Taylor & CJ

July 5, 2024 • Elizabeth, CO
46 Days To Go!

Taylor & CJ

July 5, 2024 • Elizabeth, CO
46 Days To Go!

Wedding Party

Raegan Phillips
Raegan Phillips - Maid of Honor
Taylor’s younger sister - known for being the life of the party! If you’re looking for her on the wedding day, 10/10 chance you will find her on the dance floor! Though Raegan is 5 years younger, Taylor (literally and figuratively) looks up to her!
Thomas Diesing
Thomas Diesing - Best Man
CJ met Thomas on his first day on the job at Sportsman’s Warehouse in 2014. Thomas and CJ were roomates for several years and have spent weeks, months and years in the woods. They share a passion for hunting - specifically archery elk.
Julee Daniels
Julee Daniels - Matron of Honor
Taylor’s aunt, AKA “Auntie” - she is truly the MVP of the extended family and has been very close with Taylor from day one. 24 years ago, Taylor walked down the aisle as the flower girl in Julee and Jason’s wedding. Taylor couldn’t walk down the aisle as a bride without Julee being a part of this special day!
Justin Sefcovic
Justin Sefcovic - Best Man
CJ’s cousin Justin was like a brother growing up. For over 30 years, they’ve shared endless memories in the mountains, rivers and plains of Colorado, doing what they love most - hunting and fishing. They also share a love of Alabama football! Justin is known to get a little rowdy on game day!
Claire Davis
Claire Davis - Bridesmaid
Claire and Taylor went to middle school and high school together! Their friendship continued in college. Taylor was a bridesmaid in Claire’s wedding in 2019! Claire is one of the kindest, most godly women - to know her is to love her!
Stefen Wilson
Stefen Wilson - Groomsman
CJ met Stefen on an afternoon goose hunt near Wellington, Colorado in 2014. Little did they know, they had several mutual friends and would share a passion for hunting and the outdoors. Since then, they’ve shared many memories in the field and do an annual Nebraska turkey hunt.
Morghan Flanagan
Morghan Flanagan - Bridesmaid
Taylor met Morghan working at Eileen’s cookies, Morghan’s family owned the store. Morghan and Taylor were roommates in college and realized they are quite literally kindred spirits when it came to their OCD cleanliness, and love for skinny margs and country music.
Chris Valine
Chris Valine - Groomsman
Chris is married to Heidi Valine, CJ’s cousin (basically sister) growing up. When Chris married into the family, he quickly became like a brother to CJ. Chris has also shared his love of hunting and the outdoors with CJ. He is a proudly serving in the United States Air Force.
Megan Hawthorne
Megan Hawthorne - Bridesmaid
Megan and Taylor met in high school. Megan was a Junior, so she was the getaway car to Daniel’s park, frozen yogurt, and good clean fun. Megan and Taylor reconnected as roommates a few years later and have maintained a solid friendship despite miles between them. They are thrilled to finally be living in the same state again!
Blake Phillips
Blake Phillips - Groomsman
Taylor’s twin brother! Blake and CJ share a love of the outdoors, hunting, and our great country. Blake proudly serves in the US Air Force and Taylor and CJ are so honored to have him stand next to them at their wedding.
Tessi Smith
Tessi Smith - Bridesmaid
Tessi and Taylor met 7 years ago working at a wedding. Tessi may or may not have recruited Taylor into an MLM where they spent A LOT of time together being “boss babes” - but we won’t talk about that. 😉 Tessi is an incredible friend and is the first to show up and be there on the good days and bad!
Grant Phillips
Grant Phillips - Groomsman
Taylor’s younger brother, and Raegan’s twin brother. You got that right, two sets of twins in the Phillips household! Grant lives in San Diego, and we are so excited to have him stand with us on this special day!
Jeri Diesing
Jeri Diesing - Bridesmaid
You can call her JJ ☺️ she was one of the first of CJ’s friends Taylor met. Her husband Thomas, is a best man of CJ’s. JJ and Taylor grew their friendship camping, women’s Bible Study together, and of course, when the boys are gone hunting, GIRLS NIGHTS! JJ is a “lifer” to CJ and Taylor!
Nick Winterhalder
Nick Winterhalder - Groomsman
CJ met Nick in chemistry class at CSU during their undergrad. They both managed to pass the class and also begin a lifelong friendship. They’ve shared time in the goose blind and CJ was able to help Nick & Caitlin purchase their first home in 2017. Nick is a proudly serving firefighter.
Duncan Clark
Duncan Clark - Groomsman
CJ originally met Duncan when he showed up to purchase some goose decoys from CJ. They started talking hunting and the rest is history. An immediate friendship was forged. Since then, they’ve spent many days at Duncan’s family ranch hunting, fishing and enjoying “a few” Coors Lights.
Jamesly Valine
Jamesly Valine - Flower Girl
Jamesly is pure joy - there's no other way to describe her! Everywhere she goes she spreads sunshine which makes her perfect for the position of flower girl. She loves baking with her mom, art, riding horses, dance, soccer and camping! She takes her role as "Big Sister" very seriously!
Jett Valine
Jett Valine - Ring Bearer
Jeff is a full throttle, curious, no limits little boy! His family lovingly refers to him as the "Bulldozer!" He always has a twinkle in his eye. If there's anything he can jump off, draw on, climb, or dismantle, he will find a way! He loves to roughhouse, play football, and look for airplanes and "honkers!"