Gelato of Honor
Jacey Cooper is Lily's beautiful cousin and life-long bestest friend in the universe! Their friendship began when Jacey entered this world, one week after Lily's first birthday. They have had a lifetime worth of hilarious memories, two-hour+ phone calls, midnight gelato sessions, pancake brunches, corduroy shorts and puffy vests, and family holiday gatherings that they have survived only because the other was there. They made it through middle school, sleep away camp, and countless life lessons together. No one knows Lily better than Jaceycakes. And no one else can make Lily laugh until she pees. NO ONE! Jacey lives in Manhattan Beach, CA and is basically the greatest human on the planet.
Best Man
Rory is Peter's best friend in the whole world. They met in college at PNCA and their friendship grew when they found themselves both living in New York after school. They bonded over their mutual love of critiquing (talking shit about) art, culture, and fashion. They spent hours hanging out, listening to records, and cooking dinners together, creating a small West Coast haven in their East Coast environment. Rory is a visual display artist who has officially become a resident New Yorker, and with over ten years in Brooklyn has discovered how to create a sense of calm and collected energy amidst the chaos of the city. Peter is very grateful to Rory for being his chosen family, his genuine friend, and his compass through their twenties and thirties.
Mermaid of Honor
Chelsea Wisenbaker is Lily's beach babe blond bombshell of a bess frennnnnn! They met in the middle of the night in a garden shed on campus at UC Santa Cruz in 2007 and were instantly connected by the cosmic forces of the universe. They have lived together, traveled together, danced drunk on the beach MANY TIMES together, and are always ready to dress up really fancy for a night at home. There is no one Lily would rather adventure with than her Penny Lane. Don't mess with the Capricorn + Gemini friendship powers, they will defeat you. Chelsea lives in Ventura, CA and makes a mean cheese plate.
Groomsman
Seth and Peter met in the sixth grade and bonded over their nerdy love of video games, movies, and D&D. Seth is a kind, smart, supportive, and goofy friend and no matter where he and Peter have lived over the years they have still stayed in touch and involved in each other's lives. From New Zealand to New York, distance has not kept them apart. Growing up blocks away from each other, they often felt like brothers more than friends, and Peter is so glad that Seth and his family have traveled all this way to be a part of this special day.
Bridesbabe
Vic is Lily's amazing cousin and has been such a loving, hilarious, fabulous travel partner and dear friend Lily's whole life! Living far from one another has never kept them apart. Vic has lived all over the world, does heroic work in Child Protective Services, and is ALWAYS up for an adventure! From sneaking booze out of their grandparents' basement bar to putting on a play dressed up as their brothers, from bar hopping through Little Rock, Arkansas to performing at a family talent show, Vic has always been Lily's partner in crime and she is so grateful for all of their memories together! Vic lives in Hamilton, Ontario (Canada!) and speaks 3 languages.
Groomswoman
Hilary and Peter have been wonderfully close friends since they were teenagers. Being two Southeast Portland natives who commuted to a downtown Portland school - they stuck out as the indie/artsy/counter-culture kids that they were and bonded over that. Peter has always admired Hilary's artsy, creative form of self-expression and incredible sense of drive. Hilary lives in Portland with her husband Chris and their sweet dog Sweet Potato. She owns a jewelry company that makes one-of-a-kind, couture pieces that are as unique as she is.
Bridesbabe
Sarah is Lily's incredible, strong, supportive angel of a friend! They met five years ago in Portland through mutual friends and after supporting each other through crappy breakups with gross exes their friendship blossomed into the magical, irreplaceable bond that they have today! Sarah is a bad-ass dog mom who is always there for Lily, shares her unhealthy love of Harry Potter, and will puzzle with Lily for three days straight. Sarah lives in Portland, OR and has the cutest laugh you've ever heard.
Groomswoman
Amy is Peter's super smart, incredibly kind friend of many, many years. Although they haven't lived in the same city in quite a while, they always find time to see one another, on one coast or the other, and are able to pick up right where they left off the last time they were together. Amy lives in Boston, MA and has studied extensively at the nexus of art, education, and therapy. Peter admires her ability to connect with people, invest with her whole heart into her community, and is always working to be a better, more informed, and more empathic human. Peter is so grateful that Amy is traveling all this way to be in the wedding, and is also grateful for their years of friendship.
Bridesbabe
Natalie is Lily's creative, supportive, flawless, fabulous friend! They met when Natalie first moved to Portland almost six years ago with her now-husband Jason and Lily quickly realized that although she'd known Jason for years, Natalie was quickly going to become one of her best friends in the whole world! There is no one Lily would rather watch Drag Race with, go buzzed shopping with, or talk about burning down the patriarchy with. Natalie is unstoppable at karaoke and is going to make an incredible nurse soon! She lives in Portland, OR and has the most beautiful voice ever.
Groomswoman
Eliza and Peter's lives have constantly crossed paths, through high school, college, and post-grad life in both New York and Portland. Despite their introverted tendencies, they have always shown up for each other, from art openings to music shows, and from dinner parties to dance-offs. Their creative and goofy personalities has established an irreplaceable bond of friendship. Eliza lives in Chicago, IL and works in film production. She is an incredible friend and an awesome mixed-media artist. Sugar Plum Fairies for life!
Bridesbabe
Jess is Lily's incredibly talented, thoughtful, fierce, gorgeous goddess who makes amazing wine and is dog mom to the one and only Bat Pug! Jess and Lily met at Chelsea's wedding three and a half years ago and Lily cannot imagine life without her! Jess is an incredible travel partner who never fails to make Lily laugh and reminds her to stay grounded and in love with who she is. Time flies so fast when they are together because they can talk for hours on end about anything! Their mutual love of pop-ups and fine wines is perfectly balanced with their love of Starbucks and Target. They keep it fancy and they keep it real. Jess lives in Carlton, OR, the heart of Oregon's renowned winemaking region, and is the only person better than Lily at giving gifts.
Groomsman
Tom is Peter's wonderfully supportive, dashing, winemaking friend! Tom is married to the remarkably stunning Jess in Lily's wedding party, and together they parent the unforgettable Bat Pug. Tom and Peter can sit for hours nerding out on wine, beer, travel, and culture, and the two of them have bonded in their love of good food, better booze, and fantastic experiences, preferably all rolled into one night! Tom has the biggest heart, is the most warm and welcoming host, and is always up for an adventure. Tom lives in Carlton, OR in the heart of the Willamette Valley winemaking region, and in addition to working in wine importing and distribution, he makes and bottles his own incredible wine with Jess under their new and exciting label, Pray Tell.
Maiden of Honor
Roxy is Lily's adorable and amazing little sister!! Roxy is captain of the freshman cheer team at her high school, an amazing musician with the voice of an angel, and way more stylish than any of us. She is fiercely independent, kind, and a total goofball. Lily loves her to pieces! Roxy lives with Lily's folks in Valencia, CA and she can burp on command, which makes Lily very proud. Roxy is Lily's Maiden of Honor and Lily and Peter are so excited to have her in the wedding with us.
Groomsman
Alexander is Lily's younger brother who, over the years, has developed an incredible friendship with Peter. They have traveled together, bonded together during family events, and have a similar appreciation for the sophistication of fart jokes. Peter cannot wait to officially be Alexander's brother and to transcend his only-childhood as he gains Alexander, Patrick, and Chris as new brothers and Roxy as a new sister! Alexander lives in LA where he is studying to become a groundbreaking hair stylist and is the kindest human being on the planet!