Amber and Tommie were born in the same hospital, the same year, one day apart from each other...which officially makes them creepy.
Their wedding is in celebration of the lifetime they've already been together (12 years!) and the lifetime they have to go. They are lucky to have each other, and to have had all of you by their side...many of you for over a decade.
Meet the Bridal Party:
Meet the Bridal Party:
Maid of honor: Eva Gailitis
Amber's sister, Eva, fondly remembers the days when Tommie first came around when she was only 12-years-old (there are video recordings of wresting matches and name-calling that will keep those cherished memories alive). Eva has been a good sport through the years and has provided many laughs and good company along the way.
Maya Papaya
Eva thinks she's the maid of honor, but we all know who the real one is...
Maya joined Amber and Tommie in 2007 when they picked her out from the pound in San Diego. According to Tommie, it was love at first sight.
Maya joined Amber and Tommie in 2007 when they picked her out from the pound in San Diego. According to Tommie, it was love at first sight.
Bridesmaids: Colleen Ganley and Joana Melo
Colleen was Amber's freshman college roommate, and when she first met Tommie and found out he and Amber had been dating she clapped her hands in delight and said, "This means I'll be going to the wedding!" They had just met her a few hours before, but lo and behold she was right. Joana moved into their dorm the following year and she and Colleen have been fun, supportive, and great friends to Amber and Tommie through the years.
Best Man: Donnie Watson
Donnie was in college when Amber and Tommie started dating--back when he could prompt Tommie to wrestle with him by simply patting Amber on the head. Now we're all grown up (kind of) and Tommie doesn't care who pats Amber's head. Tommie was honored to be in his brother's wedding in 2008.
Groomsman: Nate MacLean
Nate and Tommie have known each other their whole lives (growing up next door to each other) and Nate's known Amber for what probably seems like his whole life. Nate has always been a loyal friend with a great sense of humor. They are glad he stuck around even after Eva bit him once and he threatened never to come back.
The Parents
Also a special thanks to our parents: Peter & Lauren and Ada & Don (who also happens to be our main photographer!). Thanks for being loving and supportive from the teenage years on up. Also, thanks to the Gailitis' for stocking up on extra cheese for whenever Tommie was around, and the Watson's for restocking the candy and ice cream supply more regularly for Amber.
Nate and Tommie have known each other their whole lives (growing up next door to each other) and Nate's known Amber for what probably seems like his whole life. Nate has always been a loyal friend with a great sense of humor. They are glad he stuck around even after Eva bit him once and he threatened never to come back.
The Parents
Also a special thanks to our parents: Peter & Lauren and Ada & Don (who also happens to be our main photographer!). Thanks for being loving and supportive from the teenage years on up. Also, thanks to the Gailitis' for stocking up on extra cheese for whenever Tommie was around, and the Watson's for restocking the candy and ice cream supply more regularly for Amber.
