Wedding Party
Jenna Romano
Maid of Honor
My best friend all of my life (literally). I couldn't ask for anyone better to be my MOH! When I dont want to plan something anymore, she takes it off my hands with no hesitation. The best sister I could ever, ever ask for. One of my favorite memories with Jenna is when we saw Adam Sandler live together. We both dressed up like him in extremely large, baggy clothing. It was such a fun time. We also have this recurring 'tradition' where every Christmas, we go and get Starbucks together and I record her singing the same song, and its always a funny memory to reflect on. Jenna is truly my ride or die. Although one minute we could be screaming at each other because she stole my favorite shirt and tried to say she didn't, the next I'm asking if she wants to go to dutch bros and drive around, and thats the beauty of being sisters. She is someone you will quite literally never see me more protective over, and I think it has scared away some boys in her life..Oops. But at the end of the day, she is truly be bestest friend ever. I am so grateful God made Jenna my sister!
Chloe Johnson
Bridesmaid
My bestie boo! Chloe and I have known each other since middle school, but our friendship started with me asking Chloe if she would like to go get some Dutch Bros on her Birthday in 2019. That then evolved to getting tattoos at 3 AM, to every Christmas spent together, and blasting country music with the windows down in the summer. My favorite memory with Chloe has to be when we were messing around and she pushed me off her (very high/lifted) bed, and she got a video of me just slowly falling off the bed XD Since high school, this girl has supported me through everything! Her family has brought me in like their own, and I am so excited to bring an addition into this amazing girl's family. Chloe and I have been 'long distance' besties for quite some time now, but with her moving back soon, I cannot wait to have her in my life all over again. She truly knows how to make me laugh, and every moment with her feels so raw and so real. She is really one of a kind, and I know that God places Chloe in my life when I needed her most, and that is something I will be eternally grateful for.
Marabelle Basurto
Bridesmaid
I went to a summer camp with my youth group in 2018, and that’s where it all started! Mara and her family never fail to make me feel like their home is mine, and I have since gained a couple of new brothers and a sister being apart of the Basurto family. Mara and I share so many chaotic memories. Some of my favorites are waking up from a sleepover and going into the hot tub and having coffee and breakfast in there. Its such a simple memory, yet so peaceful and we had such great conversations. I also laugh at the memories I have from when I was wrestling her little brother and busted his gums open that he just had surgery, and when she was living in Lewiston and I called her and asked what she was doing that weekend and within an hour was driving up there, it was such a fun weekend. I could go on for hours. From experiencing grief together, to laughing until our stomachs hurt, and doing fake podcasts, Mara is a once in a lifetime best friend.
Lizzy Clavin
Bridesmaid
My girlll! Lizzy and I are cousins, but we actually didn't connect until we were about 14, via Facebook. We were just unaware of each other! That summer I went down for 2 weeks and ever since, we visit each other about 2 times a year. Speaking we both have sisters the same age and we are the same age, so we always have a lot to talk about. I have so many favorite memories with Lizzy. All of them involve so much laughter. One time we pranked her mom and her little sister by using a fake phone number saying they signed up for "Happy Feet", a feet lovers subscription website that they were paying for. We could hear them freaking out in the living room while we were dying. Another favorite memory is from this picture. This was our first time together where we were both of drinking age. We went to a bar on the beach and eventually ended up going into the ocean at 230 AM and just running around together. Lizzy and I share so many funny memories that when I reflect on them, I literally start to laugh aloud. She is the most caring, genuine, funny, outgoing, yet feisty fireball you will ever meet, and I am so grateful that she is in my life and we are so close.
Camas White
Bridesmaid
Camas and I met at a college formal dance. I went there not knowing another girl, and I saw Camas and we clicked right away. She is so stunningly beautiful that I expected her to be another stuck up pretty girl, but I was far from wrong. Camas is one of the most fun people that you will ever meet. She is so outgoing and down for anything. If I told her that I wanted to go to Vegas tomorrow and pray that we'll pay for our room on gambling, she'd say "give me 30 minutes to pack". When I'm getting cabin fever, she always knows how to find something for us to do and go have fun. She is one of the most humorous and funny human beings you will ever meet, with such a sweet soul. Some of my favorite memories with Camas was the weekend of the dance, as we were hip and hip. It felt like we already knew each other a life time and she had me laughing the whole weekend. Another would be one night after having a full night of fun, we went to go get food down the street. Camas got out of the car to jump in the snow in some random persons yard, just for the dumb fun of it, and as we were driving off, we noticed her keys were not in her push to start vehicle, and had to go on a scavenger hunt to find them through the 3 feet of snow she was near. I am so glad that Camas is in my life and so excited to see how much fun she makes this special season of Gavin and I's life!
Josie Martin
Bridesmaid
Josie and I met at our Christian Release class in 2017. We had a few years in between of loosing touch, but we rekindled in summer of 2023 and she has truly been one of the best friends you could ever, ever ask for. The day after my dads passing, she brought me enough food from Costco that it lasted me almost 2 months, just to make sure that I was eating, but had one less thing to worry about. When I was going through a rough spot in my life, she was awake at 2 AM to talk with me and made sure I felt okay. She would get me out of the house at 12 AM to make sure that I was always okay. She is always the friend that I feel I can truly never say thank you to enough. She has the most genuine heart and soul, but has also proved that you can do anything. She has such an amazing work ethic and has built up her own business that I am so proud of. My favorite memory with Josie has to be when we had my 15th birthday party at her house, and somebody called the cops for a domestic dispute, when in reality it was like twelve 14-16 year olds playing games and music and just being loud, and the most crazy thing there was, was someone using the vacuum suction on their hair and face. It was probably the most innocent party you could even imagine, but we still got the cops called due to all the yelling. Josie is one of the most loyal friends you will every come across, and I cant ever thank her enough for her love and support.
Emily Byler
Bridesmaid
Emily and I met at work, and we have been inseparable ever since. From weekly hangouts with our guys, to playing online games with each other, she really is my sister from another mister! Emily is so full of light, love, and will drop anything at any moment if I needed her. She truly cares the most about her people, and that is one true fact! I cannot wait to not only spend the rest of our lives together and our kids be besties, but also her be apart of such a special day (and knowing her, having to help her fix her makeup from her tear stained foundation!! lol) love you em!
Chris Laurence
Best Man
Laurence and I first met in May of 2024 as the only 18Xrays in our Company at a Drill. A month later, happened to ship out to Infantry OSUT the same day and were placed into the same company and platoon. We eventually graduated OSUT and started Airborne company once again sharing the same platoon. Upon completion of Airborne School we headed to Special Warfare Canidate School (SWCS) to complete our training as Special Forces Candidates, where we are currently still in training. It seems as though regardless of circumstances we can’t be separated.
Austin Gard
Groomsman
Austin is my brother to whom I couldn’t be more proud of. Growing up, Austin was my best friend. We spent hours dressed as Army men in the backyard, wrestling and always being there for one another. Often times I’m asked about Austin and I always respond, “I’ve never been more proud of someone”. I’m beyond grateful to have him by my side on this special day.
Lincoln Walters
Groomsman
Lincoln and I first met Freshman year of High School. We’ve shared countless memories throughout the years and have continued our friendship regardless of time or separation. Both the Walther brothers and family have always treated me as one of their own. I’m beyond grateful to have a friendship that’s lasted as long as ours.
Thomas Frevele
Groomsman
Frevele and I first met in Infantry OSUT and shared countless memories. One of the favorites was during a duo night land navigation exercise where we both found out we were scared of the woods at night. During this event both Frevele and I came across Lord of the Rings sized spiders, once of which was crawling on his chest. I saved his life just before I had a heart attack. We ended up passing that exercise and I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else as my parter to experience it.
DJ Gray
Groomsman
DJ and I first met in Infantry OSUT as were were assigned to the same Platoon and Squad. Over the next 22 weeks DJ and I rotated roles as Squad Leader and Team Leaders. I spent many days under DJs leadership and grew a bond over our humor, pasts and goals. Regardless of time I’ve known DJ I’d consider him family, and honored to have him be apart of this celebration.
Juan Garza
Groomsman
Garza and I first met in Infantry OSUT and were assigned the roster numbers 220 and 221 meaning we spent all of OSUT side by side. We spent many hours getting smoked next to each other and performing for guard cleaning tasks in the middle of the night as everyone slept. You can thank us for their safety.
Nick LaCroix
Groomsman
Lacroix and I first met in Infantry OSUT and bonded over our humor and past challenges. Several nights Lacroix and I stayed up past lights out, sharing many memories, story’s and we both originally trained to be Navy SEALs but ended up in the Army as Special Forces Candidate. Hopefully our years spent swimming will correlate to a job spent entirely on land.
Hayden Hatch
Groomsman
Hatch and I first met in Infantry OSUT, we grew close sharing stories of our families, music and spent many cold night in the field together as battle buddies. Both Hatch and his family have been extremely supportive and loving towards both Kayla and I and I couldn’t be more grateful.
Gabriel Stewart
Groomsman
Stewart and I first met during the later part of Infantry OSUT. Our bond further grew during Airborne school and now during SWCS training. I admire Stewart due to our shared upbringing, challenges, and goals. Stewart’s helped me renew my faith during challenging times, showed me a great example as a Father, and shared tremendous amount of friendship.