Makala & Patrick
Wedding Party
Matt Williams
Groomsman
Pat and I met back in middle school. We quickly became close friends and were there for each other through some tough times and I will always consider him like a brother to me. I graduated from South Salem High school in 2009, did some community college, then quit all that to tour the U.S. and Europe with my band, Hell. I’m currently finishing up trade school for Audio Engineering and have started my own business working with various artists and musicians. My partner, Allie and I are living in Austin, Texas and have a puppy named Ingrid.
Becca Bryant
Bridesmaid
I've known Makala since we were in at least the fifth grade! We have grown up with each other and in many ways, I consider her to be like an older sister to me. I'm currently getting my Masters at the University of Minnesota Duluth and besides my fiance, the love of my life is my little chihuahua Wednesday! This is a picture of Makala and I celebrating our Sweet 16 together!
Liliane Mason
Bridesmaid
I know Patrick because he is my cousin, we have been chillin our entire lives. I graduated from the University of Michigan in 2017 and have been falling through life ever since. I currently work for a hazardous waste disposal facility. I have 2 cats: Jarvis and Rensselaer. Due to Covid the most fun things I do are binge watch Netflix Documentaries and try to find ways to stay active.
Aditya Barve
Groomsman
I met Patrick in college at the University of Louisville where we spent some of the best years of our lives together! I am currently a post-doctoral clinical research scientist at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I am focused on developing novel therapies to improve the quality of life for children and adults afflicted with sickle cell disease.
Conor Roark
Groomsman
Pat and I met in middle school, but didn’t become good friends until high school. We both played football together and had a lot of the same friends. Both of us traveled to Italy after graduating high school, and got lost wherever we went. I have 2 dogs; a Neapolitan mastiff that we adopted from the pound during the pandemic, and an African cattle dog that I brought back from Zambia.
Alex Sikorski
Bridesmaid
I met Patrick and Makala at Normandale Community College. Makala and I completed nursing school together; I couldn't have done it without her!! I have 3 cats. Makala and I like to think that my cat, Calcifer, and her cat, Bonnie, are in love because they are both orange. I also love Zumba dance fitness and I can't wait to bust out my best moves at the wedding! This picture is from when Makala invited me to a Vikings game and we had a wonderful time trying to eat/drink/wear all things purple! <3
Vy Le
Bridesmaid
I met Patrick in my CNA class before meeting Makala, and I heard Patrick’s girlfriend had just gotten accepted to the Nursing Program at Normandale during the same semester. Makala and I had a Microbiology class together but we didn't become friends until the 1st day we joined nursing school (at orientation). Makala and I became good friends through nursing school and completed our BSN with Briana & Alex. It’s my honor to be at their wedding as a bridesmaid! I came from Vietnam about 6 & half years ago. I went to ESL (English as the Second Language), Normandale & Metropolitan State for my nursing degree and I am currently working as an RN. I have Coco, a little Shih Tzu, my baby. I love traveling and trying traditional cuisines, watching Chinese/Korean dramas, and recently I crochet too.
Jacob Thomas II
Groomsman
I've known Makala since we were in elementary school together at International School of Minnesota. I met Patrick through Makala. I am happy to call them two of my best friends. I went to college at the Institute of Production and Recording. My three main babies include Ida, a husky, Max, a supermutt including shih tzu, cocker spaniel, bichon frise, and yorkshire terrier, and Mary, a border collie. I love to travel and attend shows.
Alex Gessner
Groomsman
Patrick and I both attended the University of Louisville and met through a mutual friend, Steven Jessie, who introduced me to the LXA fraternity. Patrick and I clicked, having similar interests and friend groups, leading to us hanging out quite a bit. After a year, I moved into the house that Patrick was living in and we made some great memories at Le Chateau Schuff. I had an opportunity to meet Makala when they stopped through Denver overnight for some food and drinks on their way down to New Mexico, visiting family. They seemed to just click! I am an engineer working for an explosives company! Currently living in Denver with Pat's former dog, Benjamin. Here is a picture with me and Benjamin!
Briana Rausch
Bridesmaid
I met Makala in nursing school. I was new to Minnesota and didn't really know anybody in the program and everyone already knew each other. Makala, along with Vy and Alex, were friendly and welcoming and we quickly became friends. I have two adorable, crazy dogs. They are sweet and funny and have insanely different personalities.