Erin & Thomas
Wedding Party
LeannTroxcil & TracieRoesbery
Maid of Honor
My sisters are both so special to me, I couldn't pick between the two of them to support and celebrate with me during this exciting time. Luckily I did not have to! Leann and Tracie will both be by my side as my Maids of Honor. Leann has been my very best friend through thick and thin. We talk and share everything. She helped me to navigate the beginnings of my relationship with Tommy too by encouraging me to bring him around the family and not be so secretive (haha). We share common priorities and love for our family. Tracie is the life of our party. She brings the fun and has always been able to motivate me when life has gotten challenging. She knows how to keep it moving, connect with people on a deep level and keep smiling through obstacles. She has also been a huge supporter of me in career, business, and relationships. I am beyond blessed to have these two. I have always looked up to them, learned from them and felt their guidance in my life.
Andrea Nenow
Bridesmaid
Growing up in a family of four siblings was an experience I would not change for the world. I will admit to wishing my younger brother Andrew was a girl at times, only because we did not always understand each other and it would have been easier. And I looked forward to meeting the woman he would marry one day. Andie is our 4th sister and the woman of my brothers dreams. She is smart, witty, cut throat at times (try competing with her in Catan or Corn Hole) and still warm and loving. She prioritizes her family above all else, which is something I greatly admire about her. She is truly a leader and willing to do the right thing even when it's not the easy thing to do. She has brought so much joy and meaning to my brothers life and to ours. Especially with their two hilarious and beautiful daughters.
Mikaella Decker
Bridesmaid
Mikaella is my very best friend in the whole wide world. You would not believe the amount of love this girl has inside of her and she pours it into the people who matter to her. If I ever question myself or get in my head too much, all I need to do is spend some time with Mikaella and I am on my feet again. Fun story, we met on Craigslist! In my late twenties I was stuck between a rock and hard place. My roommates had all decided to move and I did not know anyone looking to move in. I took a leap of faith and posted an ad on Craigslist, praying for just a responsible person to share bills with. What I got was a best friend, therapist, motivator, travel buddy, event coordinator, and a better support system than I had ever had from a friend. Life is funny in that sometimes the best people show up just when you need them the most. I am forever grateful to have this one by my side and to support her in everything she does. She is also engaged and marrying the man of her dreams in Spring 2023!!
Elly Drinkward
Bridesmaid
Ever since Elly entered our family, years and years ago, I felt an easy connection with her. She married my mothers cousins son, but we are all family. Whether it was holidays, desert trips, family celebrations or just casual dinners- she always felt like a dear friend. Last year she let me make her wedding cake and boasted to everyone about it. I love sharing ideas and bouncing ideas with Elly. She is so creative, joyful and fun to be around. Another special thing about Elly is she helped prepare me for this day. I was always nervous about my wedding day and dreaded the attention. Last year when she planned her wedding she shared a lot of profound insight with me about what a wedding day is really all about. She could not wait for every person that was important to her to be in one place with everyone who was important to her husband. The excitement busted right out of her smile. She knew it would be the only day in their lives where everyone was there. Those conversations really prepared me for this season of my life and helped fill me with the same excitement. I am so grateful that Elly and I get to share these moments in life together.
Danny Harper & Michael Byrne
Best Man
With Erin asking both of her sisters to be Maids of Honor, I was given an opportunity to have two best men. I'm grateful for this chance, because choosing between two people in my life would have been unbearable. Both of these men help make me who I am and have made me better man. Danny is the brother I always wanted, even when he was nocturnal and I wanted to sleep. We played as children, we fought as adolescents, we stopped when he became stronger - I got tired of headlocks being the only way I could win a fight, and we developed a friendship akin to Will Ferrel and Jonh C. Riley in Step-Brothers. We encouraged one another in every avenue of life. He's one of the kindest, most caring people I know. He's my brother. He's my blood. No one is a better friend and no one has a bigger heart. Michael is one of my longest tenured friends. We met in way back in kindergarten, while we were in the middle of learning the alphabet. It might have been "M-week". You might find it shocking to know our teacher used to get us mixed up. Can't say it happens much anymore. If you met him, you'd never forget him, while I always fancied myself a wallflower, soon to be forgotten. He's confident, competitive, and driven. No one will outwork him. He will find where you draw your line and leap over it to challenge you to grow. He's a great friend and I am thankful to have him in my life.
Greg Schmitt
Groomsman
I met Greg as I finished high school. We formed a close bond through love of music and sunny day activities. We'd jam on the guitar (or Greg would jam while I'd try to keep up). Whether seeing the latest band rolling through town, hours of pool with crooked cues at the local sports bar, spikeball on the sandy beaches of Carlsbad and Oceanside, or frisbee in the park, Greg was always up for the adventure. We've shared many late nights, delving deep into philosophical discussion or details of the books we were reading. Still waiting on Book 3, though...He challenges me to live outside my comfort zone and has helped me grow into the man I am. Greg's a true friend.
Nic Jackson
Groomsman
Nic and I first met as teammates on the high school volleyball team. As we graduated high school and college pulled us our separate ways, we stayed in touch through love of video games (I just want to fly a helicopter!), music and concerts, B-horror flicks, and a need to stay up way too late. Those nights usually ended with me falling asleep on his couch as him and Greg carried on whatever wormhole discussion engrossed us during those fleeting nights. He's been one of my best friends throughout the years, someone I can lose contact with for months and within minutes of talking, we're back in sync. Everyone should have a friend like that. As all the men I call friends in my life, he's dragged me out of my shell more times than I can count. Call yourself lucky if you have a friend like Nic.
Andrew Nenow
Groomsman
Drew is a terrific husband, a father of two beautiful daughters, and a spectacular winemaker. I have an incredible amount of respect for his work ethic. His knowledge of wine and agriculture leaves me astounded every time. He's been a welcoming part of Erin's family as her and I have grown in our relationship. When Erin and I have visited him and his family in Paso Robles, I've always enjoyed his company and I am excited to have such a terrific man be a part of my family.