Bride
Rylee came into Steven’s life after being introduced to him by her godmother. Rylee is described by many as an old-soul and has always dreamed of settling down and starting her life. She has always been inspired by her parents’ marriage and is incredibly excited for what her future with Steven will hold.
Groom
Steven first asked Rylee to the Los Osos Halloween Haunt back in October of 2017 and from that night on, they have been an inseparable pair. To know Steven is to love him. He is an incredible son, brother, friend, and uncle. Through the hurdles that life tried to throw at he and Rylee as they became adults, the two stayed committed to each other. When Rylee moved to Arizona to be with him through his Vet school, he bought a ring, and is now incredibly excited to begin his life with Rylee.
Ring Bearer
Ati and Bubba’s favorite little man in the world! Johnny is the son of Steven’s older sister and Rylee’s bridesmaid, Rheanna. He loves monster trucks, dinosaurs, and bearing rings for his favorite Auntie and Uncle.
Maid of Honor
Shelby is the younger sister of Rylee and has been one of her closest confidants for 22 years. She was a freshman in high school when Rylee and Steven met, and has been like a little sister to him since. Both Rylee and Steven are incredibly grateful for Shelby’s presence in their lives and Rylee is very excited to have her sister stand as her Maid of Honor at her wedding.
Best Man
Austin became one of Steven's best friends when they played baseball together in high school. Through the years, their friendship has remained strong, even after Austin moved across the country for Medical school and Steven moved to Arizona for Veterinary school. Steven stood as a groomsman in Austin's wedding in February of 2024, and is honored to have Austin stand with him at his wedding.
Bridesmaid
Casslyn and Rylee have been friends since they were first introduced to each other in 5th grade. Casslyn is the person who first encouraged Rylee to pursue a relationship with Steven, and has always been a huge supporter of the relationship. Though they are now separated by an ocean, Rylee and Cass are still incredibly close and remain deeply supportive of each other.
Groomsman
Kyle is one of Steven’s oldest and best friends. Their friendship dates back to little league baseball, and after losing touch for some time as they grew up, they met again as adults and are close as ever. Steven stood as a groomsman in Kyle’s wedding to his wife Allie, and is now thrilled to have Kyle stand in his own wedding.
Bridesmaid
Kaelyn and Rylee met after their then-boyfriends Brandon and Steven introduced them in 2020. The two couples have been close friends through the years and are excited to see each other get married in 2025!
Groomsman
Brandon has been one of Steven’s best friends since they played baseball together in high school. This summer, Steven will stand as best man in Brandon’s wedding to Rylee’s bridesmaid Kaelyn.
Bridesmaid
Alysa and Rylee met in 2022 when Rylee was assigned to be her intern at TTI. They became fast friends and remained close, even after moving on from the roles. Since then, they have watched each other through graduations, engagements, and now weddings as Alysa will be getting married in Spring of 2025.
Groomsman
Wyatt has been a friend of Steven’s since they played baseball together in high school, and is also Rylee’s godbrother. Steven and Wyatt’s friendship is what ultimately led to Steven meeting Rylee.
Bridesmaid
Hailey is Rylee’s cousin on her mother’s side. Hailey and Rylee were close as kids, but have only grown closer and developed more in common as they became adults. Both love wine, bourbon, and competing with each other and their siblings for their grandfather’s favoritism
Groomsman
Johnny is Rylee’s younger brother, and over the years, has become the brother Steven never had (as Steven has been to him). Johnny was 11 when Steven came into his life and they immediately took to each other. Now that Johnny is an adult, the two are good friends and are excited to officially become brothers.
Bridesmaid
Rheanna is Steven’s older sister and the mother of the ring bearor, Johnny. Rheanna has always treated Rylee like a sister and has been incredibly loving and supportive of Steven and Rylee’s relationship from the beginning. After so many years and so many experiences together, Rheanna and Rylee are incredibly excited to officially become sisters.
Groomsman
Mike has been one of Steven’s good friends since they played baseball together in high school. Eight years later, they are still great friends and Steven is happy to have Mike stand by him at his wedding.
Bridesmaid
Wenonia is one of Rylee’s best friends from college as they pledged the same sorority in Spring 2021. They became close friends through their sorority and even lived together their senior year. They have remained close and are excited to celebrate together in Cabo!
Groomsman
Robby and Steven first met on the Los Osos baseball team and have been good friends ever since. Steven is honored to have Robby stand with him on his wedding day.
Officiant
Brandon Tauer is Rylee’s uncle by marriage on her mother’s side. Brandon has been supportive of Steven and Rylee’s relationship from the beginning, and has always inspired curiosity, kindness, and humor in those around him. He is a strong symbol of family, of faith, and of perseverance, all of which make him the perfect person to officiate the union of Steven and Rylee.
Father of the Bride
Rylee’s dad has been an inspiration and mentor to her through her entire life. He has always encouraged her independence and taught her the value of hard work. He set the example of an exceptional husband and father, which led to Rylee finding a partner who reflected his same values. He is very excited to welcome Steven into the family as his new son.
Mother of the Bride
Rylee’s mom is fiercely passionate about all of her kids, and has spend the past 23 years pouring her entire self into supporting them, loving them, and steering them in the right direction. She welcomed Steven with open arms when he entered Rylee’s life and has provided advice and support throughout the years that helped the couple get to where they are now.
Mother of the Groom
Steven’s mother is the embodiment of love, support, and loyalty. She has supported Steven his whole life through school, baseball, vet school, and now his wedding. Kim welcomed Rylee into the family with open arms and has always treated her as her own daughter. She is incredibly excited to see her son get married and to have Rylee officially become her daughter.
Father of the Groom
Steven’s father has always been his biggest inspiration and role model. On top of inspiring the drive in Steven that helped him get into vet school, his father has also inspired him to be a good and loving partner. Steven’s father has set the example for an exceptional husband and father, and Steven is excited to follow in his footsteps as he enters this next phase of life with Rylee.