Tess and Mike
Wedding Party
Dakota Pacheco
Best Man
We met at the neighborhood bus stop on my first day of Kindergarten and then proceeded to grow up together. 23 years later it's like nothing has changed. I can always count on Dakota to randomly call me up and remind of something from my child hood that I've completely forgotten about.
Mary-Kate Hansford
Matron of Honor
Rarely in our lives do we come across a kindred spirit. I've been blessed beyond measure to have Mary-Kate as my kindred spirit. She has been since CNU's summer orientation for the PLP program and the creation of our friend group - the Wallabies. From sorority formals to study nights in the Trib Lib, we were inseparable! Being friends looks a little different now living in separate states, but I cherish every FaceTime and phone call we have.
Ryan O'Neil
Groomsman
We met in the 5th grade at an after school karate class before he moved to my neighborhood a few weeks later. Our fantasy football league and shared love of the Rockies have kept us in touch over the years.
Grace Tedrick
Bridesmaid
Grace is younger sister by almost five years. Growing up we would frequently get mistaken as twins and now that I'm older, I don't mind it as much! She is kind and compassionate. I'm so grateful to have her as my little sister, even if that no longer makes me the youngest child!
Jeff Sharp
Groomsman
Jeff and I went to middle school together, but didn't become close friends until high school. Despite moving to Colorado Springs I can always count on seeing him whenever I am back home in Pueblo.
Paige Tedrick
Bridesmaid
With my older sister, there is no end to the troubles we could get into! Just ask our parents! Better yet... probably shouldn't ask them.
Antonio Reyes
Groomsman
My suitemate freshman year of college turned fraternity brother, it's safe to say that Antonio was apart of just about every memorable experience I had throughout my 4 years in college.
Laura Barela
Bridesmaid
BFFs since first grade and about twenty years later, we are still just as close. Our friendship has thrived through two cross-continental moves and one lookalike haircut.
Cisco Cervantes
Groomsman
I first met Cisco at PCC when we were both volunteering at an event. Fast forward a few years and he showed up at CSUP where we quickly became close friends and fraternity brothers.
Allister Sloan
Bridesmaid
A member of the Wallabies and my dear friend. She is always my person for deep conversations, often over a glass of wine. I can always count on Allister to meet me where I am - figuratively and literally!
Alex Trotter
Groomsman
When Alex rushed Lambda Chi at the beginning of my senior year I quickly tabbed him to become one of my little brothers. Now he's moved to Indianapolis to start his career so I get to see him all the time.
Jen Akright
Bridesmaid
Jen and I met during our Alpha Sigma Alpha leadership consultant interview weekend. Flash forward and we are still working on staff together. Rarely a day goes by without Jen and I talking. She is my go-to-gal for anything DIY and my voice of reason for everything else!
J.D. Tedrick
Groomsman
J.D. isn't in our wedding party because he's Tess's brother. I've been fortunate to get to know him really well over the past 4 years and make tons of memories on trips, at weddings and lots of holidays.
Rhay Tedrick
Bridesmaid
Just when I thought I had too many sisters, my brother brought Rhay into our lives. She is the sweetest soul and the best bonus sister I could have asked for!