Spenser & Christopher
Wedding Party
Mackenzie Mercurio
Maid of Honor
Sister by chance, best friends by choice! Since day 1 Mackenzie and I have been by each others side, through thick and thin. Growing up in a tight-knit family we have always been close, but as we grew older our relationship developed into a beautiful friendship. Having a sister is such a special bond and I feel so lucky to have Mackenzie as mine. She's my go to girl and the ultimate partner in crime. I can't wait to add this special day to our list of amazing and priceless memories together!
Josh Yeates
Best Man
My little brother, if I can even call him that considering Josh is taller than me and already graduating from CWU next year. My first and forever friend, I couldn’t ask for a better brother. We always manage to get ourselves into some shenanigans and I still end up getting the phone call from mom and dad!
Madison Hatcher
Bridesmaid
Growing up with cousins similar in age is so special. Even more special is growing up so close that you're basically siblings. That's us! We've got a sister-like bond that can't be broken. Madi is the most loyal friend I've ever known. Without fail, she's there when I need it.. a shoulder to cry on, a lazy movie day buddy, a dance floor partner, my confidant, and truly the most caring soul. No matter the circumstance I can always count on Madi, so it was an obvious choice having her by my side.
Michael Thompson
Groomsman
Michael and I have been friends since 3rd grade and have shared many of life’s big moments. After moving to Yakima for high school, we kept in touch over the years and never missed a beat. Fishing, skiing, and getting ourselves into all kinds of shenanigans. I was honored to be apart of his wedding (love you Chelsea!) and it means the world to me to have him apart of mine.
Tori Hatcher
Bridesmaid
Even more special is having not one, but TWO sister-cousins! Tori brightens the room with her liveliness and has brought me a lifetime of laughs that I am so thankful for. Some of my favorite and most special memories with Tori include just about all of our high school years... being each others date to dances, nerf wars, concerts, late night scavenger hunts, and too many sleepovers to count. You constantly bring joy and silliness to my life and I cant wait to have you by my side on our big day.
Zach Esseln
Groomsman
Zach and I met at CWU and since, we've studied abroad in Europe and have worked multiple jobs together. He even introduced me to the friend group that Spenser was apart of. Pretty sure you get all of the credit for that! Thanks man. We enjoy our early mornings fishing together and tinkering on our boats.
Taylor Winn
Bridesmaid
Taylor moved to Washington about 3 years ago and through a mutual friend, she quickly became integrated into our friend group. I couldn't imagine a better addition! She fit right in with our rambunctious group, almost as if she had grown up with us all. After hanging out with Taylor more and more, we quickly grew from acquaintances to close friends, bonding over our many similarities, and today she is one of my very best friends. From day one, Taylor encouraged mine and Chris' relationship and since, has been such a prominent and constant friend to us both!
Josiah Benson
Groomsman
Another great college buddy, Josiah and I also met at CWU and studied abroad together in Europe. We worked together at our first professional job after graduation and let me tell you, it made adulting easy! Jo is someone that I can always call in a pinch or for advice and can count on him to tell it to me straight.
Taylor Bourbonnais
Bridesmaid
Taylor and I met in college at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. We had many of the same classes together our first year and after officially meeting, we became friends instantly. Being so far from home came with its challenges and Taylor became my rock. I couldn't have gotten through my time in New York without her! We became roommates our second year and since then have had some of the best memories. We've been to Mexico (best trip ever!), spent New Years in NYC, and have visited each other each year since, both in Washington and New York. With Chris proposing during our trip to New York, Taylor was the first person we got to celebrate our exciting news with which was so special! Having her by my side on the big day couldn't be more fitting,
Aaron Beck
Groomsman
Not sure I would have survived high school or college without this guy. Aaron was one of my first friends after moving to Yakima. We played football together and went on to live and work together for a few years both in college and after. We've spent countless days and nights up skiing. Oh and we can’t forget the adventures in Denver CO, and Victoria BC together!
Alexis Donaldson
Bridesmaid
Alexis and I have been friends since 6th grade, where we met in middle school after Alexis moved to Washington. Our friendship came easily and has always been strong and genuine. Though hard to choose, my favorite memory with Alexis was getting to drive across country with her and her family to help move them back to the East Coast when we were Sophomores in high school. I remember feeling so lucky that out of everyone, I got to be the friend to join her on a 3 week adventure before we had to say "see you later." After nearly 15 years and thousands of miles in distance between us, we've continued to grow our friendship and I couldn't be more thankful!
Bryce Meaney
Groomsman
Bryce was a shoo in as he is Spenser’s favorite boy cousin, but since we’ve met he’s also become one of my great friends. We hit it off instantly and bonded over our love of fishing and our ever improving golf game.