Gabriel & Rachel
Wedding Party
Tiffany Smith-Sheridan
Matron of Honor
Rachel's oldest sister, she is nurturing, stylish, and compassionate! Furthermore, she is an incredible cook and hostess. (And also the mother of arguably the cutest little girl in the world!) Tiffany currently works in early childhood education in Austin.
Helcio Sumbe
Best Man
The thrower of the epic pool party all those years ago. Helcio is a 3rd year missionary in Georgia where he is the team director. He is Gabriel and Rachel's self proclaimed "third-wheel" but they love to have him around :P Helcio is incredible friend and the best man anyone could ask for!
Cathleen Holloway
Matron of Honor
Rachel's second oldest sister and hands down one of the chicest women out there. She is strong, sassy, and splendid! She got married April 14th!! It was fun to plan their weddings together :)
Jorge Zayas
Best Man
Gabriel's younger brother- a lover of sports, yummy food, and a killer monopoly player! Ask him which football players we should look out for and he can eloquently explain to you who they are and why. He dreams of going to school at the University of Texas and one day be a sports commentator. Although he is 17, Jorge mature beyond his years.
Mariana Zayas
Maid of Honor
Gabriel's oldest sister and one of Rachel's dearest friends. Her love for others is only beaten by her love for the Lord. When she and Rachel first met on Thanksgiving 2014 they were both wearing the same outfit and both were incredibly chatty- the beginnings of a beautiful friendship! She currently lives in Dallas and is very active in Regnum Christi, an organization committed to promoting holiness in the family.
Jackson Perry
Groomsman
WHAT A BRILLIANT MAN! Jackson is a fellow Baylor Bear who has been friends with Gabriel and Rachel for 6 years. He is a devoted disciple of Christ, steadfast friend, and impressive Settlers of Catan player. He lives in Kentucky with his wife Megan where he is in graduate school for Classics.
Clare Byrd
Maid of Honor
One of Rachel's oldest and dearest friends, Clare has been in Rachel's life for a decade. They went to opposing all girl high schools in Houston but still managed to form a tight bond over a love of youth group, Anthopologie, and the Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo. Most of Rachel's favorite high school and college memories include Clare, and it's a thrill to add another important memory to the list-this time a wedding!
Adam Myers
Groomsman
Another of Gabriel and Rachel's brilliant friends, Adam (who also just got married!) is a PhD candidate in Philosophy at Baylor University. He was a regular member of cocktails&cards Rachel's senior year of college and continues to be a very dear friend to both of them. Ask Adam about his role in Gabriel's surprise 25th birthday party!
Julia Brown
Bridesmaid
Rachel and Julia became friends when they realized that they were both Catholics in Delta Delta Delta at Baylor. Julia is from a small town in East Texas and is just about the sweetest human being out there. She and Rachel joined FOCUS at the same time and Julia currently serves as a missionary at Southeast Missouri State University.
Mike Woodrum
Groomsman
One of Gabriel's Philosophy friends from the University of Dallas, Mike is a dear friend :) He is currently at the University of Texas studying law and when the occasion comes around he brews his own beer. It was this passion for beer and philosophy that fomented Mike's and Gabriel's friendship.
Erin Corbett
Bridesmaid
What a life this friend has led! Erin has lived all over the world but met Rachel as a FOCUS Missionary at Baylor when Rachel was a junior in college. They became friends over a shared love of wine, making disciples of all nations, and the rich intellectual tradition of the Church. She currently is in her 4th year with FOCUS and serves as a parish missionary in Chicago, Illinois.
Miles Cantrell
Groomsman
Rachel's youngest brother and such a fun guy! He is currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas and in his spare time loves to explore Austin, go golfing, and spend time with friends. He and Gabriel first became friends at Tiffany and Keegan's wedding 5 years ago over some questionable cigars (smoking cigars together is now a wedding tradition!) and have been buds ever since!
Brianna Casias
Bridesmaid
Dear Bri is another sweet friend from Baylor. She and Rachel became friends through FOCUS' discipleship program and a shared love of the tv show Friends, pumpkin spice lattes, and a well placed necklace. She has also been a champion of Gabriel and Rachel's relationship since the beginning and they couldn't imagine making this next step without her!
Keegan Smith-Sheridan
Groomsman
Keegan is Tiffany's husband and a dear friend! He is the life of the party (ask him about his karaoke skills!), a great father, and a fun golf buddy. He cares for everyone and desires to build a wonderful home for himself and his family.
Christina Wirth
Bridesmaid
Rachel's Flagstaff teammate, roommate, friend, and boss. What a life they have shared these past few years! Christina is the Team Director at NAU and is an incredible missionary and all around person. She is perhaps the most thoughtful friend out there, often picking up Rachel's favorite Larabars or leaving kind notes of encouragement. Christina has been the best first teammate a girl could ask for and it will be hard not to be on a team with her next year!
Winston Holloway
Groomsman
Cat's husband and a killer architect in Houston. Winston is a great guy who has swept Cathleen off her feet! It has been a blast getting to know him the past three years and exciting to think about all the years of memories to come!
Adrian Rivera
Usher
Adrian is Gabriel's cousin with the mind of an engineer and the heart of a philosopher. He desires to know things about the world and is not shy to ask the hard questions. He truly is a man who seeks out truth and loves deeply those around him. Adrian is currently at the University of Texas in Dallas and when he has some spare time shares meals with Gabriel and Mariana.
Tyler Russell
Usher
Rachel's cousin and the classic southern gentleman! Tyler is always ready to lend a hand and is one of the most supportive people out there. Tyler works in Houston in Supply Chain Management. When he isn't working, Tyler loves to play golf, eat good food, run marathons, and spend time with his family.
Ben Acosta
Usher
Another of Rachel's teammates from NAU, Ben is Flagstaff's resident mountain man. He loves to play the guitar, scale cliffs, and write! He also LOVES Star Wars and basically every super hero ever. Ask him about the time he, Rachel, and Erich accidentally went to Mexico on their way to California!
Erich Nickman
Usher
Erich is the Nebraska guy that rounds out the NAU FOCUS team. He is an intramural champion, reader of philosophy and politics, and last semester led a killer bible study on the book Drinking with the Saints with his senior guys. It was a hit!
Marin Smith-Sheridan
Flower Girl
The cutest little flower girl anyone ever did see!