McKay Howland - Best Man
McKay & Jared for years now have spent time trying new things, learning each others hobbies and annoying McKays father-in-law, Cory. From buying personal ping pong paddles, golf clubs, fishing gear and bowling balls, they bring out the competitive side of the other. They now have a long standing tradition of joining Cory for a night of bowling called “womanless Wednesday.” As it stands, Cory has the highest score of the three of them, ask McKay what his best score is!
Ashley Kingrey - Maid of Honor
Ashley is Kenley's sister. Ashley is a student at BYU and is studying wildlife and land management. She grew up in Alaska and loves the beauty that Alaska is so famous for. Though Jared won't agree, Ashley believes Formula One is the greatest motorsport in the world. Ask her about her favorite driver, Charles LeClerc.
Alex Jackson - Groomsman
Alex & Jared first bonded while on a trip to Las Vegas when they discovered they both were watching the dating show Provos Most Eligible. Now both friends and co-workers, they have shared many memories and snow cones over the last six years. If you want to know what it’s like to throw a grenade, ask Alex about his time in the National Guard!
Michaela Dimond - Bridesmaid
Michaela was one of Kenley’s mission companions. After serving together in Guatemala, they became really close friends while in college at BYU-Idaho. Michaela is from Southern California, her husband is currently in dental school, and they have the cutest baby boy.
Cole Nelson - Groomsman
No conversation between Jared & Cole is done without some sports talk. The two of them share a love of sports and live country music. Cole even drove with Jared all the way to Seattle for a concert! Ask Cole which concert was his favorite!
Anna Nixon - Bridesmaid
Anna and Kenley were randomly assigned to the same apartment their freshman year of college at BYU-Idaho. They quickly became best friends and remained best friends throughout their time at BYU-Idaho and took a lot of their classes together. Fun Fact, Anna and Kenley both majored in Elementary Education and minored in history.
McKay Synder - Groomsman
McKay met Jared when he started dating (and is now married to) Jared's friend Cassidy. McKay is a lover of rotisserie chicken and The Ohio State Buckeyes. He is known for having the greatest giggle on earth. Tell him a joke and see if you can hear it for yourself!
Caili Hogan - Bridesmaid
Caili and Kenley met at their ward volleyball sports night. Caili took a chance on Kenley and Abbie and invited these two “strangers” to her birthday party. After that they quickly became friends. Ask Caili about the time she lived in China for a few years during high school.
Shay Larsen - Groomsman
Friends since grade school, Shay and Jared grew up together in school, church and scouts. They’ve had many silly moments from writing raps about cute girls at scout camp to creating a short film in high school about playing basketball in the bathroom. Maybe at the wedding we will get to see some of Shay’s classic dance moves from the middle school talent show?
McKenna Floyd - Bridesmaid
McKenna and Kenley met when McKenna started dating Kenley's friend Stephen. They quickly became friends and were great supporters of one another through the craziness of life. McKenna loves interior design, so if you have a chance, ask her about her interior work in interior design.
Andre Wright - Groomsman
Jared met Andre in June of 2022 when Andre started working with Jared at Rocky Mountain Waterproofing. The two of them have spent nearly 3 years working together all over the state of Utah. Spending lots of time in the same work truck means they both have similar taste in music, ask Andre for some great song recommendations!
Abigail Slaugh - Bridesmaid
Abbie and Kenley met when they moved into a new townhome together to be roommates. It took a few months, while Kenley finished student teaching, to become friends, but after that they would proceed to plan and attend many social events together. They have been roommates for the last 4 years. Ask Abbie about her home state of New Jersey.
Bryan Kingrey - Groomsman
Bryan is the youngest of Kenley’s three brothers. Bryan is six years younger than Kenley. Bryan and Kenley were able to go to college together for one semester. (Bryan's first semester of college and Kenley's last semester of college.) Ask him about his job on the North Slope of Alaska.
Shelby Champ - Bridesmaid
Shelby is Jared’s younger sister. At only 14 months apart in age the two of them have been close throughout their whole lives. Both Shelby and Jared grew up in Enumclaw, WA. Shelby now lives with their parents in Oklahoma. Be sure to ask her about her love for running and Built Bars!