Melissa & Zach
Wedding Party
Emily Grimm
Matron of Honor
Floormates by chance, roommates by choice, best friends for life - Emily and Melissa met their Freshman year at University of San Diego and bonded over a shared love of campus pizza and spending too much time in the dorm lounge. Their friendship has circled the globe as Emily has served as a U.S. Naval Officer and has outlasted countless other roommates. From beach lunches (rest in peace, EZ-J's) to wedding day support, they've done it all and can't wait to add another adventure to their friendship!
Mike Bergman
Best Man
Mike is Zach's younger brother and has been a life-long companion, confidant, supporter, and best friend. From the very beginning Zach always had a built in partner for any idea, plan, or activity he could think of in Mike. Over the years these two have gone on many adventures together, sharing hobbies and experiences that continue to draw their relationship closer and closer. Mike could not be a better brother and Zach is truly grateful for his patience, acceptance, friendship, and love.
Rochelle Gauthier
Bridesmaid
Bonding on the beautiful campus of USD, Melissa has long said that Rochelle is who she wants to be when she grows up. Dedicated to the beautiful community of New Orleans, Rochelle has been working with the youth there for years. She is right at home in the spirit of hospitality that inhabits NOLA, always one to have a drink ready to hand you and an eager ear to get to know you. One conversation with Rochelle and you'll understand why time and distance don't stand a chance against their friendship!
Jeff Cowan
Groomsman
Jeff and Zach met by chance when they were around 11 years old, in a school program that brought children together from many schools in Tacoma. Over the years they grew closer as friends, and by high school graduation they had become inseparable, deciding to become college roommates at Western Washington University. Jeff truly is a "brother from another mother", and has been a constant source of support, fun times, and friendship when Zach has needed it most.
Erin Drummond
Bridesmaid
Erin is one of Zach's first friends - a cousin and partner in crime from the very start. She blazed the trail into School Counseling that he followed her down and braves a world few dare on a daily basis - Middle School.
Nate Andersen
Groomsman
The youngest Andersen child, Melissa has known Nate his whole life. He has encouraged her interest in embarrassing video games (Pokemon Go really had a heyday) and she couldn't be more proud of him finishing his Associate's Degree this past December and branching out into the world of finance, which she cannot imagine anyone being interested in, but is happy he has found.
Briana Samuela
Bridesmaid
Briana is an awesome bonus bridesmaid and flower girl handler! Mother of the cutest flower girl there could be, friend of Zach dating back to High School, she has welcomed Melissa from her first visit to Washington. Briana and Zach attended Western together and she's long been considered a member of the Bergman family - close enough to have been honored with the recipe for Ms. Bergman's famous beans!
Chris Andersen
Groomsman
Melissa has known Chris since before she can remember, as she was only two when he was born. From fighting over Legos and Play Mobil to simultaneously planning weddings (big congrats to Chris and Angel!), and so much in between, Melissa could not be more honored to have him in their wedding party.
Sloan Cowan
Flower Girl
Melissa and Zach had the honor of meeting Sloan when she was about a week old, and have adored her ever since! Daughter of Jeff and Briana, she's a stylish girl with refined taste and we couldn't have hoped for a cooler, cuter flower girl!
Lori Drummond
Officiant
As Melissa and Zach thought about who they would like to officiate, there was one clear choice - Zach's aunt, Lori. She has been such a big part of his life and welcomed Melissa without hesitation. They are incredibly honored that she has agreed to fill this special role for them.