Jessi & Shane
Wedding Party
Jodi
Matron of Honor
Jodi is Jessi's little sister and oldest friend. She thinks she's the funny one, but nobody's had the heart to correct her yet. Excellent conversation maker, muffin baker, and party planner. Mediocre dancer. There's a strong possibility that she may love her chickens more than you.
Will
Groomsman
Waffle Chef Extraordinaire and longtime friend of both the bride and groom. He's also married to the matron of honor. He has many great qualities, but will remain known for his decision to disguise himself in a du-rag and ski goggles for Shane's surprise proposal.
Jenae
Bridesmaid
Jenae and Jessi first met when they lived next door to one another 25 years ago. They've always bonded over an unconventional approach to life. It was her invitation to go salsa dancing that led to the bride and groom first meeting. We try not to dwell on that one time Jessi called her a "buttercup head" in a fit of rage.
John
Groomsman
John is traveling all the way from Korea, so I guess you could say he's dedicated. He and Shane met at West Point and have been roommates in two different states. A purveyor of silly jokes, his name was used to disguise Jodi's when Shane was planning to propose. Don't tell him it was a big deal, though; we still need his head to fit through the door on the way home.
Eva
Bridesmaid
Eva and Jessi met in college and are proud to say that they've maintained a great friendship despite miles and years apart. She wears winter coats in the summer and might actually be part iceberg. Don't catch her singing though, because she might just melt your cold, dead heart.
Steve
Groomsman
Shane met Steve during their time at West Point. He's sometimes found in a T-Rex costume, and other times found in uniform—life is like a box of chocolates. The first time Shane brought Jessi to meet friends, she ordered whiskey. Steve leaned behind the bar and whispered, "Niceee." Shane says it was the seal of approval he needed.
Dana
Bridesmaid
Fun fact: Jessi and Dana met and became friends over a potentially offensive compliment. Equal parts wisdom and self-deprecating humor, she's the perfect source of comic relief. She and Jessi have shared seven years of friendship, probably because neither person is willing to admit the other is more annoying.
Henry
Groomsman
Henry served with Shane, John, Steve, and Caleb at Joint Base Lewis McChord. He was a professional roaster in the unit, and won accolades for pointing out everyone's mistakes while somehow making them feel good about it. Now he's a professional roaster with Starbucks, and in what might be record time, Henry has somehow transformed from clean-shaven military man to bearded, hiking, mountain man.
Kierstyn
Bridesmaid
Kierstyn is Jessi's cousin and self-proclaimed winner of the #1 favorite spot. She's recently found the light and moved her life back to Oregon from Michigan. We think the humidity must have been fogging her brain a bit. She's enjoying her first time in the role of bridesmaid, and is taking the embarrassment nicely. Kierstyn also knows all the great hiking spots on Mount Hood, but she'll never tell you because it's against her beliefs.
Nehemiah
Ring Bearer
A daredevil in the making, Nehemiah won't hesitate to take you down with ninja moves if necessary. He also seemed pretty forgiving when Shane high-fived him and accidentally blurted out, "Hell yeah!" at their first meeting four years ago. So that's a plus.
Salome
Flower Girl
Pro ballet-dancer and WWE wrestler. Voted most likely to work for NASA. Enjoys long plays in the park and flower wands. If you need an honest opinion on something, she's taking submissions.
Ezra
Hype Man
Charming and he knows it. Superpowers include puppy dog eyes and wild belly laughs. Has a crippling weakness for chocolate chips and Sesame Street.