Meet the Bridal Party

Our Officiant (and Co-Best Man)

You one stop shop for dad jokes, art direction and general greatness, Mark was one of the first new friends Michael made in Portland. At first he was concerned that everyone in the city was “like that”, but he quickly realized there’s nobody like Mark. After Kaity met and got to know Mark quite well, they both realized there’s nobody they’d rather have to wed them.

His

It should be illegal to get a group this rowdy together. And starting in 2026, it will be!

  • Co-Best Man

    Kyle and Michael first met in 15th Grade at the University of Nebraska. Bonding over their shared love of inside jokes and outdoor conversation, their friendship continued to grow through more than a decade living in Portland. There's nobody he’d rather have assessing the placement of the speakers, which he assumes is part of the Best Man's duties.

  • Groomsman

    What can you say about a guy like Kevin? Hopefully another 100 words or so. Kevin is something of a mentor to Michael, and we’re not just saying that because he’s a few years older (and many years wiser). Hard to find a truer friend than Kevin.

  • Groomsman

    Michael was very afraid of Tyler for the first two years he knew him. Which is pretty funny to think about now. It was funny back then, too, only not for Michael. Anyway, approximately 500 concerts and 1,000 [REDACTED] later, it will be an honor to have Tyler up there.

  • Groomsman

    As someone who also has two first names, John shares a special bond with Michael. Further fondness for the same music, movies, and the first ten seasons of the Simpsons have only deepened their admiration for each other.

  • Groomsman

    Some friends are there for you in the good times. Some friends are there for you in the bad. And some friends are there for you no matter what. Then there’s Taylor; he’s in Denver. Oh, and he’s also the third type of friend, the one who’s there for you no matter what. Good guy.

Hers

A very nice group of people.

  • Maid of Honor

    When Kaity and Natalie met at the tender age of 11, it was besties at first sight. From dance recitals (pictured) to Jonas Brothers concerts, there's no one Kaity would rather have by her side.

  • Bridesmaid

    What happens when you're forced into a 2.5 hour road trip to take a drug test for your shared internship at the Detroit Zoo? You become lifelong friends within the first 5 minutes, of course! Though 2,400 miles separate them, they're an inseparable pair.

  • Bridesmen

    Kaity has known Kevin and Tim for their entire lives. How lucky are they!!!!!!!!!!

  • Bridesmaid

    Dominoes. Chips and dip. Wine Water™️. A solid foundation for a friendship, and just a few of the usual suspects when Kaity and Kelly get together.