Melissa & Jack
Wedding Party
Lauren Funk
Maid of Honor
I have known Lauren since I was 15. We went to the same high school and worked as lifeguards together at Villa Sport. We then went to surgical tech school and got to work together again side-by-side in surgery. I love how I have never had a job where Lauren does not work with me! She is my ride or die and I can't imagine my life without her. From the late margarita nights at Fuzzys to line dancing at Copperhead! I will forever cherish out trip to Florida and our camping and snowboarding adventures! I loved all those late night workouts at 24, even if we just sat in the sauna.. know no matter whats going on in life she will always be there for me. Shes my best friend and will forever be my best friend! I cant wait for our next travel adventure! <3
Clinton Smith
Best Man
Clinton is my oldest brother by 7 years. He was always the oldest and the first one to do just about everything for us growing up. He taught me a lot over the years and has always been by my side whether it was changing semi truck tires or dragging my drunken self out of a bar at put-in-bay. I remember when we were kids Justin and I would go upstairs into clintons "penthouse" room christmas eve and track santa clause and listen to him land on the roof. I also remember when clinton got a paintball gun and told me to put my snow gear on and run around the yard while he shot at me. Surprisingly I had a blast, even though he probably had more fun. Clinton is always there for me and would do anything for me if needed and that's whats I appreciates abouts you.
Kate Smith
Bridesmaid
Kate and I met around 5th grade. We used to be neighbors and when we first met, we were both so hard headed that we actually didn't like each other. But one day we met outside and started talking and found out we were the same person and became best friends! And we have stayed best friends ever since! We grew up to do everything together from riding our bikes all over Cottonwood park to late night sleepovers on the trampoline and somehow making friends in the apartment complexes just to go swimming! Kate went to college up at CSU. Even though we were miles apart, when we would meet up for coffee or talk on the phone it was like no time was ever missed! I could not imagine my life without her! She has been there through thick and thin. I cant wait to see what adventures are yet to come! <3
Justin Smith
Groomsman
Justin is my other older brother by 4 years of age. We grew up playing with the neighborhood kids riding bikes and playing hockey on the street. We also wrestled and played football together. Justin was the one I looked up to when it came to sports because he was always good at everything. We even were "pro-skaters" back in the day lol. No matter what we did, I would always seem to get grounded or in trouble when hanging out with Justin. Like the time I hit him with a hockey stick in the back or even the time we crashed into each other riding dirtbikes and it was definitely the other ones fault. Glad to have Justin by my side while I start this new chapter in my life. Justin is also always there for me and helps me out whenever i'm in need. I couldn't ask for better brothers.
Bekah Ingram
Bridesmaid
Bekah is one of my best friends from church, and as they say church friends always make lifelong friends! She is a beautiful, fun loving, compassionate friend! We met through a youth group what seems like forever ago. We always loved going out for tacos and margaritas to catch up, because life is crazy as an adult... Bekah is a fitness instructor. I always used to ask her for workout routines and exercises because she is the expert! She also was never involved in the "drama" which is so refreshing because girls love drama.. I love how close we have grown over the years! ! We have so many fun memories and I'm so excited to have her by my side in my wedding! I could not ask for a better friend! <3
Ryan McKenna
Groomsman
Ryan and I met in basic training at the Air Force Academy. Ryan was 5 years older than me and I definitely looked up to him in basic. We were also roommates and in the same squadron our first two years at the academy and I couldn't have had a better friend. We went snowboarding together in the old "meat-wagon" in the winter or sending it off cliffs at Pueblo reservoir in the summer. We stayed close throughout our entire time at the Academy and even created our own business as our management capstone project for our major. We traveled to Miami and enjoyed rooftop and poolside parties put on by google and Microsoft. Ryan and I were also roommates in IFT (Initial Flight Training) in January and it was just like we were roommates back at the academy having late night ping pong tournaments.
Anna Maronick
Bridesmaid
I met Anna through Jack. She was on the rodeo team. We connected instantly and became close friends. She is so amazingly funny! There is never a dull moment with Anna! She is a kind fun loving person that is always down for a good time! Even if it means hiking a 14'er! I am so thankful for all the fun get togethers and camping trips we would go on. We also cant forget the random hangout sessions down at the barn. I would also like to say that she is a bada$$! She is down in Pilot training in Del Rio Texas! I am so proud of her and look up to her as a role model! I am so honored to have her by my side on my wedding day! I could not ask for a better person to stand by my side. <3
JJ Cole
Groomsman
JJ and I met freshman year at the academy and both joined the rodeo team. We decided freshman year that we were going to team rope together even though neither of us had ever roped a steer before. Over the years we both pursued the sport of rodeo and I couldn't have had a better partner to do it with. We would drive hours away with our horses to enter a roping for a sport we were never super good and never really won, but it wasn't about that. It was about the long drives and the restless nights and the bonds we made, plus we'd get to get away from the academy and explore the great state of Wyoming. JJ and I also would always hit up the ski slopes and JJ and I were dangerous together on the slopes whether sending it off cliffs or skiing backcountry in swimsuits.
Trisha Finnegan
Bridesmaid
I met Trisha through the St Francis. We worked together every Thursday, since I had started at the hospital. She is an amazing person and we have gotten so close over the past three years. There was never a dull moment in our operating room! Till the coffee started to kick in we were usually pretty well behaved! As soon as 1:30 or 2:00pm came around we were a hot mess! The jokes would start... and that was the end of it. The laughing was constant and our Dr. would just shake his head! I can't imagine not having those memories! I am so happy I was able to meet Trisha. Thursdays then became my favorite days with my favorite people! I'm so grateful for the time we had to work together. The wedding would not be the same without her. I'm so thankful that she has always been there for me! <3
Derek Greenwald
Groomsman
Derek and I met in basic at the Air Force Academy and also spent our first two years in the same squadron. We ended up staying good friends after that and have always had a strong bond. Derek and I have traveled all over the country together all the way from Los Angeles to Miami. We would travel every year to the away air force football games and derek was always the master planner. It's like having your own personal Travel agent lol. Derek and I are both stationed at Vance, AFB for pilot training. Derek is a great friend and I'm always able to count on him for anything. He is also a great cook and loves to grill out.