These are the wonderful people we are honored to love and call our friends and family.
Camp Director
ADAM ERLENBUSCH
Giuseppe's longtime friend and the wedding officiant. Fashion forward family man, incredible surfer, beard enthusiast. Known to incite epic DJ battles with Karl (see below).
Girls' Cabin
ROSE WOODS
Beth's cousin and co-maid of honor (co-MOH). Mental health services advocate, hostess with the mostest, Jeopardy semi-pro. Mama to Beth's niece and goddaughter, Georgia.
EMILY WILKINSON
Beth's cousin and co-MOH. Craft beer/wine aficionado, law practice boss lady, world traveler, expert rollerblader. Fond of saying she's known the bride since Beth was a zygote.
STEPH DiSTEFANO
One of Beth's best friends from college. Yogi, phenomenal cook, one day restaurateur, questionable karaoke-er. Rappelled with Beth down the side of a high rise (true story).
DEB STANTUS
One of Beth's best friends from ASU and longtime roommate. French fry lover, nonprofit fundraising badass, pro accessorizor. Legit rapper – just give Notorious D.E.B. a beat.
ANNIKA CRUZETA
Beth's longest friendship, and the person with whom she has a matching tattoo. Skilled teacher, versatile dancer, talented musician. Can – and will – burst into song whenever possible.
CARLA REESE
Beth's great friend since elementary school. Pinot noir gal, enviable math and science whiz, SoCal transplant to NYC. Owns basically the cutest dog in all the land.
SIMONE SCHULTZ
Beth's soon-to-be sister (Giuseppe's actual sister). Surfer chick, lives Down Unda, makes killer from-scratch pasta. Bringing the art of Mexican food to Oz one dish at a time.
FRANCES GUTIERREZ
Beth's soon-to-be sister (also Giuseppe's actual sister). Pint-size straight shooter, recent SDSU grad, penchant for bling. Will crush you in a game of pool, no joke.
RACHEL JUAREZ
B and G's friend – could've been on either side of the aisle, but the bride claimed her first. Surf brand merchandiser, epic style, Beth's maybe-twin. Has a devious alter ego named Ray Ray.
Boys' Cabin
BENITO GUTIERREZ
Giuseppe's brotherrrr and best man. Mechanical engineer, motorcycle rider, adventurer of all sorts, top-notch margarita maker. Ladies say he's easy on the eyes, and we agree.
KARL BENSON
Giuseppe's longtime friend and mountaineering pal. SDFD, campfire sing-along leader, Mount Woodson Party Boys founder. Party jam: "Ignition: Remix" by R. Kelly.
JOHNNY DOLLMAN
Giuseppe's longtime friend from Ramona. Sierras enthusiast, three-time Tough Mudder, teddy bear, six-pack since sixth grade. Hidden talent: can touch his tongue to his nose.
GABE NINICH
Giuseppe's longtime friend from Ramona. Free spirit, former Kauai bruddah, subtly hilarious, surfboard shaper, cuts a mean rug. Best barrel rider out there, with impeccable surfing style.
MIKE LOUGHLIN
Giuseppe's buddy and former Chap House roommate. Party ringleader, big heart, enviable hair, action sports lover. Can charm you into doing anything, even buying socks (it's his job).
PARKER HAYES
Giuseppe's longtime friend from Ramona. Accomplished cyclist, duel MBA candidate, [Parker, AZ] riverboat captain, marksman. Papa to Giuseppe's goddaughter, Lucy.
ERIC WILKINSON
Giuseppe's soon-to-be brother (Beth's actual brother). Talented graphic designer and artist, sometimes DJ, Tapatio fanatic. Ask him about that one time in New Orleans.
RYAN SCHULTZ
Giuseppe's bru-ther in law. Windsurfing expert, Sunny Coast (Australia) local, biltong connoisseur. South African and has the accent to prove it – lekker, bru!