Meet the Wedding Party
Brittany Bland
Maid of Honor
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Sister of the Bride
Located in San Francisco
Brittany & Tani met at Birth. Although Brittany would have rather returned Tani when they were little, she was forced through the years to become Tani’s good friend, role model, support system, and favorite sister. They bonded over their appreciation of good food, their love of traveling, EDM music, and always being down for lots of laughs and a good time.
Ian Krenzelok
Best Man
&
Brother of the Groom
Located in Escondito, California
Practically mortal enemies until their teens. It wasn't until Tyler left the house and Ian went off to college that they had grown into the closest of friends. As often as they could, Ian and Tyler would visit each other wherever their wandering shoes would take them. To what end, it was Ian who supported Tyler with the lighthearted conversation, lots of love, and sketchy shenanigans to have fun with.
Cameran Ambler
Bridesmaid
&
Best Friend from High School
Located in Fort Collins, Colorado
Cam & Tani met playing Soccer when they were 5 years old. They became close friends through their love of lacrosse. They supported and encouraged each other through their most awkward years including boy craziness, taking terrible selfies, and interning at BP. They have always been partners in crime that gave their parents gray hair through the years.
If one was going down, the other one was too.
Tyler Krenzelok
Groomsman
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Brother of the Groom
Located in Eaton, Colorado
The Two Tylers. Confusing as to which kid the adults were mad at growing up. Being not too far off in age, the Tylers did almost everything together. He was a huge role model growing up, showing Tyler C what to expect in the years to come and having a competitive attitude to be better than he was.
Jessica Gomez
Bridesmaid
&
Cousin of the Bride
Located in Roseville, California.
Jessica & Tani met as babies. They were in-separatable built-in best friends growing up. They spent years together volunteering as elves at Girl Scout Camp as Pooh bear & Piglet. They grew a close bond through their years post-college, supporting each other just a phone call away through their biggest adult life adjustments and many adventures.
Jackson Barthel
Groomsman
&
Best Friend from the Marines.
Located in Billings, Montana
Jackson and Tyler first met while stationed in Camp Pendleton California. Jackson graduated BootCamp with Tyler in 2015 and later went to the same job school together. The two Marines grew with each other through the hardships of Fox 1st, deployments, as roommates, and the migration back to civilian life. He is the guy Tyler always wants in his corner and is his number one hype-man.
Julia Johns
Bridesmaid
&
Best Friend from High School
Located in Overland Park, Kansas
Julia & Tani met in Ballet Class when they were only 5 years old and their friendship blossomed swimming together on Aqua Bears Swim Team. They supported each other and made great team mates and best friends throughout the years breaking records and supporting each other through their life journeys. Julia has always been the Skater Boy to Tani’s Skater Girl and Tani’s oldest & dearest friend.
Dallas Klum
Groomsman
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Best Friend from the Marines
Located in Canyon, Texas
Tyler first met Dallas when he moved into his first squad bay in the Fleet Marine Corps. Tyler and Jackson walked in on him practicing kickboxing on a wooden post, we thought he was crazy. They got to know each other over work-ups, and deployment and ended up having lots of crazy times out on liberty while in port. Even though he can probably kick you through a wall, he is one of the nicest guys tyler has ever met.
Julia McGrath
Bridesmaid
&
Best Friend from Columbus
Located in Fort Myers, Florida
Julia & Tani met when Julia was Tani’s Intern on the Gilly Hicks Design Team at Abercrombie & Fitch and eventually was placed on Tani's team as her direct report for years. They bonded over true crime, crazy dating stories, wine nights, lots of laughs, and relentlessly supporting each others through all their crazy work drama- the good, the bad, & the ugly.
Kelsey Scott
Bridesmaid
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Best Friend from High School
Located in Granite Bay, California
Kelsey & Tani met in middle school at Pine Valley and became good friends in High School, laughing their way through PE classes together, getting ready for dances together, memorable sleepovers, and supporting each other through years of beautiful friendship and life landmarks since then.
Zachary Moore
Groomsman
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Best Friend from the Marines
Located in Billings, Montana
Tyler and Zach go back to their first days in the Fleet Marine Corps. They first started hanging out over their appreciation of quality beer. While most marines were downing PBR, Zach and Tyler would enjoy a hearty stout. Eventually, they became roommates with Jackson out in Billings Montana, and grew into best friends who rolled their own stogies watching the Montana sunset.
Dylan Bland
Groomsman
&
Brother of the Groom / Future Brother-in-Law of the Groom
Located in San Ramon, California
Dylan may not remember, but Tyler has known him most of his life. Tyler started dating Tani when Dylan was around 4 years old. Tyler remembers coming over to the Bland household and having little Dylan there excited to say hi. As they both grew up into the adults they are now, they have created an honest brotherhood filled with competition, jokes, and love.
Rachel Kaplan
Bridesmaid
&
Wifey & Best Friend from Columbus.
Located in Columbus, Ohio
Rachel & Tani met when Tani was Rachel’s Direct Report on the Hollister Dresses Design Team. They bonded over their love for dogs, passion, work hard / play hard mentality, being goofballs, their appreciation for one another, and being there for each other through the years.
They lived together for nearly 3 years as a little-chosen family with their pups Max, Mika, Annie, & Frankie.
Susie Suh
Bridesmaid
&
Best Friend from College
Located in Los Angeles, California
Susie & Tani met during their Freshman year at College at OTIS College of Art & Design in LA. They became best friends when they spent nearly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week together in the fashion design program Sophomore-Senior years of College. They bonded over no sleep, being project partners, constant silliness, soju, and supporting each other through 3 years of blood, sweat, & tears. Over a decade later they are still each other's support system whether its through late-night phone calls or Susie temporarily moving in for weeks at a time.
Doug Bland
Father of the Bride
Located in San Ramon, California
Doug met Tani on Tani's Birthday and named her himself. Through Tani's childhood years he was the greatest dad and softball coach, always pushing Tani to never settle for less than the best. Doug was Tani's biggest influence in pushing her to follow her dreams and become a fashion designer. Tani owes a big portion of her success and the person she has become today because of Doug's constant support, example, and work ethic he has shown her through the years as a dedicated father, and friend.
Lisa Calvet
Mother of the Groom
Located in Gold Beach, Oregon
Tyler is Lisa'a firstborn, named after Grandpa Dan Milke. Growing up, Lisa made every attempt to be as close to her sons as possible. So much so, that she nominated herself for the role of our elementary school mascot 'Rancho Raccoon'. Being the 'flower child' she is, Lisa loved taking Tyler to the outdoors and exploring new places. Lisa has been Tyler's strongest role model and supporter. She loves her kids more than anything, and over the years she has shown that time and time again.
Marlene Bland
Mother of the Bride
Located in San Ramon, CA
Marlene met Tani at birth and decided to keep her. They became extremely close when Tani went off to college and grew their mother & daughter relationship into a best friendship. They can't go a day without speaking on the phone 2-3x. Marlene has always been Tani's greatest supporter and biggest cheerleader, always saving her art projects and showing up when no one else can. Tani could never imagine life without her Mom.
Ty Smith
Step Father of the Groom
Located in Gold Beach, Oregon
More Tylers, mom couldn't help herself. Ty and Tyler hit it off when they first met, quickly wanting to get to know each other better after hearing so much from Lisa. Ty has been a calm presence for Tyler, offering fatherly advice when it is sought out. He has become a true friend and mentor. Tyler has lots to learn from him
Jake Schafer
Officiant
&
Uncle of the Bride
Located in Brentwood, California
Jake and Tani met when Tani was a Baby. Through the years he as become a wonderful trusted confidant for Tani to chat to and have a good laugh. Jake met Tyler when Tani & Tyler first started dating in High School. Throughout the the last 14 years he has seen Tyler and Tani's relationship and grow, change, and evolve, and been a great supporter of them.
Lauren Clarice Gomez
Flower Girl
&
God Daughter of the Bride
Located in Roseville, California
Lauren is Jessica & Antonio's daughter. Tani & Lolo met for the first time a few months after she was born and shortly after Tani had the greatest honor of becoming her Godmother. She is the sweetest, cutest, and sassiest little angel. Tani cannot wait to watch her grow up and spread her wings.
