Kate & Andrew
Wedding Party
Elisa Hoelter
Maid of Honor
Elisa and Kate met during their freshman year at Pacific Lutheran University when Kate awkwardly asked if Elisa's tattoo was real. She replied sarcastically with, "no, I draw it on everyday." It was then Kate knew they were kindred spirits. The rest is history.
Erik Wahlstrom
Best Man
Erik and Andrew's friendship began like all great friendships do: at a random bar in Seattle. Since that fateful encounter in 2010, they have remained friends despite only living in the same city for half the time they've known one another. They've worked together, played together, and stumbled around every Portland neighborhood together. Friends at first shots.
Katie Adams Loman
Bridesmaid
Kate and Katie also met during freshman year at PLU. They were roommates during their junior and senior years, and still make a point to get together in Tacoma or Portland several times a year.
Arad Bulka
Groomsman
Like most good things in Andrew's life, he can attribute this friendship to video games. Arad is no different. To most of you, Dota 2 is just a nonsense word. But to Arad and Andrew, it means everything. Thousands of hours later Arad and Andrew are the best of friends and have discovered much more in common with another than the "awful, life-sucking, time sink" that is Dota 2.
Miriam Fisher
Bridesmaid
Kate and Miriam have literally been friends since kindergarten. Even though Miriam now lives in Israel, their friendship continues.
Daniel Freimark
Groomsman
The year was 2012. Not only did the world not end (perhaps it should've) but Andrew first met a budding videographer named Daniel while both worked at the Oregon Daily Emerald. They have spent countless hours arguing over video games, raising money for charity, and staying up all night playing video games for charity whilst arguing about them. Despite print news dying. Daniel and Andrew's friendship has blossomed.
Jaymie Leach
Bridesmaid
Jaymie and Kate met in grad school at Oregon State and clicked right away. They spent many, many hours carpooling to class, commuting from Madras to Bend. They share an affinity for proper spelling and grammar. What more could you ask for in a friend?
Sam Scheideman
Usher & Flower Man
Kate has known Sam since birth. While she has grown fond of him over the years, she happily retains the role of favorite child.
Cameron Rosenfield
Usher & Flower Man
A friend since childhood, Cam is Kate's brother from another mother. She has full faith in his petal-tossing skills.
Lauren Shey
Officiant
Former neighbor, forever friend.