Alexandra & Austen
Wedding Party
Tegan Irwin
Matron of Honor
Tegan and Lexi worked together at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Tegan currently lives in Washington state with her husband, Eric, and two children, Grayson and Elena.
Helana Rodriguez
Matron of Honor
Helana and Lexi met as young girls at the Valleybrook Swim Club. They were inseparable in high school and even would go on each other’s family vacations. Helana currently lives in Delaware with her husband, Justin.
Marilu Ford
Bridesmaid
Marilu and Lexi met on the first day of optometry school in Florida and became best friends instantly. Marilu currently lives in Florida with her husband, Brent, and two daughters, Katinka and Elsa.
Kathryn Matherly
Bridesmaid
Kat and Lexi met during their optometry residency in the VA Hospital in Boston. They both moved to Washington, DC afterwards and enjoy going to brunch or trivia nights together. Kat married her husband, David, last May.
Stephanie Aguilar
Bridesmaid
Steph and Lexi met during optometry residency at the VA Hospital in Boston. They bonded over watching the Bachelor every Monday at Kat’s apartment and the three of them loved exploring Boston together. Steph currently lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, Rahim. They are expecting their first baby in May.
Jamison Szemraj
Best Man
Jamison and Austen grew up together. Although it is an Uncle/Nephew relationship, their close age made them act like siblings, fights and all. Jamison currently lives in Wisconsin with his wife, Steph. They have two little girls and are expecting a third.
Taariq Darrabie
Groomsman
Taariq and Austen met in Okinawa, JP. Taariq was a class behind Austen so they ended up working in the same Unit. They were also head mates in the barracks. Lots of disagreements were had about who was going to clean it. Taariq currently lives in California with his wife, Annie.
Jonathon Herman
Groomsman
Jonathon and Austen met while at Marine Corps boot camp. They then went to the same MOS school and both received orders to Okinawa, JP, where they ended up being roommates. Jonathon currently lives in California.
Christopher Martín
Groomsman
Martín and Austen met on Austen’s first day checking in to MCAS Cherry Point. The interaction was short and Martín did not like him. They are better now... maybe. Martín currently lives in Virginia.