Mitchel & Marc
Wedding Party
Andrew Lofgren
Best Man
HOW DID WE MEET: Mitch and I met at the Lambda Chi Alpha paint party freshman year, but we became close after we were paired together during initiation. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: Exploring Belize with Mitch by golf cart, drinking our weight in the only beer made in the country, snorkeling for illegal lobsters so we could make the best ceviche in the world, and going on zip-lining/cave tubing excursions. We did all of this while trying to slam rum punch in the back of several bumpy mini vans. FAVORITE DRINK: Whiskey Sour.
Colton McClincy
Best Man
HOW DID WE MEET: Marc and I met freshman year when we both rushed Sigma Nu. We lived nearby each other so naturally I'd bum rides from him. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: Pre-gaming at Marc's apartment my freshman year before social events. He always had an open door policy and helped me make the transition from high school to college. FAVORITE DRINK: Shot of Don. No lime. No salt.
Garret Eisenbrandt
Groomsman
HOW DID WE MEET: I would hope everyone could figure that out. Mitch and I have been stuck together since birth. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: That one thing we did really drunk at the lake but don’t remember. FAVORITE DRINK: Craft beer.
Michael Caputo
Groomsman
HOW DID WE MEET: Met Marc at a hospital for a birthday. Ended up rooming together for a few years. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: Spending time together as adults up in Portland or down at the beach in Florence. FAVORITE DRINK: Old fashion with Bookers.
Kevin Rhodes
Groomsman
HOW DID WE MEET: Mitch and I never really met, we just kinda already knew each other. Our families have vacationed together every August for the last forty years. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: When we drove to Palm Springs and everyone was convinced we were running away to Tijuana. We tried to shoulder tap a stranger and failed. We found a campsite in the dark, and when we woke up we realized we were parked edge of a cliff. FAVORITE DRINK: Slippery nipple, screaming orgasm on the beach... Anything but milk.
Courtney Lofgren
Groomswoman
HOW DID WE MEET: Met Marc through mutual friends at Oregon State. I dragged Marc out to enough happy hours until we became partners in crime. There's never a dull moment when we get to hangout. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: One summer at the lake Marc and I sat on the steps outside talking until 3 am. The details may be a bit hazy, but from that moment on I knew Marc was a friend I could open up to about anything. FAVORITE DRINK: Bloody Mary.
Colton Saunders
Groomsman
HOW DID WE MEET: Mitch and I met when Grandma LaPlante was going door to door down the street to gather enough signatures to lower the speed limit. Our little brothers hit it off, so I started heading over to his house to hang out. By the end of the year, we found ourselves together every day after school. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: Every time Mitch and I help each other with chores or doing projects together! Whether we were cleaning stalls or spreading bark dust, we always had the best time! FAVORITE DRINK: Whiskey sour.
Kit Maston
Groomsman
HOW DID WE MEET: Marc and I met through the magic that was ΣΝ ΓΖ. He gave me a place to stay when I first moved up to PDX, and we've stayed close even after I moved across the country to med school. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: At the end of the 2nd or 3rd day of Sasquatch, Marc had gone back to camp early. When the show ended he called me and told me to come back to camp because he had a surprise. I returned to camp to find glow sticks everywhere!! Marc handed me a laser pointer, and asked me to lead an astronomy tour. The group of us laid on blankets and looked at the stars for hours. 10/10 night, would do again. FAVORITE DRINK: Literally every IPA ever made.
Collin McWhorter
Groomsman
HOW DID WE MEET: Met Mitch at the Dutch Bros drive through and ended up freshman year roommates. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: The time Mitch and I took a last minute camping trip to Mary's Peak, and he spent it in the fetal position because he threw out his back. He's always had a hard time saying no to my crazy ideas. FAVORITE DRINK: Old fashioned.
Katie Noble
Groomswoman
HOW DID WE MEET: Marc and I grew up playing together in treehouses and fields. Oh yeah, we're cousins. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: Creating our own adventures as children, and dancing the night away in Spain as adults! FAVORITE DRINK: Gin & Tonic.
Marissa Kreitzer
Groomswoman
HOW DID WE MEET: Met Mitch at a firework show and he showed up in white True Religions. He refused to get grass stains on them. Also, I take credit for this marriage as I’m the one that introduced M&M and brought them together (you’re welcome). BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: My first time at the lake. We convinced my sister to buy us booze and went on the neighbor's "party barge." The night abruptly ended after Mitch's mom shut down our impromtu firework show. Ever since then I've felt like I was a part of the family. FAVORITE DRINK: Whiskey sour.
Grant Smith
Groomsman
HOW DID WE MEET: Met Marc at the lake (where else), but became close when M&M opened up their home to me during my first summer internship. It was the first time I'd been away from family and friends, and Marc took me under his wing and was like an older brother. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: One night at the Gorge, Marc and I found ourselves standing on the hill dancing and singing along to the music like nobody was watching. We were both grinning ear to ear and completely in the moment. FAVORITE DRINK: Stoli on the rocks.
Landry Saunders
Groomsman
HOW DID WE MEET: First met Mitch when Grandma LaPlante was going door to door down the street to gather enough signatures to lower the speed limit. We've been fast friends ever since, and Mitch is basically another member of the family. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: When Mitch first came out I'd call him and ask him every question I could think of about what it was really like being gay. Most of my questions led to a good laugh. FAVORITE DRINK: Tanqueray and tonic.
Zach Mason
Groomsman
HOW DID WE MEET: I was Marc's next door neighbor growing up and we were childhood best friends. I'd beat him in any shooter game, but he'd wipe the floor with me in just about everything else. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: All the trips we made to Detroit lake to go camping with my family. We spent our summers kicking each other off the inner tubes and jumping off walking bridges. FAVORITE DRINK: IPAs.
Kelly Williams
Officiant
HOW DID WE MEET: I met Mitch when he was a few weeks old at their house in Tigard. I met Marc several years later at Mom’s weekend in Corvallis. I loved them both instantly! Mitch because he was my BFF’s son and Marc because it was clear he brought great happiness to Mitchel and their circle of friends and family. BEST MEMORY TOGETHER: When M&M asked me to be your wedding officiant. There were tears, a few shrieks of happiness, and warm hugs! FAVORITE DRINK: A buttery chardonnay served in a large red wine glass.