Ashley & Zachary
Wedding Party
Debbie Pinto
Matron of Honor
My big sis, inherent best friend, and role model. Debbie currently lives in Barrien Springs, MI with my brother-in-law Abner, and my niece (aka cutest and ugliest bulldog) Pinata. Debbie has a the voice of an angel (don't worry! you'll get to hear her sing at the wedding), is an incredible leader, and has so graciously made my life easier but getting all the "firsts" (which made bringing Zach home a smidge easier haha!) over with.
Jenny Acuna
Maid of Honor
My best friend since the womb (born only three months apart) Jenny has always been in my life. We would always beg our parents to let us have sleepovers even though we lived an hour away from each other, and would always be scheming our next big move. My favorite memory with Jenny was trying to prank my dad into thinking I sliced my finger off with a knife (we used ketchup as fake blood). Jenny is one of the funniest girl's you'll meet who has an infectious laugh and a huge heart. She has always looked out for me, encouraged me, and has helped mold me into the woman I am today.
Rachelle Pinto
Bridesmaid
3rd of the Pinto girls, Rachelle is one my baby sisters. Currently a freshman at Chaparral HS, she also was blessed with an incredible voice, is amazing at soccer, and is very trendy. Also, she KNOWS her angles and can 10/10 times take better selfies than me. Her contagious laugh is one my favorite things about her and I’m so excited that she’s going to be part of my big day!
Kaylee Pinto
Bridesmaid
As the “baby” of the family, Kaylee claims the youngest in the bridal party. Kaylee is one of the best artists I know (ask her to show you some of her incredible drawings) and also is a complete STUD on the soccer field. She has the sweetest heart, loves her cat, and can probably tell ya a good joke or two. I’m so lucky to have an incredible sis like her to be part of my big day!
Erica Stevens
Bridesmaid
Erica and I became super close friends over our similar student missionary experiences, but it quickly blossomed from there. Erica is one the easiest people to become friends with because conversations with her are so natural and she’s the best at story telling. She’s hilarious, motivated, and so intentional in our friendship. Erica and I have gone through some incredibly transformative experiences together and I know that I can always count on her if my life goes up in flames to help extinguish them. Also, If you’re looking for some delicious vegan recipes Erica is your girl. I mean if I ever go vegan, it’s most likely cuz Erica influenced me too!
Madison Huffman
Bridesmaid
Mads and I met our freshman year of college, but really hit it off in gen bio and quickly became “science friends.” As we progressed in our sciences, our friendship grew because we’re so so similar in so many ways. We both want to work in healthcare, study waaay to much, have the most morbid sense of humor, and are even both dating Zachary’s (her’s spells his name with a K—what a hipster). Madison is one of the most dedicated, humble, hilarious, and beautiful girls I know. She’s also gonna be a hot dentist in the next 4 years so I know who’s paying for my vacay’s
Ivy Arreguin
Bridesmaid
Ivy and I have actually known each other since I was a toddler. Our moms met at church (where we met Jenny too!) but we both moved away and lost touch for a while. My sophomore year of college, I decided to be a missionary and Ivy ended up going to the same island as me. There, we reconnected and it felt like no time was lost. Ivy has the biggest heart of anyone I know. She is truly the mort pure and genuine friend, always looking out for me and wanting the best. She also has the sassiest side to her so don’t be fooled—she’s made out of sugar, spice, and everything nice!
Victoria Beltran
Bridesmaid
Tor and I met when she needed a new roomate and conveniently so did I! I always thought she was super pretty and looked like Vanessa Hudgens, but what brought us together was how authentic and genuine our conversations get. I’m never scared to bring anything up to Tor because she’s 100% judgement free and is gonna make an incredible social worker. She also has the cutest clothes so I’m #blessed to be her roommate and get to borrow one of her ten oversized jean jackets and also #blessed that we both love Kim K the same amount
Samantha Morgans
Bridesmaid
Sam and I met when we were like 12, chubby, and just wanting to play some soccer. We then went to the same high school, instantly became best friends—even as to go so far to call ourselves “the meatballs” (jersey shore was on back then okaaaay) and ever since then I’ve always felt like Sam just got me. She’s definitely the life of the party and has taught me to let loose and she’s always been there for me so I knew that I needed her by my side on the biggest day of my life. The second you meet her you’re all gonna fall in love with her!
Arin Beyer
Best Man
After transferring to Union College's nursing program and sitting in classes for a few days, I saw this guy Arin perform a mock-colonoscopy on Chase (another groomsmen) and after having the class roaring, it was then I knew we'd all be great friends. Weeks after that, we were tearing it up on the flag football field, quoting The Office nonstop, became roommates senior year, and then both accepted jobs at the Nebraska Heart Hospital together during the summer after grad in 2018. It's a dream to work the same job with a best friend, but wiping booty together on the same unit makes you brothers. If we don't hang out 5 times a week, it feels weird. Love this dude.
Braeden Krall
Groomsman
Since the age of 3, it's been nothing but love after welcoming my brother into the home and nicknaming him "Bob Poop" from the get go. From the time he could walk, Bob was the best companion for playing any sport in the backyard growing up - always competitive, always athletic, always down for a game - and it's the same today. We still have a goal to visit every baseball/football stadium in America. Him and I have spent the most 1-on-1 time together when we road-tripped from Lincoln to LA to Seattle a few summers back - the trip of a lifetime. I appreciate Braeden for his passion, and his desire to always be learning new things. He knows a lot about a lot. Braeden is now a barista extraordinaire based out of Omaha, NE, and he will definitely out-dress you even on casual Fridays.
Jensen Krall
Groomsman
Jensen is the youngest Krall, the one who got away with everything but murder because he was the "baby". Don't let that nice smile deceive you though, he is an absolute fiend if you put any instrument in front of him. Currently hanging in Boston looking to create the next breakout musical, Jensen is the intuitive one who knows what you're thinking before you say it. With a sense of humor unmatched by most, he'll make sure you giggle at least once with every interaction. He's always down for a heart to heart, but also an adventure. It was 1015 PM in Boston, the Celtics game was wrapping up, and we had less than 15 minutes. We bolted out of the stadium, slipped across the fresh snow, and zipped through traffic and other pedestrians for a mile all so we could taste a famous canoli.
Harish Prasad
Groomsman
Harish became a Krall back in 2011 after he and I spent countless hours (at first in awkward silence) working at the music building at Auburn Adventist Academy in Washington state, and (un?)intentionally tripping each other in basketball practice. After he left for college a couple years ahead of me, he was one of my inspirations for everything - working every kind of job, befriending anyone, having freak athleticism, making a bowl of ramen look gourmet, and having the overall talent to make everything look easy. We share a similar sense of adventure and have hung out in 4 (or 5?) different states including WA, FL, NE, MT, and counting. Harish is a guy you'll idolize from a distance but after 10 minutes consider him a close enough friend to trust with your life. Love you Harri Harr.
AJ Krall
Groomsman
"If we just lived in the same state, you'd be my best friend dude." AJ and I probably said this 17 times since hanging every year at Thanksgiving, but growing up apart in Sequim, Washington and Boise, Idaho. For four days out of the year, it felt like we were brothers! Football and guitar hero were abused. Coffee never tasted so good. One year we even got to face off when Auburn and Upper Columbia Academy JVs played in the Walla Walla Basketball Tournament. Fast forward a few years, now he's working his way up the Dutch Bros hierarchy, traveling, and spreading the love helping open up shops in other states, and I still love coffee. Odds are, we'll end up in the same state someday.
Christian Guevara
Groomsman
Christian and I have a WILD history that started after he transferred to Orlando and we met. We were in pre-nursing together until he ended up moving back home to Connecticut shortly after. As I started the nursing program in Orlando, we stayed in touch for that year until I transferred to Union College to continue nursing, at which point Christian was also looking to start a program. He ended up applying to Union and got in, moved to Nebraska, became friends with Arin and I, and was there at the beginning when I started dating Ashley. During Ashley's 21st birthday, her and I got Christian to meet Ivy, and then their love story began. So here we are 5 years later, an East and a West-coaster who met in Florida, found our wives, and starting life together in the Midwest. Go figure.
Nicholas Garcia
Groomsman
I met Nick over chipotle on an afternoon at my apartment. It wasn't long til we had our heads out the car window, racing down the highway, singing at the top of our lungs. Nick is the ultimate hype man. You name a dream, and he will not only push it but he will join you and make it happen. Life is fully experienced when you hang with Nick. When we lived together in Orlando, we literally started a small apparel company out of our apartment that had international sales within months of starting. It was a crazy time to be alive. Every small thing became an adventure or an obstacle to overcome when we hung together. Nick might not be the president (yet), but he'll make you feel like you can be. If you were stuck on an island, he's the kind of guy you'd want to be stuck with.
Jordan Anthony
Groomsman
Jordan and I spent countless nights in ours (and Nick's!) Orlando apartment playing ping pong, making stovetop smores, watching projector movies, and singing horribly. (It's true, the neighbor downstairs confirmed she could hear us frequently, yikes). He actually sold me my first guitar which I touch once or twice annually, so our career has been off to a pretty hot start. Jordan is currently an executive in his marketing company in the sunshine state and runs a series of videos online mentoring and coaching young business owners. Jordan's one of the funniest and most passionate dudes I know AND will turn your $100 into $200. Not a bad guy to consider a brother.
Chase Wheeler
Groomsman
Chase and I became friends the same semester I transferred to Union in the Fall of 2016. He (and Arin) were the first to come to my dorm room and hang outside of class, and that's when our slaving away in nursing school together began. Chase was the go-to for french press coffee poured in class, one of the top picked in every intramural sport, and our class representative at one point. Being from Colorado, him and I have a mutual love for the mountains and we got to work as the camp nurses during teen week at Glacier View Ranch last summer. At that time, him and his wife, Haleigh, convinced Ashley and I of the beauty of dog-owning at a young age, and it wasn't long after that til we got Zoara and Paisley. Chase is a brother for life and his was the first wedding I was in!