Katy & Carl
Wedding Party
Kari Heyens
Matron of Honor
Kari is my older sister - and I am so glad she got married before I did so that I could dub her as my "matron" of honor! While many siblings share memories, clothes, and little people (oh wait - that was just us?), not one of them can call Kari their sister except for me, and that's the real honor in this relationship. I couldn't imagine this day without having her right behind me to hold my bouquet and fix my veil.
Travis Shaheen
Best Man
Travis and I have been two peas in a pod since 2nd grade. Growing up, somehow people would confuse us for one another since we didn't separate often. We've always challenged each other to be better. He definitely knows how to get under my skin, but not how to pack for a vacation.
Sarah Codemo
Bridesmaid
If you couldn't tell from the photo, my friendship with Sarah goes way back. It has been so amazing going through engagement and wedding planning at the same time as my high school best friend (stay tuned for that name to change!). While navigating college, applying for jobs, and figuring out how to be an adult, Sarah has always been the PB to my J.
Chase Hardy
Groomsman
I had classes with Chase since middle school, but I didn't really get to know him until he started playing tennis and even more when we brought him in the The Brook church. Chase helped bond with the nerdy side of myself whether it was in games or in projects.
Kathryn Longbottom
Bridesmaid
Not many can say they met a best friend in driver's ed...but Kathryn and I can! We instantly bonded over Britney Spears and ocean waters from Sonic and the moment she went with me to get a feather put in my hair (c'mon, it was 2009), I knew she would be in my life forever! Through Genghis Grill dates to weddings to motherhood (!!!), I have been so grateful for our friendship!
Ryan Ayers
Groomsman
Ryan and I worked well together in competitions. We have melded together and thrived without communication to defeat opponents since we were young. I believe we have only once loss in Blitz and we had a dancing routine to gloat with. He may be quiet, but don't believe him if he says he's not competitive.
Morgan Pesante
Bridesmaid
Morgan is the sweetest human on the planet...even though she ignored me on social media for about a month before realizing she was stuck with me as her neighbor in our freshman dorm (she claims a different story, but this is my day). All joking aside, from the moment I met Morgs, she radiated positivity and love! I have been so fortunate to have her in my life! #sanjacforever
Drew Blanchard
Groomsman
I met Drew in my freshman engineering organization and we spent a lot of time studying together for about 2 years. The final 2 years of college consisted of a lot of football games and me buying my first legal six pack for our birthdays. He could dance the night away if you let him.
Meredith Evett
Bridesmaid
From the moment Meredith decorated my dorm room door for my birthday after knowing me for all of three days, I knew we would be friends for life. Meredith is one of the most genuine and thoughtful humans I have ever known. She has such a unique way of connecting with people, which is why we are still such close friends. Love you forever, soul survivor. #sanjacforever
Derek Warren
Groomsman
What started as me attempting to mentor Derek quickly turned into him being one of my favorite roommates. As many times as I attempted to peer pressure him into random situations, he held his ground. He also had wit and sarcasm that could test my own.
Katelynn Kolarik
Bridesmaid
C I can't believe I met Katelynn through an org that I was a horrible member in W Y. Take me back to senior year when Katelynn was adopted into the Wainwright sisterhood, our biggest stress was waking up for 6 AM barre3 classes, and getting to see her every single day. I was so honored to stand up with her as she became a Kolarik, and now I can't wait for her to stand by me!
Tripp Jones
Groomsman
Tripp and I met each other during a strange time in our lives. Buddies our senior year, we kept in touch through college. We came back together as we moved in together in DFW as we both learned how to be adults in the real world. Scary thought was that he was the first friend I introduced to Katy...yikes!
Sarah Lawrie
Bridesmaid
It is unreal to think that I have only known Sarah for three years, because I feel like I have known her my whole life! Sarah has been my ride or die and I thank the zyn gods for bringing her to me. There is no one else who quite understands our obsession with Ariana Grande, puzzles, or boys who love video games. I will forever be grateful for her wisdom and words of advice.
Blaine Balliett
Groomsman
Blaine is a man that everyone knows on campus, which causes some real havoc when we go traveling. Drew and I would have to bat away the paparazzi even when we were 300 miles away from College Station. Blaine is one of the most thoughtful men I've met. He really loves Jack & Coke, but I have had a problem from not serving him more.
Chris Chastain
Usher
I met Chris through my Bedford days. Chris begged and pleaded for me to do a victory lap as a camp director (it happened, y'all), and I thank the BRAC gods that he did! Chris and his wife Nina have been such amazing friends to us and are two of the most thoughtful people. We cherish all of our late game nights and lifelong friendship!
Mike Radoyevich
Usher
While trying to navigate my first real, adult job in Bedford, Mike was my unappointed mentor through it all. As a coworker, he took on the role of teaching me the ins and outs of parks and recreation and always had a book recommendation on hand! Mike and his wife Emilie are so kind and are two of our favorite people to dance party with! We'll meet y'all on the dance floor!