Jackie & Keenan
Wedding Party
Lauren Walker
Bridesmaid
Jackie met Lauren in the wilds of Riverside, CA. Though she discovered the land to be inhospitable, she found a unique species of friend in her fellow Amazonian Lauren. With regular “lady date” phone chats, witty text exchanges, and the occasional visit, Jackie and Lauren maintain their bond across the miles. Lauren is a PhD Candidate, aspiring ballroom dancer, and pastry enthusiast.
Aaron Woods
Best Man
Aaron is a man of little words but has a huge heart to all those who cross his path. He is a successful engineer who shows if you work hard you can achieve anything you set your mind to. When Aaron isn't working he is exploring new cultures, hiking up dreamy mountains, or hanging out with friends. He values his family and couldn't be happier for his brother and future sister in law.
Amanda Chial
Bridesmaid
Amanda is so excited and incredibly honored to stand up with Jackie and Keenan on their wedding day. She and Jackie have been friends since orientation week of freshman year at Cal Lutheran and, even though Amanda moved back to Minnesota after college, they've kept close through hours-long Skype sessions. Amanda lives in Minneapolis with her boyfriend Josh and their cat Arya.
Matt Kast
Groomsman
Matt believes in having close friends and great times with close friends. Keenan and Matt became fast friends over discussion of science and other "scholarly topics" (read as: "Dungeons and Dragons") at the University of Oregon during Keenan's brief tenure out of California. Matt is overcome with joy thinking about Keenan and Jackie's upcoming marriage.
Ashley Woods
Bridesmaid
Ashley is the groom’s beloved sister and the future sister in law to the lovely bride. Ashley is a 22 year-old recent graduate from Sonoma State University with a B.S. in Biology who loves goofing off with Keenan and laughing about it with Jackie. Ashley and Keenan grew up nerding out on video games, making up strange handshakes, and quoting Spongebob. She cannot wait to see what unique and wonderful experiences come when Jackie finally becomes a part of our wonderful family!
Joey Silva
Groomsman
Joey is the bride’s younger and very handsome brother. He is excited to be included in the wedding party! His hobbies include: football, volleyball, video games, reading adventure stories, taking care of his dogs, and not sending his sister his bio. ;)
Stephen Wardle
Officiant
Stephen "the Reverend" Wardle was Keenan's roommate for four years at California Lutheran University and remembers when Keenan agonized about asking Jackie out and if she'd say yes. While at CLU Stephen and Keenan got into plenty of shenanigans together, including writing a musical about dinosaurs, living in constant fear during a two-week water gun fight, uncovering a doomsday cult active on campus, and conquering the city of Korvosa. Stephen is mischievous by nature but kind at heart. He couldn't be happier that — finally, after so much time spent crushing on each other — Keenan and Jackie are joining their lives. Stephen is honored for the opportunity to play a small part in this as their officiant.