Wedding Party
Danielle Killian
Officiant
Let’s just say that Jackie has been attached to this one since birth. Danielle is Jackie’s younger sister and best friend; her confidant and her ride or die. Jackie was honored to be the Maid of Honor for Danielles wedding to her loving husband, Joe. Now Jackie and Steve are blessed to be joined together in marriage by Danielle.
Erin McKnight
Maid of Honor
Erin and Jackie met online, it’s a funny story, at least we think so. Have you heard of the “Are We Dating The Same Guy” Facebook groups? Well, Jackie posted in her local group (when she was single), asking if anyone wanted to just go out as a bunch of single girls and just have fun. Erin responded that she was down to dance. Leave it to Jackie to make sure Erin knew, that Jackie knew, exactly who she was, by responding…“Sure, even tho you dated my exboyfriend (Not Steve)”. Let’s just say that was the start of a beautiful, unexpected, boring old lady friendship that Jackie cannot imagine her life without.
Nate Warren
Best Man
Steve and Nate's story begins in San Diego, CA back some 16+ years ago, born in the trenches and fires of IDC school. They were the best of friends throughout the rest of their Naval careers and still are in retirement. They still have their morning meetings, though the subject matter has changed over the years: such as world happenings, tuna fishing (Nate's is always bigger), their fondness for lemon cherry gelato, or what they are cooking next for those lucky ladies who claim them. Forever busy, these two always have a project going on that they are bouncing off one another.
Tracy Chavez
Bridesmaid
Jackie met Tracy after befriending DJ, Tracy’s husband, while stationed onboard the USS San Jacinto. Jackie likes to refer to Tracy as her BOGO (befriend one, get one) and they have become very close over these past few years. Together they have mastered beach/pool days and Tracy has helped Jackie break the news to her ex Leo (Tracy and DJ’s 11 year old dog) that she is marrying someone else and he is a human.
Phil Althouse
Groomsman
Phil & Steve are cousins but really they are more like brothers from another Mother. In his retirement, Steve has been able to spend more time with family, allowing them to become closer. Steve is a music lover himself but often gives "Thanks" to Phil for being the person who really expanded his musical pallet. Steve fondly remembers visits with Phil because he could always rely on two things: a good smooth bourbon and better eclectic music.