Jackson & Kayla
Wedding Party
Alison Dorsi
Bridesmaid
Alison and Kayla met in sorority life, and have stayed friends across the country ever since. Their friendship is filled with straight forward tough love advice, eating fancy NYC cheesecake in bed, and wandering around our cities together.
Jake Walter
Best Man
A firefighter and Oakland Legend- Jake is, was, and always will be Jackson's 3rd brother. Jake and Jackson were inseparable through high school, college, and beyond. Jake is the reason for laughs, friendships, Jackson's love for Tahoe, and so much more. Jake was tragically killed in San Jose in 2017. He will be with us in spirit and in our hearts forever; and in a special place throughout our special day.
Anne Dickinson Meltz
Bridesmaid
Anne and Kayla met in 4th grade and their friendship deepened through the mother-daughter book group. Kayla will always go to Anne for a bright smile, warm advice, and a lot of sympathy for working in tech.
Ed Yanosik
Groomsman
Edward "Ed" "Eddy Money" Yanosik III put up with Jackson as a roommate longer than anyone. For 5 years they lived together in Oakland playing ultimate, Super Smash Bros, hanging out, laughing and learning. Jackson and Kayla also want to say a huge thank you to Ed for serving as brewer for our wedding beer!
April Littlejohn
Bridesmaid
Kayla and April entered the world of tech together in 2017 as recruiters with Robert Walters. April is Kayla's go-to friend for early weekend hikes, healthy salads, and a big glass of wine.
Jake Bograd-Denton
Groomsman
Jake is a kind, supportive, quietly-goofy genius that Kayla and Jackson are lucky to have for a brother. Jake welcomed Jackson into the family through Tulum cigar adventures and SF Murder Mystery parties.
Courtney Stacey
Bridesmaid
Courtney and Kayla met through the mother daughter book group, and have stayed close through cross country trips. Courtney is always there with advice on what probiotics to use, how to listen to your body, and good vibes.
Richard Prodan
Groomsman
Richard "Richy" Prodan- brewer, super-movie fan, ultimate-stud, and the best college roommate a guy could have. Jackson and Richy met as freshman on the SDSU Federalis ultimate team. They developed a fast-friendship and spent the next 4 years playing, laughing, and growing up together.
Liz Beckwith
Bridesmaid
Kayla first met Liz on her floor freshmen year of college at Boston University, and they roomed together all 4 years. Liz is is the best friend for being a coach potato watching the office, hiking mountains, and making weird noises at each other.
Sam Adamson
Groomsman
Jackson and Sam met and became fast friends in 2012 while playing for the San Francisco Dogfish. Over the years they've bonded through Ultimate and sports, work and games. Sam is an exceptional friend and father, a great listener, and someone whose character and integrity supports everyone around him.
Mallory Orr
Bridesmaid
In a super friendly way, Mallory stalked Kayla once she figured out what floor she lived on in her dorm in college. Their friendship has evolved into Monday night bachelor, lots of cider, and many adventures in Boston and Oakland.
Sean Dudey
Groomsman
@HeavyDudey is in the house! Jackson and Dudey met in high school, and along with Jake and Trevor formed the Brain Trust. Through school, MRC, The Y, Truckee, and all the adventures in-between, Jackson has always admired Dudey's level-headed honesty, humor, and grit.
Sally Waters
Bridesmaid
Sally and Kayla met in middle school, and grew close between the mother daughter book group and soccer. Kayla can always count on Sally to have nutter butters in her kitchen, be a voice of reason, and have a smile on her face.
Trevor Moppin
Groomsman
The original dynamic duo Trevor and Jackson have years of laughter and memories together through swim team, summer nights, comics, TV, and growing up together. Trevor is thoughtful, kind, determined, and despite 3000 miles between them, the friend Jackson calls when Batman needs Superman's help.
Zoe
Honor Attendant
Zoe is our pride and joy, our snuggle buddy, our hiking companion.