Wedding Party

Michelina De La Maza

Maid of Honor

We met in residency in South Carolina and bonded over our love of the outdoors, dogs and dancing. We spent many nights dancing and singing along to 90's cover bands at our local haunt. We became even closer when we both moved away texting about difficulties with work and dating in our new cities as well as connecting over camping trips to Havasupai Falls and snowboarding in Colorado. I'm so excited she can be here for the start of this next adventure in my life!

Brett Ruffenach

Best Man

I am very close with both of my brothers and I've often said I'm an amalgam of all the best aspects of both of them. Brett and I have bonded most over our love of concerts and music festivals as well as movies and travel. Some of my best memories a child and adult involve late nights talking and laughing with Brett and I can't wait to have him standing next to me on my wedding day!

Katie Pyle

Bridesmaid

After a chance meeting during residency interviews we were excited to both match to South Carolina where we decided to be roommates. Katie taught me the importance of ambiance as we spent many hot nights together watching The Bachelorette in front our fire with our fan on. Katie moved out to Colorado after we finished residency and I was happy our friendship could continue when I moved out here. Can't wait to have her as part of our big day!

Collin Ruffenach

Groomsman

I've always felt so lucky to have an older brother so close to my age, Collin and I are only 16 months apart and we have been close friends since we were kids. In addition to being a friend Collin is also someone I look up to so much and someone I hope to emulate as a husband and eventually as a father. So happy he will be standing up with me on our big day.

Sara McCann

Bridesmaid

Sara was one of the first friends I made upon moving to Denver and she has made the transition to living here all the more fun. I feel lucky to have met such great friend so early on and am very excited she will be part of my bridal party. Addison was cut off the groomsman list after he shaved his mustache!

Jimmy Miller

Groomsman

I met Jimmy during my freshman year of college and after a rocky first meeting we became fast friends. I've joked with Jimmy that he is likely going to set a record for appearances as a groomsman but that just speaks to what a great guy he is. Jimmy is one of the kindest and most loyal friends I've ever known and I am beyond excited to include him our big day.

Sara Wallace

Bridesmaid

We also met during residency and quickly bonded over our love of music. We have managed to stay close even while living far apart for many years and Sara has always been there for me during difficult times. We loved having her and her husband visit us last fall for a Red Rocks show and are so glad she will be joining us for our wedding!

Zach Bailowitz

Groomsman

I first met Zach as a blaze of unbridled speed and Jewish curls on the soccer field in high school. We've both lost some speed and some hair since then but Zach is someone I have looked up to ever since those early high school days. Being a year ahead of me in Med School Zach served as a constant source of guidance and support and I'm so excited to include him in our wedding day.

Laura Rochford

Bridesmaid

We met during fellowship training in Birmingham Alabama where she introduced me to rock climbing and I took her to all the best shows. I was very happy when she decided to take a job in Denver after finishing fellowship and when we can find days off together we still enjoy concerts, hiking, and climbing.

Tanner Nicholson

Groomsman

I met Tanner as we were both coming of age on the hard streets of Oro Valley, AZ and we became fast friends. After navigating high school and college together Tanner is a main feature in most of my best memories from those years and someone that is usually found in that space between a clever quip and heartfelt moment but never taking himself too seriously. Can't wait to have him standing up with me on my wedding day!

Charlotte & August Ruffenach

Flower Girl and Ring Bearer

Christina Cochran

Officiant

Christina and Jenn met in Birmingham during Jenn's first year of fellowship and they quickly became friends. When Stephen arrived two years later Christina was the first to take note that Stephen may have had eyes for JSmed. The three of us have been close friends since and Christina knows us as a couple better than anyone. We can't wait to have her marry us!