Jason & Gabrielle
Wedding Party
Kevin Pocalyko
Best Man
Kevin is Jason's oldest brother and has been one of his biggest role models growing up. Kevin taught Jason everything there is to know about playing soccer, pursuing your goals, and not being a baby. Kevin went to College at Metro State University where he played on the men's soccer team while studying Criminal Justice. Today, Kevin lives in [REDACTED] and enjoys a very fulfilling career as a {REDACTED] for [REDACTED]. Kevin enjoys spending time with family and friends, golfing, watching the Yankees, and has recently gotten into boxing. Gabby and Kevin have bonded over the last three years through their mutual love of baseball and making fun of Jason. [Remainder of bio has been redacted for privacy purposes]
Mekayla Winchester
Maid of Honor
Gabby and Mekayla have been best friends since the first day of track practice their freshmen year of college. Mekayla moved from Alaska to Colorado for college where she got a nursing degree and competed in track. She was a hurdler and a sprinter and earned a spot at nationals as well as countless other accomplishments. She has been there for Gabby through her most memorable moments, good and bad! Jason has grown close to Mekayla and her Fiancé Daniel as well and the four of them enjoy meeting up at breweries when they all happen to be in the same place. It can be difficult because Mekayla is a traveling nurse and is currently in Anchorage, AK. Just means moving often is yet another thing they have in common!❤️
Kyle Pocalyko
Best Man
Kyle and Jason met 26 years ago when they were born on the same day, in the same hospital, to the same parents. Growing up Kyle and Jason did just about everything together and were inseparable all the way through college. Today, Kyle lives with his wife Ashley and a small bear (German Sheppard) named Fish. Kyle enjoys playing soccer, spending time with Ashley and Fish, and grabbing a beer with his friends. Kyle and Gabby quickly became friends over the last three years and have developed their own inside jokes and get closer every time the see each other. Kyle and Jason still keep in touch regularly and plan trips for Kyle and Ashley to come to Vegas to visit. Gabby and Jason were both in Kyle and Ashley's wedding parties and are honored to have them in their own wedding parties for their big day.
Natasha Perry
Maid of Honor
Gabby and Natasha have been best friends since their Freshmen year of high school. They quickly realized that the high school drama was not for them and decided they needed to stick together. Natasha went to College at CU Boulder while Gabby went to Grand Junction but they remained close despite the distance. After college they became roommates for a year. When they were younger their favorite thing to do together was take long drives in the mountains singing their favorite songs. As they grew up they still loved the mountains but also like playing pool at bars and watching trashy reality tv. Natasha works at a CBD company and resides in Denver with her boyfriend Chris.
Jacob Foley
Groomsman
Jacob and Jason lived in the same dorm freshman year at CSU and instantly hit it off. Through all the nights out, day drinking, and other college shenanigans, their friendship grew. After college, Jacob and Jason got an apartment together in Denver while Jacob started his career and Jason started law school. Even now that they aren't roommates anymore, they keep in touch by playing xbox together (maybe more than Gabby would like) and meeting for drinks whenever possible. Today, Jacob lives in Golden with his Fiance Taylor and loves to ski and go to concerts. Jacob has a passion for the finer things in life (beer), and is currently charting his path towards brewing his own beer and eventually opening his own brewery.
Marisa Cruz
Bridesmaid
Marisa and Gabby met when they worked together at the Boulder court house. They became instant friends, bonding over office antics and happy hours. Gabby knew from the beginning that Marisa was someone that she could trust with anything and Marisa has been there for her whenever she needed her. Since then Marisa has also become close with Jason. If Jason and Gabby went out while living in Boulder she was likely by their side. She is from Rocky Ford, CO and made her way to Boulder for college where she went to CU, majored in sociology and played on their quidditch team. She still resides in Boulder and is now the Accounting Clerk at the Boulder court house.
Will Amen
Groomsman
Jason and Will have known each other since preschool and have been friends ever since. Will has always had a passion for the outdoors and playing baseball, which ultimately led him to Fort Hayes State University where he played on the Baseball team while he worked towards his degree. Today, Will works as an Ultrasound Technologist/Sonographer at UC Health and enjoys working on his house and spending time with the people he cares about. Jason and Will still hang out with the same group of high school friends and try to get the group together whenever possible.
Caitlin Torgerson
Bridesmaid
One of Gabby’s best friends from college, she was on CMU’s track team. They have shared countless bus rides, hotel rooms, margaritas and spent hours watching Forensic Files together. Caitlin is just as unapologetically herself as Gabby. It is easy to become friends when competing to see how many cheez-its they could shove in their mouth or getting drunk at their favorite spot(Applebees). Caitlin graduated in Engineering from CU Boulder and now works for a company in Longmont, CO. She also loves horses and competes nationally in barrel racing competitions. Caitlin is incredibly busy and Gabby couldn’t be more thankful she always makes time for her.
Erin Millsapps
Groomswoman
Erin and Jason became friends in college when they bonded over their mutual hatred of their finance class. After years of being workout partners and drinking buddies, Erin joined the Peace Corps right out of college and spent the next two years in South Africa. Despite being on the other side of the planet and Jason being busy in law school, the two of them have kept their friendship alive and meet for drinks as much as possible. Today, Erin is pursuing a Master's degree at the University of Southern Florida. If you ever have any questions about hiking, Erin is your girl. She has hiked every mountain in Colorado over 14,000 feet (58 to be exact) and is quickly expanding her impressive hiking resume everywhere she goes.
Ashley Pocalyko
Bridesmaid
Gabby met Ashley through Jason when he and Gabby started dating. She recently married Jason’s twin brother Kyle, which means Gabby and Ashley will be sister-in-laws! They have stuck together through all of Pocalyko twins brotherly antics and Gabby knows Ashley will always have her back. The four of them often met up to get a drink or play yard games in the backyard. She went to CSU where she majored in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability with a minor in Botany and was on the rowing team. She currently lives with Kyle and their massive and adorable German Shepard, Fish.
Dakota Casey
Groomsman
Dakota is Gabby’s brother but has since become good friends with Jason as well. They bonded over making fun of Gabby and their mutual love for Jason's V6 mustang he had when they first met. To this day, Dakota says he will never having a cooler car than that mustang and is embarrassed every time he has to drive his own car. Dakota already has 3 brothers but is very excited to have one more. He won’t admit it but, he is a family man and would do anything for his family. Jason and Gabby both know that if they needed him he would be there. Currently, Dakota is working as a mechanic in Longmont, CO and is close to getting all of his certifications. He is an avid car lover and his car is the love of his life. He is excited that he will be 21 before the wedding and be able to toast with the rest of his family instead of just drinking a soda.
Coco Murphy
Bridesmaid
Coco is Gabby’s 12 year old niece. Gabby has 8 nephews and she could not have been more excited to have a niece. Coco moved from Kansas to Longmont when her mom got married and has since made a very full life there. She has tons of friends and is currently trying out many different sports and activities. She is the sweetest, goofiest, and funniest girl you’ll ever meet. Gabby admires how she handled going from one brother to three in a heartbeat and jumping into our crazy family with two feet. She rivals Gabby with her fiery big personality and competitive attitude. Gabby loves her so much and loves having her as a junior bridesmaid.
Jason Casey
Officiant
Jason is Gabby’s oldest brother. He is 13 years older than her and has always been there to cheer, support and call her on her bullshit. Since Gabby and Jason Pocalyko started dating Jason Casey had grown close to him as well. When they lived closer together Gabby and Jason P. joined Jason C. and his family for more than just family gatherings. They often babysat his kids and met them out for drinks or Rockies games. Jason currently lives in Longmont, CO with his wife Erica and their four kids. He is an Air Traffic Controller and a very active person in his community. Gabby and Jason can not think of a kinder or funnier person to officiate their wedding. And yes, they do know how funny it is that his name is also Jason.
Ilya Casey
Ring Bearer
Ilya is one of Gabby's nephews. He is the craziest, loving, and energetic little boy ever. He rivals Gabby in his ability to talk and loves showing both Gabby and Jason his newest tricks and toys. He loves Jason and already can’t remember a time when Jason wasn’t his Uncle. Ilya is 5 and loves hockey and video games more than anything and is likely a better skater than Gabby but definitely better than Jason. He is also half Belarusian as his mom Natasha is from Belarus. He can be a little shy at first but if you can get him talking he’ll never stop.