Wedding Party
Ayesha Vishnani
Maid of Honor
Arin's College Bestie - Arin and Ayesha met on their 1st day on campus at Mizzou. As Ayesha loves to tell it, Arin does not typically go out of her way to talk to people or make friends. So the fact that she initiated their first encounter and hangout means their friendship was always meant to be! (Ayesha & Arin are both somehow now Texas Truthers too)
De'Andre Brown
Best Man
Dash's Cousin- Dash and De'Andre have been ripping and running together forever! They spent many days/nights together playing sports and watching every episode of Martin! Dash & De'Andre have been together for many foundational stages of life, including dropping De'Andre off his freshman year at Abilene Christian University. De'Andre is more of a big brother than a cousin and someone Dash has always looked up to. Dash suited up for him on his big day as Best Man, and now it's De'Andre's turn to return the favor to his little cousin!
Hailey Wilson
Matron of Honor
Arin's Childhood Bestie - Arin and Hailey met around 2008, playing travel softball together in tournaments all over Arkansas and the South. Years of softball led to attending middle school and a portion of high school together before living states away. They've remained friends through life's biggest and smallest moments, both living in Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas (unfortunately at different times).
Trint Benson
Groomsman
Dash's Childhood Friend- Dash & Trint met in 2008 at Civic Recreation Center. They went on to compete against each other in middle school basketball, play together in high school basketball, graduate together, and support each other in their collegiate athletics pathways.
Ashley Jemerson
Bridesmaid
Arin's First Little Sister - There's not a moment of life that Arin, first known by Ashley as "A", can remember without her little sister. They were the cutest pair as young toddlers land fought and bickered WWE style as they grew up. Now in their 20s, they've become closer and most flattering of all, Ashley has admitted that her entire personality and interests are a product of looking up to her big sister. (So much so that they drive the same car...Arin secretly loves it.)
Draylon Livingston
Groomsman
Dash's Cousin - Dash and Draylon have been close since they were toddlers, spending every summer together taking vacations, cruises, or simply hanging out in Houston or Lewisville. Whether a Houston Rockets basketball game, Kansas City Royals baseball game, or the most memorable when they attended the Texas Rangers Game 7 Divisional Championship vs the Houston Astros in 2023, Draylon and Dash continue to have a strong relationship today, and find time to continue their yearly sporting event tradition.
Allison Jemerson
Bridesmaid
Arin's Baby Sister - Allison is the babiest of baby sisters, who used to be scared of her own shadow but is now taking on the world as a ~future~ lawyer. She came out of the womb smiling and brings so much joy to Arin’s life and all who know her. Arin is manifesting that for ACT III, Allison gets to be in the pit for a Beyonce concert.
Kaleb Honea
Groomsman
Dash's College Friend - Dash & Kaleb met in 2018 when they both were on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Baseball team. Kaleb and Dash were pivotal parts of the team, taking the program to their first ever postseason appearance; Kaleb being the closer, and Dash being an offensive threat. Off the field, the two built a true friendship. Dash & Kaleb attended the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series together in Phoenix, AZ, when the two and their respective teams, Arizona Diamondbacks & Texas Rangers, battled it out. Dash ended up with a World Series Ring after that game! Sorry, Kaleb!
Anthony Jemerson Jr. (Jay)
Bridesman
Arin's Baby Brother - Jay was (and is) Arin's first child. Some of Arin's fondest memories of Jay are him sneaking into her bed in the middle of the night, running around the house shooting his nerf guns and getting to watch him play sports from 5 years old through college. Arin hopes his ACLs remain in tact. (He has no more left to tear).
Jessica Brown
Groomswoman
Dash's cousin - Dash & Jessica are like siblings! They date back to birth but really began getting close in high school in 2013. Dash jokes that he questioned if Jess considered him family, because she was not the nicest growing up! From high school on, they have remained close and even moved into and lived in their first apartment together in 2022!
Julianna Williams
Bridesmaid
Arin's Favorite Yap Buddy - Julianna and Arin first met at Episcopal Collegiate School where they attended some of middle school and high school together. While they hardly knew each other a decade ago, they later reconnected in 2020, eventually both moving to Dallas, TX. There, Julianna and Arin formed a true and needed friendship, attending concerts, birthday parties, and endless happy hours that often ended in closing down the bar or restaurant.
Reggie Evans
Groomsman
Dash's Childhood Friend- Dash & Reggie's friendship goes back to the RedLegs youth baseball team! Reggie needed a team to play on and no other teams would take him, but Dash's dad added him to their roster! From then, the two built a bond that lasted through youth sports, weekends at each other’s houses, college visits and remains solid today. Dash was fortunate enough to stand next to Reggie on his wedding day in 2024, and now in a full circle moment, Reggie will be standing next to him on his big day!
Sakiya Hearns
Bridesmaid
Arin's Childhood Friend (& Aaliyah’s biggest fan) - Sakiya and Arin first met in the 6th and 7th grade at Episcopal Collegiate School. They played volleyball together, made up dances in the locker bay and ultimately formed their trio of a friend group that still exists today between the two of them and Hailey, Arin's Matron of Honor. If you want to have a laugh, ask to see the pic of Sakiya getting spooked by the Aaliyah wax figurine in Vegas.
Joe Vasquez
Groomsman
Dash's Friend - Dash & Joe met at the Texas Rangers Youth Academy where they were both part time coaches in 2021. The two immediately hit it off! They attended many Texas Rangers baseball games together, including some 2023 World Series Games, coached many games and tournaments, and have had many cookouts together at Joe's house. Joe even braced the snowy Kansas City weather to help move Dash from Texas to Missouri in 2025. Joe is the person that introduced Dash to golf, which is now one of Dash's hobbies!
Journey Gauthier
Junior Bridesmaid
Dash's Niece
Jeremiah Gauthier
Junior Groomsman
Dash’s Nephew
Eric Brown
Officiant
Dash's Uncle -