Allison & Matthew
Wedding Party
Allie Bragg
Bride
Allie abounds with joy and care, and selflessly puts others above herself. She loves to play games with friends, but mostly cares about just having a good time with good people. She is an avid puzzler, and will often prioritize have a puzzle over having a functional desk. Above all, Allie strives to be someone who is present in people's lives. I am so blessed to have someone who compliments me in so many ways, and am looking forward to getting to marry her soon!
Matthew Lee
Groom
He is an incredible man of God who I am beyond thrilled to be marrying. He exudes patience and is so intentional with those he loves. Matthew is secretly competitive in games and loves to let others know his win record. Thankfully, I will never go hungry as he is always making bread, baking sweets, or cooking a new recipe. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him! - Allie
Ashleigh Vander Meulen
Matron of Honor
We lived across the hall from each other Freshman year at CBU. We have been best friends ever since! In that time, we've had countless coffee dates, donut runs, and late night chats all while gushing about our guys! She is a true testament to what a Christ-like woman is even in trials. I am so proud to have her here today.
Matthew Miller
Best Man
Matthew Miller is the guy who makes you feel like a VIP no matter what the situation. I met Matthew in my first couple of days of starting college, and we instantly became friends. From the start, he was someone who knew how to make everyone feel welcomed, albeit with too many puns. He is someone who is there for the good times and celebrates hard, but also the bad times as someone to lament with. Above all, he has been someone who I can ALWAYS rely on. No matter what, you can count on Matthew to make a heart-warming speech, terrible pun, or grab you a beer, depending on what the situation calls for.
Rachel Macrane
Bridesmaid
While I will always call her "Spud, Rachel and I met at Forest Home, the same year I met Matthew. She has always been a consistent source of Christ's joy in my life! I am so grateful that we can always jump right back into where we left off.
Stephen Lee
Groomsman
Stephen is the epitome of older brother. He helped pave the way for me, so that I was able to navigate through school and life a little bit easier than he did, but at the cost of the pranks and shenanigans that all older brothers play on their younger siblings. Thankfully, as I got bigger I was able to tease him back. We love to bond over Smash bros, food, and teasing other members of our family. I am very grateful to have some who I can act like a little kid with regardless of how old we get.
Karissa Baucom
Bridesman
To me, she is known as "Cove." We met the summer of 2017 at Forest Home and were bed neighbors for the whole summer! She is steadfast in her faith and an incredible leader for Christ. She' been in Australia for the last year and a half so I am thrilled she is finally close enough to hug now.
Paul Jai
Groomsman
Paul is someone who equally loves to be silly and pull pranks, all while being incredibly genuine and modeling a Christ-like attitude and life. We met during the first couple weeks starting college; I ended up doing AV for him as he led a Sunday worship night called "Vespers". As part of the service, there is a prayer time, and we spend each week praying with each other. The next year, the roles reversed, and Paul did AV as I played bass/ tuba in the worship band. We have continued to bond over Smash bros, VR, and began having weekly check-in calls where we share about each other's lives and pray with one another. I am very thankful of what a strong role model he has been for me throughout college and into adult life.
Jeni Arreola
Bridesmaid
Jeni and I met through Jr. High at Hesperia Christian. We play on 2 different sports teams together for 4 years! She is only of my oldest friends and I am so blessed that she is standing beside me on my wedding day.
Kyle Hansen
Groomsman
Kyle is one of those guys who you meet, and go "man he is going places". I have always been blown away by his dedication to academics, faith, and a structured lifestyle. Don't get fooled though, Kyle is just as much into playing video games, nerding over Avatar, and being a "star baker". Kyle and I got to room my last semester of college after being in the same friend groups throughout college. One of my favorite last memories of college is staying up super late the finals week with Kyle battling each other in online tetris, while drinking Martineli's and blasting a space jam cover of Smash bros music. Ask him about it.
Brooke Bragg
Bridesmaid
I have known Brooke for over 10 years! We met at Hesperia Christian in Jr. High and she has been part of my life ever since! It helps that she started dating my brother when they were 15 years old. She is such a positive, quiet soul in the Bragg family and I am grateful to have her as my sister!
Trevor Bragg
Groomsman
Trevor is Allie's younger brother. Despite the two year age gap, Trevor always carried himself with a mature demeanor, and had a plan. I have been around to see him go from a high schooler to a married man working real- estate, and only get more mature as he goes. He is also one of the few people who enjoys strategy games as much as I do.
Jennifer Louie
Bridesmaid
Jennifer is Matthew's sister, and the least snarky Lee. Jennifer is always so welcoming and encouraging to me and anyone she meets. She is such a sweet, caring person and I am so excited to be joining her family.
Ethan McAbee
Groomsman
Ethan has always been "Goon" to me. We met at camp, where he was in a role like a resident assistant, so that he helped look out for the male staff members. Although he may come off as soft spoken and reserved, his dedication and care for friends is far from quiet or hidden. Goon will go very far out of his way if he knows it will help someone, and is a friend who is intentional to the core. For a glimpse into his silly side, have him lip sync to the "frozen soundtrack".