Wedding Party
Brooke Bowman
Maid of Honor
Hey! I'm Brooke, official MOH and little sister to the Bride. I have known Ariel literally my entire life. The second I entered this world I knew I blessed Ariel with my presence ;). Just kidding! She has put up with me for the last 25 years and has been my ride or die and the one person I could 100% rely on. We moved CONSTANTLY due to my Dad's job and it was always comforting knowing I had a built-in bestie no matter where we went. She has been one of the most consistent parts of my life which I am so so grateful for. Enough about the Bride, let's chat about the Groom. I met Marcus 5 years ago when Ariel decided to invite me to tag along with her and her new boo thang to Oktoberfest in Denver. Let's just say Marcus made a lasting impression in the best way! He is a very kind soul, who will do anything for his close friends and family. I am including myself in the family part since he is now officially stuck with me, LOL sorry Marc! But on a serious note, he refers to me as his little sis and I'm happy to say that I finally have a big bro, not that having a big sis is all that bad ;). Love you guys literally counting down the days till August 17th. With Love, Your little sis
Mackenzie Burgess
Bridesmaid
Hi! I'm Mackenzie, a dietitian and food blogger online at Cheerful Choices. If you’d like a tutorial of the dances Hit the Quan or Savage - come find me at the wedding and I’ll break it down! ;) My friendship with Ariel blossomed during our college days in the Chi O sorority. We quickly connected and even planned an unforgettable spring break trip to Florida. Our bond deepened as we became roommates, first in the Chi O house, then in a summer rental, and finally in an apartment during our last year at CSU. Through all these adventures, Ariel and I have remained inseparable. I'm beyond thrilled to stand by her side on this special day. Here's to forever, Ariel and Marcus! 💕
Sydney Gallagher
Bridesmaid
Hey there! My name is Sydney, I’m a Registered Nurse and full time dog mama! Ariel and I met my first year of college thanks to our sorority, Chi Omega. Our first time meeting was at a haunted corn maze, where we hung on to each other for dear life to make it through the jump scares, and we’ve never let go of each other since! Since then, we’ve experienced many major life events together, and she’s been by my side through thick and thin, and now I’m SO excited to get to be by her side on her wedding day. We love you Ariel and Marcus, cheers to finding your forever love!!
Jenna Curran
Bridesmaid
Hi all - Jenna here :) From sun-kissed beaches to the warmth of family holidays, Ariel and I have shared countless cherished moments. As a proud bridesmaid and sister to the groom, I am honored to contribute to the love story that unfolds (also selfishly excited to have another sister in my life). Let's celebrate this extraordinary couple with laughter, love, and a lifetime of happiness ahead!
Kellen Lutz
Best Man
Hi I’m Kellen, Marcus’s best man and friend since we were teenagers. I have known Marcus for over a decade and he has become one of my closest friends. He is like a brother to me. Marcus and I share many memories during the 8 years we lived together. From camping to riding sleds we have built an amazing friendship. I can’t wait to see these two tie the knot in August. Love you guys, Kellen.
Matt Curran
Groomsman
G'day! I'm Matt, and it's an absolute pleasure to be here with you, proudly wearing the title of one of Marcus' older brothers. And yes, you nailed it – I might just be the most handsome of the bunch, but let's keep that between us. I'll graciously let Marcus bask in his moment in the sun. As Marcus' older brother, I couldn't be more thrilled to stand by his side on this monumental journey. It's been a privilege to witness the remarkable person he has become – resilient, kind-hearted, and ready to embrace the joys of a lifelong partnership. This day isn't just about Marcus; it's about celebrating love, joy, and the promise of forever. As he takes the plunge into this new chapter, I'm not just here as a brother; I'm here as a friend, a supporter, and a witness to the magic that is Marcus and Ariel. Here's to the beginning of a beautiful journey and the many wonderful moments yet to come. Cheers to the lovely couple, Matt
Benny Thamann
Groomsman
Hi, my name is Benny, i’m originally from Cincinnati but have lived in Colorado for roughly the last 10 years. I moved home for a little bit, but quickly realized Colorado was home now. Therefore, I made the decision to come back in March of 2020. Luckily for Marcus and Ariel, we were new roomies. I’m sure I annoyed them daily with my constant rage towards Rocket League. Over that short year, Marcus and I naturally become best friends. I was already close with Kellen, which lead to us three doing everything together. From snowmobiles to golf, we did it all as a trio. Living with them easily become one of the best summers i’ve ever experienced. I knew from watching Ariel and Marcus that they were endgame, and would soon tie the knot. At the time I was jealous, and now i’m more than excited that we will both be having the best days of our lives just three short weeks from each other. I’m so happy for you two and can’t wait to celebrate you!
Devin Fowler
Groomsman
I'm Devin and I met my good buddy in an awkward way to becoming great friends! We met when I was living with an old friend and she started dating a dude, he then moved in and his name was Marcus. We kicked off pretty quick as we were both native to Colorado and both lived most of our childhoods outside. But after some years living together we got to be a little closer and Marcus and my friend grew apart. But that didn't stop us from being bros, so he moved out after they broke up, but me and Marcus didn't break up😊. We stayed pretty close and always talked. So when me and my other half at the time were looking at a house I called the man I knew I could always go home to. Yes that man was Marcus, so we picked him up from his sister's house full of college girls and went to look at a house together! He moved in with us and during that time he met this great woman Ariel. They knew each other from years back but started to kick it off pretty well! So she was always over and soon enough took my man from me and called him hers. Today we are still always down to hang out and have always been there for each other!
