Wedding Party
Eli Holdaway
Best Man
I don't know what's worse: the fact that my little brother is starting to beat me at basketball (occasionally, not frequently), or that I'm sometimes mistaken for him even though I'm 8 years older. Either way, I'm using this picture of him as a child for this bio. And I can because it's my wedding.
Alyssa Hone
Maid of Honor
Alyssa has been through it all with me. From our first encounter as reading buddies in the 2nd grade to becoming best friends and going on 17 years of friendship. Looking back, I don't know how I would have done life without her by my side. When I was younger I always wanted a sister and before I knew it, I met Alyssa. She instantly became the sister I never had and I wouldn't change a thing about it.
Gavin Bahr
Groomsman
Pick and choose any Friday night between 2010 and 2014 and there's a good chance I was scheming something reckless, and Gavin was right there anxiously trying to talk me out of it. Thanks for always doing your best to keep me out of trouble (: Now, I'll just be that annoying buddy bugging him for flight benefits.
Brittney Nielsen
Maid of Honor
Brittney is my girl. She's the one that gets up at 5 am with me to run 13+ miles on a Saturday morning, the one that listens to me for hours while I vent to her, and last, the one that would take me to Fizz on a bad day (or a good day, really) when we lived together. She's such a caring friend and whether I'm looking for a shoulder to cry on or a fun time, I know I can call Brittney.
Tanner Stenquist
Groomsman
Stank is an uncle. That's the best way I can describe him. He's gonna be that uncle who will give you a hard time for wearing the wrong sports team's hat, eat some of the potato salad on your plate, then flip the switch and give you some of the best advice you've ever heard. He's a good old fashion pure-bred guy, and a great friend. Several quotes I could mention here, but I'll save that for another time.
Abbie Thornley
Bridesmaid
I've been friends with Abbie for 4 years, but it feels like we've been friends for a lifetime. The first time we met was on a road trip and we ended up driving through the night getting to know each other. Abbie is the most down-to-earth person I know, and I'm incredibly lucky to have her as a friend. I also knew Abbie was the one for me when she said she wanted In-N-Out for dinner after a long hiking trip.
Jaden Lynn
Groomsman
Also known as Juicy J, Shrimpy D, and Jared - I knew Jaden and I would be good friends after we got in a fake fight in 9th grade ... the things we did for attention. Yeah, we've definitely grown up and wouldn't do that now ;)
Maddy Wadley
Bridesmaid
I still remember back in 7th grade when Maddy and I had P.E. together. The first thing I ever said to her was, "Hey, I like your shoes!" After that, we hung out after school almost every day. Something I realized was one of my favorite things about Maddy is that she always has a way of saying things that make you pee your pants from laughing. When I think of high school and all the times I was laughing, it probably somehow involved Maddy.
Kai Schulze
Groomsman
My Mom wouldn't let me buy Yu-Gi-Oh cards when I was younger, so I would call Kai and have him help me draw paper cards. I would talk him into throwing footballs at lamps (in our defense, we were 9) and sluffing class to ski (no excuse here, that was just 10 months ago), and he talked me into joining a student run venture fund and private equity internships - I'm clearly the better influence ;)
Adi Joseph
Bridesmaid
Adi and I have an amazing way of always ending up at the same jobs as each other. It started when we both started working at a call center back in 2015. We then moved over to healthcare and started working as CNAs together. 2 years later and now we're in nursing school together. I love Adi and It's hard to believe we weren't meant to meet and become friends.
Daniel Jacobson
Groomsman
We spend so much time together, you'd think we were family. I'll forever be indebted to you, as you introduced me to the love of my life - ultimate chicken horse. I know you'll also be forever indebted to me, as I allowed you to have the wii golf trophy for your first time. So many firsts we've shared... Your first time golfing, both our first times surfing, and my first time consciously choosing to let someone else take the wii golf trophy (I'm still bitter if you can't tell).
Kamisha Jacobson
Bridesmaid
Kamisha was the first member of the Holdaway family to be my friend. We first met when we were both cast in our junior high musical with Reuben. We were great friends, but if you would have told us that many years later we would be family, we probably would have laughed in your face. Now I'm so excited to have her as a sister so we can share our love for Mcdonalds sprite and constantly Facetime each other asking to hang out.
Tanner Leishman
Groomsman
One night, when Tanner and I were roommates and sharing a room, he was chilling on his ipad and I slowly crawled over towards his side of the room, trying not to make any noise (honestly, probably took me at least 10 minutes). I finally got within inches of him and yelled. Rumor has it Tanner jumped so hard that he lost a piece of his soul that night. Ironically, he also lost another piece of his soul the night we had to drive through a fat rainstorm in a Toyota Yaris. Safe to say, I'm a danger to his health.
Afton Leishman
Bridesmaid
I first met Afton at her own wedding! Reuben invited me to be his date, and from then on we started to hang out and get really close. I'm so grateful that Reuben introduced us and I got that opportunity to meet her. Afton is one of the most loyal friends I have, and I know she'll always have my back. I'm so excited to have her stand by me on my wedding day.
Walker Holloway
Groomsman
I nearly lost Walker as a friend our first time hanging out when I suggested we eat at chili's. Then again, two months later, my reputability as a friend was tested when I told him we were gonna have a sick camp out in the sand dunes and we ended up well... not in the sand dunes. But good movies, better food, and bonding over common pet peeves has saved me.
Natalie Holloway
Bridesmaid
Before Reuben introduced me to Natalie he told me, "I really think you guys are going to get along well." and he was 100% correct. In the time that Natalie and I have known each other, we've had some crazy adventures. From being rained out while camping to road-trips that have entirely failed, and for some crazy reason, we keep planning them. In the end, I love Natalie... and the love we share for The Mandalorian.
Cash Holdaway
Groomsman
Cash, or as he is commonly referred to as - C-money, C-Cowboy, or sugar-free cookie tush (no. no one has ever called him that), we have gone through many phases together. The aspiring rapper phase, the true blue cowboy phase, and the hyper-testosterone MMA wannabe fighting days (thank goodness those are over cuz I'd get wrecked now). Brothers
Kyle Routsong
Groomsman
Kyle and I had the best circumstances possible for building a friendship as missionary companions - a 3 story townhouse to ourselves, a garage full of weights, and free dinners just about every night. Oh. and a third missionary from Russia, who may or may not have been an assassin. Still not sure on that one. seven
Landon Severe
Groomsman
When Landon and I were first roommates, I ate all his bread without asking. Then I taped playing cards to my bike tires so that it sounded like a 'motorcycle.' For some reason, he still hasn't blocked me. From playing real life fruit ninja (yes, it's as messy as it sounds), to working out in the living room apartment and possibly traumatizing our neighbors, we've had some hilarious mems.