Wedding Party
Katie
Maid of Honor
My big sis! She is simply the best and has been an absolute rock my entire life. I love having a built in best friend, therapist, advisor, and adventure buddy. I am the woman I am today because of her and am so glad that I get to live life with her around! You can always count on her for a quick, witty retort, and to lose every argument you have with her, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Augie
Best Man
a.k.a. Gus Bus. Augie and I met in orientation on our first day working at Sports Authority ten years ago. A few days into working together he invited me over to play a couple games of Madden, where he proceeded to beat me 100-7 (while both of us were dying laughing the whole time). We have been brothers ever since. Augie has a gift of making friends with anyone and always brings good times. He quickly became a part of my family and was the first person to meet "the girl from my biology class".
Lindsay
Bridesmaid
Met this little lady our freshman year of high school. We had every class together (except for one, but we don't count that). I guess fate decided we needed to be best friends, and I'm sure glad that it did. I have absolutely loved growing up with Lindsay and finding our place in this world together!
Michael
Groomsman
Brother #2. Since Michael and I are only a year and eleven months apart, we have done almost everything together: from countless hours playing pokemon on our gameboys, to going to junior lifeguard camp, to our first year playing football (when I begged my mom to convince the football organization to let me play on his team in the higher age group), to then playing together through high school varsity football, to working at three different restaurants together, to him always being my billiards partner, to him dislocating my pinky while rough-housing before a night out in PB - and then having him pop it back in to place to continue drinking. He's always been by my side and I am proud to have him stand with me on our wedding day.
Elden
Bridesman
Elden and I met when I was 19 and we have been friends ever since! He's always down for a hike, sports game, fun night on the town, rap battle, or a game night at his house. Elden's been a constant in my life and he always keeping the good times rolling. P.S. Watch out for his infamous booty-bumps on the dance floor!
Ryan
Groomsman
a.k.a. Bread. Ryan and I met at a beach party around eight years ago and we became immediate boiz. Ryan is always down for playing a round of golf, grabbing good food, getting a few drinks, or just hanging out at home and solving a jigsaw puzzle over a nice bottle of wine. He is also my voice of reason and never shies away from telling it to me straight. His profession as a firefighter fits Ryan perfectly because he isn't afraid to put his life on the line to get things done for others and he requires no thank you after.
Jessica
Bridesmaid
What a ray of sunshine this one is! We met through mutual friends and have done so much together since! She is the best to be around, brings life to every event, and lights up every room she walks into. Whether we're trying out new recipes, working out, or getting into trouble, you can bet that it's 10x better because she's there.
David
Groomsman
Brother #4. David is the baby of the brothers. Growing up, we hated each other with a burning passion. We could not be in the same room together for 10 minutes without getting on each others nerves or physically fighting each other. Luckily, we both grew out of that phase as we became adults and David got a little less annoying. David has really grown into himself in these recent years and I am proud to be his older brother and have him stand next to Randi and me on our special day.
Taylor
Bridesmaid
I met Taylor at a happy hour with some mutual friends - two weeks later we drove off to Big Bear for the weekend to go snowboarding, and the rest is history. I have never met someone who I just clicked with as fast as this feisty lady. She is the ultimate yes man and hype woman, which can make for a dangerous, yet fun combo. I'm sure she's planning our next adventure as you read this!
Jimmy
Groomsman
Brother #1. a.k.a. Jimbob. Jimmy is the oldest and second funniest brother. Needless to say, as the oldest brother, Jimmy has been the biggest role model for my brothers and me growing up. Everyday he is an example on how to be a great father. Keep in mind though that this is the same guy that would orchestrate us into doing wild stunts as children (many of which included Michael jumping over me with his bike using a $20 plastic ramp while I laid flat and filmed with the family camcorder). Even though his stunts may have almost killed me a time or two, I'm glad to have him up there with me.