Wedding Party
Christine Kurc
Officiant
Andrew and Michelle are deeply honored to have Christine serve as their officiant. Christine is Andrew’s aunt, but to him she has always been much more than that—a steady source of love, guidance, and strength throughout his life. During both the most challenging seasons and the most joyful moments, Christine has been there, offering wisdom, and unwavering support. Andrew spent several important years of his youth and adulthood living with Christine, and during that time she helped shape the person he is today. Through her actions and values, she and her family have shown Andrew what it means to lead with compassion, to love deeply, and to persevere through life’s hardest moments while keeping kindness at the center. When Michelle had the opportunity to spend time with Christine and her family during their visit to Seattle, she quickly understood why Christine and her family mean so much to Andrew. She felt welcomed immediately, embraced by their warmth, and saw firsthand the love and strength that have had such a lasting impact on Andrew. It means so much to Andrew and Michelle to have Christine standing with them on their wedding day—not only as the one who will unite them in marriage, but as someone who has long embodied the love, resilience, and family that they hope to carry forward in their own lives together.
Bean
Best Pup
Andrew adopted Bean when he moved to Montana, and from that moment on they have been inseparable. What began as finding a loyal companion quickly grew into a deep and lasting friendship. Through every kind of day—whether heading out on an adventure or simply relaxing on the couch—Bean has always been happiest right by Andrew’s side. It didn’t take long for Michelle and Bean to become best friends as well. With his gentle spirit and endlessly loving heart, Bean quickly welcomed Michelle into his world, just as she welcomed him into hers. For Bean, it has never mattered what they are doing, as long as he is with the people he loves. Together, the three of them have built a home filled with loyalty, laughter, and the simple joy that Bean brings to every day. We would have loved to have our sweet Bean with us today, but the festivities might have been a bit too much for our shy pup. Instead, we will have a cheers to him later as we make our family official.