Wedding Party

Nakaila Shaw

Maid of Honor

Best friend of the bride Nakaila has been Heather’s friends since we were 4 years old doing beauty pageants. They then went on to dance together at Centre Stage and have never lost touch. You can find then dancing the night away or enjoying too many glasses of wine or whiskey.

Jackson Owen

Best Man

Brother of the Groom

Morgan Wissel

Bridesmaid

Childhood friend of the bride through Dance Morgan met Heather at 6 or 7 when they both made the company team at Centre Stage, with Nakaila and Emily. They went on to spend many more years on the same dance team doing everything from lyrical to ballroom dance. They even celebrated their sweet sixteen together!

Jared Schwartz

Groomsman

Friend of the groom

Emily Carson

Bridesmaid

Childhood friend of the bride through Dance Emily met Heather at the same time Morgan did when they made the company team at Centre Stage. They too spend many years dancing together in various styles. Emily never misses an opportunity to make you laugh!

Bob Humpfreys

Groomsman

Friend of the groom A childhood friend of Heather but has bonded with Gabe over drinking and causing a ruckus.

Katie Schrock

Bridesmaid

Friend of the bride through rodeo queening Katie was Oregon to Heather's Idaho the Ore-Idaho duo in 2016. Through the year of travels and adventures, they made many fond memories. Katie visit often and Waylon is definitely a big fan!

Wyatt Skovgard

Groomsman

Brother of the bride Wyatt was a special edition to the Skovgard Family eight years after Heather. Forcing her into the middle child position Wyatt has paved his own way in the world. He enjoys roping and hunting and not much else! He was the first in the family to shot a deer with his Bow.

Courtney Flaherty

Bridesmaid

Cousin of the bride Courtney is Heather's redheaded dancing buddy. They often compete for being the favorite redhead but we will call it a tie. Heather helped choreograph Courtney's very first dance solo helping to launch a successful dance career for Court!

Andoni Amuchastegui

Groomsman

Friend of the groom

Lindsay Garpestad

Bridesmaid

Friend of the bride through rodeo queening Lindsay was Miss Rodeo Montana in 2016 during my year as Miss Rodeo Idaho. We share a passion for learning and a love of horses. We even spent some time riding mules through the Idaho Wilderness. Linsday's beautiful hair is one of her trademarks and even as a non-rodeo queen she still is shining!

Nick Morrison

Groomsman

Nick and Heather grew up riding the same bus. However, it was Gabe & Nick that formed a lasting friendship.

Julie & Troy Skovgard

Parents of the Bride

Betsey Owen

Mother of the Groom

Waylon Dean

Ring Bearer

Waylon is our 3 old son, he is a spunky wild child who is often up to no good. Watch your feet and if he's got a rope you may become his next roping steer.

Foster Scott

Ring Bearer

Foster is our 1-year-old son. He is the happiest charming little boy. But watch out for your food or he might just steal some for himself!

Troy Skovgard

Ring Bearer

Troy is the favorite nephew of the Bride Troy is the 8 year old son of Simon (Heather’s brother). He brings a special light to the world and his laugh is full of joy. He’s a class clown and loves to play video games.

Charlotte Rambow

Flower Girl

Niece of the bride Charlie is the daughter of Heather’s adopted cousin Melissa. She nicked name Heather ‘feather’ and loves to wear high heels and dresses.

Amelia Wright

Flower Girl

Neice of the Groom 4 year old Mille is the daughter of Lindsay (Gabe’s sister) and Andrew

Madi Wright

Flower Girl

Neice of the Groom Madi is the 7 year old is the daughter of Lindsay (Gabe’s sister) and Andrew