Wedding Party

Crystal Palace

Mother of the Bride

Jes followed in her mom's footsteps in becoming a teacher and in loving her husband with everything she has. Crystal taught her kids to always speak their mind, to let go of things they can't control, and to be proud of the person they are becoming. Jes and Alec both look up to this mama-bear for her strength, determination, and heart of gold.

Shabnum Sheikh

Mother of the Groom

Always with us in spirit, Shabnum loved her family more than anything in the world. She looked up to Alec, and raised an absolute rockstar of a human being. We wish Shabnum could be with us on our special day, but we know she is smiling down on us now and forever.

Joe Palace

Father of the Bride

If you know JoePa then you know love. The man would do absolutely anything for his family. Jes got her love for music and nature from her dad, and he taught her the most important lesson of her life: to never, ever give up.

Chris Smith

Father of the Groom

Sammy and AJ Palace

Brother and Sister-in-Love of the Bride

Jes's brother Sam has been in Jes's corner since she can remember. From summer swims in the family pool to baseball games, to bringing AJ into our lives, from concerts and becoming roomies to living room jam sessions, from hosting the best house parties known to man to making Jes an auntie; these two are next level humans. Jes and Alec look up to them as a couple and as friends.

Sonya and Patrick Stemmler

Sister and Brother-in-Arms of the Groom

Chrissie Bingham

Maid of Honor

From Student Council event planning in high school to fire performing at festivals, being roommates in many different homes, teaching yoga and traveling across the country in a bus - Chrissie has been Jes's ride or die from day one.

Eric Rentschler

Best Man

Stephanie Goletz

Officiant + Bridesmaid

This magical gem of a human beam came in to my life through a Craiglist job believe it or not! Steph has helped me step into myself as a woman. She is a mentor, a confidant, a true friend and inspiration and I could not imagine getting married without Steph by my side. Steph and Johnny have shaped our relationship in MANY ways and have always been rooting for us. They will be marrying us in Alaska, and are even curating the most special day of our lives in their very own back yard. We are honored to leave the mark of our story on their land.

Johnny Goletz

Officiant + Groomsman

Liz McLaughlan

Maid of Honor

Cousins by blood, best friends by choice. From literally Jes's first breath, Liz has been making her laugh. Jes and Liz have been two peas in a pod since they were born. Shouting, singing, laughing, crying, dancing, learning and getting in trouble has always been the nature of these two. Jes wouldn't be who she is without the most important friendship of her life, Liz.

Jason Combs

Groomsman

When Jes brought JBone into Alec's life, it was forever changed. What Alec witnessed was one of the realest friendships he's ever seen and now he has the honor of calling Jason his good friend, too. That's how Jason is. He makes everyone feel like family right away. The laughs and REALness of these three are and unwavering. Jes and Alec are proud to call Jason a lifelong friend.

Britt Vickers

Bridesmaid

Look out world, Leos comin' in HOT. Becoming friends as adults is hard, but the universe needed it to happen for Britt and Jes. They've supported each others businesses, ideas and health goals; been there for each other through heartbreak and new crushes, houseboats and retreats, therapy sessions and hikes, kayak trips and camping, road trips and all of the snacks. The two of them together is literal FIRE.

Pablo Garza

Groomsman

Colette Armes

Bridesmaid

You will never laugh harder than with Colette. Jes and Colette go all the way back to middle school. Their high school friend group has managed to stay extremely close for almost 17 years and Colette has always been at the heart of that. Growing up together has been the absolute best ride and despite years of living in different states, the two of them are Michigan neighbors now and their official roles as concert buddies has been rekindled.

Victor Rennie

Groomsman

Deidre Locklear

Bridesmaid

Deidre and Jes met on a blind whim they both had at the same time to move to Garrett County Maryland and work for the Maryland State Parks fresh out of college. From the day they met they knew they would be in each other's lives forever. Everything Deidre imagines comes to life. She exudes love, creativity, femininity, and hilarity. Sharing very similar views on life, Jes and Deidre have experienced many life milestones together including their upcoming weddings where they are both each other's bridesmaids.

Tom Alty

Groomsman