Natasha & Clark
The Core Group
The Radford Family
Groom's Fam
Wow! Clark wouldn't be CLARK without the Rad Fam. He gets his humor and biting sarcasm from his mom Karla, and his sentimentality and heart (and his infamous love of sweets) from his dad Neil. He's only cool and easygoing because of his siblings Brandon and Sarah who put in years of work as his younger sibs to chill him the heck out (thanks y'all!), and on top of all that, the Radford Fam has been beyond kind and welcoming to Tasha - showing her east coast sites and navigating the crazy streets in NYC. The Radford home in New Jersey will always be a second home for Clark and Tasha, and we are so happy to celebrate becoming one big fam with them.
The Andrus-Elander Clan
Bride's Family
Honestly, when you first meet Tasha's family, you'll end up thinking "Wait - y'all are related?!" but if you stick around long enough, you can see where each member of the Andrus-Elander Clan start to overlap. Like Tasha, her mother, Rose, is everyone's mom - ready with an extra plate of food and to drop whatever she's doing to help. Tasha's twin, Aliya, is sharp-witted and funny as hell, Tasha developed those skills just to keep up. And Arianna, Tasha's kid-sister, becomes a friend to everyone she meets, something that luckily rubbed off on Tasha, too. Clark has quickly become a part of the family, regularly being given extra plates of food and having jokes made at his expense. Yay to being one big fam!!
Melinda Harden
100% That Bitch
Melinda has been one of Tasha's best friends since sophomore year of high school (Tasha wouldn't have graduated without her!), and has become a member of her family. She's the kind of friend that will always agree to pick you up from the airport, and, if you are really lucky, you'll get to sit in her car with her for 45 minutes after you have reached your destination just talking and laughing. Melinda has ALREADY planned the days off she needs to help prep and set up the Radlander wedding - so while we aren't doing the Maid of Honor thing, it's important that y'all know that Melinda is 100% That Bitch.
Derek & Brighton Ballard
Wedding Brand Managers
Brighton and Derek are the literal art geniuses behind Neuer Geist (see: neuergeist.com & @neuergeist on instagram) and they are among our Core Group of amazing friends. To be honest, we can't believe we get to have such cool pals, and that we are #blessed enough to have convinced them to create our wedding invites and other wedding related "branding." We are obsessed with their work (our house is essentially a Brighton & Derek Art Gallery, literally) and we truly could not have anyone else handle our art and branding. Thanks comrades!
Derek Wetenkamp
Officiant
Derek is one of our absolute best friends and the world's biggest sweetheart. He is one of Clark's ride-or-die pals (i.e. totaling Derek's car on the way to a show in AZ) and was the first person to make Tasha feel completely welcome at all the shows Clark dragged her along to. We could not imagine a better person to officiate our wedding (hopefully we can get him to cry during the ceremony!). Derek, we are so beyond lucky to be your friends! We love you!!!
McKenna Frandsen
Photographer
McKenna is not only a friend of ours from the SLC music scene, but also an amazing show, portrait, and wedding photographer. She is extremely skilled at capturing photographs that feel unique and genuine to their subject without feeling posed or staged. We are so excited to have her photographing our wedding and taking part in such a big day! (check out @McKennaFrandsenPhotography on instagram!)