Wedding Party
Tyler Allen
Groomsman
A few reasons why Raphael chose Tyler: -My forever cohost, who made all of my dreams come true despite having better judgement. -The sweetest person wrapped in layers of sarcasm and movie quotes from movies you’ve never seen. -Helped me find my voice when I needed to.
Skye Arnold
Bridesmaid
A few reasons Heather chose Skye: -Bookworm/music obsessed kindred spirit. -Unbelievably kind and thoughtful. -We met at a bowling alley as children and I don’t think either of us bowl as adults. -Has met all of my close relatives and still wants to be friends with me.
Jileesa Christensen
Bridesmaid
A few reasons Heather chose Jileesa: -Crafty in every way. -Believes people deserve second chances, and follows through. -She has (without trying) taught her children her impeccable comedic timing. -Knows every cringeworthy thing I did as teenager and keeps it to herself, like a lady.
Matthew Derose
Best Man
A few reasons Raphael chose Matt: -Arguably my mom’s favorite child. -Leaving the high school parking lot, blasting Queen in the Matt-mobile is a pillar of my adolescence. -We survived 6 years plus of band together and he helped foster my love of all things music.
Jordanne Fonken
Maid of Honor
A few reasons Heather chose Jordanne: -Life of any party with a contagious laugh -Fiercely loyal -Target ride or die. We were at Target just hours before she went into labor with her son -Has never met an animal she didn’t immediately love
Aaron Fraker
Groomsman
A few reasons why Raphael chose Aaron: -Tricked us into going to Church with him on Sundays by hosting Saturday night DnD. Totally worth it because he is the key-master to every world I’ve ever wanted to live in. -My mom eventually forgave him for introducing me to most of the nerd properties I love. -At a dinner, Aaron set a boundary so simple and impactful, Heather and I still use it as a communication tool.
Evan Lantto
Groomsman
A few reasons why Raphael chose Evan: -Wrote all my best jokes. -Makes all of our lives better in a way that would make my mom proud. -Evan inspires me to keep moving forward and better myself. He’s setting a great example.
Danielle Smith
Bridesmaid
A few reasons Heather chose Danielle: -Married my brother (I suspect she just wanted to hang out with me some more) an entire decade ago. -Makes the BEST baked goods! -Knows every word to every song I’ve never heard before, it’s sort of unsettling. -Drinks fruity little drinks because she can’t shoot whiskey.
