Lauren & Taran

When I grow up I want to be tarans muse

Not to be confused with the very differently named Taran.

Proprietor of dogs (hot, not live), czar of salad dressings, knower of portals, hater of twine. One of the Ashland cult.

About Ben:

Ben lives in Portland and practices law in order to defeat climate change. His favorite words are yams, goats and anything ending in "mins." He has a puppy named Lola - the eternal debate is whether she is more "widdle" or more "wamb." Ben enjoys the outdoors with gusto. Also tacos and beverages which provide hangovers.

About US:

Ben met Taran (groom guy) during a high-school class where the two formed an immediate dislike of one another. Putting their differences (on the upside of Moby Dick) aside Ben and Taran formed a fast friendship over mutual appreciation of each other's incomprehensibly bad jokes. They've been buds ever since, backpacking across the America(s - but only northern) and continuing to refine their now sophisticated humor. Ben lived with Taran and Huey for several months in 2017 where Huey fell in love with Lola (Ben's puppy) and Ben's bonus water cup in the bathroom

I've had the pleasure of knowing Huey since youth. We lived together in DC at Florida Ave NW with Josh and Ed.

Former roommate and amateur cooking competition host.Third wheel to the Ashleigh and Huey show.473 Florida Ave. forever.

Written by esme (daughter):
nice and generous and silly and tall and likes to go on trips a lot.

Sweets eater extraordinaire and sour candy aficionado. Quote Clue and we’ll be friends forever.

Kate’s known and loved Taran since moments after he was born. Joe and I are retired from glorious careers, are savoring retirement as we learn about eldering, adventure to places known and unknown and continue to champion causes we believe in on behalf of Mother Earth and all her beings.

As Rolar Yondorf always said…”you can take the girl out of the Midwest, but you can’t take the Midwest out of the girl”.

Max is a unassuming genius, tasked with pushing humankind to evolve into it’s full potential. While he works on that, he enjoys walking, looking around, and his beautiful wife’s company. They recently bred a new human.

The talented Mr. Slapserson.

Taught Taran how to slecro in the dorms. 

I am a woman of a few names. Kudra is one, Kooj is another, and Kate is what my mom calls me. I gladly respond to all and any creative reiterations.

Hi! My name is Bryanna. I really like learning about weird conspiracy theories, combing through Petfinder like it’s my full-time job, new songs that that make it to my Spotify year-in-review.

Entrepreneur of Knuts Noods and Nudes. Plays a dragon sorcerer offline. Thrifts better than you.

Daring, Dashing, and Bold

I'm Ryan, a hospice nurse in San Francisco who looks exactly like untrimmed Vincent Van Gogh.In my spare time I badger my friends to go to stand-up with me and dance suggestively at my confused cat.

I love dancing and hugging and partying with my friends.

I'm a sorority sister of Huey's who learned all my bad behavior from her at Virginia Tech and continued to hone those skills while living nearby in DC. After moving to Philadelphia pre-Covid and birthing my first child in 2021, this fellow Leo who loves the spotlight (after a few bevs) has been itching to hit the dance floor with the danciest bride and groom I know.

I am the bonana king!

Doughman of Richmond, Virginia. Husband of Renee. SAHD to Leo and Berit. Check out my ETSY shop for homegrown organic "green" tinctures.

Sister of Huey. Wife of Jesse. Mom of Leonard and Berit. Likes walking, reading, coffee and soup.

Can’t decide what state to live in. Loves a good chard like Gail. Falls asleep in weird positions when drunk. Will travel for a good Gordy meal. Secretly wants to be a yachtie on Below Deck. Visits Disney & theme parks way too much.

1/3 of the Clituey Equation. I enjoy cooking, nature, and affirmation circles.

I, John Babbott, love long walks on the beach, carnitas burritos, Taran and Huey, and an additional select handful of the finest things available in the universe for love and experience.

Friend, realtor, and fellow Leo to Taran and Huey; birthday twin to Taran; and often late night twin to Huey (whoops!).

I'm Ian Hopper. I like to rollerblade, party and play with my kids. I can't wait for this blessed union.

i’m the DJ you didn’t expect and didn’t know you needed, but aren’t you glad taran and lauren know best?

I'm Joel. I like looking for things I've lost, spreading peanut butter on toast and vacuuming. My favorite color is green (as of Oct. 2021).

Renowned shout singer and brain enthusiast.

Hi - I live in Atlanta, GA, love my family, crosswords, finance and karaoke. I enjoying reading Milk Blood Heat and watching The Beatles Get Back documentary.

I'm a pastor with kids - LETS GO

love physical humor, h8 shrimp, I’m nin3

Hi! So stoked for this celebration of the finest folks I know! About me: Love to help, down for a good time, and all the celebrations!

Hi my name is Anna. I am a Gemini and you can usually find me outside amongst the trails, mountains and trees! I do love a good costume dance party and usually always on the dance floor!

Papparazzi 

I'm Sarah, a.k.a. p, a frisbee playing, fiber art-ing, feelings helping human who met Taran playing frisbee with a fun-loving, nerdy team in Portland.

"Two truths and a lie.
1) I met Taran on a D&D themed ultimate frisbee team.
2) I've never been to burning man.
3) I once inherited $10,00 from a cat. It's complicated."

I'm a "Maine Girl" (you might have heard of us), but now also identify as a "Portland Girl" or "FoPo Girl". Likes include: shared playlists consisting of mostly my music, dirty gin martinis at dusk (preferably by a body of water), collecting cozy sweaters, and straight chillin with friends watching absolute trash.

Took a break from making a massive collage of JTT pics(I have my reasons) to fill this out

I’m a taut line hitch: adjustable, but solid under pressure

Courtney is a wily Hufflepuff who lives in Portland with her partner, Drew Mayer, and their collection of dependents, which includes two radical children, an enormous labradoodle, and precious plants. She teaches people about babies.

Drew is a skunk who lives in Portland Oregon with his partner, Courtney Dern, his two cool kids, and a giant labradoodle.

I'm Lauren's go-to east coast liberal, sister supporter, and lingerie designer. We have spent time together traveling, hiking, and once we even dabbled in a small space modeling gig.

I go by Mo but my secret name is Mike. I rule the wastewater world and often cross paths with Lauren as we fight for environmental justice.