Tracy & Jared
Wedding Party
Sue & Glyn Thomas
Officiants
We have pursued the adventure of life with a passion for engaging in experiences that expand our capabilities while encouraging others to do the same. While working as outdoor educators, we both witnessed the inspirational power of the outdoors and its ability to catalyze character growth in people. Experiences of working with people to expand their perception of themselves and their contributions in the world led us to establish own business, in which we provide guidance and coaching to individuals and organizations. When we met Tracy and Jared several years ago, it was obvious we were kindred spirits, each a seeker, looking for all that life has to offer. This deepening friendship has culminated in being asked to officiate at their wedding, an honor we are delighted to perform.
Pamela Regentin
Wedding Day Coordinator
I’m a wife, mother and grandmother, and professional baker. I love to be a small part of the celebration of the creation of a new family.
Carrie Jones
Best Woman
One of the greatest strokes of luck in my life was meeting Tracy Allison Andrews in 1995. We were in high school at the time, and proceeded to flail through young adulthood on strangely similar trajectories as it slowly dawned on both of us- this friendship is not a run-of-the-mill thing... Twenty- five years later and I couldn't count myself more proud, grateful, lucky, and so very happy to walk side by side with Tracy through life.
James Bruce
Best Man
Traveler, adventurer, scholar. If I could travel anywhere, I'd go to Japan. If I could do anything, I'd fly. If I could be anyone, I'd be Indiana Jones. If I had one superpower, I'd have a heart as big as Jared.
Jillana Finnegan
Honorary Bridesmaid
Jillana met Tracy in the 1st grade and they have stayed friends throughout their lives. Bonded by a love of the beautiful, the sacred, and the deeply heartfelt; Tracy and Jillana have shared first crushes, hot tub parties, velvet shirts, math homework, leaving home at an early age; international sweethearts, and a steadfast refusal to settle for "just OK" when we know that "amazing" is possible.
Samantha Mason
Honorary Bridesmaid
Tracy and I met while studying Chinese medicine at NCNM in Portland and bonded over a shared interest in working with trauma. Over the years we have shared many epic backpacking trips, alpine lake swims and long walks sharing thoughts on life and medicine and healing. I value Tracy endlessly for her sense of adventure, willingness to dive deep, and commitment to personal evolution. I am so honored so be here for Tracy during this celebration of love between two beautiful souls.
Kelly Andrews-Denney
Honorary Bridesmaid
Tracy and I have shared bedrooms, bathrooms, cramped beds and cars, and of course, parents. She has been a wonderful sister, and an amazing aunt to my two kids, Samantha and Sawyer. Watching her journey through life has been amusing, inspiring, and educational, and I am grateful for my place in it.
Tatum Parker
Flower Girl
Tatum is Jared's niece. She will be starting third grade this year. She loves being creative, animals, and cheerleading!
Kendall Parker
Flower Girl
Kendall is Jared's niece. She is 4 years old and the baby of the Parker family. She is FULL of sass, obsessed with dresses, & a girly girl through and through.
Samantha Andrews-Denney
Flower Girl
Samantha is Tracy's niece. She is five years old and loves coloring, riding her scooter, and cuddling up with her daddy.
Eliza Feisal
Flower Girl
I love to sing and make up my own songs. Dance parties, cats and dogs are some of my favorite things! Next year I will be in the second grade. Jared is my uncle.
Reed Feisal
Flower Girl
My name is Reed, but everyone calls me Reedy-Peedy-Lemon-Squeezy. I love to play soccer and dance. My favorite thing is being a big sister to my little brother Marshall. I will start Pre-K next year. Jared is my uncle.
Margot Bender
Flower Girl
Margot is a second grade cat who always beats her grampy at UNO. She was once known as Tracy's "littlest housemate" (Tracy lived with the Bender family from before Margot was a twinkle in Joy & Rodney's eyes, until she turned six years old).