Emily & Jason
Wedding Party
Kelsey Davis
Matron of Honor
Emily and Kelsey were strangers for years at the same youthgroup and church. it wasn't until a few weeks before college that they officially met. They instantly became best friends and the rest is history! Kelsey is married to a youth pastor by the name of Connor Davis and they have two adorable puppies Sokka and Reggie. They both live in Bend. Kelsey is completing her Masters in counselling at Multnomah Bible College.
Taylor Brown
Maid of Honor
Emily and Taylor met in 6th grade on the bus ride to a school field trip. After a few rounds of M.A.S.H they quickly became soul sisters. Em & Tay have been friends for over 15 years. Taylor studied medical administration at GCU in Arizona. She remains in Arizona and is practicing her degree.
Kayla Smith
Bridesmaid
Kayla and Emily met when Emily was a sophomore and Kayla was a senior. Kayla helped Emily commit her life to Jesus by answering her questions during youthgroup, coffee dates and overall friendship. Kayla has since been one of her dearest friends and mentor. Kayla is a counsellor and has two little boys: Davey and Callum alongside her husband Aaron. Their family resides in Canby, Oregon.
Caitlyn Earl
Bridesmaid
Cailtyn and Emily met in the beginning of highschool through mutual classes and have stayed friends throughout. Their friendship grew closer towards the end of highschool snd the start of college leading them to become besties. Cailtyn resides in Donald, Oregon with her husband Nathan and dog Olive.
Paul Duncan
Best Man
Paul and Jason met at high school in 2007 and quickly developed a friendship focused on their shared love for sound, lighting, visuals and anything technical. 2022 marks 15 years of joint ministry between Paul and Jason. From countless hours designing, building, ordering and maintaining their equipment to the hundreds of thousands of hours packing/unpacking trailers, rigging and striking programs their friendship is one that is built on their shared love of service. Paul is married to the most patient and understanding woman in the world, Laura Duncan who with Emily have spent many hours supporting Paul and Jason's crazy ideas.
Nathan Shirley
Groomsman
Nathan is Jason's younger brother. Friends since birth Jason and Nathan have been close through all the ups and downs life throws at two brothers growing up together. From infinite shared memories hiking with their Dad and Grandfather (Papa) to attending the same schools and then even working together for a period of time. Nathan is a HR specialist who currently works in the building industry. Nathan's girlfriend Alannah is by his side and is always up for any adventure (or to provide Nathan with directions on roads he has travelled his whole life)
Stephen Duncan
Groomsman
Stephen and Jason spent their primary school years competing against each other during inter-school sports carnivals. Their paths truly crossed when during the orientation day at high school their mums (who had attended nursing school together) saw each other and promptly decided they would be friends. Thus began 15 years of close mateship. Jason and Stephen were the final School Captains for their high school (Sydney Adventist College) and this experience cemented the previous 6 years of friendship. Stephen is a Pastor and together with his wife Hope, work in ministry together north of Sydney.
Daniel Rosina
Groomsman
Daniel and Jason became friends when during the first day of grade 7 Daniel walked up to Jason and asked "want to be friends?" That was all the convincing Jason required. The next 6 years of high school Jason, Stephen, Daniel and Josh (another of their mates) formed a bond that cannot be broken. Jason and Daniel have remained close friends and together with Daniel's girlfriend Olivia and Emily, they have supported each other through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.