Patrick & Jackie
Wedding Party
Patrick Metzger
Best Man
One of Pat's best friends from Gonzaga. He lives in Alaska with his wife, Erin, and 2-year old daughter, Lorelai. They love to travel internationally, including trips to Africa and Spain!
Andrew Reed
Best Man
Pat's best friend from childhood. He lives in Salt Lake and loves to fly fish, go on river trips, and mountain bike. Andrew's dad (Ron) coached their soccer team growing up, and they also played hockey and tennis together. Andrew was a frequent guest at the Abel household.
Daniel Ellis
Groomsman
One of Pat's best friend from Gonzaga. He lives in Boise with his wife Mandi and their kiddo Ezra (age 2). They love going on local and international adventures with their little one, including recent trips to Portugal and Italy!
Greg Einerson
Groomsman
Pat's friend and future brother-in-law. He lives in San Diego with his wife Katie. He is an amazing athlete and step-dad. He loves adventuring both in sunny California and the mountains of Idaho.
Krista Kowalchik
Maid of Honor
Jackie's best friend from graduate school. She lives in Bellingham with her significant other, James. She is an amazing mountain bike rider, makes beautiful pottery, and loves hockey/adventuring.
Taylor Barclay
Matron of Honor
Jackie's best friend from Gonzaga. She lives in Boise with her husband, Nick, and her two kiddos, Maisy (age 3) and Nolan (age 1). She is an incredible soccer player and engineer.
Katie Einerson
Bridesmaid
Jackie's friend and sister-in-law. She lives in San Diego with Jackie's brother Greg, and her three kids Edie (age 10), Ellis (age 8), and Avery (age 6). They love to go on sunny adventures, golf, and spend time with family.
Ang DeMarco
Bridesmaid
Jackie's friend and future sister-in-law. Ang lives in Salt Lake with Sean Abel. They have two rescue pups (Yam and Russet) and a very fluffy cat (Gladys).
Sean Abel
Officiant
Pat's brother. He lives in Salt Lake with Ang DeMarco. They love to go on river trips, ski, and camp. They are planning to get married next September! Pat and Sean were master Lego builders growing up, and frequented the mountains in the backyard (including paintballing).