Wedding Party
Caroline Almy
Bridesmaid
My childhood best friend and neighbor! Another incredibly creative badass. Caroline and I met at a birthday party of Claire's and instantly clicked. Her sense of humor is wild and she thinks about the world in a unique and beautiful way. 12 years of friendship!
Claire Biaggi
Maid of Honor
My best, and oldest friend of 24 years! What can I say? Claire and I have seen each other in every single stage of life. Birth, youth group (lol), high school, college, and Montana. We've grown together, called each other out, loved each other, lived together. I don't think I could ask for better. She has the mind of a shark, the humor of an improv master, and the soul of the other half of myself.
Pablo Chavez
Groomsman
First time I met Pablo we were on a double date at a comedy club. He was really trying hard to buy me a drink, but it was my dry January. I thought he would think I was a complete knob but we grew close through yard work, pool, disc golf, and debating if we could beat a kangaroo in a fist fight.
Joyce Costa
Bridesmaid
An amazing, smart, classy, kind, and funny now-Doctor from the Grimsley days with the cutest pup on the block. Joyce is a TRAVELER! She's so, so passionate about her life and always lives it to the fullest. We first met in high school, and have gotten closer and closer after I moved back to NC. She's also a foodie - just like me - and we love going to new restaurants and trying new things together. <3
Neal Dlugokinski
Groomsman
I met Neal my first year at summer camp. He was a 15 year old cool dude wearing a Slayer shirt. My favorite band is Megadeth and I really couldn't talk music to any staff members. So I started talking to him about music. Then the years went by and we became co-workers and close friends.
Nick Heikkila
Groomsman
It was my first summer at Sherman Lake YMCA as the Waterfront Director. Nick started a couple days into the season. We got to know each other a little during summer but really became friends during the fall season. We lived in a cabin together, both had fenders, and started jamming and hanging out when we weren't at work. He's become a dear friend.
Elisabeth Hornfeck
Maid of Honor
My incredible sister! She's a powerhouse. Unique and comfortable in who she is. Elisabeth and I, despite being 7 years apart, have always, always been so close. She and I would - and still do- go out on dates, go out together, and have amazing talks. We also both have a soul bond with my cat, Osha, who adores her and loves to get together as much as I do.
Will Hornfeck
Officiant
My brother and the Best Voice on Air! Will and I bonded through music and games. The dude got me Paranoid - Black Sabbath on vinyl. Now we game on the PC together and play Magic The Gathering when he's in town.
Gary House
Groomsman
Gary and I had no idea what we were doing when we met in 2012. It was both our first year at Camp Nissokone, a YMCA summer camp. I thought it'd be more fun than making pizzas for the summer and he wanted to travel. We immediately hit it off and led the staff with a work hard play hard attitude. We've been friends ever since have done some serious travel adventures, hiking through France and Spain, and spending New Year's in Chicago, Toronto, and Wales.
Emily Miller
Bridesmaid
One of the coolest, most creative people I met in Montana who is now living in NC! Emily always cracks me up and also always inspires me. She throws herself into everything she does without fear. She also has a talent for finding out cool things to do in whatever area she goes, and making a home for herself. Love this chick.
Nick Reincke
Best Man
Nick was the first dude I bounded with when I moved to the Kalamazoo area. I was a stranger in a new land and he introduced me to his friends and family. We've shared so many thoughts on life, development, relationships, and transitioning from college boys to adult men. As I moved around our friendship stayed alive though nerd stuff like Magic The gathering and Dungeons and Dragons. He's lead so many adventures as the OG DM.
Megan Rhead
Bridesmaid
Another amazing friend who I met in MT - a Lego wizard, video game counterpart, just amazing! She also lives in NC with Emily! Megan and I first bonded when she started coming in to 320 while I'd serve breakfast, we started talking, then she started bringing coffee and asking us to go on adventures and play games. I think she was one of the reasons Claire, Fae, Emily, Megan and I all got so, so, so close.
Rebecca Smoots
Maid of Honor
My Eragon-loving soulmate from college! Becky and I first met in our college dorm building toward the end of my sophomore-year and her freshman year. She's someone who lights up a room, is always on your side no matter what (loyal as hell), and is one of the funniest people I know! I'm so grateful we have stayed in touch to this day.
Omen Tydings
Groomswoman
Omen's my youngest sister. Growing up I would drag her along when I went hunting, fishing, and camping. As we aged we really bonded by taking long walks along Lake Huron and talking about life.
Apollo Watkins
Groomsman
Apollo and I became friends through work, Sherman Lake. After I left he came and lived with me for a bit before his move to Seattle. We hiked, played Magic The Gathering, and messed around with my new motorcycle. Eventually I moved out that way to Northern California and he came down to visit a couple times. We don't see each other a lot, but when we do it's like nothing's changed.
Taylor Zarate
Bridesmaid
I've known Taylor since the Our Lady of Grace days. And what a long strange trip it's been! A Greensboro to Boone to Asheville to Chicago lady, she's a traveler! We've had so many fun times, and living in Justice was one of my highlights of my college dorm years.