Stephanie & Tyler
Wedding Party
Cynthia
Maid of Honor
Cynthia and Stephanie met in 2016 while both working at Center for Autism. They bonded over studying for their certification one late night at Starbucks. For the past 6 years they have been there for each other through life’s ups and downs and growing into the women they are today. Cynthia is Stephanie’s best of friends and she couldn’t imagine anyone else being her maid of honor on her special day.
Nicholas
Best Man
If anyone knows Nick and Tyler, they would know that they are complete polar opposites. Growing up Nick and Tyler didn't always see eye to eye but after growing up they started understanding the value of brotherhood and how much they really loved each other. Tyler is very happy to have Nick right next to him as his best man at his wedding.
Corina
Bridesmaid
Corina and Stephanie are cousins, but more than that they have been life long best friends. They have been there for each other for every important, great life event and the not so great times. Stephanie and Corina have grown up with each other from childhood and into adulthood. Stephanie could not have another important life event without Corina by her side!
David
Groomsman
David and Tyler met through track and field back in high school in 2005. They became best of friends during college. David has been Tyler's right hand man for almost 20 years. They are more like brothers than just best friends. They have been there for each other through all ups and downs during the past two decades and Tyler couldn’t imagine this big day without David by his side.
Alexandra
Bridesmaid
Alexandra and Stephanie met when Alexandra moved to Sacramento and started working for Center for Autism in 2018. They worked together every day for three years. During this time they became very close. Alexandra and Stephanie have been co workers, roommates and best friends through out the years. Alexandra is also the one who pushed Tyler and Stephanie to consider dating in 2021. Without Alexandra, Tyler would still be the friends zone haha. Stephanie could not imagine this special day without Alexandra up there with her.
Jared
Groomsman
Jared and Tyler share an unique bond not only because they are cousins but also because they were born on the same day 7 years apart, on July 31st. The on going joke between them is that Jared is the gift that keeps on giving. Growing up Jared and Tyler were inseparable. Always wrestling and getting into trouble together by their parents, to playing football, or playing catch in the front yard. They grew up like brothers and Tyler see Jared like another little brother. Family is everything and Tyler is grateful that Jared is traveling to be apart of this special day!
Lindsey
Bridesmaid
Lindsey and Stephanie met in 2015 while working together at Total Wine. If it weren’t for that one day Stephanie was working on her birthday, a coworker gave her a nerf gun. Then Lindsey was bent over in the wine aisle working and although Stephanie did not know Lindsey at this time, she shot the nerf gun at Lindsey’s behind. They have been the best of friends ever since. They have enjoyed many vacations together, from cabin trips, Giants game and of course going to spring training was a favorite. Stephanie is so grateful to have Lindsey beside her on this special day.
Eloy
Groomsman
Tyler and Eloy met in 2017 when Eloy joined Burbank/Paradise Fire Dept. Through out that year Eloy and Tyler developed a friendship and then became like brothers. Eloy and Tyler have been through a lot together the past 5 years that has only made their friendship even stronger. Tyler couldn't be happier to have Eloy standing up next to him on his special day.
Sarah
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Stephanie met while working for Center for Autism in 2016, yes Stephanie meets almost all her closest friends through work lol. In 2018 Stephanie was going to open a new office and was fortunate enough to instead stay in the Sacramento office with Sarah. They were able to work side by side for 4 years. During this time they became very close and Stephanie adores their friendship very much. Stephanie is so grateful to have Sarah apart of her special day.
Shane
Groomsman
Tyler and Shane met in 2015 while going through the probationary academy at the fire dept. Throughout the years Shane and Tyler got to know each other better. Shane and Tyler started developing a great friendship. They had some great life experiences together that lead them to being roommates for 3 years. Tyler considereds Shane not just a friend but more like a brother, knowing that he can rely on him for anything. Tyler couldn't be more happy to have Shane up there next to him on his special day.
Catherine
Bridesmaid
Cathrine and Stephanie met in 2021 at Catherine’s wedding to Tyler’s brother Nicholas.The four of them enjoy spending time together very much and look forward to being family. Stephanie and Catherine have the love for books, beauty and the beast and loving the Otteraaen brothers and family in common. Stephanie is very grateful they created a friendship also and is so happy Catherine will be apart of her wedding day.
Eddie
Groomsman
Tyler and Eddie met during the same time Tyler and Eloy met in 2017 at the fire dept. Eddie and Tyler had a rough start getting to know each and other but ended up becoming the best of friends. Eddie has always had Tyler's back and can tell him when he is wrong. Tyler couldn't imagine not having Eddie up next to him on his special day.