Robert & Ellen
Wedding Party
Robert Mertens
Groom
Code Name: R. Primary Specialty: Fibrous Activities Secondary Specialty: Sonic Endeavors Lesser known fact: Would rather jump out of an airplane than jump into a swimming pool. Favorite Poem "You thought you knew a language with words for completion fullness winter indenture sidewalk sale "
Ellen Reid
Bride
I think you'll like Ellen, she's really cool, smart, and fun! Ellen was raised at Rawhouse Farm in North Carolina where she developed a fascination with the outdoors, plants, and gardening. She's an amazing artist, and chef, too. She loves traveling, living near the train tracks, and jumps on any opportunity to go swimming! "I actually enjoy it when Rob gets an 80's songs stuck in my head..."
Thomas Mertens
Groomsman
Code Name: Tom Primary Speciality: Structural Designer for the way we receive things Secondary Speciality: Game Master Lesser Known Fact: Has invented innumerable Comic book super heroes.
Ashley Kilgore
Bridesmaid
Ashley "Kilgore" Kilgore is a marine enthusiast! You can likely find her on the beach or riding a horse. We know she has everyones back and is always prepared for anything! With Kilgore around, it is seriously like having a vacation all the time! Little known fact: she is an expert at charades.
Luke Bunker
Groomsman
Code Name: Bob Jacuzzi Primary Speciality: Auto Mechanic Secondary Speciality: Thunder Stick Operator Lesser known Fact: Top notch slot car racer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-auiNrBU70
Paulina Grochala
Bridesmaid
Paulina "Paul" is the spice of the party! She is the master of makeup, and simply gives the best advice. She loves traveling, her cats, and is always reaching for the stars in every aspect of life. Interesting fact: She's Polish!
Eric Rowan
Groomsman
Code Name: ERR Primary Speciality: Photographer Secondary Speciality: 2000 mile Adventurer! Lesser known Fact: Is quite talented on the harmonica. "I'm not sure I'm the person you should be taking advice from..."
Ashley Mora
Bridesmaid
Ashley "Salzasaurus" can never be boring! Salz is always making us laugh - often until our abs ache and our cheeks are sore. She has an entire closet dedicated to crafting, and has the best handwriting I've ever seen. She is the adventurer of the group and has seen some incredible places all over the world!
Gerald Shorey
Groomsman
Code Name: Neckbone Primary Specialty: Pastry Chef Secondary Specialty: Makes the best cup of Coffee this side the Mississippi. Lesser known Fact: Shares a birthday with the groom “I still use the chocolate mousse recipe my Uncle George gave me over twenty years ago. I use my great Grandmother’s poppy seed grinder for poppy strudel and hand pull it just as she did. I also use her Lamb Cake mold every Easter. My Grandmother not only made fantastic ‘garbage’ cookies, but the best fried chicken I have ever had. Whenever I bake, I know in my heart that they are there with me.”
April Rissel
Bridesmaid
April "Apes" will blow you away with her artistic talent! Gorgeous flower crowns and accessories are her specialty. She is inspired by nature, antiques, and has an enviable sense of fashion! April pays attention to all the right details to make anything extra-special.
Karl Erich Gautcher
Groomsman
Code Name: Erich Primary Speciality: Master Woodworker Secondary Speciality: Culinary Wizard Lesser known Fact: A reformed Repo Man.
Bethel Arefaine
Bridesmaid
Bethel "Nightbreeze" is never in a bad mood. She can shake up some cocktails like nobody's business! Bethel also is a total soccer fanatic, and always knows of a good book to read.
Lyle Murphy
Officiant
Code Name: Lyle Primary Speciality: Folkloric Sculptor Secondary Speciality: Master Pie Manufacturer Lesser Known Fact: Winner of the Great Duck Masters Nerf Battle of 2011 http://klcc.org/post/bowls-around-town-eugene-world-local-stories-about-food
David Reid
Bridesman
David "Tyone" is Ellen's exceptional brother. He is quite the suave man with many talents and interests. Go ahead, ask him about his extensive wine collection, or about soccer, or mens tailoring, or what it was like earning his MBA from Columbia - he is full of knowledge!