Wedding Party
Bella Deen
Bride
Calvin Goldman
Groom
Donna Alegre
Maid of Honor
Donna and Bella met at Mellow Mushroom in Downtown McKinney when Donna’s boyfriend Kent introduced her to the friend group! Donna and Bella quickly came to realize that they were soul sisters! Every since then they have been spending almost every weekend together! This friendship really goes to show it doesn’t matter how long you have known each other to know that you were meant to be best friends.
Kent Simms
Best Man
Kent and Calvin met in the 6th grade and quickly became good friends. The two of them together is always a wild ride, from taking their girlfriends on late night taco trips to having a few beers and beating the others at poker! They have been friends for over a decade and will continue to party it up well into their 90s.
Lilah Deen
Bridesmaid
Lilah is Bella’s little sister, Lilah grew up spending most of her time hanging out with Bella and her friends up until Bella reached High School and decided she no longer wanted her little sister following her around everywhere. It took some time and while the two of them didn’t always agree or want to be a around each other they still loved each other. They grew closer once both of the girls were over the age of 21 and now they are two peas in a pod. Each others ride or die!
Cody Goldman
Best Man
Cody and Calvin are two brothers that would do anything for each other. While as children they may not have always seen eye to eye the pair have become closer into their adult years! They both enjoy wine nights with their family and a good expresso martini or two.
Sarah Carriere
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Bella have been best friends since the second grade. While Sarah was unsure about Bella in the beginning due to her vast amount of pink puffy hats and scarves, Bella eventually grew on Sarah and the two of them became inseparable until high school when Kaylynn joined the mix and they became the three amigos. All three girls went to different high schools but managed to stay best friends and hang out every weekend. Sarah has always been Bella and Kaylynns voice of reason! Sarah now lives far away in another city but Bella couldn’t be prouder to call Sarah one of her best friends!
Jeff Lesh
Groomsman
Jeff and Calvin met Calvin’s junior year of High School and Jeff’s freshman year of High School. They have been inseparable ever since. The two have been like family for many years. Jeff and Calvin spent most of their High School years trying to stay out of trouble but if you ask Bonnie and Kim the boys weren’t as successful as they thought! Although the pair have moved apart they still talk every week and play hours on hours of video games and still manage to visit each other over the summers!
Kaylynn Reed
Bridesmaid
Kaylynn and Bella met in the sixth grade in art class! In this friendship Bella was unsure about Kaylynn in the beginning because of her wild personality! But Bella learned to love Kaylynn and introduced her to Sarah. The three of them became inseparable all though middle school and high school. There are so many memories to share between the three of them. But Bella has always felt that Kaylynn was her sister from another mister. The pair fought like sisters but also stood up for each other the way any sister would. You can even ask them how much money Pappaw spent on donuts in one year on Bella and Kaylynn the year they practically lived together and went to school together. Trust us when we say Mimi was not happy about the fortune he spent on donuts in one year!
Jordan Baker
Groomsman
Jordan and Calvin met through some mutual friends at a party and have been friends for about 10 years. Not only are they long time friends they are also neighbors and co workers! The two of them together are likely to shot gun beers and buy way more crawfish than anyone can finish. But it is always a good time when you have one two many with these two.
Lara Shelokov
Bridesmaid
Lara and Bella met when Luke introduced Lara to Bella on a double date! The two girls became close faster than you would think, so much so the guys were surprised that they were texting and making plans to hang out without them! The two can always count on each other when the other is going through something! They are each others sounding board. The two can also be seen driving to Taco Bell on late winter nights to get Tacos for the group even if it means slipping and falling in the ice! Lara can also be found carrying Bella out of the Bar when she’s had one too many because that’s what best friends so for each other!
Lucas Roberson
Groomsman
Luke and Calvin met through a mutual friend Tanner at a party! They have since been to many more parties and drank many more beers together. Luke is like a brother to Calvin and Lukes family has always been like a second family to Calvin and welcomed him with open arms. Calvin is very grateful to have created such a strong bond with so many people just over meeting at one party! The two love lake days and cook outs!
Kaitlyn Stephens
Bridesmaid
Kaitlyn and Bella met almost a year ago at Bella’s annual 4th for July party! While Bella might not remember the whole introduction due to one too many tequila shots! The two met again and hit it off! KK is the sweetest person Bella has ever met and is happy to call her a best friend. The pair can be seen gossiping and eating Mexican food while waiting on Donna! (Per usual lol) While the two of them are horrible at corn hole they are a good group to go grab mimosas with!
Landon Turner
Groomsman
Landon and Calvin met many years ago through Landon’s older brother. While Landon started off as Calvin’s friends little brother they slowly became close friends! Landon and Calvin are two very different people who were meant to be friends. The two of them constantly play video games together and enjoy shooting guns both on and off the screen!
Audrey Levine
Bridesmaid
Audrey and Bella met a few years ago when Audrey moved to Texas from Jersey. Bella and the rest of the friend group quickly welcomed Audrey into the group! Bella and Audrey clicked over their mutual love for watching everyone sing Karaoke but the two of them and their love for wine and reading! The group even introduced Audrey to her partner Brandon and the couple had a beautiful baby named Quinn who the group quickly fell in love with the moment he came into the world! Bella never thought that northerners were all that nice until she met Audrey and brought out the southern girl in her!
Brandon Stinekamp
Groomsman
Brandon and Calvin met their freshman year of High School and are always joking around! Brandon is the funniest person both Calvin and Bella know and they both enjoy all the jokes and humor he brings to the table. Brandon truly brings out the humor in everyone he meets including Calvin. They are always seen goofing off, dancing and making funny skits. (If you’d like the videos Bella has plenty). Who knows maybe we can all pressure Brandon into doing some stand up comedy at the wedding?
Paris McDaniel
Flower Girl
Pairs is Bella’s cousin, who loves to cheer and compete in beauty pageants. Although, her and Bella don’t live super close she is still super excited to be apart of Bella and Calvin’s special day.
Matthew Drew
Ring Bearer
Matthew is Bella’s youngest cousin, who always hams up an situation he is in. He is the life of the party and will always make you laugh!
Summer Deen
Mother of the Bride
Summer and Bella are mother and daughter even though they look like they could be twins! Bella got her good looks from her mother and also her strong heart. Summer has always been there for Bella as a mother, and a best friend! Bella is very lucky to have grown up with such an amazing mom. Summer and Jake welcomed Calvin into their family when they saw just how happy he makes Bella. Summer loves that Calvin is always watching out for Bella and would do anything for her.
Kimberly Taylor
Mother of the Groom
Kim is Calvin’s mother and Calvin loves his mother with all his heart. She is Calvin and Cody’s mom, and did and still continues to do a fabulous job with both boys. Kim is one of the sweetest people in the world and Calvin definitely gets his work ethic and big heart from his mom. Kim welcomed Bella into their family with open arms and loves that she is finally getting a daughter she can drink wine with and go shopping with!
Jake Deen
Father of the Bride
While Bella may have gotten her mothers identical looks she definitely got her fathers smart ass attitude. While the two never saw eye to eye growing up and probably still don’t, Bella wouldn’t trade her dad for the world! He is everything a father should be. He is a wonderful cook (unfortunately Bella only got a little bit of that from him). But she certainly got her love for animals, especially dogs from her dad! Summer and Jake welcomed Calvin into their family when they saw just how happy he makes Bella. Jake loves that Calvin shares his mutual love for cooking, cars and guns! He is very happy the couple has found each other.
Ann Deen
Grandmother of the Bride
Ann otherwise known as Nana is the best grandma Bella could ask for! Nana is always there to bail Bella out of any situation. Growing up Nana watched Bella and her siblings a lot and always took Bella and her siblings down to the creek to catch Minos and ride their bikes! Bella definitely got her willingness to give from her grandmother and maybe her sensitivity as well. Nana is Bella’s favorite grandchild (even if she won’t admit it *wink*) she couldn’t have grown up the way she did without the help of Nana and Poppie who is always with us in spirit! Nana loves Calvin and is so happy to have another grandson in her life, especially one that is willing to protect and provide for his family no matter what.
Jacob Deen
Brother of the Bride
Jacob is Bella’s younger brother, growing up Jacob followed their dad Jake and mother Summer around more than he did Bella and Lilah. But as he has gotten older Jacob has looked up to Bella and the two have created a bond over squishmellows, crumbl cookies, and their love for silly animal tik toks! Although they are a decade apart the two couldn’t be closer! Jacob is happy to be gaining a brother who shares his love for gaming!