Kait & Tanner
Wedding Party
Kait
Bride
Ever since Tanner and Kait met at Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo where they were coworkers back in 2016, the two have been the best of friends. Aside from her incredibly good looks, Tanner has always admired how hardworking and driven she is, which has helped her successfully run her own business, Esthetics by Kait for the past few years. He has also been more than grateful for her caring nature and sweet personality. If you ask him, she is going to be an incredible mother someday. One tv show that Kait could watch for hours, over and over again, is definitely Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Kait's favorite app that she currently has downloaded on her phone is called Planoly. It allows her to plan out all of her business Instagram posts ahead of time - huge time saver!
Tanner
Groom
Tanner caught Kait's eye back in the fall of 2016 when he was working as the lot attendant at Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo where Kait was the receptionist. Kait admires about Tanner + has since day one that Tanner is extremely charismatic + fun to be around. Tanner is Kait's level-headed counterpart but also the one that reminds her to live a little, too. Tanner's ability to pursue + cherish Kaitlyn everyday keeps her falling in love over + over. Tanner is funny, charming, SO handsome, smart + extremely hardworking - all things Kait finds essential. When asked if he would rather watch a movie at home or the theater, he said the theater because it's fun to sneak in snacks. One thing Tanner wishes oh so badly was illegal that isn't currently is driving a Prius.
Amanda
Maid of Honor
After a rocky start to Kait and Amanda's friendship (in grade school, when they actually didn't like each other) Kait now considers Amanda one of her very best friends. Amanda is passionate about working with her high schoolers in the high school ministry at church and is all around a very kind, genuine person. Amanda is the kind of friend that keeps you grounded and isn't afraid to be super honest. Amanda in summary is the Party Mom. One food Amanda could live off of for the rest of her life would without a doubt be french fries. When asked if Amanda would rather go see a movie in the theater or watch one at home, she said she'd rather watch one at home because it's less expensive and WAY more comfy.
Lukas
Best Man
Lukas and Tanner first met in middle school while at football practice, Tanner offered to let Lukas feel his bicep (face palm...). They wouldn't become friends until a year or two later when they were classmates at EASA (a science specialty school) in 8th grade. One of the key things that they share is a love for cars. Lukas currently works for Jim Doran Chevrolet and Subaru as a salesman, where he has been for the past few years. While things are usually full of jokes and fun with Lukas, he is always one for good advice when you need someone to talk to. The ONE show Lukas could watch over + over again is The Office, which he DOES, in fact, watch over + over. Lukas' favorite way to waste time online is by looking at cars he can't afford.
Savanna
Bridesmaid
Savanna is the better half of Jack, who is a very close family friend of Kait's. It didn't take long for Savanna to fit right in with the whole family, and Kait has now claimed her as her own. Sav has been Kait's saving grace through this process as she, too, is a bride and understands the stresses of planning the wedding. Her and Jack started dating around the same time as Tanner and Kait and got engaged closely after them, too. Savanna has quickly become one of Kait's very best friends and can't imagine doing this wedding (or life, really) without her. Savanna is hilarious, supportive, and ALWAYS down for a good time. One food the rest of the world hates but Savanna LOVES is canned raviolis. YouTube takes the cake for Sav's favorite app on her phone.
Jackson
Groomsman
Tanner met Jack through Kait as they were neighbors and longtime family friends. Jack's crazy personality automatically connected with Tanner and the two hit it off quick. Jackson is the guy that has all of the energy in the world and is always down for a good time. Not only that, but he is also the center of the party at all times. He is a super hardworking guy, and when he is not working for his own business, Rose City Pro Painting, he is most likely hitting the gym putting in work. When asked what he would take to a deserted island, Jack said, "Only one thing. Bear Grylls." One thing that Jackson considers himself REALLY good at is beer pong.
Kaleigh
Bridesmaid
Kaleigh is Kait's answered prayer (after Tanner, of course). From the time Kait found out she was going to be a big sister, she wished for a little sister. God gifted her with just what she needed, a sweet little brother. Still, for years, Kait prayed to fall in love with a man that had a little sister so that she could have that little sister she always wanted but never got. Kaleigh is sarcastic, witty + has a huge heart. Kait loves about Kaleigh that she can roast Tanner like no other + if you've ever seen it in person, you know what we're talking about + you know how great it is. When asked what 3 things Kaleigh would bring to a deserted island, Kaleigh answered simply, "Just a boat so I can get out of there." One thing Kaleigh considers herself REALLY good at is wasting time.
Brendan
Groomsman
Although Tanner never got a little brother growing up, he is stoked that he finally gets one in Brendan. Although he can often times be quiet, when he opens up you know things are about to get fun. Brendan currently is a Senior at Springwater Trail High School in Gresham. In his spare time, he is an avid gamer, and probably holds the record for the most amount of games downloaded onto an Xbox. Tanner has always been impressed with how good of a little brother he is to Kait, as well as how hardworking he is and willing to help with whatever, whenever. If Brendan could live off of one food for the rest of his life it would probably be a medium-rare steak, grilled to perfection. One show Bren could watch over + over would have to either be The Walking Dead or Breaking Bad.
Brianna
Bridesmaid
Kait + Bri met in 6th grade Humanities class while working together on a group project (yay! Everyone's favorite) when Kait observed Brianna smelled like noodles (Ohhh, the mind of a 6th grader). Somehow, that was not enough to deter Bri from continuing to be Kaitlyn's friend + their friendship blossomed into what it is now. Brianna can be a firecracker + she is frequently the life of the party. December 2016, Brianna married her husband Jayce, where Kait was one of Brianna's bridesmaids. Kait is now honored to have Bri as one of her own bridesmaids. What is one thing Brianna wishes was illegal that currently isn't? Paying bills! When asked what food the rest of the world seems to love that Brianna hates, she passionately answered, "SUSHI!"
Zach
Groomsman
Zach and Tanner met in elementary school and have been best friends since day one. Growing up being the stud of the town, Zach and Tanner share a past centered around sports. Zach is currently on track to become a police officer, and currently works as a security officer at McMinnville High School where he and Tanner are alum. He lives with his girlfriend Taylor (who also happens to be a longtime friend of Tanner's) and their little French Bulldog puppy JoJo. When Zach wants to get pumped up, his go-to hype song is "If I Can't" by 50 Cent. Zach considers himself to be one of the best NCAA 15 (video game) players of all time, where he is currently undefeated.
Kami
Bridesmaid
Kait met Kami the summer after their 6th grade year + have been friends ever since! Kami is independent, strong + very quick witted. Into high school, once they could drive, Kait + Kami spent lots of their lunches going to get coffee + would conveniently "not be able to make it back to class in time" several times a week. One of Kait + Kami's favorite activities is just laying in bed aimlessly scrolling social media for hours. Kami now lives in Montana with her boyfriend of several years + their two doggies. One thing that Kami believes herself to be really good at is baking. (This is accurate. Her last name is Crockatt, and she's been given the name "Betty Crockatt.") If Kami could live off of one food for the rest of her life, it would easily be avocados.
Daniel
Groomsman
Daniel and Tanner met through work at Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo, and the two hit it off over their shared interest in cars. Since then, Daniel has moved on and now works for an HVAC company closer to where he lives in Stayton. He has quickly become a hunting buddy for Tanner, and he, Jackson, and Zach, always love getting decked out in camouflage and heading out into the woods with Tanner every chance they get, enjoying God's creation. If Daniel had to pick between seeing a movie in a theater or watching a movie at home, he'd rather see one at the theater because, "it's a vibe." Heading to a deserted island, Daniel would bring his three essentials: his bow, the Bible and a surfboard.