Wedding Party
We would like to present our dearest of friends...
Holly Carson
Maid of Honor
Holly was my very first college lunch date that turned into a true life long friendship. I consider her a sister & my #1 partner in mischief. She's stuck with me through the best of times and the worst of times and I would say that she knows me better than anyone. We joined the same sorority house together, celebrated our birthday week together every year (yes week), got speeding tickets together, and became successful women together. We came as a pair! It's the greatest feeling in the world to know that my Best Friend will be part of my special day.
Geoff Bee
Best Man
Geoff was my first friend at Willamette University, who I meet during the first opening days of school. We always hung out together on campus, and ended up joining the same fraternity later our freshman year. Then after our sophomore year, Geoff decided to transfer to Colorado School of Mines to study engineering. Luckily, we stayed in touch and remained good friends. He even taught me to ski during spring break when I went to visit. He is the kind of friend with which I can have long discussion, pondering the philosophical questions of life. I am honored to have Geoff as my Best Man!
Adeliza Jonguitud
Bridesmaid
Everyone tells you that when you study abroad in college you tend to discover alot about yourself. I was very fortunate to meet Ade during my semester in Buenos Aires, Argentina. We grew up together. We survived strange neighborhoods, wrong bus lines, workers strikes, power & heat outages, loss of internet, the scarcity of hot sauce & tortillas, killer mosquitos, you name it. She is someone that I admire and love very much.
Josh Unruh
Groomsman
Josh was my first real childhood friend, whom I met in kindergarten. Some of my dearest childhood memories are playing with Legos and doing other creative projects together. Wow, we had such wild imaginations! He is one of the most amazing musical minds I know, and is brilliantly talented. We're excited to having our loving friend Josh as part of our wedding party!
Lala Flores
Bridesmaid
Oh my beautiful cousin Lala. We actually are not related but we claim to be. It's fun to see the confusion this causes when people cannot see a resemblance! Lala is energetic, funny, loud, and has a fire to her. She is an amazing person and I am very excited to have her be there when I get married, with her baby bump and all!
Tyler Kinney
Groomsman
Tyler is another childhood friend, whom I first met in middle school. We played all the same team sports together, although he was the star more often than me. Now that we have grown up, I often will not talk or see Tyler for several months at a time, but as soon as we do meet up again, we can immediately fall into the familiar comfort of close friendship.
Bethany Hoikka
Bridesmaid
Bethany and I have been friends for a very LONG time! We played on the same softball team since we were 12 years old. So I got to now her pretty well. Growing up with her in Hood River was such an adventure. I've had way too many great times with Bethany and I am glad that our friendship will last a lifetime. Thanks for everything Bethany :)
Skylar Swinford
Groomsman
Skylar and I met at in college. He was my teammate in football, brother in our fraternity, and roommate one college summer in Kevin's house. Although we often have differing political views, he's been always been a true friend, whom I have been able to trust with any concern. I'm thankful for Skylar's friendship and look forward to lifetime of political debates.
Heather Tom
Bridesmaid
Heather and I met when we joined the same sorority house freshman year of college. We also moved into a cozy little house together during our senior year. She was the best roommate in the whole world! I always loved it when she cooked her Hawaiian food for me. There was a time when we were learning how to skateboard together too. I am very thankful to still have her as true pal!
Kevin Dean
Groomsman
Kevin was a class ahead of me at Willamette and my teammate in football. He is a natural leader, leading by example. His attitude and kindness was a primary motivation for me joining our fraternity, and he later became my “big brother”. With his natural intelligence and hardworking ethic, which I have always admired greatly, I'm sure he'll succeed in whatever endeavors he decides to pursue.
Celeste Martinez
Flower Girl
My sister is only 13 and is incredibly amazing. I am her #1 fan and hope that she gets everything and anything that she wants in life. She is an athletic machine! But she will have to hang up her cleats and put on some heals for our special day. She'll be an adorable flower girl!
Nick Bell
Ring Bearer
Nick is my little brother, whom nobody can mistake as otherwise, given the striking similarity in appearance upon which everyone immediately comments. He's a complete country boy at heart, but I'm sure he'll clean up nicely for the ceremony. And although Nick is generally carefree and easygoing, Mia's wedding band will be safe and secure in good hands when I ask for it.
Richard Klein
Absent Honorary Best Man
I met Richard, aka “Dick”, in first grade and he's been my best friend ever since. Growing up with Richard in the country of Coos county was an adventure to say the least. Today, he is an official 'badass', trained as a Marine Recon sniper. Even though his current career keeps us from spending time together in person, I know I will always be able to count his friendship. Although I would have loved to have Richard attend our wedding as my Best Man, unfortunately, his demanding Marine Corps training conflicts with the date and sadly he will not be able to attend. He will be there in spirit.
