Luke & Kaitlin
Wedding Party
Shyla Birr
Maid of Honor
Shyla and Kaitlin met in Kindergarten and have been friends for over 20 years. They've experienced many of life's moments together - first concerts, softball games, awkward middle school days, first loves, and heartbreaks - and truly are friends for life.
Garrett Sparks
Best Man
Garrett and Luke have known each other since the beginning (quite literally), and not only are brothers but best friends. Garrett has been a role model for Luke growing up, and they talk to each other daily. They enjoy playing video games and talking about cats, cars, and Legos.
Emma Keyes
Bridesmaid
Emma and Kaitlin met during their Sophomore year at Gonzaga, living on the same floor, and then worked on the same staff in Housing the next year. They are now in a book club together and enjoy grabbing coffee and trying new restaurants.
Conrad Weeks
Groomsman
Conrad and Luke met at Gonzaga and were roommates their Sophomore year. They spent a semester together studying abroad in Florence, Italy, which is one of Luke's favorite memories of GU.
Cassie Eliason
Bridesmaid
Cassie and Kaitlin became friends their Sophomore year at Gonzaga, living on the same floor. Cassie and Kaitlin were roommates their senior year (with Josie, Clancy, and Emma), and bonded over late nights in Nursing School along with their love for watching The Bachelor.
JJ Ferres
Groomsman
JJ and Luke met their Freshman year at Gonzaga in the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, Hogan, and lived together their Senior year at GU. They now spend their time together in book club, watching Love is Blind, and bonding over Brandon Sanderson.
Josie Sullivan
Bridesmaid
Josie and Kaitlin became friends during Freshman year at Gonzaga when Josie came up and started talking to Kaitlin during an orientation social event. After going to Qdoba together (when everyone else bailed), they knew they'd be more than just "first-week friends."
Andy Erickson
Groomsman
Andy and Luke met in their residence hall at Gonzaga and bonded over their mutual love of Rocket League, which they continue to play together to this day (with Conrad too).
Olivia Jacobs
Bridesmaid
Olivia and Kaitlin met their freshman year at Gonzaga in a Biology Study group and became good friends their Sophomore Year while working together in Housing. They bonded over endless hours of studying in nursing school, their love for elephants, and always wanting to try a new craft or project!
Quinn Karney
Groomsman
Quinn and Luke met on their first day at Gonzaga, as they were freshman roommates. They bonded over many meals at the Cog and playing video games on the weekends.
Clancy Deutz
Bridesmaid
Clancy and Kaitlin met their Sophomore year living on the same floor, and, being in the nursing program, had almost every class together their Junior and Senior years. They spent many late nights studying in the library, were Co-Presidents of the nursing club on campus, and bonded over their love for country music.
Zach McKee
Groomsman
Zach and Luke met through the Computer Science program at Gonzaga and enjoyed spending time at the Tech Bar together, trying out new technology and playing VR.