has become a part of our family like the rest of the Stanley’s and she’s even been dragged along to the annual Christmas tree hunts. As the only two Chargers fans in bay, Cole and I even made it my first NFL game together. Jenna was an honorary fan and learned powder blue is a superior color to bronco orange. I cherish all the memories we have made together and am excited for many more.
Mark
Bridesman
I first met Jenna when we were interns in Sunnyvale in the summer of 2016 and quickly saw how much light and love she brings into the lives of everyone around her. I was lucky to see her again the next year when I moved to San Francisco after college, and we’ve been up to no good ever since! She’s an amazing person and friend who is always there for you and is always going above and beyond for her friends and family. I met Cole soon after at a music festival we all went to together, and I knew he was the one when they couldn’t wait to spend all their free time together no matter the effort or distance, spending most weekends either flying to LA or SF. I’ve loved being able to spend so much time with Jenna and Cole in Sunnyvale, San Francisco, and on so many fun adventures and trips over the years. I can’t wait to celebrate the start of their next chapter together!!
Kent
Groomsman
Cole and Jenna have built a relationship full of laughter, adventure, and genuine love that I think we should all aspire to achieve. From ski trips to quiet (calling it early… because of Herbie) nights, their journey together has been full of unforgettable memories. Some of which, I’ve had the privilege of sharing with them. Cole has been one to help teach me how to ski and golf and Jenna introduced me to my fiancé. And for that, I am forever grateful for them. They share a passion for fashion, their lovely pup, Herbie, and creating moments they’ll cherish forever. Their engagement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter that I can't wait to see where life takes them next.
Rachel
Bridesmaid
My name is Rachel and I first met Jenna when we sat next to each other as interns at Apple. We became friends when we started our full time jobs and worked on a project together for a nine month rotation. A great memory I have with Jenna is from one time when we went paddle boarding in the bay at Sausalito. The winds were really strong and I was pushed too far out and couldn’t paddle back. Jenna had to go back to shore and get the people to come rescue me. Turns out they had expected to need to “rescue” most people because of the strong currents, but of course we were terrified when we were out on the water since we didn’t know this!
Max
Groomsman
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Cole Stanley since my freshman year of college, and from the start, I knew he was someone truly special. We met through our fraternity, and it was easy to see that he is the fun, competitive type who brings everyone together to have some of the most amazing times of our lives. One of my first memories of Cole involves filling his room with around 200 rubber ducks (if you didn’t know, he’s a Ducks fan) and placing ducks in every single one of his shoes, which were nicer than any shoes I’ve ever owned. He found ducks for weeks and built the most impressive collection I’ve ever seen. Watching him grow into the incredible person he is today and still being able to bring so many wonderful people together has been a joy. Through Cole, I had the privilege of getting to know Jenna. From the moment I saw her competitive side, I knew the two of them complemented each other in the most perfect and beautiful way—something that was only compounded when I realized she is one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met.I’m beyond honored and thrilled to celebrate their love and watch it continue to grow.
Sam
Bridesmaid
I'm Jenna’s honorary little sister, and she’s my honorary big sister! I remember meeting her for the first time at Krista’s wedding and thought she was the coolest person ever. My favorite memory is when Jenna, Cole, Ryan, and I were went to the Outsidelands festival and we spent the whole day dancing and laughing our way around Golden Gate Park.
Ryan H.
Groomsman
I had the pleasure of meeting both Cole and Jenna during our time at Cal Poly. Cole and I grew to be close friends during our time pledging TKE and ended up becoming roommates for 2 years together afterwards. Cole and I could make a game or find ways to bet on just about anything. One that particularly comes to mind is a night Cole and I along with one of our other roommates spent the night betting drinks against each other on who could come the closest to guessing the weight of people we knew until we annoyed enough people in the fraternity that people stopped taking our calls because word got out on what we were going to ask. I obviously grew close with Jenna as well since she was in a relationship my roommate, often using her as a drunken confidant for whatever lady troubles I was having at the time. We had a consistent running joke over the years about who was #1 and #2 to Cole but once Herbie joined the picture it became a battle over who was #2. Now that they’re tying the knot I guess that solidifies me at #3 for the time being.
Xochitl
Bridesmaid
Jenna and I met at the beginning of our first year in college through Theta and quickly became gym/running buddies. This later turned into a “let’s do a summer backpacking trip around Europe” friendship. We booked our flights and after graduation, we were off to spend 5 weeks traveling together. It was the most eventful, jam-packed, and fun summer I've probably ever had. To everyone’s surprise, we didn't hate each other after this summer, and when Cole and Jenna got their place Andrew (my fiancé), Itzli (my dog), and I would go over to watch football constantly. Itzli made herself at home taking over the couch and making fast friends with Cole. Itzli hates cuddling, but football, Jenna and Cole’s couch, plus Cole’s arm or leg was the perfect combination for a nap. I couldn't imagine life without them and after their move away from the bay/us our next adventures will need to consist of driving to Denver.
Skyler
Groomsman
Hi, I'm Skyler! I have been friends with Cole and Jenna since the beginning of college. Cole has always been a great friend and role model. I followed in Cole's footsteps as the social chair of our fraternity the year after he was, and he always helped out and gave advice on the role. A great memory we have together is both of us being injured on the same ski trip and hanging out at Bart & Yeti's in Vail Village. We spent hours and many Irish coffee's reminiscing on the times before we were injury prone old dudes.