Wedding Party

Jennifer High-Shoemaker

Bride

Jennifer is a mother to two beautiful daughters, Faith & Savanna. She has a passion for people and animals alike. Coffee and Jesus are a couple of things she will go to battle for! Her favorite pastime is the beach but, ironically found the love of her life in the mountains. She is a Texas girl at heart but now considers Colorado her home away from home. She is currently attending school to finish her Bachelors of Science in Nursing. While on Thanksgiving vacation in November of 2018, she confessed to her cousin Leslie that after being single for 4 long years, she didn't feel that she'd ever find anyone; God had another plan! 4 short months later, Michael arrived, and changed her fate. Thanks to Leslie and Zach for introducing the two of them, they've been inseparable ever since.

Michael Hopson

Groom

Michael was born and raised in Colorado. He is the nicest guy you will ever meet, one of the few gentlemen left on this earth. He is honest, kind, hard working, loving and a GREAT COOK. He is so smart and can literally fix just about anything. He loves animals, likes to kayak, fish, and hike. He is truly a Colorado man through and through. Michael made many sacrifices for this union to happen. He moved from Colorado to Texas and was welcomed with open arms by my family, including my two daughters, Faith and Savanna, when he arrived. He rearranged his entire life to be with us and has stepped up to the plate of being a wonderful fiancé as well as a Father figure for my girls. He has been the missing puzzle piece to our lives and I cannot wait to say " I Do".

Faith Dupler

Maid of Honor

Faith is my oldest baby, well, not so much a baby anymore! She is officially a senior in High School. Her ultimate goal is to become a Doctor specializing in pediatric radiology. We are two peas in a pod and although we are mother and daughter, I consider her to be one of my Best friends. She is the epitome of her name. I couldn't be more proud of her. Faith loves to shop and decorate. She has great style and I constantly ask her for style tips. Although bittersweet, she will be going to college just a few weeks after the wedding so it is an honor having her stand by my side and I couldn't imagine choosing anyone else.

Calib Lake

Best Man

Calib has been Michael's best friend since the 4th grade. They are more like brothers than friends. Calib's personality is spunky and funny and constantly keeps us all on our toes. I'm slightly worried about his Best Man's Toast (LOL). Calib also grew up in Colorado but he travels to Wyoming occasionally for work. Calib's hobbies include playing the card game, Magic, with his friends, brother, step dad and Michael (before I stole him to Texas). I know Michael nor myself could imagine anyone else being the Best Man. I am proud to have such an important person to Michael beside him to witness our big day.

Michelle Sterling

Bridesmaid

Michelle and I have been friends for 15 years!! Time flies when you're having fun! We have been through A LOT of extreme highs and the lowest of lows, however we have always figured out a way to maintain our friendship. Michelle is an identical twin, and with her sister, we always joke that I'm "Twin C." I'm thrilled she will be a part of my wedding and showing support for us on our special day. Michelle is so crafty and creative, and where I lack, she picks up. She has really stepped up on helping me with anything to do with the wedding as Faith has been busy with school. She is a Single mother to 4 boys very close in ages and is pretty much a super hero. She inspires me to be better everyday.

Matthew Hopson

Groomsman

Matthew is Michael's older brother and Dad to Marley and Axel to be introduced soon! Matthew is quiet but once you get to know him he is so fun and really funny. He is also one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. You would never guess that he also raps really well! He is a part of a group called Chain Store Collective. Matthew is such a great dad. He instantly became one of my favorite people in Michael's family and since then we have been family. We are ecstatic that he is coming all the way from Colorado to be a part of our wedding, it couldn't happen without him. Maybe we can get him to perform while there.

Leslie Kabler

Bridesmaid

Leslie is the Brides cousin, though they have always been more like sisters. Leslie and Jenn used to put on talent shows as children, big shocker. She was born in Texas and has lived all over. She introduced the Bride and Groom to each other but not in her wildest dreams did she think they would become a couple. Leslie loves Jenn's girls and although they are her cousins she is more like an Aunt to them. One of the funniest things these two have in common are they are both Texas girls that fell in love with Colorado men. So needless to say I think the Bride is thrilled her cousin moved to Colorado. She just moved from Colorado to Taos, New Mexico to run the beautiful bed and breakfast, Hacienda Del Sol. Go look it up and book a room!

Zach Kabler

Groomsman

Zach is married to Leslie, the brides cousin, and also brother to the Best Man. He is one of the Groom's best friends. They have known each other for 16 years as they both grew up in Colorado. Zach loves the Neon colors and bandanas. His exterior doesn't match his interior, with his piercings and tattoos to his bubbly personality and is like a big teddy bear. On Zach’s downtime he likes to garden, ride motorcycles, and of course, hike those beautiful Colorado mountains and eventually the ones in New Mexico. Anyone that knows Zach will tell you about his second love besides my cousin and that is their dog, Doba and ROCKS. Zach loves rocks and crystals alike and he can tell you what they are when he picks them up. Zach and Savanna have scouted rocks together.

Michelle Eastwood

Bridesmaid

Michelle and the bride first met when their older daughter's Siara and Shelbie were on the Fillies dance team. They became super close when Savanna, Jenn's youngest daughter, got critically ill. She showed up at the hospital with food, treats, and toys. She never left Savanna's side, sometimes spending her entire lunch break, and then some, with us at the hospital. It meant so much to both Jenn and Savanna. Especially on hard days like surgery days Michelle was there. We have spent Christmas and Thanksgiving with their family. They have a love for Margaritas and Pomegranate Martinis. Jenn's most hilarious memory is Michelle's husband David not believing she existed as she was never there when he was. He named her " Fictitious Jenn" and it has stuck. Its still her contact in his phone.

Savanna Shoemaker

Flower Girl

Savanna is the brides youngest daughter. Savanna is my baby. She has been through a tremendous amount of medical trauma and is my absolute HERO and that’s putting it mildly. She is more than thrilled to have Michael become an official part of our family but, if you ask savanna it was instant for her. Michael and her have the sweetest bond. He takes interest in everything she does. They both have a love of animals, hence our zoo. Savanna’s love of Jesus shines bright and she is so strong. No matter how much she has suffered she tries to find the good. She cannot WAIT to be the flower girl and walk her new cousins down the isle. She takes her role seriously and always ask what else she can contribute. She is my blonde hair, blue eyed beauty. I couldn’t imagine anyone else having her role.

Marley and Axel

Ring Bearer

Marley and Axel are our ring bearers .They are Michael's nephews and Jenn cannot wait to be an Aunt. They are the sweetest cubs ever. Marley is a little shy at first but,once he gets to know you he is so fun and loves his Uncle Meekel & is warming up to me. He just started kindergarten insert tears he & loves to play Minecraft. Axel just turned 2 and is still super cuddly, he basically never met a stranger. So my first time meeting him and he let me hold him and help him try to walk well I loved them from day 1! Savanna can’t wait to have cousins to play with in Colorado. Their parents are Matthew Michaels older brother and Amanda who is the beauty pictured with them. We don’t get to see them as often as we would like since Michael is now in Texas. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect fit!

Doug and Evelyn High

Father of the Bride

Bonus Mom of the Bride

Gina High

Mother of the Bride

Jay and Kathleen Careaga

Mother of the Groom

Bonus Dad of the Groom