Katy Grisham - Matron of Honor
Meet Katy, the bride's oldest friend and matron of honor. Their friendship bloomed over a shared love of books and she has been a special part of the bride's life since elementary school. Through midnight premiers of Harry Potter and being a part of Katy's first date with her husband, their bond remains strong even though they live states apart.
Julie Hess - Bridesmaid
Meet Julie, the bride's oldest sister and now bridesmaid. They share a passion for world travel, Trader Joe's products, and competitions to see who is more "swole".
Karen Hess - Bridesmaid
Meet Karen, the bride’s second oldest sister and now bridesmaid. Karen spends her time with her beloved dog Archie, and never fails to bring laughter with (sometimes unintentional) witty quips.
Mary Hess - Bridesmaid
Meet Mary, the bride’s younger sister and now bridesmaid. Their shared love of books, sitcoms, and roasting family members makes each interaction entertaining and fun.
Angela Hess - Bridesmaid
Meet Angie, the bride’s youngest sister and now bridesmaid. They bonded during early morning rides to the pool (when the bride was her swim coach) and listening to Crazy Frog's musical hit "Axel F". Angie is (self described as) "cool as heck" and is proud to be a Texas A&M Aggie (boo).
El Gilbert - Bridesmaid
Meet El, the bride’s college teammate and now bridesmaid. They bonded during long rides to swim meets and shared psychology courses. Though they live many miles apart, they are only a Marco Polo video away in spirit!
Ryan Hutchinson - Best Man
Meet Ryan, the groom’s oldest friend and trusted confidant. Their journey began in elementary school, and through the years, they’ve shared countless memories—from being college roommates to celebrating the same birthday.
Colin Lynt - Groomsman
Meet Colin, a groomsman who has been friends with David since elementary school. They first bonded over tomfoolery on the school bus, and their friendship has only grown stronger over the years.
Matthew Gibson - Groomsman
Meet Matt, who first met David in high school but truly became close friends after partnering up in their first college class. Matt and David would study for exams while Alex joined and played video games.
Alex Harrell - Groomsman
Meet Alex, who quickly became friends with David in college. They enjoy a friendly competition and often challenge each other to improve, especially through their shared love of pickleball and other activities.
Austin Maune - Groomsman
Meet Austin, a groomsman who has known David since elementary school. Their friendship flourished through their shared passion for disc golf and, more recently, their mutual enthusiasm for cycling.
Himanshu Lakhani - Groomsman
Meet Himanshu, a groomsman who formed a close bond with David after college. They’ve challenged each other to complete an Ironman, overcoming various hurdles (like learning to swim) and embracing the challenge with humor and enthusiasm.