Wedding Party
Dylan Angell
Best Man
Dylan is Shawn's childhood best friend. They met in elementary school and sailed together throughout high school. Dylan lives in Oregon with his wife, Lyndsay.
Karly Bierma
Maid of Honor
Karly is Marika's middle sister. Being two years apart, Marika and Karly have shared lots of fun, adventures, and laughs over the years. Karly is a business owner and artist living in Portland.
David Green
Groomsman
David is Shawn's uncle. David and Shawn love talking sports together and Shawn used to help with David's long bike trips. David lives in California with his wife, Chae.
Hadley Bierma
Bridesmaid
Hadley is Marika's youngest sister. Over the years, Hadley exchanged curly hair advice for Marika's proofreading of essays and resumes. Hadley is a student at UO majoring in Art and Environmental Design with a minor in Business.
Chad Saxton
Groomsman
Chad is one of Shawn's sailing friends. They met in 2020 when Shawn started sailing on Chad and Gabe's boat, Juan Solo. Chad lives on Whidbey Island.
Sailer Hagen
Bridesmaid
Sailer is Marika's high school best friend. They met in Spanish class sophomore year and loved laughing together through the craziness of high school. Sailer lives in Boise with her husband Matthew and their daughter (coming in August!).
Gabe Hill
Groomsman
Gabe is one of Shawn's sailing friends. Shawn sails and coaches with Gabe in Oak Harbor. Gabe lives in Oak Harbor with his wife, Teresa.
Amelia Nathan
Bridesmaid
Amelia is Marika's college best friend. They met in 2021 while taking a virtual class at UW during COVID and quickly bonded over hiking, baking, and The Great British Baking Show. Amelia lives in Chicago with her fiancé, Zach.
Travis O'Connor
Groomsman
Travis is Shawn's dad. Travis and Shawn love talking sports, playing golf, and hanging out together. Shawn's parents Travis and Katie live in Oak Harbor.
Samantha O'Connor
Bridesmaid
Sam is Shawn's younger sister. Since moving to Oak Harbor, Marika and Sam have enjoyed spending more time together, including visiting a local craft market. Sam lives in Oak Harbor with her husband, Rylan.
Vinnie Alessandri
Ring Bearer
Vinnie is Shawn's younger cousin.
Sadie Alessandri
Flower Girl
Sadie is Shawn's younger cousin.