Wedding Party
Aubrey and Patrick
Officiant
Mikaela and Aubrey met before both moving out to Washington for their first year at Seattle Pacific University. During their first year, they became best friends and roommates and lived together 3/4 years of college, while also majoring in the same degree. Naturally, Mikaela also became close to Aubrey's boyfriend (now husband), Patrick. Aubrey and Patrick have stood by Mikaela's side as true friends through the ups and downs of life while also enjoying many adventures together. When Mikaela and Taylor started dating, the double dates and hangs began and are times we have and continue to cherish. Patrick and Aubrey hid in the bushes to snap some pictures and celebrate when Mikaela proposed to Taylor. Mikaela and Taylor couldn't think of anyone better to be the officiants for their big day!
Kailee Price
Person of Honor
Taylor and Kailee met during graduate school while they were both teaching at IslandWood. Afterwards, they both took teaching jobs in school districts east of Seattle and continued being roommates. They survived their first few years of teaching together by knitting and crafting together after work, debriefing their days in great detail, and listening to Harry Styles. Kailee is a great listener and a friend who always brings calm and affirmations to Taylor’s life. Taylor is so lucky to have such a supportive friend in Kailee.
Sophia Wallace
Person of Honor
Sophia and Mikaela first met at gear fitting when they accepted their first initial offers at a fire department. Funny enough, both Sophia and Mikaela decided to go with a different fire department where they both work at now. Sophia is one of the funniest people Mikaela has in her life and she appreciates all of the goofy, silly, and fun adventures they have shared together.
Shannon Sodergren
Person of Honor
Shannon and Taylor met at Camp Asto Wamah as campers when they were kids. They became close when they both became Leadership Training Directors and were in charge of helping mentor and teach older campers who were ready to become counselors. Shannon and Taylor have taken turns flying to one another's various homes as they moved around the west and east coast. They rely on their monthly FaceTimes to keep each other up to date on their life adventures. Shannon is one of Taylor’s longest friends and who has been there through the ups and downs of life. Taylor is so appreciative of Shannon’s steady and joyful presence.
Meridith Marsh
Person of Honor
Mikaela and Merideth met when they began fire academy. Through 6 months of hard work and dedication, they became quick friends. One of the first times hanging out other than fire academy was when Mikaela joined Merideth and her wife, Meg, at a Brandi Carlile concert. Mikaela and Taylor love getting to spend time with Meg and Mer and always enjoy visiting them out in Ellensburg. Mer is a calm, wise, and inspirational friend who Mikaela is very grateful to have in life.
Mark O'Connor
Person of Honor
Mark is Taylor's middle brother and first friend in life. Taylor loved bossing him around when he was younger, but now is so proud of the life he is leading as a partner, engineer, and pet dad. Mark helped Taylor move out to Washington on a cross country road trip in 2020 and has spent many Thanksgivings out on the west coast. Mark is a caring and patient brother who is always looking out for others, Taylor is lucky to have him in her life.
Paisley Dandenault
Person of Honor
Paisley and Mikaela met in fire academy in 2022 and through the good and tough days became good friends. After the academy, Paisley and Mikaela lived together for one year with another buddy, Ian. They experienced their probationary year living together, dreaming/planning outdoor adventures, watching TV shows/movies, and eventually spending time with Taylor and our puppy Stevie. Paisley is a fun, adventurous, and sweet friend who Mikaela is very grateful to have in her life.
Sam O'Connor
Person of Honor
Sam is Taylor's youngest brother and completes the O'Connor sibling trio. Sam is responsible for keeping Taylor sane during Covid when she moved back to Shrewsbury to be with her family. During their road trip out west he did a majority of the driving and he continues to be a source of laughter and support for Taylor. Taylor can’t imagine life without her goofy brother who also is always down for big conversations about life.