Lauren & Evan
Wedding Party
Pastor Carl Walker
Officiant
Evan's childhood pastor who also married Evan's brother, Eric, to wife Candace, and Evan's sister, Elizabeth, to husband Tommy. He lives in Eagle, Colorado, with his wife Ruth. We are honored that he's traveling to the Pacific Northwest to officiate our wedding ceremony!
Lily Stokely
Co-Officiant
One of Lauren's best friends from medical school and first roommate in Seattle, Lily has played a grounding support in Lauren and Evan's relationship since the beginning. We are thankful for her role in assisting with the ceremony.
Jenna Furste
Matron of Honor
Jenna and Lauren have been friends since their first year of medical school when they bonded over a mutual love of hiking and brunching. She is also a Southern transplant to the Pacific Northwest and lives in Seattle with her husband Wes and two cats - Biscuit and Marmalade.
Michael Lippert
Best Man
Mike and Evan were in boy scouts together and went to High school together. Mike lives in Denver with his wife Beth who is a bridesmaid. Evan and Lauren were fortunate to be in their wedding in Wolcott, Colorado.
Ally Copple
Bridesmaid
Ally and Lauren have been friends since freshman year of college. Together they love trying new restaurants, going to horse races, and singing loudly to Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, and the Allman Brothers on roadtrips. Originally from Houston, she now lives in Durham, NC, with her husband Daniel and adorable son Henry who will turn 1 year old this June.
Conor Barrett
Groomsman
Lauren's brother who lives in Huntsville, Alabama, with his wife Lauren, son Porter (6 yo) and daughter Mary Francis (2 yo). Evan and Conor bonded quickly over football, craft beer, and the Grateful Dead.
Brianne Arnold
Bridesmaid
Lauren's cousin who grew up on Whidbey Island, WA. Brianne and Lauren began their long distance friendship as pen-pals in 3rd grade. Brianne was an incredible support when Lauren moved to Seattle for medical school and they continued to bond over their shared love of medicine. Brianne recently moved to Chattanooga, TN, with her husband Jon and children Adelynn (4 yo) and Declan (2.5yo) where she is a practicing nurse practitioner.
Eric Eves
Groomsman
Eric is Evan's older brother who lives in Eagle, Colorado with his wife Candace and children Dylan and Bella.
Elizabeth Lippert
Bridesmaid
Beth and Lauren first bonded over their shared affinity for bearded men who love Bronco's football. Over the many weekends that ensued, they discovered a deep friendship and an ease of laughing at one another's jokes. She and her husband, Mike, were a big support when Evan and Lauren took their relationship long distance for a year. They also have an adorable dog, Luna. Mike, Beth, and Luna recently moved from Seattle to Denver to be closer to family - Evan, Lauren, and Forrest miss them so!
Eric Hansen
Groomsman
Eric and Evan grew up together in the Vail Valley. Eric lives in Denver with his wife Sarah.
Elizabeth Wessel
Bridesmaid
Elizabeth is Evan's older sister. She lives in Edwards, Colorado, with her husband Tommy and their children Piper (4.5yo) and Bergen (1.5yo). Elizabeth is the first person Lauren calls when she needs help with knitting projects or new recipe ideas. She has been a huge support of Lauren and Evan's relationship and they're honored she's standing by their side on their wedding day!
Frank Barrett
Groomsman
Frank is Lauren's older brother, he lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina with his partner Sarah and their baby Logan.
Emily Dumas
Bridesmaid
Emily and Lauren have been friends since freshman year of college when they met brushing teeth side by side. Some of their best memories are from their cross country road trip from Emily's home in Los Angeles to Nashville before senior year of college. Emily completed medical school in Louisville, KY, and will be moving to NYC with her husband Nick this summer where she will start a psychiatry residency.
Max Clark
Groomsman
Max and Evan went to middle and high school together. They grew up together in Edwards skiing, hiking, playing lacrosse and generally behaving themselves. Max lives in Lexington, Kentucky
Jessica Sciara
Bridesmaid
Jessica was one of Lauren's first friends when she moved to Scottsboro, Alabama, from Atlanta in the 6th grade. They have many fun memories over the years playing basketball together, hanging at Jessica's lake house, visiting each other in college, and reconnecting in Nashville post graduate. Jessica lives in Nashville, TN, with her husband Levi and 1.5 yo son Leo.
Nick Lovell
Groomsman
Nick and Evan attended Middle and High school together. They grew up in Edwards together skiing, climbing, playing lacrosse and rugby. Nick lives in Denver with his wife Valerie and daughters Penny and Goldie.
Lanie Firey
Bridesmaid
Lanie is Lauren's cousin who grew up near Washington DC. Some of their favorite childhood memories are beach trips to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. They reconnected in Seattle when Lanie took a great job with Nordstrom. She now lives in NYC and we're so grateful to have her by our side on our wedding day!
Tommy Wessel
Groomsman
Tommy is husband to Evan's sister Elizabeth. Tommy and Elizabeth live in Edwards, Colorado with their daughter Piper and son Bergen.
Lindsey Carroll
Bridesmaid
Lindsey and Lauren have been friends since freshman year of college. They supported each other through four years of engineering coursework by maintaining a work hard-play hard spirit. Whether it was waiting in line for front row seats at a Vandy basketball game or organizing trivia nights they were always having fun! Lindsey lives in DC with her boyfriend, Josh, and their puppy dog Lou.
Piper Wessel
Flower Girl
PIper is the daughter of Evan's sister Elizabeth and her husband Tommy. Evan and Lauren love her genuine personality and can't wait to see her boogy down on the dance floor!
Sophie Whitaker
Junior Bridesmaid
Sophie is Lauren's first cousin who lives in Knoxville, TN. Lauren was a junior bridesmaid in Sophie's parents wedding (her Aunt Jill and Uncle Scott) and she is so excited for Sophie to stand by her and Evan's side!
Caroline Ritchie
Junior Bridesmaid
Caroline is Lauren's cousin who lives in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Lauren was a flower girl in Caroline's parents wedding (her Aunt Heather and Uncle David) and she is so thrilled for Caroline to join in the celebration at her and Evan's wedding.
Isabella Eves
Flower Girl
Bella is the youngest of Eric and Candace's family, she will be 5 years old this June. Lauren and Evan love her sweet smile and sense of adventure and look forward to exploring San Juan Island with her!
Dylan Eves
Ring Bearer
Dylan is the oldest son of Eric and Candace Eves, he turned 7 in March. He has captivated his Uncle Evan's heart from the day he was born. Evan and Lauren are honored that Dylan will be by their side as they say "I do."
Porter Barrett
Ring Bearer
Porter is the oldest child of Lauren's brother Conor and his wife Lauren. He is kind and curious and can instantly put a smile on your face. Lauren and Evan are so thrilled Porter will play a special role in their wedding ceremony!