Wedding Party
Madeline
Matron of Honor
Emily and I were roommates all four years at CNU, and it’s been a wild and beautiful ride of close friendship over the past eight years. We’ve spent a majority of our time sipping coffee, taking road trips, and listening to indie folk music – some of the best ways to pass time in our opinion! The best way to describe our relationship is to say a space to explore, be deeply known, and feel comforted. I often call the bride “radiant Emily” because she is exactly that – a shining light that has proven she can’t be dimmed. I am honored and thrilled to stand close by her side as her and Jackson embark on this lifetime commitment to each other.
Parker
Best Man
Knowing Jackson for 18 years, I've learned a few things with my time with him, dedication, persistence, what songs to listen to when you simply want to "vibe," and how to be a great influence on others. I hope to reflect on these qualities on others as my brother has and will continue to do. I'm happy to say that Jackson is not only my friend but also my big brother!
Julia
Bridesmaid
Emily is one of my oldest and dearest friends. We met my first day of 2nd grade when I walked into Mrs. Weiland's class, tiny and nervous, and Emily immediately invited me to make a puzzle with her. We were fast friends from that day on. Since then, our friendship has spanned multiple states over almost two decades. Emily is the definition of a dedicated friend. She loves deeply and passionately, through thick and thin. She is so deserving of a wonderful love story, and I am so glad she has found that in Jackson. I look forward to seeing them blossom and grow together.
Garret
Groomsman
Jackson is witty, wise, and wonderful, and I am grateful to call him my best friend. On too many occasions to count, he has made me laugh until I cry—equally as often, he has taught me something intriguing about the worlds of art and journalism. Some of my favorite memories include going to Bridge Pizza to “acquire the 'za!” and getting Big Dipper ice cream in November. And let me say it here: one of my favorite sounds in the world is Jackson's laugh.
Shannon
Bridesmaid
Emily and I met when we were 14 and sat next to each other through most of high school--passing notes, disagreeing about most things, and only getting actually kicked out of class once for talking. We lived together for three years of college and celebrated a decade of friendship with a cross-country road trip from Salt Lake City. The bride has been my most loyal friend through changing seasons, and I am constantly amazed by her ability to initiate, draw me and others in, and make us feel known. Our joint hobbies including snuggling, arguing, camping, and learning to be loved unconditionally.
Allan
Groomsman
I met Jackson a few weeks into my freshman year at college but didn't really talk to him until the summer of 2017. Since then, I've had the privilege of joining him on several different adventures. Whether we're looking for coffee in downtown San Diego, taking a spontaneous trip to Glacier in the dead of winter, cooking an entire dinner at 1a, or just sitting down over a few drinks, Jackson and I never waste an opportunity to learn, laugh, and grow together.
Sara Maria
Bridesmaid
I met Emily during a time in her life where she almost solely wore dresses and lots of pink. While this may have indicated some form of incompatibility, nothing could be further from the truth. A defining moment in our friendship came in the fall of 2013 when I joined the CNU orchestra that Emily had been a part of for a year at that point. Long story short, a baby squirrel escaped during the first orchestra meeting from one of our (undisclosed) backpacks and it cemented a friendship. Since then, raleigh road trips, late night phone rant sessions, the enneagram and so much more have filled the past 8 years. It is so incredibly exciting and honoring to stand next to Emily and Jackson this fall and see them move into this next chapter of life!
Tanner
Groomsman
In 2008, I met Jackson Davey for the first time. Jackson was a shy yet inquisitive young soul. We often went to each other’s house on the weekends and which consisted of Doctor Who, the Wii, and countless movies with a delicious snack made by mama Davey. What I love about our friendship the most is the laughter we share. There has never been a moment that Jackson and I weren’t laughing together. Although there was a great distance between in different colleges, we have always managed to reunite either through a phone call, FaceTime, or holiday visits. Even though Jackson and I have different personalities and mannerisms, we’ve always been able to hold a strong friendship. Our friendship is not one to take for granted, and I’m so thankful to be sharing this special day with my friend!
Jeanette
Bridesmaid
One of Emily's defining characteristics is that she is very comfortable expressing herself while she's "in process." She's okay offering a thought that she hasn't rolled over from every angle, and she's happy to share the full spectrum of her emotional landscape. I can struggle with that, so it is a great treasure to have her modeling that courage. I've loved our casual hang-outs, feasting, drinking and camping together, but everybody likes hanging out. NOT everybody will listen to someone sob without speaking for a couple hours at a time the way Emily will. She is a great companion, proven in joy and sorrow. I'm thrilled at imagining the possibilities of Emily and Jackson's marriage, and take such joy in standing by her as she continues to grow and give her (delightful!) self to love.
Bowen
Groomsman
Jackson and I first met at Grizzly Christian Fellowship a few years ago during the spring semester at the University of Montana. It wasn't until Summer Project with Campus Outreach in San Diego where everything started to get even better. We were roommates for an entire summer and getting to know each other during that time was absolutely phenomenal. We had many laughs, cries, and made many memories while being bunkmates in one of the busiest summers of our lives, and If I had to do everything over again, it would be with Jackson. I couldn't end without saying Jackson is not only a brother through our loving Christ but a brother in this life because of the friendship we built through the moments we have had in the last few years.
Lizzy
Bridesmaid
I'm making the cake.
Katie
Groomslady
I've known Emily since she rudely invaded my personal space in 1993. She has followed me ever since then, claiming to be my sister. All jokes aside, our relationship has gotten closer with age and I am honored to celebrate both sides with so much love.