Wedding Party
Aleassa Ruf
Maid of Honor
Aleassa is one of Hannah’s best friends. They met in 2019 through mutual friends and have been close ever since. Aleassa is the type of friend that is always there for you. She’s thoughtful and giving and Hannah is so lucky to have her as the Maid of Honor!
Danielle Keller
Bridesmaid
Danielle is Hannahs’s older sister, role model, and bridesmaid. She has always been an amazing, thoughtful, and supportive sister who always steps up for her siblings. Hannah loves to spend time with her whether that’s having game/movie nights, traveling, or just chatting. Danielle’s three daughters are the flowers girls!
Rachael English
Bridesmaid
Rachael is Hannah’s younger sister, best friend, and bridesmaid. From playing Barbie’s and house, to learning how to drive, to moving away from home, Rachael has always been a great sister to Hannah. We are so grateful for Rachael!
Avery Shaw
Bridesmaid
Avery was Hannah’s roommate, coworker, and friend during Covid. They bond over traveling, music, and margaritas. They have seen both of their favorite childhood artists live together! We are so grateful to have Avery’s help as a bridesmaid as the wedding approaches!
Olivia Gorder
Bridesmaid
Olivia met Hannah at a youth group and became close in high school. Living in North Carolina, we still manage a long distance friendship through FaceTime and check-in texts. She has always been a loyal and amazing friend and will be a bridesmaid in our wedding!
Mariell Cerdeña
Bridesmaid
Mariell is a caring and thoughtful friend to Hannah and will be walking down the aisle as a bridesmaid. She planned and hosted a beautiful engagement party for Hannah and Grant! Hannah is thankful for her and Mariell’s friendship and help as the wedding approaches.
Chiara Allen
Bridesmaid
After moving to San Diego, Hannah met Chiara as coworkers and soon became friends. A year later, after countless nights of game nights, brewery hopping, and thrifting, their friendship grew. Chiara is a supportive and kind friend and Hannah is excited to have her as a bridesmaid!
Rose Wilson
Bridesmaid
Rose is a friend and a bridesmaid of Hannah’s. They met when Chiara introduced them and soon became close. Rose and Hannah bond over plants, gardens, and painting, along with many other things. She is also a great dancer and comedian. Thanks Rose for being a bridesmaid!
Terry Heikkila
Best Man
Father of the groom and best man, Terry has always been there to love and help Grant as he’s grown and continues to grow. He’s been the best dad and Grant’s hero. They always enjoy spending family time together, talking about sports, and watching movies or shows.
Jeph English
Groomsman
Jephter is the best brother ever. Growing up with Hannah, he was always kind, protective, helpful, and silly. He can make anyone laugh! Hannah’s favorite memory with Jeph is watching him catch salmon on Willow Creek. Thank you for participating in the wedding!
Cory Schneider
Groomsman
Cory met Hannah in 2020 but started hanging out more in 2021 when the whole group would go downtown together. Cory proved himself to be a good guy, constantly helping out his friends. Visiting Hannah and Grant in San Diego twice, their favorite memory is going to opening day of the padres game!
Jamie Sundet
Groomsman
Jamie was a friend-of-a-friend for years until Grant and Hannah met him in San Diego. Surprisingly, they found out they lived on the same exact street 3 minutes away! Brewery hopping, electric scootering, going out downtown, and speakeasy searching were their go-to activities in San Diego. Jamie moved back to Anchorage to pursue his aviation career and we miss him dearly. Thanks for being a part of our big day Jamie!
Rj Cavazos
Groomsman
Rj and Grant met competing on the football field freshman year and have been friends ever since. They get together and play basketball, football, or baseball in the summer and video games and bowling in the winter. Grant is thankful for their years of friendship and can’t wait to celebrate the big day with Rj as a groomsmen.
Isaac Villeda
Ring Bearer
Our friend Isaac is Hannah’s former coworker. He is welcoming, friendly, and he can always make you laugh. We have met so many of our close friends because of him and for that we are so thankful. We asked him to be our ring bearer because he deserves a special place in our wedding!
Avery, Emma, and Owen
Flower Girls
Our sweet flower girls are Hannah’s nieces and Danielle’s daughters. Avery, the oldest, is smart, kind, and warmhearted. She is an amazing older sister, friend, and niece. Emma is strong, energetic, and loving. She absolutely adores Grant and always asks to see him. Owen, the youngest, is shy but once she opens up she is sweet and silly. She is hilarious and knows it! These girls are so special to us and we wanted all three to be in our wedding!