I couldn’t be more excited for Madee to get married! She has been my closest and dearest friend since I met her! The gal who you can always have a laugh or encouraging conversation with has found her match… and I mean that as in she will never give up trying to beat Lucas in cribbage and loves a good IPA. She's the best kind of gal! Love you future Allen’s; I couldn’t be more proud of who the Lord has brought together!
Michael Allen - Best Man
Like all little brothers, Lukey has been my boy since day 1. Not only am I extremely proud of the man he’s become, but he’s chosen an absolute gem of a wife too! Emma and I are grateful to be in their lives, and we’re excited to watch you both follow hard after Christ together. Can’t wait to get the mic on wedding day ;)
Katie Olson - Bridesmaid
I met Madee 4 years ago now! I love when people get Madee and I mixed up from the back. Especially when Lucas calls me babe or my husband almost hits her butt. My favorite memory with Madee is having coffee in our pjs early in the morning, or family dinners that we used to have in Pullman. I’m most excited for Lucas and her to get married so two of my favorite people are always in one spot!
Zach Blum - Groomsman
Fav memories would be Elevate, Senior year college, going riding/ skiing together and the whole LUCAS ALLEN experience which has been a lot of goofing off and fun!
Looking forward to the wedding for the sole reason of the ceremony, can’t wait to see my man nail it down!
Reilee Butcher - Bridesmaid
I’m Madee’s younger sister. A favorite memory I have with Madee is from when we were in high school, we used to steal each others clothes and then get mad at each other. Very excited for Madee to have finally found her person and to see where life takes her and Lucas.
Carson Mcmahon - Groomsman
Lucas has been one of my best friends for as long as I can remember and I’m so stoked you found such an amazing woman to spend the rest of your life with. Favorite memories would be the times on lake Roosevelt growing up sneaking limearitas out of our parents coolers and ripping the mini boats around. Not to forget playing semi professional paintball at camas meadows and dominating the competition.
Izee Butcher - Bridesmaid
I'm Madee’s youngest sister! Being able to grow up as girls together was the biggest treasure!! The jump from playing pretend barbie weddings, to witnessing my sister find love and get married is bittersweet. I couldn’t be more happy & giddy for her and Lucas!!
Justin Harrer - Groomsman
I met lucas my senior year of college and less than a year later, he was standing next to me in my wedding.
I had heard a lot about Lucas through our mutual friend Caleb. When Caleb had graduated and Lucas and I had another semester we picked up like we had known each other for years.
The initial bond over our love for the outdoors, skiing, mountain, biking, and surfing was just the beginning of a much deeper relationship.
My favorite thing about Lucas is his selflessness and heart for others. Lucas is an incredible listener and makes you feel heard and seen.
My favorite of the many incredible memories we have would be surfing in a snowstorm. I mean come on. Just epic
Missy McCarthy - Bridesmaid
I’m “Lukey’s” sister so I’m in the wedding by default….but really Madee and I have become so much closer than just sister-in-laws! I consider her one of my best friends and I couldn’t be more honored to stand by her while she marries my baby brother. We are so blessed to be welcoming her into our family!
Caleb Mcalister - Groomsman
I met Lucas at a collegiate ministry group that he was leading. He took me under his wing and showed me what it looked like to be in college and have a heart for the Lord. My favorite memory with Lucas was when I asked him to go on stage and pray for me when I got baptized. Wouldn't have wanted anybody else up there!
Emma Allen - Bridesmaid
As the other lucky gal who has married into the Allen fam, I’m thrilled to have Madee as my soon to be sister-in-law! Now I no longer have to be the 3rd wheel while skiing with Lucas and Michael! But more importantly, I’ve gained an incredible friendship and it’s such a joy to celebrate how the Lord has brought these two amazing people together!
Andrew Jansma - Groomsman
Lucas and I met in San Diego on a discipleship training as part of our church at the time. More accurately, we met at a Costco to go get Lucas a foamie so he could learn to surf. Rolling into Costco that day together I honestly thought: I don't think I'm gonna get along with this guy, definitely too much of a fraternity bro for me haha. Turns out I was wrong, God had other plans. Starting that summer and continuing on until today, Lucas is one of my closest and best friends. We have never lived near one another, but this hasn't stopped us from skiing together, staying up way too late playing battlefront (we gotta do that again, one time wasn't enough lol), enjoying amazing summer days by the river in Leavenworth, and most importantly doing life with one another and growing alongside each other in our faith. Lucas has played a significant role in my growth in relationship with the Lord and has been a constant source of joy and encouragement for my marriage. I have zero doubts that Lucas and Madee's marriage is going to have a massive impact on the kingdom and I can't wait to do married life alongside them!
Isabelle Houk - Bridesmaid
Madee and I met in choir class when she moved to WA in the 7th grade, and thank goodness she did! We became inseparable and never went a year without singing next to each other from that point on. There were lemonade stands, park lunches, trips to Disney and New York and many, many duets. After performing at graduation together I just couldn’t be without her and we became first year college roomies, she was a huge part of why I chose to go to WSU! I can’t wait to be a part of her special day!
Keaton Dean - Groomsman
Lucas and I met on the basketball court at WSU (Go Cougs). We’ve braved the spiders in Africa, riptides on the coast and a year together as roommates. One thing Lucas taught me over the years: how to hit the dance floor hard. We’ll see you at the wedding of the summer.
Gjeneta Zeqiraj - Bridesmaid
Madee and I met our freshman year of college in the dorms and through sorority recruitment. From binge watching TV shows for 10 hours straight, trusting her to dye my hair, celebrating our birthdays, and our little trips and adventures, to talking about our future, she is such a light and I am so grateful! Madee has been a part of so many of my best memories and I am so excited to be a part of this special day!
Jaxson Butcher - Groomsman
I’m Madee’s brother and soon to be Lucas’s brother in law.
Lauren Peck - Bridesmaid
Six years ago in a house with pillars on campus street, Madee became my sorority sister, prayer partner, go-to gal for a late night drive, and friend forever. I’ll always remember sitting on the floor of her bedroom one night, voices barely above a whisper, as she first expressed feelings for Lucas, wondering if he felt the same. From that moment forward, I always pictured her in a white dress as Lucas watches his bride walk down the aisle. Seasons change, but I’m thankful for people whose friendships mold and adapt with the tides of life.
Chase Olson - Groomsman
If I could choose to be born in a different era, I’d have a strong pull to be a Viking in Kattegat with my buddy Lucas. Christian Vikings. Convert a pagan here and there, marry some blonde shield maidens (Katie and Madee also travel to this era), probably seek the biggest baddest Viking on the battlefield and take him down together with our 1-2 punch combo. Skòl!
Kacey Walton - Bridesmaid
Madee and I met at WSU through Kappa and we became instant friends, I was even lucky enough to call her my little! We’ve shared so many great memories but one of my favorites has to be road tripping to San Diego and getting baptized in the ocean.
I simply cannot wait to celebrate the marriage of two people whose lives were so clearly meant to be together- This is going to be one joyful wedding!
Nathaniel Beck - Groomsman
I got the honor of meeting Lucas when I was a freshmen in college. Since then he’s been part time leading me to Christ, full time great friend. I’m so grateful for the last 4 years and all the fun and memories that have come with it. Especially catching fish and getting swarmed by wasps in the mountains or hanging off the back of safari trucks in Africa. To many more years of friendship and a great marriage with Madee!
Julia Kvinsland - Bridesmaid
I met both Madee and Lucas at elevate in 2019 where Madee and I were roommates, but quickly became besties by the end of our first night there. Since that summer, she has remained such a constant in my life. We’ve seen each other in some of our best and hardest seasons, and I can’t wait to stand by her side and celebrate her and Lucas’ love story at the altar!
Brady Gockel - Groomsman
I met Lucas as a student and he was my discipleship leader. Starting from that is what has become an incredible friendship. Spent the last 3 years running around Seattle together, walking alongside one another as men of faith! Favorite memory is waking up at 5am to watch the stars and talk life in the middle of nowhere Zambia, Africa. This is one beautiful couple and I can’t wait to be there to watch the start of a lifelong relationship.
Tate Anderson - Bridesmaid
I'm Madee’s friend from Pennsylvania! I met Madee very young & the day we met, I knew we’d be friends forever! From playing soccer together and trying gymnastics in her basement to making silly videos on video star together, there was such a fun friendship bond that no amount of distance could break. From traveling to Arizona to PA, to Seattle and back to PA, I couldn’t be luckier to be apart of her life. I feel so blessed to be apart of the most special day celebrating her love!
Tristan Zucktriegel - Groomsman
I grew up with Lucas in Leavenworth and spent many of my days with him playing football, skiing at Stevens Pass, and occasionally skipping AP Biology classes to play frisbee in the halls. One of my favorite memories with him was during Graduation week where we spent most of the week planning our traditional bear camp visit and senior skip day.