Tinsley & Christian
Wedding Party
Haley Phelps
Matron of Honor
Haley's had the joy of being stuck with me since she was born, and I feel incredibly lucky to have her as my little sissy. Despite being younger, Haley has always been my voice of reason and fashion advisor, as well as an endless source of laughs. She's had to put up with a lot over the years, but luckily is so chill she still loves me. I couldn't ask for a better sissy and partner in crime, especially to handle vacations with Floyd and Greta (my parents' vacation alter-egos).
Gabriella Termont
Best Woman
My bestest friend since my earliest memories: Gaby chasing me around with a spatula, tennis racket--whatever she could get her hands on--even before she could walk. She's been known to follow in my footsteps, from academics to sports to social life, only to best all my previous efforts. So annoying! In truth, I’ve been so lucky to have Gaby at my side on all our adventures--and I couldn’t be more stoked for this one.
Michael Lumsden
Mistress of Dishonor
By my side since 8th Grade Yearbook, Mike is my ride or die, drop everything and go on vacation, sleepover with wine, cheese, & a RomCom best friend. He and I have been through a lot, seen a lot, and still love each other more than anything (although Christian and his boyfriend Ross are pretty close). Mike was the boy I first moved to San Francisco for, even though Christian likes to think it was him.
Shane Moise
Groomsman
Señor SoCal. Shane and I both ditched our graduate school orientation yet found each other raiding undergrad frat parties’ bountifully stocked kitchens. Super Senior year and moving up to SF was Loko. Shane’s creative and kind soul is a constant reminder that love conquers all.
Shawna Foster
Bridesbabe
Shawna and I have been friends since college, and she's known Christian and I since the beginning. When we first met we didn't love each other...pretty girls can be intimidating! That quickly changed, and spending a summer together at Claremont really solidified everything. Our friendship has grown over many years of being roommates, pool loungers, and margarita drinking best friends, and she was the first person I called after the legendary A's Baseball game (and she was not surprised).
Sebastian Infante
Groomsman
The older brother I never had. When Sebastian decided to take up a San Francisco residency to complete his dissertation (a hipster’s guide to avante-garde macroeconomic theory) I was delighted the Palo Alto to SF exodus was complete. Despite keeping the economy running in DC, Sebastian is always there to lend his charm and sage advice.
Tom & Karen Lowe
Father & Mother of the Bride
Also know as Floyd & Greta, Mama & Papa Lowe, or Shweeb & Shweeb's Lover, these two get to take credit for producing the strong willed, often outspoken, nerdy, medium height bride. They've taught me about unconditional love and what a strong, successful, fun marriage looks like, which I hope to replicate in my own. I am so lucky to have them as my parents and wouldn't be the person I am today without them.
Christian & Teresa Termont
Father & Mother of the Groom
These two Belgian & Mexican Lovebirds met in Texas and have shown me the world. Blessed to have such loving parents, their graceful character and principles reverberate through my soul. I'm so happy to be able to celebrate this day with them!
Kate Gollogly
SaviBeezy
Kate walked into my life when she interviewed to be my roommate in SF. For 3 years we made many glorious memories in McAllister Mansion - including some epic charcuterie boards and about 100 viewings of Jurassic World - until I left to move in with Christian. Luckily our friendship is stronger than the test of 0.5 miles (which is very far in SF terms), and we continue to sip delicious wine and get into shenanigans on a regular basis.
Phil Kaestle
CTeezy
Phil and I met in college and lived in LA during summers. My 6’8 golden retriever, Phil’s candid and boundless energy is the perfect compliment to my steady stream of precarious ideas. Any unhinged thought is taken to a grander scale.
Kimberly Shigematsu
SaviBeezy
When Shigs told me he met a funny, funk-loving, fellow-SF blondie at High Sierra Music Festival, I knew I had to meet her. Instantly friends, we bonded over our love for good music, wine, and cheese - finding any excuse to bring these together. When Shigs stole her away to live first in LA then Seattle, I was a little bitter...but hey he found her first. Now happily married, they still put up with me crashing their dates to hang out with two of my closest friends.
Hugo Medina
CTeezy
Hugo and I both moved to the Mexican border just before high school. From endless jaunts into the desert and mountains, to a couple state championship runs, and the insanity of catholic high school doctrine--I don’t know how I would have navigated that special place somewhere between Texas and Mexico without Juice.
Jonathan (Shigs) Shigematsu
Officiant
It all began with a 24 hour ski trip to Mammoth Mountain in 2010, and has been a laughter filled friendship with so many funky dance moves ever since. Shigs spoke some wise wisdom to both of us when we first started dating -- "don't screw this up!" -- and I think we've succeeded. He is one of the most joy-filled humans we know, and we couldn't think of anyone better to be marrying us.