Kalee & TJ
Wedding Party
Ashley Zistel
Matron of Honor
Ashley and I met in second grade. That's right... 23 years of sweet friendship folks! That is a marriage inside itself. We have experienced everything together.... first "loves", heartache, death, life, marriage, schooling, concerts. She was my first friend who felt like a sister. We're both the only girls in a family of boys. We love to "cheers to our boyfriends" and jam out to any Backstreet Boy song. Through these experiences, I cannot imagine getting married without her by my side every step of the way. TJ...you are DEFINITELY stuck with us forever! Which means...you always have someone to have your back. Also...it means you have someone who already knows how to handle me. HA!
Elizabeth Seino
Maid of Honor
Best part of mine and Elizabeth's story...we don't recall meeting. However, we know it was freshman year of high school! Our first hang out was walking around the track at a football game. Yes...Liz was trying to be "involved" when she began high school. That included going to football games, and playing pep band. That lasted all of 2.5 seconds for both of us.....kind of. Elizabeth has been the BEST of friends and sisters to me. Which is saying something, because she already has three other sisters...it is not like she is lacking in that department. However, she still puts up with me on the daily. Through our 16 years of friendship, Liz needs to be by my side. I am so grateful to have her as my MOH.
Michelle Baum
Bridesmaid
Michelle is the type of person that EVERYONE needs in their life. Literally...EVERYONE. We met during a time that I was struggling...HARD with. Yet...Michelle was there. She is the most one of a kind person I have ever met. She is kind, caring, dog-loving, hardworking, and hilarious. Driving cross country together made us closer than ever. Getting to see the country with her, and visit her hometown was a once in a lifetime experience. Michelle quickly became one of my closest friends. Although I always try to get her into Oregon again, I am forever grateful that I got to meet her in the first place.
Pat Connolly
Best Man
We met in first grade. Our sisters were on the same soccer teams, and our families grew to be family. I consider Pat like a brother. We have spent countless days playing together. From elementary to high school we were inseparable. We have been through many life events together. He is the person I turn to for advice. Like many people, Pat was somewhat caught off guard that I was dating an amazing girl. Two years ago, he called me up saying, "I hear you're dating this lady Kalee...the one from Barlow right? tell me more?" Kalee was never meant be a secret. I just realized through dating that she was quickly becoming my best friend. I'm excited to join Pat in the husband club. He has already taught me so much, and I cannot wait to share this experience with him every step of the way.
Brad Sauvola
Groomsman
Brad and I go back ages. We met in preschool, and were instant friends after a viewing of Disney's "Robin Hood". We grew to be best friends throughout elementary school and boy scouts. Spending our days playing Nintendo and watching "Major Payne" were our pastime in his basement. Through life we have had that effortless friendship. On his 30th Birthday, Kalee and I stopped by to wish him well. Even though we both have significant others, friendships just grow. I'm so excited our friends group never stops expanding. Can't picture this day without ya man.
Erik Miller
Groomsman
Erik and I met many years ago in elementary school. Going all through school, and even being roommates in college. We have been friends for a long time. We have gone through a lot...from swimming at his parents house, and drinking Sunny D to cub scouts (A.K.A. hanging out in Brad's basement or walking to his house on bird spotting activities), punk shows (Antiflag, NOFX, Secondbest, To the World, even playing our own music) and much more. I am excited that he will be by my side as Kalee and I go on in marriage.
Zeke Zistel
Ring Bearer
Zeke is the son of Kalee's best friend Ashley.
Quincy Wallace
Ring Bearer
Quincy is newphew to TJ and (soon) Kalee.
Winston Wallace
Ring Bearer
Winston is newphew to TJ and (soon) Kalee.
Parker Seino
Flower Girl
Parker is Kalee's Goddaughter, and daughter to Kalee's best friend Elizabeth.
Zoey Zistel
Flower Girl
Zoey is the daughter of Kalee's best friend Ashley.
Avery Jo Mackley
Flower Girl
Avery (Jojo) is the second cousin of TJ and namesake to TJ's beloved grandmother.
John Wallace
Officiant
John is the Brother-in-Law of TJ. When I first started dating Kalee, John found out via Facebook...sorry about that man. He has watched us grow as a couple, and we have always appreciated his support. I couldn't imagine not having my cioppino brother anywhere else besides officiating our wedding. Also, he will be the first to pronounce us man and wife! We cannot wait to spend more time with all our family members in our future.