J + B
Wedding Party
Samantha Ahmari
Maid of Honor
Started from the 'womb' now where here. Samantha is my sister from another mister... my cousin, from my mother's side, if you were wondering. I nicknamed her SAM GHANDI, simply because of her therapeutic wisdom, humor, and the fact that food is our love language. Growing up in a house full of boys, she was the closest thing I had to a little sister, without dressing up Cole or Brad. To this day we still raid each others closets for cute outfits, sing to each other on the phone, and are always in search for the next best restaurant. It’s wild to think that we use to day dream about our big day before we could even date. Now I couldn’t be more excited to have her stand by my side, as I marry my best friend.
Robyn Witham
Bridesmaid
SISTER-IN-LAW to be! The first time I met Robyn, she had just welcomed her first daughter, Sienna, into the world. The very next day, Brett thought it was a great idea to invite his “new girlfriend” to meet his family at the hospital. Little did Robyn know, she would also welcome ME into her world. The great thing is, not only do I have a day old photo with Sienna but, we can laugh about it now. Since then I have seen her in her element as a dedicated mother, talented florist, as well as one sneaky paparazzi! Also, she can keep one hell of a secret as she was an instrumental part in Brett’s proposal and engagement party. Two kids and four years later, I am so excited to "legally" gain another sister! I can't wait for more wine nights!
Natalie (Peña) Stafford
Bridesmaid
[Queue 'The Lion King' theme song] NAAAAATTIE PEEEEÑÑÑ - AHHHHH DaaDaaDeeDaaDaaDaa. Natalie has been one of my best friends since grade school, which seems like a few lifetimes ago. We were inseparable in high school, like a lollipop stuck to your favorite sweater. This is also where our addiction for international travel began to sprout. Our spiritual journeys took us across the ocean to Europe and back. With her artistic nature, she has always inspired me to give my life it’s own artistic twist. Natalie has always run to the beat of her own drum, you should see me dance to it. I like to believe she is still influencing me today. I could not think of anyone better to share the stage with me on my special day.
Lana Boyle
Bridesmaid
You know when you meet up with people after some time, you usually have a code word to get outta there quickly? Lana had this ready but, never used it. Ask her about 'The Story'. While living in Australia, Lana and her future husband, Bradford, came to visit me. We immediately hit it off and they even invited me to join them on their honeymoon world tour. Two months and three countries later, Bradford quickly realized this may have been a bad idea, as we wouldn't shut up. “How can you two talk so much?” LANITA and I talked about EVERYTHING! Which we now refer to as “clucking”. CLUCKING good times! From cousins who never hung out, to discovering our friendship abroad, we are now inseparable sisters. I can't think of a more beautiful friend to be there once again for me on my special day.
Bubba Renyolds
Best Man
What can I say, other than his picture says it all. How can you not be friends with him. He is one of the best people I know. We both constantly try to subliminally plant catchy songs in each others heads without being caught. It's weird, but I love it. He is one of those friends who knows soo much about your journey, he reminds you of moments in your own life you had forgotten years ago. Bubba is a genuine dude from the rough streets of Huntington Beach. I can always count on him for everything, unless it involves acting. I'll just come out and say it, Bubba can't act...Sorry buddy.
Jeff Goddard
Best Man
"J Goddie" or "Twinkle Toes", depending on what day you catch him, has been my brother from another mother for as long as I can remember. Since the age of 14, we would often compete to see who could best who at everything. Which culminated our senior year in a 200 meter dash. I won't say who won, but Jeff is gazelle and on steroids, I am certain of it. He is also one of the smartest guys I know and could change the world if he wanted to. He is a wonderful father, brother, son, and I am proud to have him in my life and by my side. Class of “3”.
Cole Akers
Groomsman
Who would have thought I would be gaining two brothers when I met Jenna. Cole has been the calm, encouraging brother to Jenna throughout our entire relationship. When Jenna and I travel, we travel with our stomachs. Luckily, Cole lives in NYC and when we came to visit, he squired us about his town and did not let us down. Cole made sure we would be struggling, not only to breathe but, to leave each delicious place after the next. I know he is going to be a strong and watchful uncle in the years to come and I am proud to have him standing up there with me!
Brad Akers
Groomsman
COMPANY 6! I had the honor to meet and become friends with Brad before I even knew of Jenna's existence. Brad and I were placed in the same Fire academy and, as luck would have it, he was my company Captain for a time. That is until Company 6 was deemed too strong of a unit and was shuffled about into other companies. No doubt, this was due to Brad's strong leadership qualities. We grew, learned, burned, bonded, and helped each other everywhere we could to get through it, and we have not stopped since. Brad has all the confidence of 10 high powered executives and one day you will find him on the cover of some magazine, I'll let your imagination choose which one. He has been there for me though all the peaks and valleys and can't wait to have him up there for the next peak.
Dan Beal
Officiant
We made a deal with Beal. If we had him officiate, he would name his first born "Bat-mo"... He has graciously accepted. If you don't know Dan, get your life together. Dan had the pleasure of knowing Jenna and Brett as his friends before they came together as “Brenna”. Dan played a crucial part in the beginning of their relationship. If Dan's knee had not struck Jenna's head in the pool, giving her a concussion, Jenna would have remained out of Brett's league. He has seen them grow from their initial spark into the couple that travels all the way to Minnesota just to nap on his couch. Also, the couple that loves each other so much, they can not imagine their lives without the other. Who better to kick start their marriage, than one of the best humans they know, Dan Beal, Mr. GoodTime.