Wedding Party
Alex Nolan
Maid of Honor
Alex and I met when we were just barely teenagers in the lower school of our beloved Hillside Student Community. When friendship survives middle school, you know it's forever. Seriously though, she's seen me through so many versions of myself and loved every one of them. She is sharp, driven, incredibly creative and hilarious - just ask her about last Halloween! I'm so grateful to have her as a best friend and maid of honor. P.S. - Don't worry that's not my dress ;)
Matt Hart
Best Man
Matthew is my older brother. I’ve known him my entire life, and he’s known me for all of mine. Being the oldest son, grandson, and cousin, has to be a tough, and often thankless gig, and I've always hoped that Matt has felt loved and supported, because he's great, and has always been great, but he's exactly the kind of big brother that would never acknowledge that. With respect to Bret, “The Hitman” Hart, (no relation–unfortunately) Matt is the best brother there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be.
Alex Zuck
Bridesmaid
Alex and I met when we were randomly paired as roommates the first year of OT school—and thank goodness for that! Her authenticity and caring nature made me feel immediately safe and at home, and we’ve been besties ever since. She’s the only one who can convince me to go to scary Halloween events, the perfect date for foodie adventures, and always ready to say yes to something new and fun. I know she’s going to be an amazing mom to her little one expected in February, and I can’t wait to be honorary auntie!
Yuki Miyagiwa
Groomsman
I first met Yuki Miyagiwa on my first day of high school. We had homeroom together, and a few other classes, and with him being one of the only other hapa kids in class, I think we kind of scoped each out pretty early as potential friends. In our friendship, Yuki has always been “the instigator”, in the positive sense. We may not talk as often as we should, but I’m always thankful that I have a Yuki in my life to drop me a line every so often.
Kim Miner
Bridesmaid
Kim and I met at a board game night Alex N (MOH) put together at our old apartment, and we immediately connected over our shared enthusiasm for fun and trying new things. That spark quickly grew into a deep, reliable friendship. Kim is joy personified—warm, inviting, and the kind of person who lifts you up, even on days when you're not sure it's possible. She knows how to have fun, and I love hearing about her latest hobbies, from perfume making to her amazing seamstress skills and what costume she's making for Comic-Con.
Orion Mcafee
Groomsman
I first met Orion Mcafee when we were both working a sh*t gig at Value Village. He’d been there a little longer than me, and after a period of observing me work too hard, and throw multiple, enraged fits over the working conditions, he decided to reach out to me, in his very Orion way: He gave me sh*t. Teased me. At one point he tossed a cardboard box at me. After the box incident, I think we talked about Diablo 2 and became close friends very shortly thereafter. “Buds,” if you will. Orion is the foremost, and most quintessential, of the many “Buds” in my life.
Grace Madland
Bridesmaid
Grace and I met at our small Hillside Student Community high school, where her insight and creativity immediately stood out. Our friendship kept growing long after. I’ll never forget her Meissner acting showcase downtown and how blown away I was—Grace pours love and commitment into everything she does, from acting and taekwondo to her goals and the people in her life. Thoughtful and dedicated, she makes everything she invests in better.
Daniel Hwang
Groomsman
I first met Daniel Hwang when I was in middle school. I remember we were in P.E., some sort of ball game was involved, both of us sucking, but taking comfort in our mutual suckitude. We often got together after school to play video games, which, unlike the aforementioned P.E. games, Daniel most assuredly DID NOT suck at. Daniel is my oldest friend. We’ve both grown and changed over the decades, but part of the benefit of knowing anyone for so much of your lives, is that you get to know each other, both for who you are, and also for who you once were.
Holly Madland
Bridesmaid
Holly has an exuberance and excitement that fills every room. She feels things deeply, wears her heart on her sleeve, and brings a beautiful theatricality to simply being herself. We connected instantly in those shared qualities. She’s endlessly creative, caring, and kind—a prolific gardener, a local theater board executive, and a cat mom to the adorable Tristan. Fun Fact: her wedding was the first time Trevor and I ever danced together!
Kyle Bush
Groomsman
I first met Kyle Busch at work. Kyle made it a point to poke his head in and ask me if I “caught up on any cinema” over the weekend. It was an odd phrasing of the question, but all the more endearing for it. I named our podcast “Catching Up On Cinema” in honor of that. Through all our years of podcasting, it’s only been recently that I’ve allowed myself to understand that Kyle has long been one of my very best friends. Friendship is not contingent on sharing a desk, a microphone or mixer with someone. It just, is.
Sander Lavine
Bridesman
My brother is a little shit as all older brothers are...and I love him to death. He is scary smart, funny in a highly observant and often-annoying way, deeply caring and reliable. When he's excited, he glows with childlike joy and obsession - the example that comes most readily to mind is when we called to tell him about our engagement. His jaw dropped deeper than I've ever seen followed by excited gesticulation and a quick succession of follow up questions about date and details. I am incredibly lucky to be stuck with Sander as my brother ;)
Jeff Dong
Groomsman
I first met Jeff Dong during an orientation event in high school. Soon after, we developed a simpatico, and became fast friends. At some point, “Jeff” became “Jeff Dong” to me. These days, the surname is all but required when I speak of him. There’s not a person I know that appreciates and values art more than Jeff Dong. He’s long since cut his hair, and long since discarded his teenaged angst for the grownup angst of a shutterbug for hire, but to me, he will always be my good friend, Jeff Dong.