Bride
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Mindy doubles as a close friend to Josie and also as her roommate. Josie and Mindy love to turn any moment into a memorable one, make fun of the boys around them, and cook together. Basically, it is always a party!
Groomsman
"Ben-Ten" and Andrew met playing tee-ball as little tykes, then spent hours upon hours playing basketball throughout high school. They have been on countless adventures, had many laughs and good times in between, as one of Andrew's closest friends and brothers, Andrew is honored to have Ben standing next to him.
Bridesmaid
Amanda is one of Josie's oldest friends, with a relationship dating back to kindergarten. They have seen each other through many different stages in life and always make the best of every situation. They have been roommates, skinny-dipping buddies, and study partners. They are constantly seen laughing and teasing each other.
Groomsman
"C-Money" has been one of Andrew's closest friends since Freshman year of high school. He has provided consistent wisdom and advice for Andrew since they met. Working together during the summers, playing basketball, sleeping over at each other's houses, road trips to Portland, and eating good food have been some of the highlights fostering their friendship.
Bridesmaid
Alex is one of Josie's oldest frenemies. In most recent years that relatonship has changed to full on friends, and they just don't plan on stopping. They've been wrestling circa their counting-on-one-hand years and have made many great memories since.
Groomsman
"E" and Andrew met during Freshman year of college and there was an instant connection. Andrew remembers laughing at Ethan as he tried out for the basketball team at Walla Walla University, but wasn't laughing later as Ethan worked his way up to "baller status". From 1-on-1 battles on the court to late night talks and getting into trouble, Andrew has valued Ethan as roommate, friend, and brother.
Bridesmaid
Emma and Josie have been kindred spirits from almost the moment they met. From roomies, to long distance besties, they have seen each other through the best, and worst of times. They can be seen laughing, loving, and hanging with their other bestie Levi, who Emma just happens to be married to. So many memories, so many good times.
Groomsman
"Rico Suave" and Andrew have been friends since elementary. As they came up through school together their friendship developed, but what bonded them forever was their passion for soccer and basketball. Countless hours of intense battles alongside each other and against one another forged what they call "The Avatar Bond." In college, Andrew and Ricardo roomed together for one year in the dormitory where they would sometimes stay up till 4 in the morning reminiscing about "the good ol' days."
Bridesmaid
Lanessa and Josie have been in friendship-love since the summer of 2015, when they first worked together at Big Lake Youth Camp. Since then they have made sporadic, wonderful, whimsical memories. They love to sing, dance, and eat together. and it is easy to feel their mutual love for each other. Lanessa and Josie have bonded over their love for a good time and well-deserved laughter.
Groomsman
"Bucket Luckett" and Andrew met through playing on the basketball team for Walla Walla University. Andrew describes Tyreek as being the "sensai" and he was his "student", as Andrew and Tyreek both played the same position. It didn't take long for the student to become the master, however... 6am workouts, heart to heart talks, and an appreciation for the finer things produced a great friendship.
Bridesmaid
Jenny and Josie have been friends since high school, in which Josie and Emma were busy trapping Jenny in their practical jokes. They share memories of traveling to Latvia, backpacking the Wallowas, and attending square dancing functions. It is always a good time when these two are around each other, and can't wait to make another special memory!
Groomsman
"Nate Dawg" and Andrew met during college and became instant "Fro-Bros". They had a shared interested in music and humor which drove their friendship forward. Andrew was able to visit Nate and his family in the beautiful Marshall Islands one summer where Nate and Andrew spent the majority of the trip free diving and spear fishing. The experiences they have had together plus two years as roommates have helped them become brothers.
Bridesmaid
Phoebe and Josie are more like sisters than friends. Phoebe has lived at the farm with Josie on and off a couple of times and can even recall driving her to basketball practice in the 8th grade. They now pursue a long distance relationship and always live it up in the few moments they get together. Josie is so excited to have Phoebe there for her special day!
Groomsman
"Ritchie Rich" and Andrew met through church as young boys. A shared interest in the outdoors, adventure, and imagination got these two into trouble. As friends they have transitioned through many phases in life together. A strong support for the other has always been applied and the results have produced brotherly love.
Bridesmaid
Alivia doubles as dear friend to the bride and future sis-in-law. But it must be said that Josie loved Alivia before she loved Andrew, being that they became friends before the happy couple met. They both love to sing and have a good time, and Josie can't wait to be a part of the family!
Groomsman
"Baba-Luke" and "Drewzy" got off on the wrong foot during college after Luke asked Andrew if he had his permission to date his sister, Alivia. A couple years later Luke and Alivia got married and now Andrew and Luke are brothers. Despite Andrew's disappointment in Luke's listening skills, he truly loves him like a brother and is thankful for all of the memories they have shared, and the ones still to be made.
Bridesmaid
Josie fell in love with Annalee in the 8th grade after she moved to Walla Walla, where Annalee was Josie's first Walla Walla friend. Josie and Annalee spend most of their time laughing together and reliving the good old days. They have been there for each other in dark times and don't plan on stopping.
Groomsman
"Izzy" and Andrew went from 6th grade enemies, to best friends. They bonded through dancing, humor, and video games; and had shared interests in their OCD of cleanliness ("Neat Buddies" as they called each other) and shoes ("Sneakerheads"). Through late night talks in the Taco Bell parking lot (4am is when the cops told them to leave), to spending time in Fiji on a mission trip, Izzy and Andrew's friendship has been an awesome journey.
Groomsman
"Toko" and Andrew met on the battlefield, a.k.a. the athletic playing field. As tempers flared on both sides, a mutual respect for the other was formed. Since then Andrew and Livai have pushed each other to be better. This has extended into other areas of life and many talks about ideas on how to be successful and live a meaningful life have taken place. This friendship shows family is more than being blood.