Jordan & Chad
Meet our Wedding Party
Jessica McCrary Pope
Matron of Honor
“Best damn friends” and Jordan’s sister, introduced by their parents in 1992. Though polar opposites in every way, they unite over their love of Lizzo, patio drinking weather, and tagging each other in random memes as their primary source of communication. The running joke is that if Chad weren't marrying Jordan, he and Jess would hate each other, and though they like to keep the ruse up, they buy each other more inside joke gifts than anyone known to man. Jess is married to groomsman, William. They share a daughter, Brooks, whom Jordan and Chad are Godparents to.
Charles "Chuck" Haynes
Best Man
Chuck has been Chad's best friend literally Chad's entire life. They share a love of hunting, fishing, table games and football. Chuck and his wife, Grace, have been gracious enough to host Jordan and her family numerous times over the years, for what have been what our family's deem some of the best weekends ever! Chuck and his wife, Grace, reside just outside of New Orleans.
Tarra Ray
Bridesmaid
Tarra and Jordan met her first year of college while working at Zapato’s Cantina in College Station, TX. It’s known that they’re a package deal, complete sisterwives. Lovingly referred to as, Tuh, Tarra’s honesty and fierce loyalty grounds the friend group. She is truly the definition of "ride or die", and the dying will most definitely be of laughter. Tarra resides in Tyler with her boyfriend, Greg, and is giving her girls another niece or nephew to spoil later this summer.
William Pope
Groomsman
Jessica’s husband and future brother-in-laws, Chad is most grateful that William paved the path for marrying a McCrary sister. William and Chad have gone of many fishing and hunting trips, and enjoy the rivalry that comes with being fans of Texas Tech and Texas, respectfully. William, Jessica, and their daughter, Brooks reside in Tyler.
Tracy Jobe Shoemake
Bridesmaid
11 years ago, Tracy came to Tyler to accompany Jessica on a trip for her 21st birthday and met Jordan then. Tracy hasn’t missed a vacation or family event since. Her inability to properly apply sunscreen and the never ending game of Chicken she plays with her gas gage serves as the jumping off point for some of our funniest memories. Tracy and her husband, Joey, reside in Hearne, TX with their three children, Rylee, Elizabeth, and Carter, their pup, Gunner, and guinea pig, Chewy.
Marc Murski
Groomsman
Chad's cousin, one time room mate, and partner in crime, they’re as close as brothers. Both enjoy a great meal, a competitive game of pool, and football. Jordan and Chad love visiting Marc and his wife, Mary any chance they get! Marc served for 7 years in the United States Marine Corps, a fact his family and friends are most proud of. Marc and Mary, reside in Bacliff, TX with their beloved pup, Georgia.
Jennifer “JJ” Sawyer
Bridesmaid
Though initially friends with Chad, Jordan and JJ (and subsequently, Jordan's family, for which they are most grateful!) have become the best of friends. JJ and her husband, Todd, are the Fred and Ethel to Jordan and Chad’s Ricky and Lucy. The four have enjoyed many deer lease, beach, lake and even ski trips, though JJ makes it known that warm weather is her jam! A true competitor she once ran a marathon because someone bet her she couldn’t. JJ and Todd reside in Tyler, TX with their two rescue pups Finn and Jeffrey.
Brian Short
Groomsman
Chad and Brian have been friends longer than Jordan’s been alive. They too, share a love of fishing and hunting and have been on numerous trips together during their friendship. Chad is godfather to Brian’s son, Aiden. Brian, his wife Amber, and their son, Aiden reside in Longview, TX.
Dave Leonard
Usher
Dave is Jordan’s and Jessica’s uncle. An avid sports fan he and the girls have enjoyed many tailgate parties, game nights, and fantasy football seasons. He may not always win but his crap talk is beyond on point, and the girls are always grateful for the, "check your lineup" and backup advice texts on Thursday mornings in the fall. In 2015, Dave was promoted to Great Uncle "Day", when Jess and William had Brooks, a title he has more than lived up to since. Dave resides in Tyler, TX just feet down the road from William and Jessica, a fact that delights both Brooks and Dave and is sure to lead to many adventure.
Todd Sawyer
Usher
Todd and Chad met in High School at TK Gorman in Tyler, TX. They have also been friends longer than Jordan’s been alive. The two, have enjoyed ski, sailing and deer lease trips throughout their friendship. An avid outdoorsman and travel junkie, Todd and JJ, love packing up their pups and hitting the open road any chance they get! Todd served as a medic in the army, a fact his family and friends are most proud of. He and JJ reside in Tyler, TX with their rescue pups, Finn and Jeffrey.
Susan Davis
Chaos Coordinator
Truly the calm in our storm both personally and professionally! Susan and Lisa, Jordan's mom, became friends through a tennis league and now the McCrary family can’t remember life before they met. On top of several "best ever" vacations and game nights filled with belly laughter, the family's can be found in “The Black Hole” that is the Davis’ back porch, laughing, crying, and figuring out the world’s problems. Susan and her family are an absolute blessing to the McCrarys and they’re grateful to have had both Susan’s professional and personal support in making this wedding perfect! Susan and her husband, Bob, reside in Tyler. Texas with their pups and have enjoyed this last year loving on their first grandchild, Wills.
Robert "Bob" Davis
Officiant
There was never a question of who Chad and Jordan wanted performing their marriage ceremony, just a question of when and where to ask. And as one of the happiest, most brilliant, larger than life people ever encountered, Jordan and Chad are thrilled he agreed! As with Susan, Bob is an incredibly cherished and adored man in the McCrary's lives and they, like everyone else, feel very blessed to have him! Bob and Susan reside in Tyler, Texas, with their pups and have enjoyed this last year loving on their first grandchild, Wills.