Helena & Thomas

December 21, 2024 • Glenwood Springs, CO, USA

Helena & Thomas

December 21, 2024 • Glenwood Springs, CO, USA

Spilling the Tea

On who brought them to be

Ruth - Officiant
Ruth has held several positions as the eldest of the Orr children; she helps run the family business, keep her siblings alive and well, works at Gub Gub's, is mother to five beautiful cats, is an expert illustrator and artist, and knows literally everything about Huerfano County, it's trees, rocks, roads, mountains, and rivers. Since she has held every job in the family, it only made sense to ask her to hold this one. If Ruth can't keep us together, no one can.
Anya - Maid of Honor
Local celebrity, chef and artist Anya Cappon provides all things vibe checks and aesthetics. Anya is known for her natural pink hair, roller skating accolades, and being Helena's sister. As a philosopher, Maverick, and cool guy, Anya carries the burden of being the most Super Sister Helena could ask for. Anya spends her days running the mean streets of Orange County, but plans to take a break to make Glenwood Springs the hottest spot of December '24.
Conor - Best Man
Conor is known for his artwork, his dedication to the youth and outdoors, and having the biggest heart in all of Huerfano County. He spent his early years looking out for Thomas, ensuring he didn't get hit by cars or fall off tall rocks. Conor continues to look out for Thomas, as being his older brother is a lifetime responsibility. Helena is grateful.
Mallory - Bridesmaid
Mallory is known for being the world's greatest soft ball and ballet mom, owning a Dyson vacuum, and having her likeness inspire celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. She is lesser known but accredited to her work as Helena's oldest cousin, and first person to crimp Helena's hair in 2001. Mallory's career in Helena's hair and make up went through Helena's Junior Prom, and for that we are so grateful.
Liam - Best Man
Liam is known for his work as a musician and being the youngest and tallest Orr. However, he is more widely renowned for being Helena's best waitress friend at Gub Gub's. They have no secrets. Liam just came off a year of playing the Euphonium in the hills of Ireland, and is accredited for his valiant attempts to fight Anya as proxies in Helena and Thomas' larger debates.
Melissa - Bridesmaid
If you don't have jokes, that's because Melissa took them all. Known early in her career as "The Favorite," Melissa has been bringing vibes to all functions casual and professional. Melissa has turned her attention towards raising one of the coolest kids, using her experiences and practice from spending time with her favorite cousin Helena. We'd also like to take a moment and thank Melissa for her services in Helena's development; we know it wasn't easy getting up for work after taking us to the Rocky Horror Picture show ten years ago, and we appreciate it.
Josie - Groomsperson
Honestly, Helena and Thomas had a huge fight over who got Josie. Through weeks of arguments and almost calling off a wedding, it was decided that Josie should stand with the guy that brought her all to us, Conor. Josie wears many hats for her work in Nonprofits, refinishing their home from pretty much scratch, and her ability to seamlessly incorporate hilarious jokes into any conversation. We would take one Josie over three Heathers any day.
Sydney (Squid) - Bridesmaid
Sydney spent time on the shores of Alabama as a child, where she was bitten by a radioactive squid, and given the strengths and proportions of a squid. She has mostly used her powers for good, and now makes her family extremely proud in the US Navy in their pilot program, Navy SQUIDS (if only). Sydney is also known for her work as Helena's youngest cousin, and spent years building an iron-clad friendship with her through camp-outs, sleepovers, trips, and so much more.
Athena - Flower Girl (Plant Lady)
If anyone has the authority to throw plants around, it's this proud plant lady right here. Despite spreading her lashes and flying to Pueblo, Athena continues to be one of the most loved people to work at Gub Gub's and The Walsenburg Mercantile. Known for having like six (three of which are present here) dads and Vanessa as a proud grandpa, we are proud to have John Mall Class of 2023's very own prom queen in our midst.
Vanessa - The Legend
Vanessa and Helena became friends over a Lime float at Gub Gub's Pizza and Ice Cream. They became family when Vanessa made an appointment for Helena to get a flu shot, so Helena's been calling her dad ever since. Vanessa is widely known for her ability to recite any episode of Bob's Burgers from memory, and is locally accredited for being the coolest guy in any room.
Shy - The Coffee Queen
Shy is the single greatest barista ever to live, with coffee knowledge stemming from the dark ages to now. Shy met Helena and Thomas when they were building Gub Gub's, and she Regalburg Deli. Through some of the greatest challenges and triumphs of learning business, Helena and Shy forged a friendship thicker than the marinara in Helena's veins, and stronger than the espresso in Shy's. They continue their friendship for themselves, and also for their son Athena, who was raised in Regalburg and Gub Gub's.
Sarai - Patron Saint of Cats
If you ever wondered if effervescent magical fairy creatures walk among us, wonder no more when you meet Sarai. Known for her ability to create fine jewelry and art, Sarai is also the Patron Saint of Cats in Huerfano County. Sarai is also accredited for her impeccable taste, delightful disposition, all around fantastic vibe, and coining of the term "Tom Snack."
Jericho - Helena's Other Sister
This guy was raised with three sisters, but became one when he met Helena. Jericho has worked with Gub Gub's since before he was employed there, and is known for being the first person to give Gub Gub the cat her very own pizza. Jericho is lesser known for his work of pondering life's greatest questions with Thomas, his cover of Pour Some Sugar on Me, and being the inspiration behind Tina Belcher's imaginary horse voiced by Paul Rudd on the Fox hit series Bob's Burgers.
Joel - The Work Wife
This is actually Joel's wedding, and we're just invited. Short for Joelberdeen, Joel has known Thomas and Helena since he came off his career at George's Drive Inn, and continues to relentlessly be one of Thomas' truest friends. Known for his ability to turn anything into a lego, make anything a meme, and win any joke, and bringing Thomas "Tom Snacks," Joel is also accredited for being the only person in food service allowed to fill a dish sink with hot sharp knives. Joel also carries a title as Anya's only other sister.