Chris Woods - Best Man
Dr. Chris Woods and Cole were rookie lifeguards together. They also both attended UC Santa Barbara. Chris has a knack for catching salmon grouper, and is considered an expert by his peers in that field.
Kayla Ruiz - Maid of Honor
Elizabeth met Kayla in the street between their houses at the age of 5, been best friends just about ever since! Along with Kayla being the best academic she knows, she is also a veteran to Elizabeth’s antics, a living tale of the effects of poison oak.
Scott Schnerienger - Groomsman
Cole met Scott back in the day through water polo. They went through two lifeguard trainings together. Scott is the captain of the sailboat "Riptide Pugsly" and was the winner of the 2021 Dana Point Harbor Boat Parade "People's Choice" Award.
Gabbi Martin - Bridesmaid
Gab. Whirlwind of a woman. Myth of the mountains. Gab met Elizabeth on her first day of Lifeguarding during a pre work body surfing session sporting a full face scab from a competitive surf race. She needs no convincing for a plan, carries everything she needs in the back of her car, and is a force to be reckon with.
Matt Long - Groomsman
Matt and Cole met through paddling outrigger canoes. They spent years working together as lifeguards at Doheny State Beach. One time Matt speared a 26 pound halibut and Cole punched it in the face.
Kendall Ostgaard - Bridesmaid
Kendall, married to Elizabeth's brother, William, was the first of many sister in laws to come. She is a rare type that not only has an incredible artistic ability but also has the discipline to get after any project. Another note, she is excited to go on her first ever backpacking trip this summer!
Trevor Milosch - Groomsman
Trevor and Cole were teammates on the Saddleback College Swim Team and worked together as lifeguards. Trevor is a four stripe white belt in Jiu jitsu and easily beats Cole in Age of Empires II.
Madison Ostgaard - Bridesmaid
Madison, mother to the ring bearers and married to Elizabeth's brother, Wesley. Cole and Elizabeth are undecided if she has the best stories because shes cool or if its because she was homeschooled. Like Kendall, she is also preparing for her first of many backpacking trips!
Cameron Dobbs - Groomsman
Cameron and Cole were rookie lifeguards together. They both have a love for fishing. Cameron taught Cole how to fish for trout. One time Cameron lost a 30 pound yellowtail cause Cole tied his knot wrong and he never stops talking about it.
Mackenzie Woods - Bridesmaid
Mackenzie met Elizabeth when on a whim she decided to jump into a race to paddle the Catalina channel. Known for her crossdressing, Mackenzie often can often be seen as Guy Fieri at really any kind of party.