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Jared and I first met in the Spring of 2007 at Stephen F. Austin. It was my freshman year, his sophomore year and we were next door neighbors in the dorms but managed to never speak to one another. The following Fall semester, my girlfriends and I would have "Tuesday game nights" once a week at Jared's new apartment. We were playing the board game Clue, when Jared made a bet with me; if he were to win, he would take me out on a date. Needless to say Jared won, we went to eat sushi, and now we are here!

How We Met

Jared decided to propose at my parents beach house, which is our favorite place to be in the world! We were going down for the Fourth of July weekend and he didn't even have an exact plan at the time but knew he was going to propose. Fourth of July morning, my mom suggested we go out on our usual "booze cruise" for a morning stroll. If anyone knows my family, then you know an 8 am booze cruise on the boat with a bloody marry in hand is not out of the norm. We were cruising right along when my dad pulled up to an island in the bay called Bird Island. He said we were stuck and of course I started to freak out. All of a sudden, everyone on the boat walked towards the back and Jared came forward and got down on one knee. It was the perfect place and I am so happy I was able to share this with close friends and family.

The Proposal: 07/04/2014

Our Story

Details

Jason is Jared's identical twin brother.   He has a weird crazy obsession for chips which makes going out to eat Mexican food with really hard to do.  Jason also likes to think of himself as a comedian and when he is not out making people "laugh" or cleaning out your fridge or pantry for any leftovers, you can most likely find him out on the golf course with Jared and a brew!  If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?  "Greece"Favorite memory with the groom?   "Tie between being born and Christmas of 99." Favorite sports team(s) to watch?  "Anyone beating the Cowboys or Aggies and the Texans"Go-to-bar/drink?  "Whiskey always"Celebrity Crush?  "3 way tie between Jake Gylenhal, Steve Buscemi, and Jessica Biel (SOMF)"If you had to choose one last meal, what would it be?  "Clear Springs Chicken Tenders w/ onion rings and an ice cold Shiner Bock."

Jason West

Whitney is Heather's younger sister and partner in crime!  She is a recent college graduate from Louisiana State University.  Whitney will take the outdoors over indoors rain or shine any day.  She has a passion for riding horses and is currently obsessed with her dog, Riley.If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?  "Germany or Australia"If you had to choose one last meal, what would it be?  "MACARONI!!" Celebrity Crush?  "Ryan Gosling"Go-to Cocktail?  "Martinis"NSYNC or Backstreet?  "NSYNC"Favorite 90's Show or Movie?  "The sixth sense"  Favorite memory with the Bride?   "Probably the Florida adventures with Aunt Margaret and Uncle Erwin with the aqua sock story or NYE at the bay a few years ago!! I really can't think of a single favorite memory with my big sis, they are all my favorites!"

Whitney Brown

Alex and Jared met in the first grade when Jared tried to steal change out of Alex's backpack in the "Walkers and Bikers" line on their way out of school one afternoon. That is when they discovered they lived down the street from each other and the trend continued as Alex and Jared remained neighbors throughout the majority of college. Favorite sports team? "Houston Texans"Go-to drink? "Crown and Coke"Celebrity Crush? "Megan Fox"If you had to choose one last meal, what would it be?  "My mom's homemade chicken and dumplings with green beans." If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?  "Any tropical paradise"Favorite memory with the Groom?  "Running from the cops on New Years Eve (in high school)."

Alex Reed "AL"

Alexis is an old high school friend of Heather's.  She moved down from Illinois their Junior year and have remained the greatest of friends ever since.  When Alexis is not at the gym or getting "stuffed" on salad, you can most likely find her at the bar watching either the Chicago Bears or Cubs depending on the season.Celebrity Crush? "Eric Decker"Favorite Car Jam? "Anything by Tswift"Something unique about yourself? "I have a twin"If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? "A beach in Greece" Polka Dots or Stripes?  "Polka dots" Favorite memory with the Bride?  "Probably our first trip to NOLA or river float in San Marcos."

Alexis Garcia "Lex"

Kathleen and Heather first met at SFA Freshman Jack Camp.  They spontaneously roomed together their first year and have been inseparable ever since then.  She is probably one of the most bubbly and happiest people anyone has ever met and absolutely hates being called the name Kathy. If you had to choose one last meal, what would you eat?  "Steak filet with lobster tail and sushi for an appetizer!"Go-to Cocktail?  "White wine"Favorite memory with the bride?  "Heather and I went crazy during finals one week when we were living in hall 20 and did makeovers for each other... we looked AWFUL! I have the pictures to prove it!"Favorite Hobbies?  "Dancing, reading, crafting, hanging out with friends and family"Something unique about yourself? "I'm a dual citizen"Favorite Color? "Purple"

Kathleen Higgins "Kathy"

Tyler and Jared grew up playing baseball together and have known each other since they were in elementary school.  Although he does not drive a maroon vehicle (yet), he is a die-hard Aggie who also loves to hunt, fish, and is sure to have 3 fingers of scotch in hand at all times during the wedding. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?  "Patagonia"Favorite memory with the groom?  "The night we survived Sam Houston Race Track and everything after..."Favorite sports teams to watch?  "Everything Houston and Texas A&amp;M"Go-to bar drink?  "Gin and tonic"Celebrity crush?  "Eva Longoria"If you had to choose one last meal, what would it be?  "Ribeye with baked potato and pineapple coleslaw from The Edge of Texas Steakhouse in El Paso"

Tyler Guillen

AJ is a one of kind character and was Jared's agent after he signed his contract with the Mets. AJ is a huge Texans fan, and is an established fantasy football guru. If you can't find AJ, the best place to look would be a cruise ship as he is an avid cruiser and is known by many in Cozumel, Mexico as "La Gran Nasty" (That's Big Nasty in Spanish for those who don't translate well.)If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?  "I would love to travel to Germany, but specifically during Oktoberfest!" Favorite memory with the groom? "When I acted as his agent when he signed with the Mets. That recruiter didn't know what hit him."Favorite sports team(s) to watch?  " Houston Texans (and all other Houston teams) / LA Kings (Hockey) and college Texas A&amp;M/Nebraska."Go-to bar drink? "Whiskey &amp; Coke / Beer (any kind)"Celebrity crush? "Olivia Wilde or Alex Morgan"If you had to choose one last meal, what would it be?  "I would have to say Mexican food all the way, but with a ton of fresh jalapenos, lots of queso and margaritas as well."

AJ Duensing "Big Nasty"

Meaney and Jared met in the 4th grade.  Meaney is extremely patriotic, and an avid defender of his second amendment rights. Between his manly beard, his homegrown vegetable garden, and his impressive collection of firearms, he is a true mans man and the perfect hope for America's future.  If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go?  "Castles in Scotland"Favorite memory with the groom?   "Its been almost 10 years since the incident at Mark's property involving a McFlurry, 30 McDoubles, and other unmentionables; and I can FINALLY sit down and just enjoy a McDouble like the good Ol' days."Favorite sports team/s to watch?  "Tom Brady is a brave and decent man."Go-to bar drink?  "7 and 7"Celebrity Crush?  "Jennifer Lawrence"If you had to choose one last meal, what would it be?  "All you can eat Chinese buffet. I would never leave."

Steven Meine "Meaney"

Chelsi is Heather's future sister in law and happy hour partner in crime.  Chelsi lives for delicious margaritas and any kind of chicken tenders she can get her hands on.   When shes not out at happy hour, you can most likely find her snuggled up on the couch with her dog Kirby, wearing Christmas PJ's and/or socks with a glass of wine in hand.Favorite Hobby?  "Grilling out by a pool/lake/ beach on a beautiful Texas day."Favorite Color?  "Mint"If you had to choose one last meal, what would it be?  "Crab legs &amp; roasted garlic mashed potatoes…. and a Chick-Fil-A #1."Favorite memory with the Bride?  "Weekends at the beach house, especially the one with a certain booze cruise to Bird Island"Something unique about yourself?  "I have a thick country accent at heart, and I love absolutely everything derived from a potato."Favorite Car Jam?  "Lights by Journey" 

Chelsi West

Scarf is a math whiz who played baseball with Jared at SFA. In the words of Jarid, "it's always good to know another Jar(i)ed," and this has been pretty much the founding principle of their relationship, after all Jar(i)ed knows best of course. He loves to golf, play softball, and is even part of a running club, however if you want to lift weights with him, you may want to reconsider, as he is no slouch in the gym. He was voted most likely to beer shower himself at the wedding .If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?  "Australia"Favorite memory with the Groom?  "Tie between Summer of 2010 every night at Canyon street and Shreveport, where Jared turned $40 into $1200 by playing 12 straight hours at the same table next to me.  We ate celebratory complimentary breakfast the next morning at 10am"Go-to bar drink? "whiskey and sprite"Favorite sports team to watch?  "Boston Red Sox &amp; Denver Broncos"Celebrity Crush? "Jennifer Aniston"If you had to pick one last meal, what would you eat?  "Steak and Shrimp"

Jarid Scarafiotti "Scarf"

Zack was Jared and Jason's roommate in college and a pitcher on the baseball team at SFA. He was a great roommate, and could often be found vacuuming. Jared credits him with introducing him to the great kitchen appliance known as the "Toaster Oven" that has contributed greatly to his life's happiness since. Zack is very active and enjoys biking, golf, and has been known to grill up some great food! If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?   "I would travel to New Zealand."Favorite memory with the Groom?  "Favorite memory is when we lived on S Sanders, nothing specific, just that entire year"Go-to bar drink?  "Whiskey Sprite"Favorite sports team to watch?  "Texans"Celebrity Crush?  "Kate Upton"If you had to pick one last meal, what would you eat?  "Fajitas"

Zachary Taylor "ZT"

Lauren and Heather met through Jared.  She is always up for new adventures and a good time no matter who she is with or where she is. Lauren has an obsession for sushi and is probably the best DJ around.  When you cant find Lauren, she is probably at the park with her two dogs, Ollie and Chimmey and/or riding bikes. If you had to choose one last meal, what would it be?  "Shrimp fettuccine Alfredo with a side of sushi"NSYNC or Backstreet?   "Nsync all the way"Favorite Band?  "Kings of Leon"Go-to Cocktail?  "Vodka Sprite"Something unique about yourself?  "I can hyper-extend my arm to where it looks like it's broken. I always use it for a good April Fool's Day joke."Favorite memory with the Bride?  "Probably when we drove the golf cart down to the beach with the dogs and we freaked out about the golf cart sinking so we got out and lifted it out of the sand while Chelsi stomped on the gas and mud flung everywhere. That was a good day!"

Lauren Minh "Laurenzo"

Jessica and Heather also met at Stephen F. Austin and could be considered Kathleen and Heather's third roommate in the dorms.  Jessica lives for any new adventures and places to travel with friends.  When she is not out doing that, you can most likely find her supporting a Houston team at the stadium or nifty local bar! Favorite memory with the Bride?  "So many great memories but my favorites are probably college days and Tuesday game days at the woods!"Favorite 90's Show or movie?  "Are you afraid of the dark"Polka Dots or Stripes? "Stripes"Favorite Car Jam?  "A thousand miles -Vanessa Carlton "Favorite Band?   "Imagine dragons" Go-to Cocktail?  "Mojito"

Jessica Flores "Jess"

Brittany was Heather's "little sis" in their college sorority and roommate in the Zeta house.  Brittany is considered to be a dancing queen and you can always count on her to get the dance party started no matter where you are.  She is a paparazzi when it comes to taking pictures with friends and probably loves dogs more then you do.If you had to choose one last meal, what would it be? "Lupe Tortillas, the appetizer beans"Your favorite memory with the Bride?  "The time I helped her sneak Jared into the Zeta House"Cat or Dog?  "Dog duh!" Favorite 90's Show or Movie? "Matilda"  Favorite Band?  "Zac Brown Band" Favorite Color?  "Red" 

Brittany Wright

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Heather & Jared

Heather & Jared

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