Vanessa & Dean
Wedding Party
Terry & Lulu Rigsby
Bride's Parents
Together for 40+ years, Terry and Lulu are the example of unconditional love set for Vanessa. Terry & Lulu have two children, Vanessa & her older brother Justin. Terry is the laid back constant supporter and Lulu is the biggest cheerleader for her children. They are proud parents and even more proud grandparents as they are "Nana & Papa" to Justin's daughters, Raegan & Harper. Terry and Lulu have longed for this special day for their daughter and are happy to welcome everyone to witness this special day. Through the happy tears, you will see these proud parents happily giving away their daughter to Dean!
Creg & Laura Fenwick
Groom's Parents
Creg & Laura are the perfect example of best friends getting to marry each other. With two sons, Dean & Daniel, Dean's younger brother, they exude love for their boys beyond measure. Creg is the OG in Dad jokes and Laura is the ultimate boy mom. Life as grandparents to Brookson, Daniel's son, has been extra special as they are able to spoil him and a baby boy on the way, like Nana & Tata spoiled Dean & Daniel. Creg & Laura welcome Vanessa as their own and just want to get through the wedding to get more grandchildren! ;)
Raegan & Harper Rigsby
Flower Girls
Raegan & Harper are the highlights of the Rigsby family! Auntie's little best friends will be the perfect flower girls. Raegan is 5 going on 15 but very loving and sweet! You will probably find her on the dance floor non-stop or getting Auntie's phone and taking selfies and dance videos. Harper is 4 and beyond independent with a sass that cannot be matched. You might find her on the dance floor next to Raegan or searching the venue for rocks. They are excited to wear their pretty dresses like their Auntie!
Brookson Fenwick
Ring Bearer
Brookson is the center of the Fenwick family! He is going to be a big brother soon, and he's going to love having a little sidekick to teach all about sports and monster trucks. Dean is beyond elated when he gets to see Brookson or gets a video/text from Daniel about something new he's done. Brookson is almost 3 with the athleticism and smarts of a teenager! Be careful though, you can probably find Brookson trying to race his monster trucks on the dance floor or set up his hot wheels track...watch your feet everybody! ;)
Kayla Abbes
Matron of Honor
Kayla & Vanessa met in junior high and have been friends ever since. Circa 2000? Playing softball together, working at Century 21 Allstars together, college graduates together, roommates and always each other's rock. Kayla has been there for every one of Vanessa's milestones in life and has brought so much joy and laughter along the way. Her youthful energy and perseverance is infectious. From country concerts, trips to the ER in Mexico, and lots of DIY projects later, the two will find their selves the ladies in the old folks home together causing a ruckus. We also made a baby pact, so please stay tuned for those results ;) Kayla will be the blonde at the bar yelling "shots," while her husband Tim passes them out to anyone and everyone!
Lindsey Vickers
Bridesmaid
Lindsey & Vanessa met at Freshman volleyball tryouts in 2003. Nobody can break Lindsey's RBF like Vanessa :) The two were close friends through high school and went to college together at CSUF. It was when Lindsey moved to New York that their friendship only grew and their travel adventures began. Lindsey's adventurous personality pushes Vanessa to go outside her comfort zone and try new things. Lindsey's independence and fearlessness radiates. They spend hours on the phone together, trying to outsmart the time change from CA to Australia. Lindsey is Vanessa's forever friend and constant cheerleader. At the wedding, you can find Lindsey answering her husband Dan's questions about Americans and making sure Vanessa always has a drink in her hand.
Christina Hernandez
Bridesmaid
Christina & Vanessa met at work at the Boys & Girls Club in 2014. They struggled with the idea of how to introduce each other: Friend or coworker. After about a year, it became friends so easily. Christina's energy is unmatched! Her positivity and outlook on life is admirable. Vanessa & Christina bond in their competitiveness, sassiness, and sense of humor. They will forever share a special connection and continue to vent to as well guide each other through whatever life brings. Christina is the light in every room, bringing the party and the infectious joy where ever she goes. She will probably be the one yelling "shots" at the bar with Kayla, knowing they both will regret it the next morning.
Kenna Ransdell
Bridesmaid
Kenna & Vanessa met in 2014 and immediately shared a lust for life and adventure. They quickly became each other's companions to countless country concerts, traveling, girls weekends and always Del Taco at the end of the night. Kenna's confident personality matched with her free-spirited attitude, she's right by your side with any last minute adventures. As we found our partners in life, they also now share a special friendship. Kenna lets you be yourself with no judgment and will be a lifelong friend, dragging our men along with us. Kenna is a new mom and doing a heck of a job at it! At the wedding, she will be probably be letting loose on the dance floor for a "mama's night out" and leading the line dancing with her boots on!
Daniel Fenwick
Best Man
Dean & Daniel started brotherhood off as Dean tried to fold Daniel up in the hospital bed. Dean didn't like the thought of sharing the spotlight at first, but grew to become the protective older brother to Daniel. While the two had different hobbies, they still found the time to play jokes on their mom together and gang up on their dad together. Dean says the best part of having a brother is having someone who knows and loves you unconditionally. As adults, Dean & Daniel now bond over the childish things they would get into at their Nana & Tata's house with their cousins or who has the better quick-witted joke. Dean is so proud of the man and father that Daniel has become and can't wait to see how Daniel's sons (Brookson & baby boy due in August) will get to have the special bond Dean & Daniel do. Daniel will either be showing videos of Brookson's golf swing or bringing Katie some mocktails!
Collin Brunette
Groomsman
Dean & Collin met in 2016 while working together at Sprouts. The two did not get along at first, but, one mention of a pew pew and they had their Stepbrother's, "Did we just become best friends?" moment. Dean & Collin become little giggling girls when they are in a room together, bantering back and forth, and talking about their jokes they would play on each other at work. Oh and you can't forget the fishing talk...these two can literally talk for hours on end about anything. Do not be fooled by Collin's large stature as he has a very calming demeanor and selfless heart. At the wedding, we will probably need to constantly ask Collin to stop talking to Dean, so he can dance with Vanessa or cut the cake or something. Oh and he's single, ladies! ;)
Justin Rigsby
Groomsman
As Vanessa's older brother, Justin of course played the protective older brother role at first but once he got to know Dean, they became quick friends. Dean & Justin learned more and more about each other, BBQing at the Rigsby's, watching sports and going out with Dean & Vanessa. Their bromance truly blossomed when we all first went to Havasu for Justin's birthday where Dean was "self-named" co-captain of Justin's boat. Now, Justin has reeled Dean into the infamous golf tournament, along with Creg & Daniel too! With Justin always planning the next adventure or party, Dean is his hype man, rooting him along, while Vanessa and Stefanie just play along. You can probably find Justin at the bar, ordering a different drink every trip (with them half finished at the table) or trying to start a corn hole tournament at his sister's wedding.
Erik Ransdell
Groomsman
Erik & Dean met through Kenna & Vanessa and their bond was instant. These two can talk politics for days. Dean & Erik share the dream of leaving California, starting a business together and living happily ever after without their women. In reality, they would have already moved if Vanessa wasn't holding them back. Erik's "work hard, play hard" attitude brings Dean into every new idea or business that Erik wants to execute. Dean admires Erik's work ethic and ability to power through adversity. As a new dad and new business owner, Erik will still be there for a last-minute gettogether. You can find Erik at the bar trying to sell someone a house or trying to pull Dean away to talk about a new business he wants to start.