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Sarah Paden
Bride
Sarah was born in California, but grew up in Spokane, Washington. She is the only girl and is the middle child between her older brother Nathan and her younger brother Kyle. She is a dog lover and a Leo (for those who care about zodiac signs). Sarah has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and currently works as a Social Worker for Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington. Ryan describes Sarah as the most caring person he has ever met and his best friend.
Ryan Murray
Groom
Ryan was born in New York and is the oldest of three, followed by his siblings Alissa and Paul. Ryan moved to Washington in 2012 for grad school and never left. He loves cars and is a Virgo. He loves to snowboard and by the wedding, Sarah will either also love snowboarding.. or she will despise it! Ryan has a PhD in Physics and works for USAA as a Data Scientist. Sarah describes Ryan as the most patient man she has ever met and her best friend.
Sephria Reynolds-Tanner
Maid of Honor
Sephria (pronounced Sef-rah) is the bride's best friend. Sephria and Sarah have only known each other for a few years, but connected immediately. So much so, that the day that Sarah had Ryan meet her whole family for a St. Patrick's day event in 2021, Ryan thought that Sephria and Sarah had been best friends for years, not months! Sephria will be a main point of contact before, during, and after the big day. Sephria's contact information is as follows: Phone: (509) 319-9071 Email: sephriareynolds@gmail.com
Taylor Faires
Best Man
Taylor and Ryan have been friends since college at WSU (Go Cougs)! These two remain inseparable throughout life's many challenges as they navigate adulthood. Both are incredible men and Ryan could not have chosen a better best man to support him through this journey.
Delaina Bolich
Bridesmaid
Delaina and Sarah have been friends for over seven years. She and Delaina have been through many big life events. Delaina is incredibly intelligent and her Scorpio based personality allows her to tell it like it is, which has helped Sarah more times than she can count.
Emma Davis
Bridesmaid
Emma and Sarah have been friends since they were in High School. She also happens to be the wife of Sarah's closest cousin, Paden (who is a Groomsman). She is an incredible resource and is always so supportive. She and Paden have an adorable son, Hudson, who has proven to be great practice over the summer for Sarah and Ryan's future family!
Tanaysha Reynolds
Bridesmaid
Tanaysha (Naysh) is also a close friend of Sarah's. They have been friends since they were teenagers, sharing a similar career interest in social work and a passion for mental health. Naysh has no problem keeping up with the boys (mainly her husband, Bryer - who is a Groomsman) and always gives the most helpful advice.
Eric Klinkhammer
Groomsman
Eric and Ryan have been friends for many years and met at an event when they both lived in Seattle. If it weren't for Eric moving to Idaho, Ryan may have not made his way to Spokane, where he met Sarah.
Paden Davis
Groomsman
Paden and Sarah have always been close and seem to share a relationship close to sister and brother rather than cousins. Paden told Sarah during the infamous St. Patrick's day that Ryan was a keeper and later told her that if she and Ryan were to ever separate, that he gets to keep Ryan.
Bryer Reynolds
Groomsman
Bryer and Ryan always share admirable conversation and a mutual appreciation for good bourbon. Bryer makes sure to remind Ryan that a happy wife is a happy life and loves to give Ryan and Sarah marriage advice based on his and Tanaysha's own marriage experiences.
Paul Murray
Officiant
Paul is Ryan's only brother and youngest sibling. Paul loves to cook and lives in New York City. He has graciously agreed to take on the incredible task of officiating our wedding ceremony.
Phil Murray
Father of the Groom
Ryan is the carbon copy of his dad in many ways other than their shared sense of humor. Phil has worked hard all his life to provide for his family and continues to do so. He always knows the best times to crack a joke and has no problem striking up conversation with a stranger. Phil and Leslie have been married for 36 years.
Leslie Murray
Mother of the Groom
If there was a picture next to coordinated or organized in the dictionary, you would see Leslie's smiling face! She is extremely kind, loving, and communicates flawlessly. Leslie is the glue for her family. She and Phil have been married for 36 years.
Paul Paden
Father of the Bride
Paul is the typical dad who never wanted animals, but over the 28 years that Sarah has been bringing animals into the Paden household, he loves the animals almost as much as his three kids. Paul exemplifies the patience that Sarah finds so important in Ryan. Paul and Kimm have been married for 34 years.
Kimm Paden
Mother of the Bride
Kimm loves her growing family unconditionally. She has always been outspoken and is extremely proud of all her children's accomplishments. Kimm went to every baseball game and choir concert, alongside Paul, and cheered the loudest of all! Kimm and Paul have been married for 34 years.
Alissa Murray
Usher
Alissa is the middle sibling in the Murray family, after Ryan. Alissa loves to dance, travel, and learn foreign languages. We are thrilled that Alissa is able to participate in our wedding after having been working in Colombia for the last several months and before starting a Master's program in Sustainable Development in Sweden.