Jenni & Brendan
Wedding Party
Jenni
Bride
(written by Brendan) Jenni has a passion for serving others and her tenacity and enthusiasm for speaking life in to her dreams is something I marvel at each day. She is beautiful, kind, caring and funny! I knew after a few weeks of dating that I had found someone special when we were able laugh so freely with each other. You'll find her at her best and happiest on long walks in the woods with our puppies and her sharing her dreams and vision for our life together. I can't wait to start making some of those dreams come true!
Brendan
Groom
(written by Jenni) Brendan has the most incredible SPARK and zest for life! When you meet him, you are instantly drawn to his smile, laugh and kind heart! He is known for his knowledge of nutrition and fitness and loves to share all that he researches and reads with anyone willing to learn and listen. Just like his furry best friends, Brendan is loyal and full of love! I am so excited to marry my best friend!
Max
Best Pup
Max is a rescue dog and when he finally arrived at Jenni's front door, he pounced on her and played and played. There was an instant connection and has been ever since. If you need a good laugh, just watch Max for an hour or 2 and you will see the most random things and hear the most interesting sounds! He's incredibly afraid of boxes and tall objects, but he's also a talker, cuddler, and lover too! Life is so much better with Max!
Boddington
Best Pup
Boddington is my Best Friend. I have known him ever since he came in to this world. I can still remember him scoot around with eyes closed the first few days after he was born. When I took him home and finally realized that this was my very first Dog that I would raise as my own, I instantly felt the most profound love and connection with him. That connection has only grown stronger over the last 12 years. We have gone on countless walks, hikes, road trips and other adventures together. He is the best companion I could ever hope for and I love him more than I could ever put in to words. I love you my Boddington Boy!
Abby
Matron of Honor
Abby and I met during our Freshman year of college. We were instant friends and over our college years had almost EVERY class together, were roommates, and had so many incredible adventures together. But after college, Abby moved back to her hometown of Helena, MT and while she tried for years, could not get me to move out there. I do love to visit and miss our college days for sure, but I am so thankful for our journey and how God has shaped and transformed our friendship over the last decade +. There is no one I would rather have standing up as my Matron of Honor. Love you Ab-a-daba-doo!
Chris
Best Man
I didn't always know if I would get married. But I did know that if I did, Chris would be my Best Man! We have always been close as brothers and neither of us can remember more than a handful of times that we even fought with each other. We are different in many ways but I'd like to think the one thing I share most in common with him is his Big Heart! Chris gives the best hugs you could ever ask for and you can always count on him to do the right thing. I was always able to count on him as my big brother and now I know I can count on him as my Best Man. I love you Chris!
Melynda
Bridesmaid
Melynda and I didn't have a great first meeting...well at least she didn't. She thought I was out to take her then-boyfriend. I just saw him as a friend and soon she realized I was actually a nice person and we ended up friends and roommates. Melynda gives the best hugs (sorry Brendan) and is one of the nicest people on this planet! She is resourceful, fun, and an incredible dancer! Mels, I am so honored to have you in my bridal party! Thanks or the decade + of memories and so many more to come!
Gwen
Bridesmaid
Sister and friend, Gwen is someone I have always looked up to. Our parents married when I was just shy of 6 and she was a teenager. It could have been easy for her to brush me off and ignore me, but she always included me and saw me as her sister! I love the mother, wife, and woman she has become and am so thankful she gets to be a part of our special day!
Natalie
Bridesmaid
Natalie and I met 1.5 years ago at a retreat. We haven't seen each other in person again until now (March) when she came down from Virginia to help me try on wedding dresses! But that's the incredible thing about friendship. Some people are magnetic! That's Natalie. We are not only sideline sisters in our Arbonne businesses but have become good friends and I am honored that she will be a part of our wedding party!
Kelly
Bridesmaid
Kelly (and Tyler) are some of Brendan's best friends. So you can imagine how nervous I was to meet her and make a good first impression. Now picture that Brendan is out of town for the holidays, we've only been dating for a few months, and I am going to Kelly and Tyler's home to pick up Boddington. No big deal at all! :) I got to meet Kelly again in early March 2020 for a fitness class I led and ever since she has taken me in like I've been apart of their lives as long as Brendan and loved me like family! I am so thankful for her laidback ways, positive outlook, and just fun spirit! Love you Kel! So glad to have you as part of this wedding party!
Katriina
Honorary Bridesmaid
Katriina fits right into the middle of Abby and Melynda's stories. I met her my Freshman year of college and we were roommates for a while and friends ever since! I love her quiet and gentle spirit with a fun burst of fierceness when she's passionate about something. She's an incredible mom and can't be with us in person on our special day as they will just be welcoming their 3rd baby into their family! Congrats Katriina (and Chris) on this new adventure and I know you are with me in spirit Katriina!
Ian
Groomsman
Ian and I share a special bond as cousins because we are so similar in age and we spent a lot of time together as kids. We are probably polar opposites in terms of personality, but that is probably why we complement each other so well. We have so many crazy memories from Beach trips, camping trips, family get togethers and everything in between. It has been so amazing watching Ian build and grow his beautiful family. I love that we live so much closer now and that we can visit more often. I can't wait to share more amazing memories with you Ian!
Brian
Groomsman
Brian has always been unique and that is what make him so interesting. He is probably the most industrious person that I have ever met. Every time we get together I learn of something new that he is up to. From building houses, to raising farm animals and bees, to landscaping, to maintaining a boat. The list goes on and on. What really makes Brian unique though, is his perpetually cheerful willingness to do what needs to be done. Despite this workmanlike approach, he also knows how to cut loose and party! We have made countless memories over the years from building things and working together to awesome vacations and family trips. Thank you for being so awesome Brian!
Kyle
Groomsman
Kyle is my other "twin" brother. I have said this for the last 10 years at least. Although we are cousins, we share so many characteristics that I found that 'brother' was a better word for our relationship. Kyle is quite a few years younger than I am so I remember watching him grow up from a baby. But after he turned around 18, the age difference didn't really matter anymore. We soon became best friends and always enjoy our next get together. From football games, to frisbee, to soccer and beer pong. I always know who I want on my team! Thank you for being so awesome Kyle, I love you man!
Tyler
Groomsman
Tyler and I have been best friends for quite a while. We first got to know each other when we played Soccer together while in the military. We got to travel to England on Soccer trips where we made incredible memories that I still count as some of the best times in my life. Tyler's wife, Kelly, is also one of my very best friends and I actually knew her before I met Tyler (so I like to think I'm partly responsible for them meeting each other!). I lived over 15 years in San Antonio and got to meet so many great people. Tyler and Kelly are two that I know I will keep in touch with the rest of my life. Love you guys!