Karli and Joey met while working at the Boise Center. They became best friends basically overnight and have talked on the phone at least once a week since then.
Marcus Santos - Best Man
Marcus and Michael met at in college while attending WSU (GO COUGS!) And have been friends ever since. Every year Michael and Marcus go on a trip together, including all over the US, Southern Caribbean, and Europe!
Matt Kelly - Best Man
Matt and Joey have been friends since the D.A.R.E. field trip in 5th grade. After high school, they moved in together and have visited 5 countries together.
Lesley Dock - Groomswoman
Lesley and Michael met in early 2018 and have been friends ever since. Whether it is a lively party or a relaxing dinner and a movie, Lesley and Michael always have the best time together.
Darby Perry - Matron of Honor
Darby was the first person Joey became friends with after coming out and moving to Boise in 2014. Joey and Darby will be celebrating a decade of friendship this year!
Chris Nickeson - Groomsman
Chris and Michael grew up as "next door" neighbors out in the rural country in Colbert, WA and have been friends since early elementary school. They have maintained a close friendship all these years and always find time to meet up for a beer.
Rachael Fischer - Groomswoman
Joey first met Rachel working at First Interstate Bank in Bozeman MT. Whether fate or just plain luck they moved to Boise at the same time, and thus their budding friendship began to flourish. Whether its undercover date observations or road trips to Canada these two are in.
Sheldon Soreano - Groomsman
Sheldon and Michael first met in 2013, and became close friends a few years later. They share a love for Pokémon and enjoy "nerding out" together over it.
Emily Higgins - Groomswoman
Emily and Joey have been keeping it weird since 2016. They met while working at the HGI in Bozeman MT. Joey saw her rapping Nikki Minage and immediately thought this girl needs to be my friend. They both have an affinity for being mugged™, laughing at inappropriate times and being a stellar friend.
Derrick Skaug - Groomsman
Derrick and Michael first met when they were three years old and their parents decided they should have a play date together. They grew up as neighbors in Colbert, and have been friends all these years. They attended college at WSU together, and Derrick was the first person Michael came out to.
Anika Gray - Officiant
Anika and Michael first met in 2013, and became close friends over the years. Anika has always been there for Michael and met Joey when they first begin dating. We are so happy to have her to officiate our wedding.