Wedding Party

Tessa Rae

Bride

Dylan Miller

Groom

Victoria Nelson

Maid of Honor

Victoria has been Tessa's best friend for over 6 years. She's the kind of friend that is up for going on a 5 mile hike or just sitting on the couch watching endless movies (while serving up a great candy & popcorn charcuterie board). She is selfless and caring; if you don't have plans for a holiday or just bored and lonely, she's inviting you over without another thought. She is a self-driven cocktail connoisseur. She is loud when she is having a good time ...or managing her household full of 4 other boys. :D They've been living in Ramstein for the last 4 years and are currently reintegrating in Texas. She is an admirable mother with patience to homeschool her 3 sons. She's helped them overcome obstacles and watched them soar through academics due to her dedicated teaching. Victoria has hosted many sleepovers for Tessa and the kids during times of need and for fun with the kids too. She is truly an amazing friend.

Derrick Miller

Best Man

Derrick is Dylan's younger brother. Derrick is a very relaxed, go-with-the-flow kind of person who would love to play a video game with you for four hours or travel across the country to climb a mountain. He loves his family and friends and is one of the funniest people once he is comfortable opening up around you.

Leah Raczka

Bridesmaid

Leah and Tessa have been best friends since 7th grade and if you didn't know that was over 20 years ago! They were BFFs all through highschool. In that time they embarked on many crazy, spontaneous, exciting, enlightening, dangerous, ridiculous, and hilarious adventures. After highschool, we both moved out, went to college, and soon became roommates. Many memories and too drunk to remember times were had during that time. After Tessa joined the Air Force, Leah made sure to visit. She drove all the way down to Texas from Michigan during Tessa's tech school, flew to the frozen tundra in South Dakota, the girls met at Mall of America and most recently in Savannah, Georgia. Their bond is something special and no matter how much time passes, they're two best friends laughing and talking the night away. Leah is a friend to look up to. She climbed the ladder at work and handles the boss lady position effortlessly. She can do anything she sets her mind to, seriously! She has redone most of her house and yard with her own hands. She has taught her boys to love the outdoors and travels all around Michigan rain or shine. She's a determined, personable, spontaneous, fun, beautiful, intelligent, awesome woman.

Cody Theberge

Groomsman

Cody and Dylan have been friends for over 7 years. Their friendship grew when they became roommates for the first time in 2016. Cody has been a best friend to Dylan during some of the lowest lows and highest highs of Dylan's life. They always have a good time joking and talking about life.

Vivian Lyde

Flower Girl

Momma's dream come true. The only Rodela Girl. She will be in a beautiful dress and standing up front with mom and Dylan.

Alexander Lyde

Ring Bearer

He's the one that made Tessa a momma. He will be standing tall and escorting Tessa down the aisle on the big day.