Taylor & Matthew
Wedding Party
Taylor Toland
Bride
Matt here talking about my beautiful bride to be, Taylor Mae, we met in high school but reconnected a few years later. Some of my favorite memories were when I would go and visit her at California Sate University - Sacramento and we would eat great food and relax watching movies! In these past few years we have had the opportunity to make many incredible memories with both of our families that I know we will both cherish forever. Taylor has so many amazing traits it's hard to pick just one to talk about, she is so loving, caring, supportive, hardworking, and driven. It's because of all those things i fall in love with her more and more each day.
Matthew Durant
Groom
Taylor here to talk about my Baby! *insert heart eyes* I met Matt in high school because we ran in the same friend groups but we never dated. He went to CO for undergrad while I stayed close to home. When he moved home we found each other. To say I was hesitant when Matt & I started dating is an understatement, but he was patient with me and showed me that good men do exist. I used to wonder if it was "too good to be true" or "what the catch was" because he is that good to me. I love Matt with my whole being and with every day that passes I know I will never have another love like this again. Whatever our souls are made of, his & mine are the same. He is my person, my rock, my soulmate.
Bryana Gonzalez
Maid of Honor
My Best♡ Bryana & I have been bestfriends for 15 years. It all started on the Tracy Express softball team fields because our dads made us play even though we wanted to dance. We did not attend the same elementary or middle schools but that did not stop us from being friends, and when we finally attended the same high school is was game over. Over the past 15 years we have gone from friends to family. I consider Bryana and her family MY FAMILY. I love them fiercely and there was NO doubt in my mind that she would be my Maid of Honor to stand next to me on my wedding day. I love you Best!
John Bird
Best Man
John MF Bird, we met in 8th grade while both playing football for the Tracy Buccaneers. Our relationship got closer once we got into high school when we chose to sit next to each other on the way too football games. John and I have so many great memories together that it would be hard to decide about one just one to talk about, but one thing for sure is that whenever the two of us get together we always have a good time. It's funny because the longer we have been friends the more people tell us how similar to each other and how we are basically like brothers.
Michelle Narayan
Matron of Honor
My Chelle♡ It feels like I have known Michelle my whole life to be honest. Some people come into your life and just fit & that was definitely how it was for Michelle & I. We met in sign language class at California State University, Sacramento & starting hanging out everyday at the good ole Elements Apartments. We quickly became bestfriends and did everything from BBQ by the pool at the apartments to pull all nighters in the AIRC before finals together. College was not without its ups & downs and we leaned on each other to get through it. I love you Chelle & I'm so glad I get to call you my bestfriend and Maid of Honor.
Tyler Durant
Best Man
This guy came into the picture when I was only two years old and what a glorious two years those were with my Mom & Dad.. he has been blessed with knowing me for ALL of his years of life. All joking aside, Tyler was my first bestfriend and someone that I know will always be there for me no matter what. Tyler is talented at everything that he does and I truly believe that he is the reason I pushed myself so hard in anything I did, whether it was in sports or school. Tyler has many wonderful characteristics but some of the ones that stick out the most are his loyalty to his friends and family, and his work ethic. I love you bud and I'm excited to have you as one of my best men and that you'll be standing next to me on my big day.
Presley Graber
Bridesmaid
My Pres♡ When Shaine started dating Presley I gained the sister I had always wished for. Presley quickly became my bestfriend, barista & MUA. She fit into our family with a natural ease. She helped me through some of my most difficult life struggles & never judged or ridiculed me. She came to Sacramento and spent weekends with me while I was in college where we would get banana sushi & go to Sac State football games. & she has taught me so much about makeup & skin care. When she moved to AZ for school my heart broke but we said "no matter the distance" & that still remains true, we got matching tattoos to prove it! In Presley, I found the most fabulous friendship and best sister possible. I'm honored that you'll be standing next to me on my big day. I love you lots!
Shaine Toland
Groomsman
I had the pleasure of meeting Shaine before I had actually even meet Taylor. We meet playing on a summer baseball team. It had to be one of the hottest days ever in Vacaville, but all we could do was laugh because at least we were playing the sport we all loved. The next time I saw Shaine I was absolutely convinced that I was being lied to because now he was about 6'3 and I was like there is no way that could be the same Shaine and it's crazy to think that all that time I was talking to my future Brother-in-Law. I am so lucky that you were so accepting of me becoming apart of your family and I'm really excited that you get to be apart of mine.
Tyhana Cooper
Bridesmaid
My Tynana♡ I love to tell people how Ty and I met. We both lived in the same apartment complex & had mutual friends & one day at that friends apartment Ty lost her nose ring. She didn't have an extra and couldn't put it in herself so she came to my apartment & I gave her one of mine & put it in for her. I had to do this quite a few more times throughout college! After that day we hung out often & moved in together. Ty & I were roommates for three years while we lived in Sacramento. She taught me about tough love & didn't let me be a "grandma" in college. We helped one another graduate from California State University, Sacramento & our memories are unlimited. The friendship we created is life long. I love you Ty!
Tristan Romo
Groomsman
I met Tristan during summer football practice before my freshman year of high school. My first interaction with him began during a practice drill and all I remember was him growling at me. A couple days later I had to attend a summer class for the science academy we were apart of and the first person I see is Tristan, however our interaction was entirely different this time because he came up to me almost shyly and said "Hi I'm Tristan we met at football practice". From then on our friendship only grew stronger and we became much more than just teammates, we became friends for life. Our friendship continues to grow as I was lucky enough to be included in his wedding and I am so thankful he will be in mine.
Kennedi Harbison
Bridesmaid
Kenn♡ When we first met while working at N&K I had no idea we would become bestfriends. As much as we both hated that job, I'm so thankful for it because it gave me a bestfriend and family. After our first sleepover, where Beau slept with his feet in my ribs and Bella woke us up before we even had to be up for work because she wanted Starbucks I knew we were going to be friends forever. Kennedi was my first friend to make me an Auntie and her babies call me "Teet"! My heart is so full knowing that they will only know a life with me in it & that I get to spoil them often. Kennedi is one of the strongest, most determined people I have ever met. As well as a kick ass mama and HILARIOUS!! I love you bunches Kenn, thank you for standing with me on my big day!
Kash Kalohelani
Groomsman
Kash Kalohelani, the flying Hawaiian himself! I met Kash while I was in Colorado for undergrad. At the time, I was president of the school's rugby team and the team was watching a tournament in the lobby of the dorms that Kash lived in at the time. He came up to us and asked if we played and when we told him that we did for the school. Kash joined the team almost immediately. We became very close playing rugby together & moved in as roommates until graduation. While we were roommates he made my time in Colorado and in college some of my best times. Even since graduation our friendship has remain strong, as we are constantly supporting each other in everything we do.
Kaitlyn Durant
Bridesmaid
Kate♡ The only thing better than having her as my sister-in-law is that I have her as a friend. We may not be blood but we are bonded by family. I am so thankful that I have Kate to teach me all about Broadway plays and Disney. Her humor & attitude never fail to make me laugh & knowing that she has my back means the world to me. She is so smart, so beautiful, and so caring! Being welcomed into her life & the family means so much to me. From the first day we met I knew I would have to work at getting her to open up to me & trust me, & I'm so thankful she did. I have always wanted to be a big sister & I not only get to be a big sister but I get to have a bestfriend as well. I look forward to many more Disney churros, musicals & memories ! I love you Kate!
Conner Durant
Groomsman
The youngest of my groomsman and the youngest Durant boy, Conner. I have been lucky enough to not only watch Conner grow into the young man he is today, but play a role as one of the people shaping and teaching him along the way. Being as we are 10 years apart, I feel like I helped take part in raising him. I've seen him accomplish so many things that I never could have done like perform in a play, sing during a assembly, throw a no-hitter, and many other accomplishments. It has been a pleasure and a joy getting so see him grow into the loving, caring, compassionate person that he is and I couldn't be more proud of him. I can't wait to share this special day with him and many more in the future. I love you Bubba.
Meirabella Servin
Bridesmaid
Mizzle♡ I have so much to say! I have known Meirabella before she was even born & loved her before I even met her! After my Auntie Nen had her I wanted to hold her 24/7 and not share her. From changing her diapers to attending her 8th grade promotion, watching her grow up and become the beautiful young woman she is has been nothing short of a pleasure. Our relationship is not that of traditional cousins, I think we are more like sisters even though we are 10 years apart. I love that we can look at each other during a family event and just start laughing because we know exactly what the other person is thinking. I couldn't imagine my wedding day without her. I love you Mizz and I can't wait for you to stand next to me on my big day!
AJ Lowe
Groomsman
I met AJ when I was a Junior in high school and he was a freshman. AJ is a bestfriend to both Tyler and I. Over the years, we have grown even closer. Whether we are playing 2k on PlayStation or hanging out having drinks, when we hang out it is always a great time. I am proud to have watched him grow into a man and accomplish his goals of playing college baseball, coaching and now furthering his career. AJ will tell you that he is the man responsible for this wedding occurring because he was the one who asked me to play in the baseball tournament that Taylor and I reconnected at. I am excited that I get to share this event with him, and it's all thanks to him inviting Shaine and I to play in that baseball tournament in 2017 ;) Love you Dude!