Wedding Party
Jesse Callahan
Officient/Groomsman/Brother
The middle Callahan brother, husband to Naomi, and father to Grace and Jude. He has seriously smooth dance moves, the voice of an angel, and wisdom far beyond his years. Jesse is one of Paul's heroes.
Erin Barnard
Bridesmaid
"Mountain Sister" of the Bride. Erin works and plays hard in rugged terrain and her many talents and hobbies cannot all be listed here. During high school, when we learned about China's one child policy, Erin sincerely reported after school that what made her sad about it was that those children wouldn't know what it's like to have a sister - aww.
Ben Callahan
Groomsman/Brother
Ben is the eldest Callahan brother, and father to Issac and Tessa. A musical tinkerer, a poet, and one of the most curious minds you will ever encounter. Ben never stops learning.
Shawna Aragon
Bridesmaid
"City Sister" of the Bride. This mother of 4 has some serious sas; and she makes it sound like motherhood drives her crazy, but that came before children - guaranteed! Many nights have passed at Shawna's filled will belly laughs over hullabaloo and real talk alike. Shawna has a heart of gold and nerves of steel.
Mike Mackenzie
Groomsman/Chosen Family
Known as Mikey, he first met Paul in a pool hall in Baton Rouge, Louisiana many years ago. After loosing at pool, they solidified their brotherhood by becoming roommates several times over. Mikey can fix anything, he's a prolific dancer, and one of the most generous souls you will ever meet.
Keira Barnard
Bridesmaid
Niece of the Bride. Keira rocks her own style, which began as soon as she was walking! Whatever you're doing with Keira, it's going to be a blast; crafting, dancing, swinging, wrestling. Keira was the first child who Kima loved from the start (and for those of you haven't met Kima, she's slow to warm up and scared of children).
Alex Cooper
Groomsman/Chosen Family
Alex and Paul have taken on countless projects together in the face of uncertain odds, and always come out on top. From deck building, to the most delicious smoked salmon ever made, to 5 meat smoker designs. Alex always shows up when he says he will.
Jocelynn Aragon
Bridesmaid
Niece of the Bride. Jocelynn goes by Jocie or JoJo. She loves her cousins and they understand her sense of humor. You might have to convince her to play a game with you, but once she understands the rules and gets started, she makes a good teammate or competitor.
Steph Beiser
Groomswoman/Chosen Family
One of Paul's longest friendships, and also his first ceramics teacher. Steph took Paul in several decades ago when she ran a place called, Steph's home for wayward, wandering artists. She is an incredible teacher and potter, and one of the most authentic people in the world.
Kobe Overby
Bridesman
Nephew of the Bride. Kobe has enjoyed reading his whole life and is currently attending grad school in Seattle. Kobe shares a love of the Northwest with his Auntie as well as a first experience of the ocean in Oregon (Kobe was 5, Jes 25). You can get to know Kobe better with good conversation over a hot cup of tea in the late evening.
Brad Wreyford
Groomsman/Chosen Family
One of the most gifted and prolific artists you will ever encounter, Brad calls himself a painter, but the truth is that he's never come across a material that he can't turn into a masterpiece. He's the husband of Katy (our photographer!), father of 4 amazing kids, and one of the Paul's most trusted and reliable friends.