Patrice & Brandon
Wedding Party
Elise Hamilton
Maid of Honor
I live in: Long Beach, CA How long have we known each other: All my life of course! Where we met: She's my sister! When asked to share a fond memory:
Kathy Alger
Bridesmaid
I live in : Sierra Madre, CA Where we met: Co-workers at Godiva Chocolate How long have we known each other: 15 years When asked to share a fond memory: “The time she hosted a surprise Birthday party for me with my favorite meal and made it a 5 -star restaurant with candle lighting in her LB living room. She made it a five star restaurant because I showed off to Patrice that my boyfriend was taking me somewhere really nice for my bday! My boyfriend told me to “dress nice” after Patrice told him to play along! I thought it must be a really fancy place!! So I went out and bought a ridiculously fancy black dress! Patrice didn’t want me to feel overdressed on my b-day party so she made everyone else dress up fancy too! We all looked amazing!”
Rebecca Jane Flynn
Bridesmaid
I live in : Long Beach, CA Astrological Sign: Libra Where we met: Mutual friends in Long Beach How long have we known each other: 11 years When asked to share a fond memory: “Patrice came to visit me in my hometown of Tacoma, WA after she moved to Portland. We had a great time but the memory that sticks out is when my dad took us out on his boat on the Puget Sound and freaked Patrice out by doing 360’s over and over and trying to jump the wake. She looked terrified!”
Andrya Hammond
Bridesmaid
I live in: Syracuse, New York Where we met: Mutual Friends in Long Beach How long have we known each other: 11 years When asked to share a fond memory: “ I used to frequently write YELP reviews for local bars and restaurants in the Long Beach area.. One night Patrice approached me with her friend and told me they had spent the first part of the night reading and cracking up over my reviews. She then proceeded to invite me to her 26th birthday party, which as everyone knows..... Is a pretty big deal... I was finally worthy and it's been true love ever since!”
Amber Heser
Bridesmaid
I live in: Portland, OR Where we met: Mutual Friend in Portland How long have we known each other: 2 years When asked to share a fond memory: I think my favorite is all our slumber parties with deep talks, laughter, tears, staying up way too late, waking up way too early but still have the best day! I love and adore you ❤️🥰
Kim Higley
Bridesmaid
I live in: Portland, OR Where we met: Co-workers at New Avenues for Youth Portland, OR How long have we known each other: 2 years When asked to share a fond memory: ” Combination of all our happy hour dates. Cocktails and the best conversations = soul healing.”
Sara' King
Bridesmaid
I live in: Long Beach, CA How long have we known each other: 21 years Where we met? 10th grade, King/Drew Medical Magnet High School When asked to share a fond memory: "One of my fondest memories of Patrice is the time I came to visit her in Portland for the first time. She and I went out dancing at an old "Elk Lodge" ...and it was a 50's and 60's funk night. I will say this - Patrice is quite literally one of the best dancers I have ever met! Every single time I have ever gone out with her dancing it has been one of the best times of my life. "
Brienne La Fleur
Bridesmaid
I live in: Long Beach, CA Where we met: Mutual friends in Long Beach How long have we known each other: 13 years When asked to share a fond memory: “When I almost didn't make it to my own surprise party. Patrice planned a birthday party for me, but then couldn’t locate me. She finally got a hold of me and casually asked what my plans were for the day. When it sounded like I wasn’t planning on being available she decided she had to tell me about the surprise party she was throwing me and that I had to “ act surprised” when I arrived!. It all worked out! Piñata and all. She’s always thrown the best parties.”
Meghan Lake
Bridesmaid
I live in: San Francisco, CA How long have we known each other: 12 years Where we met: Roommates in Long Beach When asked to share a fond memory: “Here is what I got off the top of my head: Being roommates at the 5th & Elm House, with endless Jenga games, VHS movies, and parties, Ending up on the cover of Las Vegas Weekly at the Beauty Bar after 10+ friends decided to roll to Vegas smashed into 2 rooms because we were in our early 20's and broke.”
Alexa Marmon
Bridesmaid
I live in: Portland, OR How long have we known each other: 4 years Where we met: Mutual friend in Portland When asked to share a fond memory: “There are so many great memories of our time together but one that sticks out the most is our spur-of-the-moment trip to Las Vegas 3 years ago. We booked it and flew out one week later. It was then that I not only realized I adore her up for anything attitude but I realized I can travel really well with this wonderful lady and we have a great time everywhere we go. It was that trip that I learned so much more about one of my beloved best friends. It's a trip I am so happy and lucky to have happened.
Renee Pierce
Bridesmaid
I live in: Long Beach, CA Where we met: Kindergarten!! How long have we known each other: 31 years When asked to share a fond memory: “ Trying to show Patrice around New York when she came to visit me while I lived there and she broke her ankle within the first 2 hours of getting there after tripping down some stairs and had to hobble around new York for the next week with crutches. One of my New York friends nicknamed her Crazy Leg. This didn’t stop us from dancing in VIP!”
Lendi Slover
Bridesmaid
I live in: Santa Monica, CA Where we met: Became Roommates from a Craigslist add in Long Beach How long have we known each other: 15 years When asked to share a fond memory: “Since we had just turned 21, we needed to take advantage of this new found freedom. This meant lots of late nights. After a long night we'd always get Del Taco. We'd order burritos and fries. I'd always find Patrice in the morning in her bed sleeping soundly accompanied by her burrito in one hand and the fries next to her side. I knew it had been good night.”
April Thibault
Bridesmaid
I live in: Portland, OR How long have we known each other: 4 years Where we met: Mutual friends in Portland When asked to share a fond memory: "So many fun memories! I love you Patrice 😘 any time we have gone dancing at a random club downtown. Our beach days by the river. And I love watching you kick ass at karaoke. You are a strong badass babe and we will have more fun times to come!!! "
Jenny Jensen Varley
Bridesmaid
I live in: Long Beach, CA Where we met: Mutual friends in Long Beach How long have we known each other: 15 years When asked to share a fond memory: “Patrice's annual Thanksgiving "Friendsgivings" parties! All of Them!”
Dahlia Shivayah-King
Junior Bridesmaid
Dahlia Shivayah-King I live in: Long Beach, CA How long have we known each other? 10 years Where we met: My mom had me! When asked to share a fond memory? "My favorite memories of you are every time you have surprised showed up in Long Beach and we have had ladies brunch together!"
Andy Thompson
Best Man
I live in: Camas, Washington. How long have we known each other: Since sophomore year in high school. Where we met: Outside of a party in Vancouver. When asked to share a fond memory:
Ethan Houlé
Groomsman
I live in: Portland, Oregon How long have we known each other: My whole life. Where we met: Um, home? When asked to share a fond memory:
Colby Lambert
Groomsman
I live in: Vancouver, Washington. How long have we known each other: 1998 to 2019 or 7870 days on your exact say I do day. Where we met: Sitting in the Jemtagaard gymnasium listening to Will Smith's classic Big Willy Style. "Just the two of us" getting silly in "Miami" (actual songs on that album). When asked to share a fond memory: Houle and I had so many, it's hard to name just one. He lived with my mom, sister and I through high school. And later we flew the nest together from apartment to apartment for many years. We partied way to hard, worked very little but we were unstoppable. Hands down the fondest memory would be growing up together.
Justin McClintock
Groomsman
I live in: Vancouver, Washington. How long have we known each other: Since sophomore year of high school. Where we met: At Eric's house in Washougal. When asked to share a fond memory:
Clinton Johnston
Groomsman
I live in: Vancouver, Washington. How long have we known each other: Since sophomore year of high school. Where we met: At Eric's house in Washougal. When asked to share a fond memory: