Wedding Party
Ellie Kopp
Maid of Honor
Ellie is Taylor's younger sister and her Maid of Honor. She is one of the funniest people we know and is kind and beautiful. She currently attends Grand Canyon University in Phoenix and is studying to become a nurse. We love living nearby and spending time with her whenever possible!
Mitchell Yinger
Best Man
Mitchell is Carson's older brother and his Best Man, he is extremely driven and sets high standards for himself and those he invests time in. Mitchell likes riding dirt bikes, cooking steaks, and learning new skills/ideas. As the oldest child Mitchell has been a great example to both of his siblings and has proven he can pave his own path against other peoples expectations.
Sydney Litle
Bridesmaid
Sydney has been Taylor's best friend since 3rd grade when she was asked to be a "student ambassador" and help Taylor make friends at her new school. Recently Sydney and one of Carson's good friends were engaged and we have gone through most of life's big changes together. Sydney is kind, compassionate, outgoing, and so much fun, we are so thankful to have such a great friend to support us as we enter this new stage of life.
Chris Panos
Groomsman
Carson met Chris through college and became best friends over an Internship with Bridger Aerospace in the Summer of 2022. Chris co-founded a LiDAR collection and analysis company with Carson which they are both working on part time. Chris was born in Michigan and loves boating, fishing, and spontaneous trips. He is energetic and passionate about what he and his friends hold dear.
Audrey Yinger
Bridesmaid
Audrey is Carson's younger sister, she and Taylor have gotten close over the years and have a lot of fun together. She is currently studying at Utah Tech in St. George to become a teacher, it's a short trip from where we live in AZ so we see her and go on fun adventures together relatively often! She has such a supportive, caring, loving, and funny personality and we are so honored to have her support us on our big day.
Alden Baartz-Bowman
Groomsman
Carson met Alden through college and their friendship really grew this most recent year through challenges they helped each other get through. Alden is extremely kind and generous, and typically the reason for any planning at all to go into their spontaneous trips and adventures. Alden and Carson bonded over being from the Pacific Northwest, and Alden has a passion for flying and will become a pilot.
Bill and Tamara Kopp
Mother and Father of the Bride
Tamara and Bill are Taylor's parents, they raised Taylor in Battle Ground, Washington, and currently live in Phoenix which has been amazing for Carson and Taylor to have family nearby. They have been Taylor's biggest supporter and encourager in all stages of life and have grown to love and be just as big of supporters of Carson and his endeavors. We are so grateful for them ♥
Bryan and Kathleen Yinger
Mother and Father of the Groom
Carson's Mom and Dad did an excellent job of raising Carson and his siblings. They both work at the family business, Shur-way Building Centers, and their kids to live a Christ centered life. Bryan is light-hearted and a hardworker, he enjoys jokes and deep thinking subjects. Kathleen is very generous and serves others without complaint. She is very social and caring towards her friends and family.
Rudy
Ring Bearer
Rudy is the sweetest boy, Taylor adopted him from the humane society 1 month after moving to Flagstaff for school at NAU. He has been her best buddy ever since and is absolutely crazy about Carson, they have explored all over Arizona together. He has been through a lot and we are so happy to have him around for our wedding, for those of you who are closest to us, you know it is a true answer to prayer.
