Olivia & Adam

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The Wedding Website of Olivia Hultgren and Adam Graham

Randy & Jamie Larson

Officiants

Randy and Jamie moved to Farmington, NM from Minneapolis, MN in 2003. Little did any of us know at that time how God would weave our stories together. They became Adam's last youth pastors before he graduated high school and redeemed much traumatic church hurt that he had endured and experienced as a teen. Their relationship continued and deepened into his college years and beyond - being adopted into the Graham family as older siblings. From the earliest days, Randy and Jamie started praying for the woman that Adam would choose one day. Little did they know they were praying for Olivia, who grew up just miles away from where Randy did. When it came time for us to start our pre-marital counseling, there was no better choice than the Larsons. Of course, they had a long history of relationship established with Adam already, but the shared experiences of Randy growing up in Minnesota immediately put Olivia at ease. The cultural bond allowed for so many short cuts and the ability to speak to the heart of so many things that we were working through. We are so grateful for the wisdom they have spoken into us, for their maturity of faith, and that they are marrying us together (something they have never done before) on our wedding day.

Tanner Graham

Man of Honor

Adam's younger brother since 1987. Tanner was my shadow growing up and although I was annoyed by it at the time (well... some of the time), I love looking back and knowing that we had the same shared experiences growing up. He will always be the one I shared a bunk bed with, built forts with, played video games with, explored the caves with, and rode four-wheelers with. As kids, he was the active outdoor kid and I was the one inside reading, listening to music and watching movies and tv. He was the athlete and I was the artist. But one of the most special seasons was finding theater in common in high school - he would be lighting the stage while I performed on it. And then even performing together during our Sandstone days. Tanner has become an incredible husband and father to the best nephews and niece that an uncle could ever hope to have. I look to my younger brother's example for how to raise a family with Olivia. I cherish that we transitioned to having a healthy adult relationship and that even though we are states apart, we are still a regular and consistent part of each other's lives. It was an honor to be one of his best men at his wedding and now to have him return the favor, so many years later.

Taunya Walther

Lead Lady of Honor

Olivia's best friend circa 2002. Taunya and I met in Mrs. Anderson's 2nd grade class at Cedar Island Elementary School in Maple Grove, MN. I can't even remember now what it was that bonded us at the beginning, but I can remember how we gravitated toward one another and we were suddenly best friends. What sealed the deal was when we starred together in "Once Upon A Lilly Pad" as egrets and transitioned our roles from the stage to the world - becoming incessantly passionate in our quest to save the egrets! We would go on to star in too many musicals and plays to count, including those directed by her dad and my 8th grade English teacher forever - known as Mr. Walther (I refuse to call him by his first name)! My favorite thing about my relationship with Taunya is that we can go months without speaking and when we reconnect, it's as if no time has passed and there is a deep understanding of each other's lives. Taunya feels like home. From singing at the top of our lungs, to shopping at the Ridgedale Mall and/or Target, to talking about everything and nothing. I am my full self with her. She is my biggest cheerleader. What would I do without her???

Lacey Luckett

Lady of Honor

Cousin and sister since birth. Lacey was like the older sister I never had. We grew up across the street from one another and have shared so much of childhood together. I have never had as many matching outfits with another person as I have with Lacey (thanks Mimi and Papa 🥳). We spent summers on the lake at the cabin - where I would always want to put on a play or a show with her for the family. We would play house together, although she was the first of us to grow up, which was hard - but, I always looked up to her and still do in many ways. I admire how Lacey has carried Papa's vision of bringing life and love to the ranch, in northern Minnesota - something that means so much to our entire family. Although she has grown to become a country girl and I have grown to become a city girl, I cherish the memories of our youth and I am forever bonded with her. She cannot be with us today, because she just brought her own baby girl into the world, but she would be standing by my side if she could. I'm so excited to see her become a loving mother to her little one and see her bring to reality what we would pretend to do as kids, all those years ago.

Nelson Luna

Man of Honor

aka Donatello. Adam’s best friend since 2011. Roommate from 2014 - 2015. Nelson was the last "turtle" that I became close with, but over the years - he is one that I can consistently count and rely on perhaps more than anyone else. My favorite thing about my relationship with Nelson is our long, late night talks. We can talk about anything for literally hours: from nerd-ing out over Star Wars and Marvel lore - to video games - to geeking over and dissecting story in film and television - to going DEEP into the spiritual and biblical. This ritual started early in our friendship, intensified when we became roommates and continues to this day. Nelson was by my side during some of the very darkest/hardest moments of my life: was in the room when I had to put down Dinah, made me dinner and brought light after one of the most demonic experiences of my life (long story for another time), and stood by my side and coached me into taking the biggest leap of faith back into my acting career, as I transitioned off of the Oasis staff. Nelson arrives. Without fail. We have shared some of the best of times together too: I got to be in the room when his son Fitz was only hours old, we completed the Kessel Run Challenge together, and I played a very instrumental role in bringing him together with his wife, Amy (you're welcome). I got to serve as one of his groomsmen and I'm so grateful that he gets to be one of mine.

Jewel Hargrove

Lady of Honor

Olivia's Friend circa 2015. Roommate from 2020-2023. To know Jewel is to know creativity. To know Jewel is to look into oneself and to ponder God and life's deepest mysteries - over tea and crumpets or a latte of pure decadence (8oz., four shots, extra velvety - or I send it back). I met Jewel at Oasis in Studio 58. Technically, we didn't become friends until we hung out with a mutual friend - Sydney, and it was then that we realized that we were bonded over the same "deep cuts" of our interests and personalities. After that, we started spending time with each other at church - processing what we were learning about God, learning to interpret each others dreams, and maturing in faith with one another. Jewel and I's Disneyland is Old Town Orange where we LOVE exploring antique malls together. She is also someone I can be my full self with. She will "yes and" to all of my goofy, silly, and improvisational rampages that makes our relationship so fun, different, and unique from every other relationship that I have.

Laura Taylor

Lady of Honor

Olivia's friend circa 2017. Roommate from 2018-2020. Laura and I met in acting class and connected initially over Minnesota! Her sister lived there and having that in common with someone in LA IS A BIG DEAL! ... and she loved Jesus to boot! She is SO fun, SO lively, and SO silly that it was inevitable for us to become the best of friends! We became roommates a year or two after meeting at the "The Flight Home" off of Flight Avenue (near LAX... sorta), where we loved to host dinners for our acting class family. Being roommates with her was the BEST. We would stay up 'til the wee hours of the morning talking about God, life, dramaaaaa and the most random and wackiest things that would make us LAUGH - she is someone that I laugh so hard with. Laura is one of the funnest people I know. She is caring and nurturing. Laura feels like FAMILY. She lives in Minnesota now, but she is someone that I will forever be connected to - she's my sister from another Mister.

David Lewis

Man of Honor

aka Raphael. Adam's best friend since 2011. Roommate from 2014 - 2017. I first met David when I was volunteering and developing Men for Treasures, during my first Oasis Internship. From the very first moment I met him, there was a knowing that he would be a brother for life. My favorite thing about my relationship with David's is his deep loyalty. Behind David's driven, direct, hard-working, and often rambunctious exterior is a child-like, warm, silly, deeply loving core - that I am privileged enough to have cracked. He is deeply loyal, always has my back, and is an extremely generous friend - generous in time, heart, and deed. And when he wants to - can make me laugh like no one else. David and I have shared so many adventures: countless Disneyland visits, Hollywood Bowl concerts, Coldplay at the Rose Bowl, road trips to Vegas and NM, and running the Coast-to-Coast and Infinity Gauntlet Challenges together. In 2013, we partnered together to produce his short film, 11:11. Our work streak continues today, as he helped me get into property management post-Oasis staff and now, find ourselves working at the same community. He was the best uncle to Dinah and I get to now return the favor with Aaron Purr. It was very special to be a key figure in his relationship with his wife Maddy and to have him be the same for Olivia and I. It was an honor to be his "best" best man (a self-proclaimed title I will claim forever) and I am so grateful he is standing with me as one of mine.

Maddy Lewis

Lady of Honor

Olivia's Friend and Boss circa 2019. a "Turtlette." I officially met Maddy around the time that she and her husband, David moved back to LA from OC to become the Kids Pastors of Oasis Church. At that time, I was volunteering in the Kids ministry, transitioning into internship - and then shortly there after, came on staff to work alongside Maddy. She was my leader and then when she became my boss (at the same time I started dating Adam), became a friend - because of the close bond of our significant others. All that to say, my relationship with Maddy has evolved more than any other of my ladies of honor. We've had to navigate the duality of a working relationship and personal bond - which has forced some of the deepest conversations that I truly cherish. Maddy is very INTENTIONAL. And intentional for me. I have always felt so loved by her because she is able to articulate who I am and what I am processing through - and most importantly, how God sees me. I'm excited to see how our relationship will continue to grow and develop in the coming years. Oh, and it must be made known... Maddy and I share a DEEP love for Cracker Barrel. We will road trip for HOURS just to have a Cracker Barrel meal. 🙌🏻

Amy Luna

Lady of Honor

Olivia's friend circa 2019. a "Turtlette." I had known "of" Amy for years, as a leader of worship at Oasis Church. Before I knew her, I saw her as someone that was untouchable, because of her talent and position on the platform. However, when Adam and I began dating, our orbits started to converge and I realized that Amy was one of the warmest, most approachable people at Oasis. Before knowing Amy, I knew her husband Nelson through serving together in Studio 58. Nelson has always been a big brother figure to me - someone that I looked up to and admired. When Adam and I started dating, I was so excited (yet intimidated 🫥) to get to know Amy personally - through Adam's relationship with Nelson. In the last couple of years specifically, Amy and I's friendship has deepened, as we both navigated difficult/personal events. To use the metaphor of a how a plant grows: those events were like "fertilizer" to the soils of our hearts and ultimately provided exponential growth for our friendship - and sure enough, seeds blossomed. 🪴 Amy is a big sister to me. She loves fiercely. She is full of wisdom. Although our friendship has been shorter in length than some of my other ladies of honor - the similarity of our shared experiences in life, pasts, and personalities has bonded me with her in a very special way. I love how she loves. How she loves her husband. Her kids. Her friends. Loves me. And I love her in return.

Jason Walker

Man of Honor

aka Michelangelo. Adam's best friend since 2011. Roommate from 2019 - 2023. Jason and I first met in the Oasis Church choir, but became close friends through our time serving at Treasures. He was the "turtle" that brought the four "Ninja Turtles" together and is truly the beloved Michelangelo loved by all. My favorite thing about my relationship with Jason is how he brings the fun everywhere he goes. I can never go anywhere with him, without bumping into at least one person he knows. He is the most popular and out-going person I have ever known - and sometimes can't believe how much time he makes for me, despite the quantity of people in his life. Jason has taught me so much about how to see the world, relate to and love others. He challenges me to be the best version of myself. He's an advocate, lives with his whole heart, and loves people like no one else. He is a lover of music and will always let you contribute to his vinyl collection. We too have had many adventures together: trips to NM and Orlando, the ski trip (#sochiboos), getting lost on the great Thanksgiving hike of 2013, the Infinity Gauntlet Challenge, Hamilton, and of course... Swift-ing out to Taylor at the Reputation Stadium Tour. And who can forget... he is the reason I have a tattoo. Together, with our friend and roommate Christian, we survived the pandemic and grew closer during one of the most traumatic periods the world has ever known. I am so lucky to have him standing with me on my wedding day.

Courtney Shields

Lady of Honor

Olivia's friend circa 2021. Roommate from 2021-2023. "Coco" and I met through an acquaintance of mine, who had a roommate in Oregon, who had a roommate, who had a best friend, that was moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy (did you follow all that?). I shared a prayer request in a group one time - which led to Courtney moving in with Jewel and I all the way from Knoxville, Tennessee. And then later with Maddie and and our other roommate Mallory, at the time. One of things that I love the most about my friendship with Coco is our bond and love of all of the nostalgic things from childhood. Our nostalgias for our childhood pop culture references are VERY specific and identical and something that I don't share with really anyone else. Courtney is someone that I feel safe with. If she is at a function with me, I know I have someone there by my side. Everything is going to be okay when Courtney is around. Don't get it twisted, Courtney is ALSO one of the most fun, adventurous, hilarious / silly goofy people you will ever meet. PERIODT!

Maddie Pedurand

Lady of Honor

Olivia's friend circa 2019. Roommate from 2022-2023. I met Maddie as a volunteer in Oasis Kids. She was always someone that I wanted to become friends with, but it wasn't until COVID that we really connected. She was nannying for Bailey and Dallas when I was babysitting for Lincoln. We connected at the park, when we would take the kids. Our relationship solidified on our first trip to Disneyland together and all my dreams for our friendship came true. After Disney, we became roommates and the shenanigans we get into are unmatched. If we were emojis: I = 👽, Courtney = 🦭, Maddie = 🧌. But really... we are all 🧌🧌🧌. I feel like I can be my grodiest, ickiest version of myself and they accept me for who I am. She and Courtney are like, "you are welcome in this space." There is an element of crazy between the three of us that is so fun, freeing, and liberating; it is UNLEASHED when I am with Courtney and Maddie - and it's amazing. 😂 Maddie's support for me through difficult times has been very healing and I am so grateful for our shared bonding over past hardships. She is one of the most brave people I know and I'm SOOOO thankful for her.

Melina Vasquez

Lady of Honor

Olivia's friend circa 2022. Melina and I have only known each other for a year - the shortest amount of time for me and any of my ladies of honor. HOWEVER! In that short timeframe, we have gone really deep, really fast. Melina is someone who is true to her word. I have longed for a friend to do that which I would do for a friend - be intentional about prayer and checking in on how they are doing - and Melina does that for me. I feel so loved by her and trust her deeply. She is incredibly wise beyond her years. And although our friendship is young - the verse in the Bible about a friend being closer than a brother comes to mind, when I think of her. We sharpen each other and are not offended because our hearts are right. Everyone needs a friend like Melina.

Jacey Johnson

Fairy Godmother

Our Relational Interpretor. Jacey was friends with both of us when we began dating. She helped us bridge some of the initial gaps that we had, early in our relationship - for which we are extremely grateful. We jokingly began referring to her as our Fairy Godmother, and we honor her on our wedding day for that roll that she played. She is one of our biggest cheerleaders and no matter what we are enduring, reminds us how we are loved: by each other, by her, and most importantly, the Lord.