Wedding Party
Hayley Fitzpatrick
Maid of Honor
I met Hayley technically in 4th grade but we started to become besties in 7th grade. We had lots of classes together and we were on the same competitive soccer team which drew us closer together. Throughout the years we've gone on trips together, were in choir/band together, started a high school girl band, and so much more. Hayley has had a huge impact on who I am and continues to inspire me in all areas of my life.
Elizabeth Bogard
Bridesmaid
I met Elizabeth (Izzy) through Hayley Fitzpatrick in the 7th grade. We hung out at lunches and started to hang out after school and had incredible game nights. We had so much fun in high school going to school dances, taking spontaneous trips to dutch bros, and playing so many games. Now we get to plan our respective weddings together as Izzy gets married in August 2024
Hayley Taggart
Bridesmaid
I met Hayley Taggart my freshman year of college through InterVarsity and she led me to join Kappa Delta Sorority at Utah State University. She soon became my big (short for "big sister" in sorority lingo) through Kappa Delta and she really did become my big sister (ex: taking me to Walmart at 10pm when I dropped my only toothbrush on the dorm bathroom floor). Hayley and I went on trips all over--Yellowstone, Canada, Disneyland, and more--and now she lives in New York. She still gives me constant life advice and is always free to plan the next girls trip.
Jessie Ryce
Bridesmaid
I met Jessie in my senior year of high school through church summer camp and started hanging out throughout the rest of the school year. When I came back to Folsom for a summer after my second year of college, we started hanging out almost daily. Our summer consisted of a lot of rock climbing, a little bit of yoga, and planning a road trip leading to a tiny house in San Diego. Since then we've lived in different states but are always eager to plan another trip to hang out with each other again.
Brandon Mariano
Best Man
Brandon and I go way back. I was 16 and he was 18. Our eyes met across the church common area and it was love at first site. We have been best friends ever since. I have gone through so much life with him, and had a lot of memorable moments over the years. Whether we were driving through the night aimlessly, sneaking into our old church thrift store to get out of the cold winter nights, or even staying at Denny's until 4 am because neither of us wanted to go home, I knew that he would be down to do it. While we both watched a lot of friends come and go throughout the years, we've never lost what's kept us together.
Tim Carpenter
Groomsman
Tim and I weren't meant to be friends. I was the thorn in his side all during bible study because he was my bible study leader and I don't like listening to people who are in charge of me. Over time, my thorn dulled and his skin hardened and we called it even. We became housemates my sophomore year of college and spent almost every night playing video games, watching anime for 16 hours straight, or listening to music on the roof praying it wouldn't collapse under our weight. Unsurprisingly, I am still a thorn in his side, but he has come to love me anyways.
Broc Helgeson
Groomsman
Broc was one of the first guys I met in college. He was too cool for me but that didn't stop me from trying to be friends with him. We became friends and then roommates a year later. As we shared our dump of a college house, we got to spend a lot of time together. We grew a lot closer through late nights playing Super Smash Bros, running home from house parties back to our rats nest, and brewing our own beer in the basement. I sometimes still wonder how we became friends but I've learned to not question it and just enjoy the moments we have together.
Drew Lawley
Groomsman
The first time I met Drew, I was told he and I would love each other. I was told he was basically a white version of me because we were both into rock climbing, van life, and all around outdoorsy things. First we were friends because our girlfriends were so close, but over time we grew to love each other just as much. He's been there for a lot of major moments, like the proposal, and I can honestly say it feels like I've known Drew for much longer than I have.