Katie & Nicholas
October 10, 2024 • Pine, CO, USA
Katie & Nicholas
October 10, 2024 • Pine, CO, USA
Our wedding party is a cherished group of individuals who hold a special place in our hearts. Each member brings their unique blend of love, laughter, and support to our lives. We are incredibly grateful for their friendship and are honored to have them standing by our side as we begin this new chapter together. Their presence on our special day will make it even more unforgettable, and we cannot wait to celebrate with each and every one of them, just like we cannot wait to celebrate with each and every one of our guests. Let these pictures below add to the reasons why we love them, and why they are some of our best friends and closest family.
David Frank - Officiant
David is Katie's big brother whom Katie has always looked up to. While Katie and David did not get along in the teenage years, as adults David has come to realize Katie is a pretty cool sister and their relationship has been better than ever! Katie and Nick can think of no one better to officiate their wedding.
Noelle - Flower Girl
Noelle is our niece and the level of sass and energy she will bring to our wedding will surely make it awesome. How far we have come from her as baby screaming at Nick out of fear, to now where she is always calling Katie and Nick to play Mario Party.
Eli Hovel - Ring Bearer
Eli is TJ and Sam Hovel's son and he loves working out with his dad and Nick. Eli loves trucks and motorcycles, and we just can't wait to have him carry our rings!
Leslie Santos - Matron of Honor
Leslie is Nick's sister but not only is she family, she has been an source of love and support throughout our relationship. She is also really great at planning things and would love to plan your next party!
Sydney Valla - Matron of Honor
Katie first met Sydney in 2016 at the New Year's party at her husband's house. Who would have known they each would be marrying their then boyfriends! Sydney was the one who rescued Mister and gave him his forever home, and introduced Katie to her adoration of piano bars! They also love love love garlic!
Meagan Frank - Bridesmaid
Meagan is Katie's sister. Katie has known her all of Meagan's life. While they have had some ups and downs as sisters, nothing makes Katie happier than to have her sister at her side. Katie knows she can trust Meagan to be honest with her, even if it might be brutal!
Jamie Kenfield - Bridesmaid
Katie and Nick met Jamie through what started as 2 different Memorial Day BBQs, and ended in 1 conjoined BBQ and a glorious friendship. Jamie and Katie were blessed to witness Nick and Joey have their StepBrothers 'Did we just become Best Friends' moment while they lost at the first of many cornhole games.
Jazmine Ragland - Bridesmaid
Katie and Jazmine worked together at BSO for a number of years. What started as coworkers blossomed into a beautiful friendship where they could vent about work and celebrate their achievements as they progress through life!
Taylor Rumpca - Bridesmaid
Taylor and Katie worked together at BSO. They spent their days wondering what it was that they did all day and trying to solve James' problems. Such is the life of Validation Engineers!
Grant Kapigian - Best Man
Nick and Grant have been best friends going all the way back to high school and working out at CFA in Visalia. They later became roommates at Fresno state where they both majored in Kinesiology. Nick and Grant share a love for Fresno State football, the Raiders, Star Wars and an endless supply of movie quotes.
TJ Hovel - Groomsman
TJ or as Nick calls him white Nick is one of Nick's strongman lifting partners as well as a mentor. Nick met TJ on his final rotation at Next Level Sports Performance in Golden where TJ served as Nick's clinical instructor. If you know Nick you will understand why he and TJ are friends as they are basically the same person....except one is white and the other is brown.
Michael Santos - Groomsman
Michael is Nick's Brother in Law and fantasy football liaison. Michael is Leslie's husband and he and Nick have bonded over football, BBQing and good craft beer. Nick can count on one hand how many hugs Michael has given him so hopefully he can add one more hug to the list.
Mike Valla - Groomsman
Nick and Mike met at a Fresno State tailgate party through a mutual friend. Mike is Sydney's husband and if you ask Nick he is the reason they got together after Nick came back from his first visit to CO (don't ask Sydney, she'll say he had no part in it). Nick and Mike share a love for Jewish greetings. Mazal tov my friends!
Trevor Sanders - Groomsman
Nick met Trevor at a Palazzo party while at Fresno State. Trevor and Nick have many memories of playing stump before hitting up Jimbos along with several BBQs and late night trips to Taco Bell. Whenever Nick and Trevor are around each other it's bound to be a good time. If you play your cards right you will probably hear Nick, Mike, and Trevor sing karaoke at the reception, one might say it's Family Tradition.
Cole Sullivan - Groomsman
Nick and Cole met at Chuze Fitness in CO. Cole is an avid Bronco fan to which Nick loves giving him a hard time for as the Broncos suck, RAIDER NATION BABY! Whenever Nick isn't giving Cole a hard time they enjoy working out together at Chuze along with watching football and movies. Light weight baby!
Joey Kenfield - Groomsman
Nick and Joey met after combining Memorial Day parties where shortly after they shared a step brother moment and became friends instantly. Prior to this though, Nick thought Joey was an idiot due to the doucheknot that he continues to rock to this day.
John Feder - Groomsman
Nick and John played football together in high school and went on to become roommates at Fresno State. Their friendship continues even after college. John is really good at putting up blinds so if you need help he's your guy!