Sydney & Jason Gavigan
Wedding Party
Gabby Radojevic
Maid of Honor
Sydney is one of my oldest and dearest friends. We met in the primordial soup of Linscott Charter School, and have probably watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail more times than either of us can bear to count. We share a deep love of true crime, the Lord of the Rings trilogy (extended edition or bust), and most importantly, David Bowie. She is the sister I never had (sorry Michael), and I can't imagine what my life would be like without her.
Anthony Woo
Best Man
What are some qualities that define a best friend? Loyal, Dependable, Caring, these are all qualities that Jason has (plus a ton more). Jason and I have had our share of amazing experiences, however one experience stands out... our bromantic car ride to Lake Tahoe during the 4th (our first hangout!). I never told Jason this, but I thought he was so cool, and I looked up to him. Little did Jason know that I would annoy the crap out of him before we became best friends! Being Tony’s best friend isn’t an easy task, but Jason has easily accomplished it. So when he asked me to be his Best Man, how could I say no?! I’ve been waiting for him to find someone as cool as Sydney, and so I can be “the best man.” Jason and Sydney, I love you both, and I am extremely honored to be Jason’s best man.
Dylan Moss
Bridesman
Dylán is a dear, dear friend of Sydney. From the small town vibes of Muskogee, Oklahoma, he cut his teeth in the design world in Southern California. He then meandered his way to Oregon where he returned to his original passion, medicine. In the interim he became a spin instructor and met the love of his life... but unfortunately she was already promised to another man and Dylán himself... is gay. Sydney and Dylan’s meeting was more than kismet. From love at first Cher song - to the first charcuterie board in which jalapeño jam made an appearance. Fast friends via CycleBar turned into life long friendship filled with wine and skincare. Dylán spends his days teaching Celine Dion how to be more like Celine Dion and enjoying any and every tap house in the vicinity.
Erik Guyton
Groomsman
Looking back on all the memories I can't stop smiling, even chuckling! I will never forget that time when Stranger Things first came out. I was spending the weekend with Jason. We got our Dutch Bros and sat on the couch with our main dog Reno, and watched it. To think we had the nerve to be scared of these Breakfast Club fighting aliens teenagers. Throughout it all... knowing you and the respect we have for each other, I have never seen you happier. Even more than the time our football team stopped play in the middle of the game because our guy Ricky had dropped a pass and had to do push-ups before we'd snap the ball again. From Spokane to Maryland, LA to Memphis, San Fran to any time I’m in the Portland, we have always been able to maintain and strengthen our friendship. Cheers my guy!
K.C. Beadle
Bridesmaid
K.C. is Syd’s big sister and tallest bridesmaid! The woman with whom she shared her childhood, her secrets and her clothes! When she is not working full time as an EMT on an ambulance she enjoys all things outdoors, including road tripping across the states in her Jeep with her partner Scott. She is a wisecrack who loves a great joke and an even better laugh! K.C. is over the moon excited for Jason to officially join the family and become the brother she never had.
Erik Stousland
Groomsman
Jason is my older brother, so I just kind of looked up one day and there he was. I have very fond memories of Jason performing his WWE wrestling moves on me (ever heard of the back breaker?), and how could I forget receiving the honor of getting to watch him and his friends play football while I kept score. J has been a great brother to me and has always been there to give me advice (sometimes I don’t even want it). I have looked to J ever since I was a kid and continue to do so even today. Congrats J, you deserve it!
Sara Stousland
Bridesmaid
My name is Sara. I am so grateful and overjoyed to be part of this special occasion between Jason and Sydney. I met Sydney through Jason, who is my older brother. I am so fortunate to have met her, and to have developed a bond with my future sister-in-law. Although I have only known Sydney for a short time, I am looking forward to her being part of our family and all of the future fun times that we will have!
Warren Whitley
Groomsman
Jason and I always seemed to cross paths during the high school years. Jason worked at the golf course with my older brother, Lawrence, for a couple of years, our families attended the same church, and we attended the same high school (although a year apart). As time went on, we turned crossed paths into a solid friendship that included the occasional round of golf and weeknights at the softball fields. Jason's career took him to the same part of the country that school took me. While I now live back in Reno, we always find time for a beer when the other comes to town. As luck had it, Jason meet Sydney while hanging with me one of those times, and I take full credit! I'm so happy that Jason meet someone that enjoys yelling at soccer refs and baseball umps just as much as he does.
Ashley McCalpin
Bridesmaid
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Graduated from the University of Oregon and like Sydney, now work in Human Resources. I currently live in Portland with my fiancé and our two fur children, Rizzo a boxer and Hank an English bulldog. Sydney and I met while we were both working at Cyclebar. We had both recently graduated from college and bonded over our sarcastic sense of humor. After our first trip to Margarita Factory one Friday night after work, I knew we were going to be best friends. We share a love of wine, HR memes and sharing pictures of our four-legged kiddos. I’m so excited for Jason and Sydney and couldn’t be more honored to stand by her side on her big day!