Sydnie & Jackson
Wedding Party
Jenny Bard
Officiant
Jen has always been my biggest advocate and a great role model for me growing up. She's looked out for me since I was a baby, and has been with me every step of the way through life so far. She's also an ordained minister and will be performing our wedding ceremony, and I couldn't have asked for a better person to help Sydnie and I facilitate our special day!
Holly Corbin
Maid of Honor
We met Freshman year in college, Kai actually introduced me to both Aidan and Holly. With so much in common, we couldn't help but become best friends. Through college we lived together until 2021 when Jack and I moved to the Seattle area. I am honored to call her my best friend and have her as my Maid of Honor on this special day.
Kai Van Hoy
Best Man
I met Kai through random roommate assignment freshmen year of college, and we clicked almost instantly with our mutual love of videogames and good food. We spent a lot of time together that year and became fast friends. He's seen Sydnie and I's relationship since day one, and he has been an amazing friend and supporter of our journey together.
Aubrey Farrington
Bridesmaid
I met Aubrey while working at Macy's. After spending one shift together, laughing, sharing stories, complaining about the job, and bonding over our love of books our fate as friends was sealed. She later introduced us into Dungeons and Dragons, and got us hooked. A friend that adventures together, stays together. I am glad to have her with me for this adventure too.
Aidan Locklin
Groomsman
I originally met Aidan in elementary school in our first grade class. We became fast friends, but he moved shortly after, and I didn't hear from him for many years. As fate would have it, Kai had happened to meet him in a journalism class, and introduced us. We realized how we knew each other and reconnected, becoming friends and eventually roommates for the rest of our time in Bellingham.
Ocean Heath
Bridesmaid
I also met Ocean while working at Macy's, at first she was a shy new hire that I helped train. But as time went on her true personality started to show. She was goofy, funny, and adorable. We spent every shift together laughing and just having a wonderful time. When I left Macy's, she followed. She ended up getting a job at the toy store in the mall, and the following summer she helped me get hired there too. The fun and friendship continued. I am lucky to have her by my side for this momentous occasion.
Franklin Easton
Groomsman
I met Franklin in the 8th grade during football, and we had a lot in common, bonding over videogames, lifting weights, and eventually he convinced me join the wrestling team our senior year. We spent a lot of time together throughout high school, and I am proud to call him one of my best friends.
Abby Whitaker
Bridesmaid
I met Abby while working at the toy store. When she was hired on, I remember Ocean telling me I would just love this girl. We met and quickly found that we had so much in common, our hair color, our attitudes, our love of books, pretty much everything I said I liked Abby did too, and visa versa. We became fast friends, I am happy to have her with me on this special day not only as one of my best friends but also as my wonderful make-up artist.
Zach Witherspoon
Groomsman
Zach and I have been friends for most of our lives at this point. We originally met in 2nd grade, and we bonded over our mutual sense of humor and fascination with history and scary stories. We got through all of our primary education together, spending most of our weekends together getting up to all kinds of hijinks. He is one of my best friends, and I am very happy he will be a part of Syd and I's special day.
Olivia LaSalata
Bridesmaid
My baby sister. Ever since Olivia was born she has been able to make a whole room laugh with just a look. When we were younger all my friends called her my mini me, because she looked like me, but also because she had the same sass and spunk. Watching Olivia grow up into the wonderful young lady she is now has been an honor. I am a lucky big sister to have her with us on this joyous day.
Sam Bard
Groomsman
Sam is my older brother, and one of my biggest influences. He's been a constant in my life, and was always someone I could count on if I needed anything. It's been such a joy seeing him come into his own and become the great father and husband he is for his family. I am honored to have him by my side for this momentous day in my life.
Paige LaSalata
Bridesmaid
When Paige was born it was the best gift my parents gave me, all I wanted was to be a big sister. Growing up Paige shared in a lot of my interests and hobbies, we've spent hours playing Lego Indiana Jones together, shooting hoops, and creating art. When I first met Jackson, I remember getting in the car to go home and immediately telling everyone all about the boy I had met. Paige knew instantly that he was someone special. We are so happy she will be with us to celebrate our day!
Sadie Bard
Flower Girl
I met when she was only a few months old. I babysat her when she was 6-9months old and we developed a special bond. I love getting to spend time with her, she is the freest soul and funniest kid I've ever known. -Auntie Syd Sadie is a delightful ray of sunshine, and she is one of the funniest people I know! I can't wait to see her grow and fully become the amazing person she is. -Uncle Jack We are looking forward to having Sadie as our flower girl at the ceremony.
James Bard
Ring Bearer
I first met James when he was 5 years old. The day I met him was actually my first trip to the Point Robinson Lighthouse too. That day I just fell in love, not only with the beautiful location but with Jackson's family. James has a great sense of humor, he's been making me laugh since day 1. It has been a privilege watching him grow into a brilliant young man. -Auntie Syd James is a brilliant and hilarious young man, and I am absolutely delighted to see the person he is growing into. I am very proud of him for being such a good big brother and thoughtful young man. -Uncle Jack We are looking forward to having James as our ring bearer at the ceremony.
Sammy Bard
Assistant Ring Bearer
I've known Sammy since the day he was born, growing up he's been kind of shy, but after 3 years of life he's starting to come out of his shell. This kid will have you dancing and jumping all day long, he is such a firecracker, full of energy and giggles. -Auntie Syd Sammy is an adorable ball of energy and has really come out of his shell as he grows up. He reminds me of myself at his age and is almost the spitting image of me with my light blonde hair! -Uncle Jack We are delighted to have Sammy as our assistant ring bearer at the ceremony.