Bethany & RickyBethany & Ricky
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Catherine WiseCatherine Wise
Maid of Honor
Catherine was born in Houston, but grew up across Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. She graduated neuroscience bs in 2023, M.S. Biology in 2025; behavioral health. She has been best friends with the bride since they first met during biology class at TCU in 2019. They quickly bonded over how crazy tcu premed classes were and quickly realized they were meant to be best friends for life. She is Bethany’s twin. She loves animals, being in nature, hiking, and a good book. She is most excited to meet and connect with all of Bethany’s and Ricky’s loved ones and for their happy future as a growing family :)
Ginny WardGinny Ward
Bridesmaid
Ginny is Ricky’s favorite (and only) sister, and John’s twin. Born and raised in Tampa, Ginny spent her childhood trying to keep up with Ricky on the ripstick and razor scooter. When she’s not slinging software in Chicago, she enjoys traveling with friends, skiing, cooking and collecting vinyl records. She’s looking forward to celebrating Ricky and Bethany on their special day!
Ayla WalkerAyla Walker
Bridesmaid
Ayla grew up in little ol' Paradise, Tx and earned her bs in integrative studies including anthropology, psychology and behavior analysis at UNT. Ayla has been friends with the bride since 2011 when they first went to Weatherford college. We have had many girls trips and music festival adventures. She loves to travel and to be a couch potato with her doodle named Newt. She is so excited to see Bethany thrive in love and is honored to be a part of her celebration.
Jamison CainJamison Cain
Groomsman
Born and raised in Missouri and now living in Mountain Grove. Jamison is a big fan of the outdoors and always up for a good adventure. He met Ricky through family, Ricky’s cousin (Riley) who is married to Ricky’s uncle(Dustin), and the two have been close ever since. He’s proud to be part of the big day!
John WardJohn Ward
Best Man
Born in Tampa, FL, as the 2nd son born in the Ward family after Ricky. John lives in Austin, TX and recently finished working on projects with Apple as a contractor, now he’s working on projects with Ricky, Kevin and our father as a Marketing and IT professional. He enjoys building things, working out, watching football and sailing on weekends. He’s excited to be a part of Ricky and Bethany’s wedding and to be an uncle soon.
Kevin WardKevin Ward
Best Man
Born in Tampa, FL, Kevin is the youngest member of the Ward family and, after years of being the baby brother, finally gets to experience the fun of adulthood and paying bills. He played football at Texas Christian University, graduating in December 2024 with a degree in finance. Kevin continues to live in Fort Worth, Texas, where he works as a financial analyst at GM Financial. As an avid lifter, college football fan, and food lover, Kevin finds many ways to spend time with Ricky and Bethany. He is looking forward to tearing up the dance floor with them on their big day, hopefully without pulling a hammy.