Wedding Party
Priscila Rodriguez
Officiant
Mutual friend (she/her/hers). Lives in Fort Collins, CO. University of California, Santa Cruz graduate (go slugs!). Co-directed a children’s summer camp with Alex. Bilingual queen. Known as Mama Cruz. Alex's other half: literally Alex in a different body. Incredibly insightful and has striking emotional intelligence. Shares SO many laughs when traveling with Alex and Johnny.
Matt Leicester
Best Man
Alex’s twin brother (he/him/his). Lives in Denver, CO. Husband to Samara. Co-conspirator in life. The best, most loving twin brother. Obsessed with gainz. Piglet connoisseur and airplane pilot for Southwest. Lowkey an old man who goes to bed at 9pm.
Emily O'keffee
Best Woman
Johnny's oldest sister (she/her/hers). Lives in Omaha, NE. Unwaveringly good juju. Protector and nurturer. Has incredible wisdom and a gift for relational care and compassion. Named her house, “peanut.” Champion of "let the good times roll."
Whitney Denary
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (she/her/hers). Lives in New Haven, CT. Met Alex at the University of California, Davis (go Aggies!). Beloved queer icon and companion. Public health queen. Always has the best, most grounding advice. Fellow wine lover. Also an exploited and tired PhD student.
Tommy O'Keeffe
Groomsperson
Johnny's older brother (he/him/his). Lives in Nashville, TN. Creative and inventive. Markedly genuine. Country music star. Local Hastings legend. Up and rising surfer. Has a keen sense of adventure. Loves to get pitted. Go Chiefs!
Ajita Harrison
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (they/them/theirs). Santa Cruz local. Co-facilitated a children's summer camp with Alex. Fellow women’s and gender studies nerd. Known for pithy, wry one-liners. Has a remarkable laugh that bellows right to your soul. Likes to call people in.
Mary O'Keeffe
Groomsperson
Johnny's older sister (she/her/hers). Lives in Nashville, TN. Diligent and determined like no other. Was by Johnny's side through all of the O'Keeffe shenanigans and travel during childhood. CliftonStrength queen. Falls asleep at departure airports, by accident.
Hanna Kirkorian
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (she/her/hers). Lives in Los Angeles, CA. Neighbors while at UC Davis. Helped Alex survive an unbearable roommate situation. Fellow animal lover. Incredibly tender and warm. Adopted Alex into her amazing family. Johnny but in a different body.
Maddy Jacobi
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (she/her/hers). Lives in Denver, CO. Partner to Chris Le. Ultimate cat mom. Impulsive. Amateur wine sommelier. Has always been there for Johnny. Known for 4am talks. Curates cozy double date nights with Chris. Unapologetically herself and a sharp commentator.
Hannah Moody
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (she/her/hers). Lives in Lincoln, NE. Therapist. Was in the same graduate school cohort as Alex. Was the reason Alex didn't drop out in the early years of their PhD. Attentive and loyal. Cat and dog mom. Host of the infamous family dinners. Loves to shake that booty. Sassy queen.
Chris Le
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (he/him/his). Lives in Denver, CO. Partner to Maddy Jacobi. Stock market trader in the morning, house wife during the day. Best dressed, always and forever. Sexy papi. Bougie to no fault. Cat dad. Piercing kindness and unrelenting generosity.
Amanda Gamban
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (she/her/hers). Santa Cruz local. Met Alex while directing summer camp programs. Became close while at UC Davis. Has studied abroad numerous times. Social justice warrior. Workout buddy. Like Alex, very indecisive.
Nate Starr
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (he/him/his). Lives in Hasting, NE. Childhood friend to Johnny. Calm disposition and exceptional listener. Short king. Space cadet. Went to school for Horticulture and is, no joke, a corn farmer.
Melissa LaRosa
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (she/her/hers). Lives in Tampa, FL. Psychologist. Graduated from Alex's PhD program. Amazing queer ally. Alex's partner in crime in graduate school. Cheeky and sharp humor. Loves nature and hiking. Always the person who Alex spills tea with. Endless source of popular culture references.
Joe Carey
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (he/him/his). Lives in Lincoln, NE. Childhood friend to Johnny. The definition of chill. Has the funniest, most random tattoos. Always down for a deep conversation. Slope king. Loves to shred. Has road rage.
Jihan Najjar
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (she/her/hers). Lives in Philadelphia, PA. Psychologist. Graduated from Alex’s PhD program. Impacted Alex’s early development as a psychologist-in-training. Charming mien. Harm reduction hottie. Abolitionist. Loves to travel. Knitting queen. Very knowledgeable about the world. Can't wait to move out of the USA.
Myles Furman
Groomsperson
Mutual friend (he/him/his). Lives in Lincoln, NE. Childhood friend to Johnny. Sublime banter. Always down for a good time. A tender teddy bear at heart when you peel back the layers (Onion reference). Is way too competitive. Loves IPA beer.
Maddy Mascera
Ring Bearer
Alex's adored cousin. Lives in Greenwich, CT. Daughter to Lyra and Chris Mascera. Has always had a special connection with Alex. Loves to dance, spill the tea, and have sleepovers with Matt and Alex. Intelligent, witty, fierce, strong-willed, and sassy. Always approaches others with a curious mind and open heart.