Wedding Party
Will Dai
Best Man
Will is Nick's oldest friend. They met in Kindergarten and have been close ever since. Growing up, they swam and played water polo together and shared many long days and weekends in the pool. They stayed tight even while attending rival colleges and today still try to meet up often, even though they live in different towns.
Julia Killen
Maid of Honor
Jordan and Julia have been friends since the bus stop at kindergarten and grew up down the street from each other, remaining close into adulthood. They have been to many concerts together, sharing a lot of the same music preferences from boy bands to pop punk and beyond. They had a short stint doing roller derby in their 20s, though these days they prefer to watch it!
Trevor Edwards
Groomsman
Trevor and Nick have been close ever since middle school. They share a love of all things sports, especially the Blazers and Ducks, and video games. They attended U of O together, strengthening their friendship through late nights and lots of "studying". They continue to be close today, taking turns breaking the latest sports news to each other.
Victoria Dailey
Matron of Honor
Jordan and Victoria became close friends in middle school and shared an interest in art in high school - especially painting and photography. Having close birthdays, they have often celebrated together. They live less than a mile away now, and have been enjoying jogs around their neighborhood. They also enjoy picking all kinds of berries at the local farm and baking with their haul.
Tyler Stiff
Groomsman
Nick and Tyler met at Lewis & Clark while attending Grad School to become teachers. Quickly, they connected over a love of nature and sports. Their backpacking trip to the Wallowa's is of great fame. They have maintained their friendship ever since and meet up regularly to share a beer.
Mary Troffaes
Bridesmaid
Mary and Jordan met while they both were studying at the University of Oregon in Eugene, and bonded during a memorable trip to Seattle. Later, they were housemates in Portland. Between overnight shifts at their respective jobs they enjoyed many a bubble tea, Applebees happy hour, or a day trip to the coast. These days they live in different cities but love to see each other when they can!
David Kerlin
Groomsman
Another lifelong friend, David and Nick have known each other since elementary school. They grew up in the same neighborhood and bonded over many long nights of video games. Today, they still meet up to raise a beer and reminisce of those many great childhood memories while making many more.
Amanda Rowe
Bridesmaid
Amanda was Jordan's college roommate and by the end of freshman year they were destined to be lifelong friends. They continued to grow closer in the rest of their Eugene years, spending a large portion of their time together and exploring all the city had to offer (mostly on foot and no matter the hour). Though they live further away now, their friendship is one where it's never long before they are reminiscing and laughing as if no time has passed.
Lady Kitana, First of her Name
Bestest Gal
Kitana came into Nick & Jordan's life early in their relationship. She is a sassy gal, who is sneakily cuddly. She would love to attend the wedding, but she's not much of a people person.
Anne Purrrkins Pederson-Kish
Bestest Gal
Annie may have been the more recent addition, Nick and Jordan's Covid Kitty, but that doesn't make her any less a part of their life. A true love bug and lap cat, Annie is super social. Though she cannot make the event, due to being unable to drive, she may make an appearance otherwise. She famously helped Nick "pop the question".