Wedding Party
Eliberta Armendariz
Bride
Eliberta Armendariz is the most accomplished 21 year old you will ever meet. This 5 foot flat piece of beauty from Odessa, Texas has the brightest future in the whole wide world. From Mexico, to Odessa, to College Station, anyone who meets Eli knows that she lights up any room she enters into. From kinesiology, to psychology, to theology, she will be successful at whatever she does. As Grant got to know her better, he realized there is no one better to take as his wife than the very bonita Eliberta Armendariz-Tapia. (Grant wrote this btw)
Grant Woodward
Groom
Grant is wise, kind, witty, sarcastic and everything good. He shines so brightly for the glory of God. He will be graduating from A&M in May of 2024 and will be getting married to Eli less than 3 months later. Before dating Grant, Eli told her best friend that "whoever marries Grant would be the luckiest girl." He is so swag.
Maricela Tapia-Diaz
Mother of the Bride
Maricela is a very kind and thoughtful person who loves everyone so well. She sacrificially gave her life to be the best mother to her two girls. There is nothing that she loves more than her daughters, family, dancing and loving life. To know her is to laugh and love.
David Armendariz
Father of the Bride
David is a hard working man who always worked to give his family everything they needed. He amplifies diligence, sacrifice and generosity. He is someone you can always count on to be there for you at any moments time.
Jami Woodward
Mother of the Groom
Jami Woodward lights up a room and is able to make someone feel loved and cared about when she is in a conversation with them. She is kind, loving and an amazing mother who is surrounded by all boys, and for that deserves a round of applause.
Jason Woodward
Father of the Groom
Jason is a hardworking and humble father who pours into each of his boys lives very well, whether that is coaching them, playing basketball, or taking his family to church every Sunday. If you need an example of a Godly father look no further than Jason Michael Woodward.
Bailey Short
Maid of Honor
Bailey has been best friends with the bride since their sophomore year of high school where they met at Permian High School. They instantly became best friends who were inseparable, cheering each other on, and supporting each other through many things. Though she goes to Texas State and the bride goes to Texas A&M they remain best friends knowing that their friendship is real and their love is deep for each other!!
Ellie Rue
Maid of Honor
The Ellies met their freshman year in college where after 24 hrs of meeting decided to become roommates and stayed roommates for another year. The year leading up to becoming roommates they became very close and best friends who instantly understood each other. Dumb and dumber duo right here!!
Maximiliana Armendariz
Bridesmaid
Maxi is the brides only sister who is two years older. Ever since they were little they never spent a day apart until Maxi left for college in Dallas. Though they are miles apart, they stay close as sisters and became friends as they got older!! The bride loves Maxi and enjoys traveling the world with her sister and making fun of little Berta's singing and dancing videos!
Lindsey Hillner
Bridesmaid
Lindsey and the bride met at PineCove Timbers the summer of 2023 where they were able to tell 7th and 8th graders about the love of Jesus. Although they worked different sessions, they clicked instantly becoming close friends who were so excited to move their friendship from Tyler to College Station! They are able to be silly but also do nothing together, and those are the best kind of friendships!
Blaire Loveday
Bridesmaid
Blaire and the bride met their Jr. year of college at Texas A&M for the first time when they moved in together!! They soon realized that they were going to be great friends. Blaire is kind, thoughtful, silly and is the embodiment of a servant heart!!
Colin Woodward
Best Man
Colin is the groom's older brother! Since day one, Colin has been the greatest older brother anyone could ask for! Colin was a great example of how to live for the LORD in every life stage from growing up at home to living on your own in college!
Luke Woodward
Best Man
Luke is the younger brother of the groom! He completed the Woodward fam in '05 and has been a true light for Christ ever since! If you see him at the wedding, you should convince him to go to Texas A&M like his brothers did!
Dylan Van Skyock
Groomsman
Dylan and the groom have been life long best friends! Growing up, they did everything together! Same sports teams, same friend groups, same clothes, and even same cars! Dylan has been such a special friend and embodies the joy of the LORD everyday!
Colby Chick
Groomsman
Colby and the groom met in 2nd grade while they were in the same class! One day at recess, the groom asked if he could play basketball with Colby, and they have been best friends enjoying playing and watching basketball together ever since! Colby and the groom are the two biggest Dallas Mavericks fans you can find!
Gabe Mills
Groomsman
Gabe and the groom grew up on the same street! Growing up just 2 houses away from each other, they became very special friends and have stayed close til this day! Even though he attends Ouachita Baptist University, Gabe and the groom will be lifelong friends no matter how far the distance is!
Caden Mills
Groomsman
Caden and the groom grew up together in the same neighborhood! After a childhood of campouts, family hangouts, and spontaneous trips to get orange cream bars, they have now been groomsmen in each other's weddings!