Wedding Party

Audrey Wheatcroft

Co-Maid of Honor

Audrey is Tess’ younger sister. They have always been very close! From playing with their beloved Curious George (and Otto) monkeys, their Barbie dolls and American Girl dolls or their Polly Pockets. To watching Balto, Fern Gully, Homeward Bound and the Parent Trap a million times. From trips to Switzerland to visit their grandparents to car camping road trip with their parents and living in Italy. To drinking together at college parties and watching each other graduate. To remaining close as adults, giving each other relationship advice. Audrey was living in Portland when Kent and Tess started to date and she said very early on that she approved of him.

Neema Sahebi

Officiant & Co-Best Man

Neema and Kent met at Valley Catholic High School in Mr. Braun’s class. Kent was a year older at the time, but they quickly became friends. Although they did not look like an ideal couple on paper, they found they shared common values and interests. After Neema’s freshman year at Oregon, they were roommates for the next 3.5 years and remained close friends throughout Neema’s travels and education abroad after college. Neema has always been a positive influence and has helped Kent through most of the major moments in his life. Neema is not only the Best Man but he is also officiating Kent and Tess’ wedding!

Ellie Boggs

Co-Maid of Honor

Ellie and Tess met in 2010 when they both rushed Kappa Delta as sophomores at University of Oregon. They bonded on a sorority road trip to the 2010 Oregon vs. Cal football game. They have been best friends ever since! From partying in the 1710 basement, concerts, to sorority formals, date dash’s, trips to California and Seattle, to Oregon Duck Football games, to trips to Corvallis to the Coolidge House, 21ers, hanging out and watching movies and crafting. After college they both moved to Portland where they started their careers. They even lived together for awhile. Ellie and Tess always have fun together even when they are doing nothing. Ellie has been there for all the good and the bad.

Tom Wolf

Co-Best Man

Kent and Tom met in a Computer Science class at the University of Oregon. Both of them were transfer students and pursing business degrees. They had very similar backgrounds and realized they had even played football against each other in High School. That summer they cemented their friendship by binge watching “How I Met Your Mother”. After college, Kent and Tom worked together at Maxim Healthcare and Kent and Tess were roommates with Tom before they moved to Seattle, WA.

Jamie Trevorrow

Bridesmaid

Jamie and Tess met in 2011 when Jamie joined Kappa Delta. They became close Senior Year of college and then they lived together during Tess’ 5th year at University of Oregon. They had so much fun living together that year. They quickly bonded over their love for true crime, the Oregon Ducks, wine and cats. From late nights at Fathoms and AEPi parties, to working their first real jobs at Valley River Inn through all good times and bad Jamie has always been there for Tess. Luckily Kent and Jamie’s husband Matthew are also close and they have all gone on a few trips together! Tess was also a bridesmaid in Jamie’s wedding!

Jackson Gambee

Groomsman

Jackson transferred to Valley Catholic for his Junior and Senior years of high school. Kent and he became quick friends on the Varsity basketball team. Jackson was the very first person Kent called when he made the decision to transfer to the University of Oregon. They lived together the next 4.5 years and Jackson has been a major part of Kent’s support system, ever since.

Zach Peters

Bridesman

Zach and Tess became friends in 2004 when Zach sat behind Tess in math class. They became best friends pretty much immediately. Whether they were watching scary movies, goofing around in class, taking photos, or listening to music. They even went to their first concert (Death Cab For Cutie haha) together with Tess’ Dad. After high school graduation they went to Europe together where they explored Switzerland, Italy and Greece! Zach never approved of the boys Tess dated throughout high school/college so it was a HUGE deal when he said that he said “Kent is the best guy you’ve ever dated” very early on in their relationship!! Tess can always count on Zach’s support through every step in life.

Nolan Cassidy

Groomsman

Nolan transferred to Valley Catholic High School the start of his Sophomore Year. They ended up being randomly chosen to share a room at the UW summer basketball camp that year. They soon realized they had a lot in common and shared a passion for Jordan shoes and hoops. Both of them played a year of college basketball before ending up at the University of Oregon, where they were roommates for 3+ years.

Laura Dusold

Bridesmaid

Laura and Tess met in 2010 when Tess joined Kappa Delta. They really bonded during sorority recruitment senior year. They had so much fun their senior year in college. From trips to Corvallis, to concerts, to late nights at Fathoms and Taylor’s, date dashes, Tacky Sweater and a trip to Lake Shasta. Then they moved up to Portland and lived together with Robert and Cara (and Klaüs) Living in Portland they started working and enjoying life as real adults in the city. Laura and Robert then went to travel around the world. Tess met up with them in Mexico and they traveled throughout central Mexico together for two weeks. Tess and Laura can always find an adventure together

Eric Keagbine

Groomsman

Eric and Kent first met on the 5th/6th grade CYO football Team. They continued to play together all the way through high school. Although Eric did not go to the University of Oregon, he was the unofficial roommate throughout Kent’s four years there. Their love for the Oregon Ducks and Portland Blazers continues to be a shared passion to this day. Over the years, they have been through a lot together and Eric is someone Kent can always rely on.

Mackenzie Entrikin

Bridesmaid

Mackenzie is one of Tess’ oldest friends. They became best friends in 2001 (18 years ago!!) and have stayed close ever since. From sleepovers in middle school, ski trips to Mt Bachelor, middle school dances, beach trips, birthday parties, NYE parties, CV XC running team, the Mr CV pageant, shopping trips, high school dances, Prom, 21ers and to visiting each other during colleges and spending summers in Corvallis. Mackenzie has been there for it all.

Chris Kiefer

Groomsman

Chris and Kent met in 7th grade at Valley Catholic Middle School. Chris lived in Banks, OR and would often stay at Kent’s place 2-3 nights a week. Really becoming the brother Kent never had growing up. They played competitive basketball together all the way through high school, culminating in a State Championship in 2007. After high school, they went their separate ways to pursue their college basketball dreams, sending Chris all the way to Helena, Montana. Kent was one of the groomsman at Chris’ wedding too! Throughout the years they have remained in contact and it is as if nothing has every changed.

Cara Pfund

Bridesmaid

Cara and Tess became friends in 8th grade. They had great time in high school in photo class, hanging out with Zach and going to high school dances together. They also went to college together at University of Oregon where they studied photography together. Tess wouldn’t have survived the art program without the support of Cara. They had the best time together at University of Oregon, from pulling all nighters to finish photography projects, to drinking wine in the dark room and spending late nights at dollar beers and fathoms. They then moved up to Portland where they lived together with Laura and Robert (and Klaüs). Spending that first year in Portland together was so fun!!

Mark Levesque

Groomsman

Kent met Mark his first year at the University of Oregon. They lived in the same apartment complex and met over a friendly game of beer pong in the courtyard. Their natural competitiveness and love for the Blazers made them quick friends. After graduation, Mark referred Kent to his first job out of school, which really laid the foundation for Kent’s career in recruiting and talent acquisition and it’s also how Kent met Tess. Kent and Tess actually starting dating at Mark’s birthday party in 2015! Kent was also a groomsman in Mark’s wedding last summer.

Kyle Poirier-Welch

Bridesman

Kyle and Tess met at work in Seattle. They have had fun exploring Seattle restaurants, going to concerts and camping in Washington.

Cole Barton

Groomsman

Kent met Cole through a mutual friend at the University of Oregon. Both of them were pursing their business degrees and shared a very similar class schedule. Through group projects and spending a lot of time together their friendship grew over their final 2 years in school. After college, Kent and Cole worked together at Maxim Healthcare. Kent and Tess were also roommates with Cole!

Livia

Flower Girl

Livi is Kent and Tess’ niece! She is 7 years old and has extensive flower girl experience! We are so excited she is part of our wedding!

Drew Allworth

Groomsman

Kent and Drew met at TEKsystems in Portland, OR. They supported the same line of business and sat across from each other every day. Their friendship grew over small competitions to hit various metrics and weekly goals. Even though Drew is a Beaver and Kent is a Duck they have managed to put their differences aside. They helped each other reach their milestones and Kent was eventually relocated to the Seattle Office and Drew to the San Diego Office. Kent, Tess and Drew enjoy going to Blazer games and concerts together.

Wally

Ring Bearer