Wedding Party
Jennifer Shepherd
Maid of Honor
Ever heard of Bumble Bff? Fun fact: Jen and I both swiped right on each other. We met for coffee for our first "date" back in 2018 and have been best friends since then. We're travel buddies, going all over the U.S. to be each other's wedding dates (before Jake), to Paris, and London for a concert (where she got us back stage because she's like that) . She even encouraged me to go out with Jake (and she helped him with ring ideas).
Yesenia Torres
Bridesmaid
Yesi and I met in 2016 while working together at Head Start. She was my go-to work bestie who made teaching little ones not so bad. She's always down for whatever concert no matter how short the notice. She was also the best roommate you could have asked for during Covid. Yesi is the type of friend who always makes you feel heard and seen, which is why I often refer to her as "Grandmother Willow".
Teal Penka
Bridesmaid
Ever have one of those friends that as soon as you're in the same room, it's like you're the same age as you were when you first met? That's how it's like with Teal. Teal's my college bestie. We met at Oklahoma State University when she asked to share a squat rack with me (what a love story). She's the type of friend that convinces you to let your hair down and never be embarrassed, which makes her a good time.
Marissa Perea
Bridesmaid
Another round for Bumble Bff (they should really sponsor me). Marissa was my first friend in Reno. She took Jake and I in, introduced us to the gang out there, and truly made Reno feel like home. Almost every memory I have in Reno has Marissa in it and I couldn't be more grateful. Plus she has the cutest son and you should definitely ask to see pictures.
Chylo Hill
Bridesmaid
Chylo is my OG bestie. We've known each other forever (truly). I have no idea how we met or how old we were, that's how long we've known each other. We've been in every class together, from Kindergarten to Senior year. There's countless sleep overs, birthday parties, and school functions we've been to together. I think I still remember her landline phone number.
Katie Terkoski
Bridesmaid
I think Katie was the most excited about our engagement. Katie is Jake's little sister and my future sister-in-law. She has the kindest heart and is the most gentle spirited person that I've ever met. I have loved growing closer to her and getting a little sister. Although, she keeps trying to convince me Taylor Swift tickets are worth the money...
Henry Bein
Groomsman
Met through their sister's soccer team, likes marvel, parents have a hot tub. Can eat a plate of man fries solo in 45 minutes or less.
Jack Meyers
Groomsman
One of the three amigos at Sonoma State Junior and Senior Year, Jack always has great wifi connection because of the left over metal in his leg. Agrees with Stephan A Smith that Iggy > Steph.
Kaz Gibney
Groomsman
First guy I met at Sonoma orientation, was pretty cool I guess. Nickname's: "D-Pep" and "7/11" on the basketball court, because he's always open (Not the best shooter)
Kyle Kirby
Groomsman
Kirb for short, great guy to talk finances with. Patrick Mahomes biggest fan. Favorite quote: "I do this too often to not be the best at it"
Derek Richens
Groomsman
My dad always told me "The only better thing better than owning a boat, is having a friend that owns a boat". Derek was the first kid in our kindergarden class to figure out you don't have to do work if you "take a nap"
Daniel Caresio
Best Man
My Best Friend since we played t-ball together, we were a legendary 1-2 punch on our flag football team "The Bears". College roommates all 4 years, and a shoe in for most likely to tell you to turn right then yell at you when you do, since he actually meant to say turn left. He is a man with many nicknames, "McGuiver Jr.", "DC", and my personal favorite, "Mr. Common Sense" which he earned during Halloween junior year of college. It's a great story, ask me about it.