Wedding Party

Briana Howenstein

Bride

Maxfield Benton

Groom

Emily Borawski

Bridesmaid

“My favorite memory of my sister, Briana, was when she was born. I was seven years old already and didn't think I would ever have a brother or sister. I was so happy when I found out that I was going to be an older sister. Looking back, I'm grateful for all the experiences that we've shared in the past and all of those yet to come in the future. My favorite memory of Max is from the Howenstein family reunion. It was the first time Dave's family met my both my boyfriend, TJ, and Briana's boyfriend, Max. When we told Dave's family our boyfriend's names, they all were like "OMG, TJ Max, like the store, we'll never forget their names."

Colman Benton

Groomsman

Coming soon!

TJ Borawski

Bridesman

“My favorite memory of Briana is from an experience that bonded us together for life. No, that wasn't when I married her sister. On a foggy night in San Francisco, we chose rice over noodles, a fateful decision neither of us will ever forget. Rice Crew 4lyfe! My favorite memory of Max does not involve all the awesome times I have had with him playing games (of which there were many). I can't name the time or place of my favorite memory of Max, but I will never forget the feeling I felt...pure laughter. Max grabbed Simon and demonstrated his cat shotgun. I still see the image when I close my eyes.”

Brittani Voorhees

Groomswoman

“Max and Briana are so fetch!”

Sydney Stinger

Bridesmaid

“My favorite memory of you two is when we were at the Maltese for a fun murder mystery night you organized. At the end of the night, I saw Max up on the stage gesture for you to come and dance with him. When you took his hand and started dancing, you moved together effortlessly as if you'd done this 1,000 times before. Even from a distance, I could see the joy on your faces. It was a really heartwarming moment.”

Bryan Jordan

Groomsman

"My favorite thing about Max and Briana is that they are one of the healthiest examples of a relationship I've seen."

Jen Fawks

Bridesmaid

"One of my favorite things about Max and Briana is how fun they are to be around. Whether it is going somewhere new, playing board games, or just hanging out, their positive energy always makes the moments memorable."

Chris Anderson

Groomsman

Coming soon!

Deny Vugdalic

Bridesman

"My favorite memory of Briana and Max is going to Knotts and tasting the different food they had there. They made the trip extra fun!"

Jenny

Groomswoman

“I loved learning and getting obsessed with mah jong with you guys. But really I love how you both are as people kind, honest and fun and I love the way you guys love each other and are partners, it’s so sweet and beautiful to watch you guys love, accept, and work with each other”

David Howenstein

Father of the Bride

“My favorite thing about Max and Briana is your respect for each other. You’re always on each other’s side.”

Christine Connerly

Mother of the Groom

"Favorite memory of the couple is actually this picture! It shows how playful you are and that is one of my favorite things about you!"

Patricia & David Shindledecker

Honor Attendant

"My favorite memory was when you two came to visit for Grandma Georgia's birthday a couple of years ago. You brought flowers and Max played with Tuffy the Turtle in the backyard along with Grandma Georgia. After you two left, Grandma commented that "those two complement each other nicely". Grandma didn't comment on relationships very often so it took me by surprise."

Shirley Benton

Parent of the Groom

"I carry many great moments shared with Max and Briana. Lovely dinners followed by games at the table, Seattle aquarium, belly laughs at goofy movies and much more. But more than memories are who Max and Briana are together. They both share a love for mother earth and her/our future, a love for animals, family and children. There is a lightness, a gentleness along with a deep connection to each other, topped with a wicked sense of humor!"

Inez Verduzco

Bridesmaid

"My favorite memory with Max and Briana is taking Christmas photos with the amimals." (Please note Inez wanted amimals not animals)

Kylie Foster

Bridesmaid

“My favorite memories of Briana and Max are when they host board game night at their house. They are always so fun and inviting!”

Laila Fawks

Flower Girl

"My favorite is the aquarium and all the fish facts. Briana told me about the giant fish. It was a Goby. And Max told me about the shrimp and how they keep coral clean."

Jay Fuller

Officiant & Parent of the Groom

"My favorite memories are: Max and Briana's quirky sense of humor during game night in Ashland and how well they fit into the monkey mob as a couple of fun monkeys! Solving puzzles with them at the Escape Room, in spite of being hampered by a certain participants color blindness. I was so happy that Briana was the person who gets Max as much as anyone can understand Max's unique perspective on the world. She is an excellent Max wrangler!""

Luke Fawks

Ring Bearer

"My favorite thing is all the things. Everything about them! And my first time going on a plane with them was epic!"