Wedding Party
Alex DeSantis
Officiant
Alex came into Kolby's life many years ago and they became fast friends. Their friendship consists of laughter, love and a little bit of sass. When Kolby and Erin met, Kolby knew the real test was Alex's approval. Erin and Alex quickly hit it off when they realized they are both spicy nice Leos who share the same birthday, are deeply romantic when taking a chance in Yahtzee, and fiercely love the people in their lives. As Alex, Erin and Kolby grew even closer over the next few years, it only made sense to ask Alex to officiate the wedding!
Vaylen Clark
Flower Girl
Introducing Erin and Kolby's niece and flower girl! Vaye immediately captured Erin and Kolby's hearts from the moment she was born. It has been such an incredible experience to watch her grow and to be her aunties! This little peanut makes us smile regularly and we're so excited to have her make memories with us on our Wedding Day.
Kalie Soulsby
Erin's Maid of Honor
Kalie and Erin had no choice but to be friends the second Kalie was born. Although the sweetness of their relationship took many years to bloom, every second of it led to the friendship they have now. They love sharing moments of traditional Christmas sleepovers, gossiping about the love lives of soccer players, and fan girling over everything Glennon Doyle. Erin has always admired her baby sister's fierceness and determination of everything she does. No matter what, Erin knows Kalie has her back. Even across the country, Kalie has shown her support during really hard times, exciting life moments, and everything in between. Catch Kalie at the wedding as Erin's stunning Maid of Honor!
Kolton Schooley
Kolby's Man of Honor
Kolton and Kolby's friendship has had its ups and downs over the years, but their sibling love has never waivered. Despite a few fist fights as kids...and one as teenagers...their mutual love and respect for each other has always kept them close. Kolton moved out to Oregon a couple years after Kolby, where they grew their family into an even bigger community. Kolby is so proud and excited about the things Kolton has achieved over the years and continues to do. All of Kolton's hard work has landed him in the central coast of California. He is missed very much up here in Oregon, but Kolby is so stoked to see what the future holds for her little brother.
Scott Garvin
Erin's Best Man
Best Man AKA Erin's Real Soulmate AKA Erin's Person Scott and Erin met back in 6th grade at Our Lady of Calvary School. Both of them labeled as the new kids and fitting that stereotype reaaaallll well, the two eventually earned the title of best friends. Their shared love of queso dip, trash TV, Chinese food, and Friends led to countless memories over the years. Sharing most firsts together, the two have been consistent in each others lives through high school, college, breakups, loss, and love. Scott has constantly supported Erin and has always visited her whether she was traveling in Virginia, California, or Oregon. The two can make any place feel like home and like not a single moment has passed since they've seen each other last. Scott will be the Best Man at the wedding and also the birthday boy! Be sure to sing happy birthday to Scotty!
Dusty Destler
Kolby's Best Man aka PLP
Dusty and Kolby met at a crosswalk at Southern Oregon University. A few months later they became close friends while coaching the SOU softball team. After moving in together, Dusty and Kolby realized that platonic life partner, aka PLP, title fit their beautiful friendship much better. The adventures these two have shared are endless; the biggest one being a 10+ month, 23,000, 31+ state road trip around the country. It was the two of them and their sweet pup, Luna, in a Kia Soul. Some of Kolby's favorite memories are the sweet, deep, silly and sometimes hard conversations she has shared with her PLP. Dusty's sweet, gentle and kind soul is the reason he means so much to Kolby. She finds herself feeling so lucky to have him in her life. She can't wait to stand up and marry a woman like Erin with Dusty by her side.
Amanda Coscette
Erin's Bridesmaid
Amanda and Erin met how many relationships begin...through an app. The two quickly bonded over their East Coast Irish Catholic upbringings and how they both landed in the West Coast world. Their extremely similar "normo" weirdisms has led to many fun memories and a beautiful friendship. They have grown individually and together in countless ways. Amanda was there through the beginning of Erin and Kolby's relationship to hear all of Erin's thoughts, feelings and predictions of the relationship and has since become one of Kolby's closest friends too. She also gets major credit for all the help she has provided to both of us during the wedding planning chaos! She is so appreciated.
Kandice Clark
Kolby's Bridesmaid
Kandice is one of Kolby's very first friends she made in Ashland. Kandice and Kolby met through a mutual friend 15 years ago on one lucky NYE. They quickly became friends and bonded through camping adventures, their love for their pups, and going to the lake. As the years have gone by, Kolby and Kandice have grown even closer. With their birthdays only a few days apart, they share a very sweet bond....Kolby even officiated Alex and Kandice's wedding. The two enjoy spending time and laughing together (sometimes at the expense of their Leo ladies, Alex and Erin). Erin and Kolby are both incredibly lucky to have Kandice as apart of their family.
Nicole Petti
Erin's Bridesmaid
Nicole and Erin met at Misericordia Univeristy in their OT program. Their friendship slowly developed while commuting together to fieldwork at the VA but really hit it off once they became roommates in their last year of grad school. Nicole's honesty and support of Erin during some of the most trying times in her life led to some of the most beautiful experiences of her life. By both their surprise, the two graduated and moved across the country together. Their time in California and Oregon led to many really fun nights, beautiful adventures, and life changing experiences. Their travels shaped the person Erin is today and opened up a world never thought to be possible before. It only makes sense that Nicole stands up by Erin's side on her Wedding Day.
Hannah Corella-Schilling
Kolby's Bridesmaid
Hannah and Kolby became friends through Kolton and some other mutual friends. Hannah demonstrated what a sweet friend she is by spending time with Kolby following her knee surgery. They have bonded over crafts, long phone calls, and gathering friends together for games and meals. Their friendship grew even stronger when Kolby worked on a project nearby Hannah's house. She would frequently go over for lunch and long heart to hearts over coffee. In addition to this leading to many memories and family dinners, it also led to Kolby plotting her proposal to Erin. Hannah offered lots of advice and even took photos capturing the memory. Hannah is a big supporter in any life adventures and also deserves a huge shout out for all her help with wedding planning.
Jessica Beaver
Erin's Bridesperson
Erin and Beaver are lifelong frenemies turned besties. Beaver and Erin fought for Scott's love and attention for years throughout elementary and high school. Erin was mostly (100%) jealous of Beaver's world of theater, color and fun. The two let go of their pettiness not long after high school but really became close in the last few years. Through Scott's love story of his own, Beaver and Erin became closer and closer. They've shared moments planning parties, enjoying tub time, vacationing, and spilling tea. Beaver is one of the first people Erin shared her feelings for Kolby to. In a gaggle of giggles Erin shared all the ways Kolby made her feel in the beginning days of dating. Beaver listened, asked questions, and provided sweet support. Beaver's ability to connect with themself and share the person they are with the world has inspired Erin in many ways. Erin's so excited to have Beaver stand with her on the Wedding Day and for all of the sweet giggly moments to follow.
Kasey Graue
Match Maker Extraordinaire/Ring Bearer
As many love stories start, Kasey and Erin met at a nursing home. Kasey had recently graduated from a SLP program and Erin instantly liked her vibes. The two became friends sharing interests over cute old people, games, coffee, and good wine. Kasey knew Kolby through her boyfriend, Eli, and mutual friends. For months she tried to get Erin to leave the comfort of her apartment and meet Kolby. Kasey continuously stated "Kolby's just so nice, I think you'll really hit it off." Kasey finally took to tricking Erin into meeting Kolby during a group hangout. Well she was right and the rest is history. Kasey has been such an important person through all moments of Erin and Kolby's relationship so it only makes sense for her to be apart of this day!
Shane Soulsby
Wedding Witness
Shane is Erin's big little brother who has always had a special place in her heart. Through playful years as kids, getting into some trouble together as teenagers, and sharing sweet moments together as adults. They have bonded over Marvel movies, spooky and silly things, and a few unmentionables. Shane has one of the biggest hearts and is fiercely protective of his family. On our special day, he will be witness to our marriage and sign papers with us making it officially official!
Eli Polsky
Match Maker Mister/Ring Bearer
Eli and Kolby became friends through Kolton. They bonded over big projects and moving renovations. The two became a lot closer during this, leading to more hangouts. They enjoyed weekly fishing trips for a while...even though they never caught anything. For months Eli started mentioning to Kolby "this girl you've gotta meet." Despite him trying to set it up, Erin never showed. Eventually, Eli and Kasey's efforts paid off. Eli is such an incredibly important person in Erin and Kolby's community; there is so much the two are grateful for. Eli will be rocking the ring bearer vibe and encouraging a party throughout the weekend!