Kyle is Colton’s older brother. They grew up with a healthy balance of brotherly love and full-contact fighting in the living room. Kyle and Colton enjoyed growing up as commercial fishermen, later in life investing in their own boats, the F/V “Colt” and F/V “True Grit”, and fish together to this day. Kyle is a fiercely loyal brother and has been steadfast in supporting Colton throughout his entire life.

Amanda and Bridget met when they were just 10 years old playing for the same soccer team, The Rockets. Soccer games soon turned into sleepovers where Amanda and Bridget would stay up all night either creating the ultimate Sim characters or playing endless rounds of Mario Party (Amanda always won). Since they were little girls, Amanda has always been supportive and fiercely loyal and Bridget is so grateful to have had Amanda in her corner throughout her life.

Joe and Colton met at 10-year old baseball tryouts and have been best friends for the last twenty years. They have countless memories together playing baseball, going to junior high and high school, starting their construction careers together, and ultimately starting their company, Twiddy & Strand Construction. They have supported each other through life’s lowest lows and stood by each other for the highest highs and have fostered a friendship that will last a lifetime.

Kendall and Bridget met in 2014 while attending UW and have been inseparable ever since. Together, they have attended a number of concerts and music festivals across the country, traveled the globe, and have been a part of each other’s most important life moments. Kendall’s integrity, intelligence, and passion for experiencing the best things life has to offer has been an inspiration to Bridget since the day they met.

Matt and Kyle, Colton’s older brother, became best friends at daycare and Colton was introduced to the gang shortly thereafter. Matt, Kyle, and Colton grew up together camping, playing video games, riding bikes and boxing in the front yard, which commonly consisted of a make-shift boxing ring and shared mouth pieces. Matt has always been a part of the family and has been like a second brother to Colton since early childhood.

Having a sister is like having a built-in best friend, and this couldn’t ring more true for Aleah and Bridget. From morning workouts followed by Rubenstein’s bagels, to full- day reality TV binge sessions, to late-night McFlurry runs, you can catch Aleah and Bridget together nearly every day. Aleah is incredibly loyal, patient, and encouraging and Bridget truly could not make it through each day without her sister's endless loving support.

Jesús and Colton met in Colton’s first year at UW and completed the Architectural Design and Construction Management Dual-Degree program together. The wedding will be their second time in Ireland together, as they have fond memories of closing down the Temple Bar in Dublin when they visited prior. Jesús is one of the most caring and selfless individuals Colton has ever known and has been an inspiration to Colton throughout their friendship.

Danielle and Bridget met in 2012 when they rushed the same sorority and also lived together as upperclassmen. Throughout college, you could find them either tearfully watching wedding videos on Youtube, pulling all-nighters in the library, or singing along to Tove Lo songs in the car. Danielle’s commitment to her friendships and unwavering integrity in life has always been something Bridget has admired and is so grateful to have Danielle as a North star in her life.

Mitch and Colton met in college and also completed the Dual-Degree program together. They were roommates for five years and made countless memories during that time from playing darts in their living room to traveling the world together. Mitch has been an exceptionally sincere and supportive friend to Colton over the last nearly ten years. Fun fact: Mitch is married to Rachel, one of Bridget’s bridesmaids!

Evelina and Bridget met in 2012 when they became sorority sisters at UW. You know what they say, ‘it’s not four years, it’s for life’, and this couldn’t be more true for Evelina and Bridget. Soon after graduation, Bridget began working for the same company as Evelina and shortly thereafter, they became roommates. Evelina is incredibly dedicated to everything she does, from career to fitness to friendships, and Bridget couldn’t be more lucky to have her in her life.

Neel and Colton met in Colton’s first year at UW and graduated the Architectural Design program together. They have travelled to over a dozen countries together, including a road trip through the Swiss Alps, a high-speed excursion down the Autobahn, and were roommates throughout their study abroad program in Rome. Neel has been a tremendously loyal friend and a model of integrity in Colton’s life.

While Rachel and Bridget were introduced by their significant others (fun fact: Rachel is married to Mitch, one of Colton’s Groomsmen!), they were destined to be life-long friends. Since meeting in 2018, Rachel and Bridget have bonded over their love of reality TV, romantasy novels, planning the perfect travel itinerary, Green Lake walks, and more. Rachel radiates endless positivity and sunshine and has been an unfaltering support system for Bridget.