Laura & Andrew
Wedding Party
Melissa Laramore
Maid of Honor
Melissa and Laura have been best friends since 8th grade! Laura went on so many trips with her family, that she was often mistaken for her sister. They have traveled all over together, been through all of life's biggest events, and made millions of memories in the process. Melissa loves a fun night out sans kids, and will most definitely be found ordering Jager shots and forcibly guilting you into taking them with her. She is an absolutely amazing Mama to two littles Archer & Blaine, and lives in Renton with her kiddos, her DJ husband, Luke and first born fur baby Potters.
Zach Lovins
Best Man
Zach and Andrew met in their late teens and instantly became best friends. Andrew's mom tried encouraging them to move in together, probably to get them both out of her house. Zach is an incredible friend that is always there with open ears to listen to your complaints or happy moments. You can find Zach at the EQC placing bets or on the golf course. Zach's special talent is consistently cutting 10 strokes from his golf game when no one is around to help him count. Zach lives with his girlfriend Olivia and their two dogs in Tacoma.
Ali Tapert
Bridesmaid
Ali is a best friend from college and roommate for several (very fun) years. Ali is both the life of the party and the ultimate nap queen (often found sleeping in random places). Whether it's buying shots or facilitating a fun new game, she knows how to get down. She's also a wonderful friend who has supported Laura through many big life events and changes. Ali lives in Arlington and is Mama to her big boy German Shepherd Bruce, crooked-tailed cutie cat Theodore, and killing it as a Project Manager in the commercial construction world.
Evan Heimbuch
Groomsman
Evan and Andrew met in college, go Orcas, eeeet! Evan and Andrew have lived together in 6 different homes over the years, including once when he wasn't even on the lease. Evan is always down to have a good time, he loves buying new vehicles and changes them out yearly. He's a great friend and truly will do anything for the people he cares about. Evan's special talent is saying that he refuses to go to almost every event or trip and then showing up last minute. Evan is living the bachelor life in Redmond.
Alex Janney
Bridesmaid
Alex - who we lovingly refer to as Troyer (or Troy Daddy), is a best friend from college who is known for her blunt honesty and 100% lovability. Unlike instagram, Alex is filter free and we love her for it. She is a wild spirit who brings excitement to life just by being in it. To describe Alex in 4 words would be adventurous, spontaneous, loving, and thoughtful. Alex is an event planning queen for Amazon, lives in Seattle with her good boy black lab Blu, and her HR master/golf pro (and also college friend) husband, Scott.
James Leptich
Groomsman
James and Andrew met working at Tacoma Screw and decided to move away and attend college together. Another fellow Orca here. James is an incredible friend to Andrew and the ultimate hype man who is constantly encouraging and building up the people he surrounds himself with. He is also known for being the life of the party and in a never-ending positive mood. James' special talent is shouting LFG and falling for scams. He lives in Kirkland with his wife Ashley and their kitten.
Sarah Landry
Bridesmaid
Sarah is Laura's younger sister by 2 years. She is by far the kindest person in the world and will often be seen hugging, complimenting, or offering backrubs to anyone at anytime. She has a great sense of humor, filled with compassion for others, and the worlds best babysitter. She will also be found on the dance floor 99% of the wedding night with the other 1% telling the cute single groomsman that she loves him. Sarah is living her best life in Virginia with her sweet kitty Coco and her community of besties.
Ryan Miller
Groomsman
Ryan is Andrew's older brother. They were very close growing up together and spent many years hanging out with the same friends. Ryan is a great older brother who is always happy, easy going and fun to be around. You can usually find Ryan out in the woods hunting or setting up traps and cameras. Ryan's special talent is going through 12 hours of getting a tattoo with his high school nickname written on his back. He lives in Port Orchard with his Fiancé Tami and son Jonah.
Isabella Dirini
Bridesmaid
Isabel is a college best friend who shows up for anything and everything. She is the friend you can count on, cares about the little mundane updates you text her throughout your day, follows up on your life, wants to know how you're doing, and celebrates in all of your victories. To top it off, she's fun and always down for a mimosa or a Sunday Funday. Isabel has a thriving career in Instructional Design and lives in Lynnwood with her ride or die treat-lover kitty Luna, and Lawyer, pretends-to-not-love-Laura-but-secretly-does husband, Neddy.
Brandon Andrews
Groomsman
Brandon and Andrew met in high school in the greatest city on Earth, Tacoma. He is a great friend to Andrew who can always be counted on when needed and you can bet on him checking in on his friends. Brandon is a very outgoing, friendly person that is always down to party and golf rain or shine. Brandon's special talent is getting his brother in law fired for dumping a golf cart in the pond. Brandon is living a charcuterie and champagne lifestyle in Tacoma with his son Beau and daughter Briar.
Mary Walters
Bridesmaid
Mary is the oldest of 3 cousins on Laura's Moms side. Mary and Laura grew up side by side and feel less like cousins and more like sisters. Mary has the ability to take control of any given situation and get things done. She has the immaculate ability to learn how to do anything from plumbing to mastering the entire NYC subway system, all the while being a fun spirited person you love to spend time with. Mary lives in Issaquah wit her sister Shannon, mother to her strange cat Ellen, and crushing career goals left and right as the most independently successful person we know.
Aaron Hundley
Groomsman
Aaron and Andrew met in college, although he does not belong to the Orca pod and was a WWU Viking only. Aaron is an incredible friend that is very supportive and open to discuss deep feelings. Aaron cannot refuse a good time and you can always count on him to show up for his friends and be the first one to RSVP. Aaron's special talent is bringing you to the brink of death while working out, and almost breaking his foot playing kick the can. Aaron lives the bachelor life in Northgate.
Jenny Bask
Bridesmaid
Jenny is a college best friend who will send you funny videos and memes when you are sad, be the first to show up for an important event to help out, and be your hype woman when you need it. She can be seen sipping her favorite Mark Ryan wine on any given day of the week or completing a 1,000 piece puzzle in a matter of hours. Jenny also works with Laura, getting complimented by fellow co workers left and right in Vendor/Project management and lives in Redmond with her full-of-personality orange tabby, Louie.
Arlie Nordlund
Groomsman
Arlie is Andrew's oldest nephew. He is a very intelligent young man with a wild skill in coding. He can be found playing VR, building video games, and working hard. Andrew has really enjoyed watching him grow up, the many adventures to the basketball court and playing video games. Arlie's special skill is cheating in Monopoly and getting smoked by Andrew in every other video games. Arlie lives in Tacoma with his grandma despite her best efforts to get him in his own place.
Arabella Lowe
Junior Bridesmaid
Arabella is Laura's 12 year old niece who is loving, responsible, kind, and an amazing big sister to her little brother, Paxton. She is a performer by nature and will always give a dance or gymnastics performance at any given family gathering. Her bright personality is enjoyed by all, and Laura has enjoyed many one-on-one sleepovers with Arabella over the years. Arabella is a smart gal in 6th grade and lives in Bothell with her extremely sweet and excitable dog, Mona, her rambunctious and wild brother, Paxton, and her two amazing and loving parents, Alexis & Roger.
Tony LeMay
Groomsman
Tony and Andrew also met in high school. Tony and Andrew have spent many great years together getting into trouble, camping and leaving Jeep parts in momma bears front yard. Tony is a great friend that is brutally honest and one that can be counted on to support and love his friends. Tony's special talent is tricking Andrew into thinking he was part of the Lemay trash dynasty for 15 years. Tony lives in Lakewood with Brandon and his three beautiful cats.
Michelle Mosley
Bridesmaid
Michelle is a college best friend who has as much style as she is a good friend. She gives the best advice, is honest and loving, and cares deeply for those she loves. She has the worlds best stories and never fails to have the entire room reduced to tears from laughter. She's also notorious for having 'nothing to wear' but showing up looking like a beauty queen. Michelle is moving up the corporate ladder as a Sr. Technical Procedure Writer and lives in Richland with her shy but sweet dog, Yogi, and all things fishing fanatic fiancé, AJ.
Nick Washington
Groomsman
Nick and Andrew met in high school. The two of them have built an incredible friendship over the years and have had many deep conversations about life. Some may say that he is an emotional guy, but the truth is Nick is an incredible person that is not shy when it comes to sharing his true thoughts and feelings. Nick's special talent is James Harden impersonations, ice cream sandwich throwing, and book recommendations. Nick lives in Tacoma with his friend Trevor.
Chris Peterson
Officiant
Chris and Andrew met in high school. The two of them spent many years together creating holiday cards in Chris' mom's basement, carving their initials in the lake docks and building a life together. The two of them made a pact that if they couldn't marry each other, then they would at least marry each other. Chris is a very genuine, down to earth man, incredible friend, and ok father. Chris' special talent is falling up staircases. Chris lives in Tacoma with his wife Tasha and their always smiling daughter Lucy.