Bridesmaids
Natalie Bandy - Maid of Honor
Tess' favorite twin, the life of any party, and built in best friend from the beginning
Monica (Byers) Teran - Bridesmaid
Tess' second favorite twin (no really, she's also a twin), former college roommate, and amazing mother to Nora and Max
Julia Walsh - Bridesmaid
Sadly, Julia is not a twin. She is, however, the OG in Tess and Roy's relationship (ask her about our first date) and is the perfect partner for a Dropkick Murphy's concert
Groomsmen
Jacob Hughes - Best Man
Friends of 22 years and counting, a USAF pilot who still isn't convinced he joined the right branch.
Nicholas Hermberg - Groomsman
Former roommate and squadron mate, Nick and Roy tore up Jax beach until he decided to settle down and get married first.
Patrick Richoux - Groomsman
Described over a decade ago as "the air force version" of Roy, "Choux" (as he's called by his friends) and Roy have spent years making memories in places like the Flora-Bama and Hub Stacey's.
Arch of Swords
LT Viana Valdez, USN - Swordsman
The first nurse Tess ever trained, her go-to for all things Navy, and fellow Walter Reed 5E survivor.
Capt. Alex Harrell, USMC - Swordsman
Tess' Camp Lejeune Marine bestie, mother to 4 chickens in Baltimore, and will never say no to a new adventure.
LCDR Leigha Dishaw, USN - Swordsman
Also a 5E survivor, she is one of the smartest nurses in the Navy and is Morale Queen of every command she has been apart of.
LT Nicholas Hermberg, USN - Swordsman
Survived ROM and an underway on the USS Nitze together, then a full deployment with CSG-10, Nick and Roy have seen it all together.
Capt. Jacob Hughes, USAF - Swordsman
He definitely joined the wrong branch, and we're convinced we'll have to teach him how to hold a sword.
LT Everett Lorentzen, USN - Swordsman
From deploying together on the Ike, to serving as instructors together at HSM-40, Everett and Roy can't seem to stay apart. In fact they're now roommates in Virginia Beach.
Officiant
Paster Steve Hulke - Religious Clergy
Fun fact, Tess and her sister Natalie were the first twins Paster Hulke ever baptized. From confirmations, Sunday services, and summers at Camp Luther, him and his family have been there since day one. We are honored to have him join us for this next chapter in our story.