Wedding Party
Kori Poff
Maid of Honor
Kori is my sister, best friend, role model, and second or third favorite sibling behind Digger (she tied with Kramer...). Kori has been there from day one. She was the reason for my swimming career, and if you ever hear us on a phone call, it is mostly just us laughing. Kori has helped me to become the person I am today, through our travels to swim meets, trips to Disneyland, and getting lost in the Superstition Mountains. She makes every day an adventure, and all trips into vacations, even if it's just a ride to the grocery store. Thank you for all of the side-aches, belly aches, and headaches from laughing too hard :) Love you!
Austin Sigrist
Best Man
Austin needs no introduction. He is the cooler, more outgoing, and fun version of me. The best brother I could ask for. He has been there for me every step of the way since we were kids and I am so thankful we are as close as we are. The more I think about it, the more that keeps coming to mind of all the great memories we have together. From playing soccer in elementary school to playing varsity baseball together in high school - I never wanted to make an error at 3rd with him on the mound (don't remember making one, hopefully he doesn't remember one either)! From having lifelong memories on overseas trips to France and Italy, and him giving great advice on cars I should buy, to hitting the gym together every week he can be nothing other than the best man!
Riley Ungaretti
Bridesmaid
Riley, my sister-in-law, has been a great influence in my, from being in the Athletic Training program together at the University of Montana, to organizing several siblings trips to Glacier, Jackson Hole/Yellowstone, and Banff. Riley has taken on the role of handling my twin brother (thank you! :)) and his crazy antics! Her competitive edge makes for a great game night, pickleball match, and a game of basketball. Riley was introduced to Kramer and I in college during intramural basketball, and through the Athletic Training program. Throughout our intramural basketball season, several of us started to notice we were missing 2 players during warm-ups... because Riley and Kramer were playing 21 on a separate hoop. I look forward to having the love and marriage that they have! She also makes the best gingersnap cookies! :)
Kramer Ungaretti
Groomsman
Kramer is Alix's twin brother. Like all twins, they are weird. I really appreciate Kramer welcoming me into the family! We've had a great time at a Glacier National park trip and a Grand Canyon 20 mile bike ride that I probably wouldn't do again. I can't wait for Kramer to be a part of our big day and keep things loose. Please give Alix a hard time like always :)
Kelsey McHugh
Bridesmaid
Kelsey is the reason for this event to even be happening!! Kelsey has known Dallas since elementary school, and has known me since PT school at Midwestern University. We instantly hit it off with trash talk about NAU and UM (Go Griz!). Kelsey has been my go-to person since meeting in PT school - she is patient, kind, hilarious, and one of the most genuine people I have ever met. Kelsey introduced me to Dallas when she invited me over to watch a football game with him and some of their friends. Little did I know, it was a set up! Kelsey has been my rock, and I consider her to be like a sister to me. Most of our conversations usually end up in laughing and crying (happy tears!). Thank you to Kelsey for being my awesome cooking buddy and trying new recipes every time we are together! I am forever thankful for Kelsey!!
AJ La Russa
Groomsman
I have known AJ since Sophomore year of High School. Since then he has been one of the best friends I will ever have. From spending entire weekends at his parents' house, to living together in multiple apartments for 6 years, AJ has become a brother. In October I had the privilege of officiating his wedding to his amazing wife Natalie. Crazy enough, I was there when he met Natalie for the first time, and he was there when I met Alix for the first time. We've come quite a long way since high school, and I'm so excited to keep it going in the future!
Natalie Miskowski
Bridesmaid
Natalie, Austin's girlfriend, has quickly become a close friend/sister and always guarantees a good laugh!! That saying about "being the person your dog thinks you are" could not sum up Natalie more. She is one of the kindest, most genuine and loving people I know. She also knows how to make any day a fun one. The holidays are a completely different thing when Natalie is involved - she makes them pure magic! Game nights, walks around neighborhoods to view Christmas lights, and baking together are a blast with her! Thank you for always being someone I can go to for a laugh, to talk to, and to have fun with. Thank you for also making me feel like part of the family! It's nice to know someone who loves naps and dogs as much as I do! Looking forward to a Disneyland trip with you someday!
Nolan Bidese
Groomsman
Nolan Bidese, Nollie B, Back to Back......to Back Bubble League Fantasy Football Champion. There are no shortage of nicknames that we give 'B' and/or he gives to himself. I met Nolan freshman year of college as a random suite-mate and he has been one of my best friends ever since. When Nolan moved to Austin Texas after we graduated it would have been easy to lose touch, but Nolan makes a point to call every week (or almost every day). Some of the best times we've had have been me flying out to Austin for our Fantasy Football drafts or just random weekends to go visit. I was honored to be one of Nolan's groomsman when he married his beautiful wife Ashley last April, and I am so glad he will be standing up there with me at my wedding.
Julia Ostoich
Bridesmaid
Julia, my hiking adventure buddy, always guarantees a true adventure!! Julia hired me at my current job, and I couldn't be more thankful for her! Work truly does not feel like work with her there. Many days are spent laughing, whether it's with our patients, or a funny video we saw on Instagram. She is the ultimate team player - she is someone I always go to for advise and for a good laugh. Julia has taught me life balance, and given me a new group of friends at work! We also have a tendency to turn something simple, like a hike, into something not so simple. We have outrun a wildfire on one of the tallest peaks in Arizona - quite literally one of my biggest fears!! Julia stayed back with me while my knee was keeping me from getting down the mountain faster! But she also kept us close with Kat, a former search-and-rescue worker, who also helped get us off the mountain safely. Julia has quite literally seen me at my worst - outrunning the wildfire was that time! Thanks for camping and hiking with me, and so glad to be able to tell the stories of all of our adventures!
David Ieng
Groomsman
David definitely had the most extravagant wedding of the group by getting married in 2019 in his home country of Cambodia. He is responsible for one greatest trips AJ, Josh, Rishi, and I will ever have. I met David in highschool and since then we've only become better and better friends. David has welcomed us into his family for a trip to Mexico and many cookouts/Cambodian New Years celebrations. We've bonded over our love of sports and of course, Four Peaks. Most of my wardrobe is courtesy of David's expert recommendations, and for easily over 10 years David has been one of my best friends!
Jenna Opdahl
Bridesmaid
Jenna was introduced to me by Julia when I started working at Spooner Physical Therapy. One of the first adventures we went on was kayaking at Canyon Lake - I had only known Jenna and Julia for maybe a month at that time, but kayaking with them that weekend made me feel like I've known them forever. Jenna has been the best work neighbor I could ask for! She is also someone I can always go to for advise, reasoning, and to see some adorable pictures of her dog, Brynn. Game nights and Brynn, make for a great time! I have learned so much from Jenna about running and baking, with her mom's baking skills! Excited for more game nights and hopefully some camping and hiking adventures in the future! Thanks for helping me take care of our kickball team when we were dropping like flies!! :)
Rishi Choksi
Groomsman
The "Reesh-meister" as we like to call him has an interesting arc in the friend group. I knew Rishi in Middle school but we didn't really become friends until he was a random roommate Sophomore year of college. As a Corona del Sol graduate he somehow infiltrated our Marcos de Niza group. Rishi is a sports fanatic and beer aficionado. He's always been an awesome friend, great to go to ballgames with - I will always remember going to the DBacks 2017 single elimination wildcard playoff win against the Rockies 11-8, and a great roommate for 4 years.
Josh Conklin
Groomsman
Josh and I actually go back to the 2nd grade when we were best buds! When he moved elementary schools we lost touch until Freshman year of high school when we played football together, and he joined me into his friend-group with AJ, David, and Luis. Josh is such a genuinely great person. He has a contagious laugh, is so fun to be around, and I admire that Josh has a new hobby every 3-6 months. He really keeps us on our toes with what he's up to next. Josh and I also have a special bond with our sick handshake. We will definitely Fuse it up on the wedding day for all to enjoy.
Luis Pina
Officiant
Thank you very much to Luis for agreeing to officiate our wedding! Luis is also a great friend from high school. He is hilarious, a big AZ sports fan, and I have to say probably the most responsible one in the group. We've become even better friends as the years have gone on, watching the Suns deep runs into the playoffs that only lead to disappointment, and the Dbacks improbable run to the World Series. I was honored to be a groomsmen in his wedding last April, and he and his Wife Amanda are always so generous to open their home for game nights and holidays, and invite us to Mass. Thank you for being a part of our big day!