Wedding Party
Heather Gastelum
Matron of Honor
Heather is my older sister. She is compassionate, generous, kind, and extremely thoughtful. She often seeks how she can be supportive and helpful to those around her. Ever since we were babies, Heather has embodied the role of what a big sister should look like, and I have always looked up to her. She would always check-in on me, invited me to spend time with her and her friends, given me advice, and treated me not only like a sister but also as a friend. She makes me feel so loved and I am grateful she is my sister! - Lauren
Kristen Brown
Matron of Honor
Kristen is my younger sister. Kristen is down to earth, selfless, and has the most contagious laugh in the world. Kristen is very tender-hearted and an amazing friend. She will drop whatever she is doing in order to support those in need. She has been a good shoulder to cry on for me on countless occasions, but we also have a lot of fun together. We have many good memories together, and I have loved being her roommate in this season! I have enjoyed our many late night chats and laughs. - Lauren
Amanda Bessler
Bridesmaid
Amanda was one of my roommates in college. She has an adventurous soul and is able to find beauty and humor in everything. Her drive for life and her joyous spirit are contagious and brighten up any room she is in. We spent many nights studying into the wee hours of the morning, but also proscrastinating our work by talking often and making each other laugh. Most of my spontaneous outings in college are due to Amanda, and I wish we lived in the same state so we could hang out more. I am so grateful for the fun and deep friendship that she has brought into my life. - Lauren
Ciera Bardowell
Bridesmaid
I met Ciera in college. She is funny, relatable, and authentic. Her authenticity invites others to feel free to be themselves around her. She never ceases to make me laugh. Life is always better with Ciera around because of her fun and uplifting spirit (not to mention she has the voice of an angel). Although she has many talents, she is one of the most humble people I know. I am grateful she lives nearby and that she convinced my boring self into getting a Disney pass the year before COVID hit! She is in a band called Laureline and they are very talented. You should check them out on Spotify! - Lauren
Coco O'Neill
Bridesmaid
Coco has been a good friend to me since elementary school. I remember that in elementary school I used to always want to be like her because she is overflowing with love, energy, and good jokes. (I used to want a bionator just because she had one - if you don't know what that is you should look it up). Coco is a joy and a delight. She truly is a cheerleader to everyone around her and makes everyone feel like a million bucks. I absolutely believe that everyone needs a Coco in their life. - Lauren
Devon O'Barr
Bridesmaid
Devon is my future sister-in-law and I could not be luckier to gain her as as a sister! Ever since the moment that Dane and I met, Devon has treated me like family and has been so welcoming. Devon has a true gift of hospitality and making others feel at home when they are around her. Devon is spontaneous, charming, generous, and gorgeous! I really enjoy spending time with her and look forward to the many memories we will create together as sisters. - Lauren
Diana Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
Diana is my friend from high school. Diana has a heart of gold, is wise beyond her years, and has such a goofy sense of humor. She is the type of friend who consistently checks in and prays for you but can also make you laugh and have a good time. She has a way of making the simplest things fun such as getting coffee and walking through Target. Diana is so thoughtful/intentional and it shows through the way that she lives her life! - Lauren
Katie Crofford
Bridesmaid
Katie Crofford is my friend from high school Bible study. Katie is sweet, spontaneous, funny, artsy/creative, and insightful. Katie is one of the most spontaneous people I know. There was one time where we were talking about doing a Europe trip in a year or so, and then she ended up going to Norway like a week later. This is such a perfect picture of Katie's adventurous spirit that finds beauty in everything. Not only is she spontaneous, but she is a great listener and loves to experience everything that life has to offer. - Lauren
Katie Foster
Bridesmaid
Katie Foster was my roommate in college. Katie's smile lights up a room. She is someone who strangers often feel comfortable being around because she is so easy to talk to. Katie is also a kind and supportive friend that many count on. Her presence is simply enough to make one feel heard and understood. Not only is she great with people, but she is driven and talented. She has her own business as an event planner in Austin, Texas (if anyone needs an event planned, I would HIGHLY recommend Katie). - Lauren
Lauren Werner
Bridesmaid
Lauren is my name twin and was my roommate in college and my coworker in Ecuador. Lauren is deep, caring, an enneagram enthusiast, and HILARIOUS - she is seriously the funniest person I know. No one is able to make me laugh as much as Lauren does. She is intentional with all her friends and so easy to relate to. She is truly an amazing friend and I am lucky to know her. *She does a mean Irish jig, so if you see her at the wedding you will have to ask her to show you* - Lauren
Sarah Hofer
Bridesmaid
Sarah is my cousin. We grew up spending a lot of time together, so Sarah has always been more of a sister than a cousin. Some of my favorite memories with her involve when we were kids and they would come over every day over summer. Sarah is empathic, easy-going, and loves to have a good time with loved ones. Sarah also has the most adorable kids, that I had the honor of nannying for a couple years. I have enjoyed our many memories that we have shared throughout the years! - Lauren
Shannon Lucht
Bridesmaid
Shannon is one of my roommates from college. Shannon is creative, loyal, a deep thinker, and a true embodiment of what love is. She sticks by her friends through thick and thin and always has such a wise and unique perspective on life. I miss our spontaneous outings and our many fun workouts that we had as roommates. Shannon also has a hospitable spirit that is welcoming to everyone she meets. She is truly a beautiful person inside and out. Just to know her is a blessing. - Lauren
Sydney Petersen
Bridesmaid
Although Sydney and I both went to APU since freshman year of college, I met her in Ecuador when we were studying abroad together. We were also roommates senior year of college and shared many good memories together that year. Ever since I met Sydney, she has been such a dear friend of mine. Sydney is wise beyond her years, funny, genuine, perceptive, and always down to have a good time. Sydney and I have shared many laughs, cries, and deep conversations with each other. She has a contagious deep love and passion for God that overflows in the way she loves others in her life. - Lauren
TJ O'Barr
Best Man
TJ is my older brother. He has been someone I have always looked up to and we have really grown close since we have been adults. We share the same sense of humor and so its a normal thing to see us only communicate in movie quotes. He is married to Devon and has 3 fun, rambunctious boys. - Dane
Calvin Moudy
Groomsman
Calvin has been my best friend since the 6th grade. We have truly been through the thick and thin with each other. We share many similar nerdy interests. He is one of the most approachable and passionate people I know. - Dane
Davis Gastelum
Groomsman
Davis is Lauren's brother-in-law. Although I have only known Davis for around 2 years, I felt I have known him longer. He is so sociable, approachable, and supportive of everyone around him. It is awesome to see him living his life according to his faith - plus, he likes Rambo... but not as much as me. -Dane
Doug Stack
Groomsman
Doug and I have been close friends for over ten years. We were barbers together, and spent 50 hours a week connecting over movies such as Predator and Jaws. His unique outlook on life is only surpassed by his genuine care for people that are important to him. - Dane
Matt Fetters
Groomsman
I became friends with Matt through the barbershop. He is a personal trainer and we started our relationship by trading hair cuts for work out sessions. Matt is super friendly, knowledgeable, and down to earth and he recently became a father to his son Cooper. Now he owns his own gym with his wife Stevi. His gym is called Recoup Personal Training in Costa Mesa, you should really check it out, it is a great gym. - Dane
Sam Reinhart
Groomsman
Sam is Lauren's cousin. Sam recently moved to Idaho after Lauren and I started dating, but I have been able to spend some time with him through a trip to Idaho, and when Sam has made a trip out here to California. He is really down to earth, humble, and has a good sense of humor. - Dane
Truman Brown
Groomsman
Truman is Lauren's brother-in-law. Truman is an energetic, enthusiastic character who loves board games as much as I do. Also, he is a sports fanatic - let's go Angels and Chargers! It is cool to see him start such a important chapter in his life with a new career and marriage to Lauren's sister Kristen. - Dane
Scarlett O'Barr
Flower Girl
Scarlett is Dane's beautiful daughter, and she is 9 years old. She is thoughtful, fun-loving, and driven to make the best of every moment. We could think of no better person to shower the aisle with flower petals on our wedding day. We are so excited to be joined together as a family and start our life together. - Dane and Lauren
TJ O'Barr
Flower Girl Escort
Little TJ is a spitting image of his father (looks and personality alike). He loves to play video games, especially with his cousin Scarlett and is fascinated by science, especially bugs. Look for him escorting Scarlett down the aisle. - Dane and Lauren
Ben O'Barr
Ring Bearer
The relationship of Ben and little TJ is the same as big TJ and Dane's relationship when they were kids. There is a lot of rough housing, fun, and crazy times. While Ben is similar to Dane in that he enjoys time to himself, he is someone who still likes to play with others and build friendships. He is also super interested in karate and being active. - Dane and Lauren
Caleb O'Barr
Ring Bearer
Caleb, the youngest O'Barr, has everyone currently wrapped around his finger. He is just as mischievous as he is cute. He loves to be right in the middle of any rough housing/playing going on despite his size. Look for him and Ben carrying the rings down the aisle. - Dane and Lauren