Wedding Party

Molly Connor

Matron of Honor

Molly is one of the most compassionate, loyal, and brilliant people that you'll ever meet. She is incredibly classy and well-spoken too! Molly's tenacious about putting relationships first. It's easy to become a better friend simply by following her example and it's what made it easy to pick her as the Matron of Honor. Heidi and Molly met several years ago through a mutual friend and hit it off right away. They love finding new places to walk & talk, trying new recipes, and are active members of the Junior League.

Jeffery Lencioni

Best Man

There are so many words one could use to describe Jeff; some that come to mind are good-hearted, loyal, and hard-working. Jeff often makes friends with anyone he meets. This proved true one day as Anthony and Jeff were walking out of their apartment complex going to a student organization meeting; they were fast friends. Soon, Jeff and Anthony became roommates at Texas A&M University and then again early in their careers in Houston. As any twenty-something with good knees would, they dominated rec. sports, brewed craft beer, hunted hogs, bombed down the ski slopes, and played video games together. Jeff has been there with Anthony through thick and thin; He is a true brother from another mother.

Amanda Foust

Bridesmaid

Amanda is Anthony's favorite big sister! Her strong family values, thoughtful speech, and calming presence are a powerful combination. Amanda has welcomed Heidi into the family with open arms since Day 1. They share a mutual admiration, interest in books, and excitement to call each other "Sister!" Anthony has always looked up to Amanda for her steadfastness, organization, and artistic talents. In fact, his favorite piece of art is the wolf painting that Amanda created for him.

Matthew Altemose

Groomsman

Matt and Anthony met at the ripe ol’ age of 3 years old. They have been the best of friends ever since. They have played sports, road tripped for concerts, attended Houston Astros World Series games, and vacationed together for decades. Matt has always been supremely calm, cool, and collected. Despite his job of literally keeping critical coronary patients alive, he is as laid back as they come. This has always complimented Anthony’s “spirited energy.” Not only are Matt and Anthony close friends, their families are too. There is a chance you may meet more Altemose’s than Vessel’s at the wedding!

Alicia Trent

Bridesmaid

Heidi and Alicia met swimming at Lifetime Fitness. These two energizer bunnies became instant friends and have enjoyed sharing many intellectual pursuits and athletic challenges including books, self-improvement, adding mileage (including cycling and running), movie nights, dance boot camps, live music, navigating career moves, and trying all types of foods. Alicia’s high energy, endurance, and positivity are noticeable from the moment you meet. She is supportive when the going gets tough and openly shares life wisdom. One of life's greatest gifts is a dear friend and Alicia is exactly that!

Phillip Negron

Groomsman

Phil is an incredible human being; there’s no better way to say it. Anthony and Phil became friends at Texas A&M University and were roommates in Houston. Phil is that friend from which you never stop learning and who can seemingly do it all. I wish I could tell you about Phil’s impressive career, but then I’d have to… well, let’s just change subjects. From science to sports, Phil’s a repository of information. Everyone should try to grab a beer with Phil at the wedding, you’ll stand to learn something new and interesting!

Devon O'leary

Bridesmaid

When life says "jump," Devon asks, "how high?" She is one of those people who excels at many things and often all at once. Devon is one of the most friendly, well-rounded, and caring people you’ll ever meet. She leads a great example of how you can have it all. From attending one of Devon’s famous house parties to volunteering, hiking, and skiing, these two have made many fun memories over the years! They're both part of the Junior League too. Heidi loves how they've kept a tight bond through many life events & states apart!

Dr. Mike Liu

Groomsman

Mike and Anthony are good friends from college who have explored the British Isles together in Summer 2022. Mike is an earnest, loyal, and trustful friend, and (sometimes unwittingly) one of the funniest guys you may meet. Mike is also one of the smartest guys you’ll meet. He’s a double board-certified neurologist who practices medicine alongside his father in Fort Worth.

Michelle Agudelo

Bridesmaid

Michelle is Heidi’s favorite younger sister! They have a magnetic bond that energizes each other even if they’re oceans apart. Heidi loves how disarming Michelle can be and how easily she brings out anyone’s inner child. They’ve traveled the world together and continue to enjoy fitness & laughs whenever they get together!

Jeffery Duncan

Groomsman

Jeff and Anthony grew up together as next door neighbors. They learned life’s many lessons on the mean streets of Beaumont, TX. Indeed, Anthony saw his first R-rated movie (The Rock) at Jeff’s house as a kid thanks to Jeff’s big brother. After that, they forever bonded as friends. Anthony and Jeff rode bikes, played sandlot sports, ate food out of each other's refrigerators, and continued watching R-rated movies together throughout their childhood. Even though Jeff has settled down as a family man in Fort Worth, Jeff and Anthony keep in touch sending music and Sopranos jokes back and forth. Jeff is a jokester whose sunny disposition and contagious laughter makes everyone around him feel at ease.

Lilah Caswell

Flower Girl

Lilah has dreamed of being Heidi's flower girl for so long! When Lilah found out that Heidi & Anthony got engaged, she started crying happy tears. They have a lot of similarities including dance, a love for animals, journaling, and a shared enjoyment for trying new things.

Matt Foust

Usher

Matt has been like a big brother to Anthony as long as he can remember. In fact, the first wedding Anthony attended was serving as Matt’s groomsman in his marriage to Anthony’s sister, Amanda. Matt is hilarious, humble, and a heck of a pit master (meats not heavy metal that is!)

Nicholas Foust

Usher

Nicholas is Anthony’s oldest nephew and probably the fastest kid alive. Fittingly, he’s a varsity student-athlete in track and cross-country, 1st chair trumpeter, Captain of the school band, straight A student, and class representative of student council. On his very few off days, Nicholas is also working on becoming an Eagle Scout.

Christopher Foust

Usher

Christopher John Foust is Anthony’s godson, nephew, and namesake. It is truly scary how much they share in personality, talents, and interests. Christopher is a star pitcher on his baseball team, no-nonsense defender on his soccer team, a winning state level writer in PSIA, plays baritone in the school band, and just won his school’s spelling bee. Anthony could not be more proud of his two nephews and their whole wonderful family.

Zach Newton

Officiant