Groom
Ryan is a Colorado native and grew up in Broomfield, CO. He loves snowboarding, The Grateful Dead, and going to concerts. He is very excited to spend the rest of his life with his best friend, Janelle.
Bride
Janelle is a Colorado native born and raised in Superior, CO. Janelle loves skiing, spending time in the mountains, and traveling. She is very excited to spend the rest of her life with her best friend, Ryan.
Father of the Bride
Mike is originally from California, and moved to Colorado when he was 6 years old. He meet Janelle's mom, Nan, in 1981 when they were 15 and 17 and got married November 21, 1986. Mike and Nan had Matthew and Janelle together. After Nan passed way in 2016, he meet Patty in 2017 and got married in 2022.
Mother of the Bride
Nan is Janelle's loving mother, who unfortunately passed away. Nan was always so excited to help plan Janelle's wedding, have a son in law, and eventually have grandchildren. Although she can not be here physically to celebrate the marriage of Ryan and Janelle, she will be with us in spirit. She will be greatly missed.
Stepmother of the Bride
Patty is a Colorado native orginally from Longmont, CO. She has two kids, Tony and Sarah, and two grandkids, Milah and Tyler Jr. Mike and Patty meet in 2017 and married in 2022.
Father of the Groom
Mike is originally from Cheshire, CT and moved out to Broomfield, CO where he meet his wife and Ryan's mother, Ann. They have been happily married since November 1991. Mike enjoys concerts, spending time with family, and finding new projects around the house.
Mother of the Groom
Ann is originally from Hartford, CT and moved out to Broomfield, CO where she meet Ryan's dad, Mike. Ann and Mike got Married in November 1991 and had Ryan and Avery. Ann is currently a nurse at Boulder Community Hospital and enjoys meditation, concerts, and collecting crystals.
Best Man
Joe and Ryan met when they were just five years old and have been inseparable ever since. Growing up together, their friendship only strengthened through grade school and continued to grow throughout college. Joe attended Colorado State University and is a passionate sports fan. In 2022, he married his wife, Rachelle, and they now share their home with their beloved dog, Koa.
Maid of Honor
Kitt grew up in Vail, Colorado, and met Janelle in 2018 when they became roommates at Colorado Mesa University. After graduating, she traded the Rockies for the east coast, moving to Rockport, Maine. She now enjoys life in New England and recently bought a home with her boyfriend, Everett.
Maid of Honor
Eme is Janelle’s cousin and lifelong best friend— they’ve been inseparable since birth. Their shared love for adventure has taken them around the world, traveling together to France, Monaco, Peru, and Hawaii. Eme currently lives in Broomfield, Colorado, where she enjoys staying active at the gym and planning her next adventure.
Groomsman
Chris, A.K.A. "Sharkey", has been a close friend of Ryan’s since high school. Their friendship grew even stronger during college, where they lived together in Boulder for two years. Chris recently married his wonderful wife, Lexi, and they share their home with two dogs. He enjoys golfing, working out, and spending time with his dog, Breck.
Bridesmaid
Carly and Janelle have been best friends since they were just three years old. They first met at a church event and went on to attend elementary, middle, and high school together, building a lifelong bond that has lasted over 20 years. Carly has a passion for traveling, music, and spending time with family and friends.
Groomsman
Matthew is Janelle’s older brother and has always been a supportive and loving presence in her life. He currently lives in Broomfield, Colorado, and works in Denver. In his free time, Matthew enjoys listening to metal music, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends.
Bridesmaid
Avery is Ryan’s younger sister and a fellow CU Boulder graduate—Sko Buffs! She earned her degree in Computer Science in 2022 and now lives in Pueblo, Colorado, with her boyfriend, Connor. Avery has a passion for art, music, and giving back to the community through volunteering.
Groomsman
Drew and Ryan met in sixth grade and have been close friends ever since. Over the years, they’ve shared countless memories, including attending numerous Dead & Co shows together. Drew currently lives in Fort Collins with his girlfriend, Tori, and his two cats, Jerry and Paris. He enjoys golfing, playing Mario Party, and listening to The Grateful Dead.
Bridesmaid
Hannah and Janelle have known each other since middle school and became great friends in high school. After graduation, Hannah moved to Maui, Hawaii, before recently returning to Colorado. She recently earned her bachelor’s degree from CU Denver and is excited for this next chapter.
Groomsman
Calvin and Ryan have been friends since first grade, sharing a lifelong bond. Calvin played a special role in Ryan and Janelle’s love story, introducing them while they were working together at Lucky Pie. After college, he and Ryan lived together in Denver, making even more great memories. In 2023, Calvin married his wife, Morgan, and have two dogs and a cat. He enjoys skiing, golfing, and traveling.
Bridesmaid
Hannah is Janelle’s cousin, and they have been close ever since Janelle was born. Growing up, they spent every summer together, creating countless cherished memories. Hannah now lives in Westminster, Colorado, and enjoys makeup, video games, and music.
Groomsman
Austin and Ryan meet when they were in 6th grade. Austin lives in Broomfield, Co and enjoys cooking for his friends, spending time in the mountains, and fishing.