Maid of Honor
Ereanna met Caitlyn in 2014 when they both moved to Coos Bay to play college softball. It was the best and worst time. Ere and Caitlyn eventually became roommates, not housemates, roommates. Luckily, they got to play all four years of college softball together when they both transferred to NCU. Ere met Tanner in 2016 (also, when Caitlyn met Tanner). Although there are many stories to share, Ere does not want give away too many, she is saving them for her speech. Ere is going to be traveling 106 miles to celebrate Caitlyn and Tanner! "I am so lucky to be able to stand with the both of you on your special day. I am a true believer that if you made it through nights at the Alder house, Taylors, and Rennies, you can make it through anything. I am so happy for you both! Love you!!"
Best Man
Joe met Tanner in college, his college soccer coach encouraged him to go sit with Tanner at lunch one day and then they became friends. Joe first met Caitlyn at a get together at the Alder House. Joe isn't going to give away any memories, he is going to save them for his speech! Joe is traveling 124 miles for this celebration "Caitlyn, thank you for taking care of Tanner, for putting on a happy face through his terrible wannabe dad jokes, for bathing him after his surgery, and for doing your best to keep his mild case of OCD in check. Tanner, thank you for all your hard work doing our homework for 3 years, you spent many hours doing homework so I didn't have to. Thank you for clinging the shit out of your cereal bowl with the spoon as you ate every morning so I never had to set an alarm."
Bridesmaid
Delaney met the groom on the day he was born and she met Caitlyn during winter break in 2016. Delaney's favorite memory is Tanner INSISTING that he wasn't dating anyone, but then making their relationship Facebook official on the following Monday. Delaney then met Caitlyn a month later. Delaney is traveling 909 miles to celebrate Caitlyn and Tanners marriage. "All sass aside, I am very excited to have Caitlyn join our family and I am looking forward to celebrating with everyone in August."
Groomsman
Nolan met Caitlyn when she was born, he is her oldest brother. Nolan said that his mom and dad brought her home and said that "we have to keep her." Nolan is traveling 106 miles to celebrate his sisters marriage!
Bridesmaid
McKenna met the Tanner when she was first born and she met Caitlyn at the end of 2016. McKenna said that her first memory of Tanner is when their neighbor brought Tanner to the hospital to meet McKenna when she was born. Her favorite memory with the couple was when they all went to California Adventures together! McKenna is traveling 814.2 miles to celebrate Caitlyn and Tanner's marriage. McKenna said, "I am very excited to see my older brother (Tanner) and my sister-in-law-to-be (Caitlyn) so happy as they take this next step in their lives together!! They make my heart so happy!!"
Groomsman
Casey first met his sister when they were born. Casey first met Tanner when Caitlyn brought him over for a family dinner. Casey has really enjoyed getting to know Tanner over the last couple of years. Casey's favorite memory with them is when they spend the holidays together, drink whiskey, and play board games! Casey is traveling 80 miles to celebrate Caitlyn and Tanner's marriage. "Caitlyn is the best wombmate in the world! I'm thankful she has found such a great man to love and care for her. They are truly the ultimate power couple. I love both of them dearly and wish they have a lifetime of happiness." Fun Fact: Casey and Caitlyn are twins!!
Bridesmaid
Jessica met Caitlyn about 13 years ago by playing sports against her and then eventually with her. Then she met Tanner a few years back! Jessica's favorite memories with Caitlyn are old bus rides to away games and all the New Years Eve parties. Jessica is traveling 93 miles to celebrate Caitlyn and Tanner's big day! "Caitlyn is one of those friends that even though the friendship has been distant the last few years, she never fails to check in on you and make time for you. That’s all you can ask for in a friendship as the years go on and life changes. I’m so honored be a part of their big day!"
Groomsman
Keegan met Tanner when he was born. He met Caitlyn about five years ago when Tanner brought Caitlyn home for the first time. Keegan's favorite memories with Tanner are all the soccer games they have played together. Keegan will be traveling 640 miles to celebrate Caitlyn and Tanners marriage!
Bridesmaid
Melissa met Caitlyn in 2011. They met when Melissa moved to Elmira for her senior year of high school. They bonded while playing basketball and softball together. They have so many fun memories to choose from, but 2015 CMF was the best. Melissa is traveling 65 miles to celebrate Caitlyn and Tanner's special day.
Groomsman
Ian met the bride and groom in 2016. Ian was a fellow NCU soccer athlete, too. "My favorite memory with Tanner is celebrating our birthdays together at our college house. One year, we were dumb enough to think finishing a half-gallon of Fireball together was a great idea. Nothing a little trip to Taco Bell the next morning with Joe couldn't fix. My favorite memory with Caitlyn and Tanner as a couple was seeing how happy they made each other right off the bat. I knew Caitlyn was really committed to Tanner when she kept coming over to our dirty, smelly, etc. house. That's true love baby!" Ian is traveling 13 miles to celebrate Caitlyn and Tanners marriage.
Bridesmaid
Taylor and Caitlyn met in middle school. One of her favorite memories with Caitlyn is when they were in high school. They would go Black Friday shopping with Jessica and eat Taco Bell for breakfast. Her favorite memory with the couple was celebrating Melissa's husbands birthday! Let's just say, Tanner made a mess in multiple areas! Taylor is traveling 95 miles to celebrate Caitlyn and Tanners marriage.
Groomsman
Angel met both the bride and the groom in 2016. Angel and Tanner were teammates on the Northwest Christian Soccer team and played most of their collegiate careers together. A few of Angel's favorite memories include playing soccer with Tanner. Also, Angel loves when him and his wife can double date with Caitlyn and Tanner. Angel will be traveling 948 miles to celebrate Caitlyn and Tanners marriage. "Playing with Tanner was a highlight of my career. He is such an amazing person and athlete. Being alongside the Bride and Groom has brought such inspiration, happiness and loving friendships."