Jaybrian & AndreaJaybrian & Andrea
Wedding PartyWedding Party
Ashley BatherAshley Bather
Matron of Honor
Ashley and Andrea met in the third grade, and even living countries away could not stop this friendship! Andrea was a part of Ashley and Josh's wedding in Scotland June 2021, where Andrea stayed with Ashley's family in a beautiful Scottish house for 2 weeks leading up to the wedding. Andrea and Ashley share a love for horses, travel, and hot tea!
Ashley TaylorAshley Taylor
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Andrea met at Mississippi State University, where Ashley became Andrea's Big Sister in the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. Ashley quickly took Andrea under her wing, and Ashley's family welcomed Andrea with open arms to many family events, including family dinners at Harveys in Starkville with Ashley's grandparents!
Madison MurphyMadison Murphy
Bridesmaid
Madison became Andrea's first friend in Texas when Andrea moved at the age of 5 years old. Madison introduced Andrea to the the Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli movies, and they even took a trip to Japan together with their brothers in 2017! Madison and Andrea share a love for animals that continues to strengthen their friendship over the years.
Katie DachniwskyKatie Dachniwsky
Bridesmaid
Katie and Andrea started as rivals on the elementary soccer field and became great friends while in the Carroll Medical Academy in high school. Katie and Andrea have taken many trips over the years, including Disney Cruises, car trips to college, and a New York birthday party! Katie and Andrea lived together in Dallas and Arlington for a bit of time until they both bought their first homes!
Katie WolfKatie Wolf
Bridesmaid
Katie and Andrea met through their mutual friend, Madison Murphy! Katie and Andrea bonded over their shared interest of playing the flute in their high school marching band and Twilight event parties. Though Katie lives in California now, she sends 'thinking of you' messages to Andrea, which makes Andrea feel as if Katie is always by her side.
Ariel Seitz KnissAriel Seitz Kniss
Bridesmaid
Ariel and Andrea have been friends since before they can remember, as they are cousins! Ariel's family use to take trips to Texas from Pennsylvania, and Andrea gets to see Ariel's family during Christmas holidays. Ariel and Andrea share their love for medicine, though one for the human side and one for the animal side.
Mark HowellMark Howell
Best Man
Mark and Jay's bestest of friendship started back in college. After celebrating graduation, Mark honored Jay by having him in his wedding party, marrying the love of his life, Alyx. Years later, Mark began a podcast that quickly rose the charts called "Dudes Missing the Mark." which features Jay and Cody as cohosts. Mark and Alyx host Jay and Andrea during the football season as they spend the Sundays watching football and entertaining their daughter, Eleanor.
Aaron YedinakAaron Yedinak
Groomsman
Aaron and Jay met in the 3rd grade and caused nothing but trouble for Ms. McBride. Their adventures included playing chicken on the monkey bars, jumping off the roof into the pool and playing outside with the other neighborhood ruffians. These days, they stay close by celebrating family events and trash talking NFL. This is a friendship that will never fade.
James CorniaJames Cornia
Groomsman
JC and Jay met back in Jay's Spine Team Texas days. The bromance was immediate. Poker, volleyball, and some good beer helped this bond grow. The day came when JC asked him to be a groomsman and without hesitation, Jay said yes. JC now has a model family!
Victor MedinaVictor Medina
Groomsman
Victor and Jay met back in 2010, working as Lifeguards at Gaylord Texan. Unbeknownst to them, they lived a quarter mile away from each other. Their best adventure took them to Europe for 10-days spanning from London to Prague to Vienna to Munich to Paris to Dublin and back home.
Cody CliftonCody Clifton
Groomsman
Cody and Jay met through Mark Howell. He is a fellow cohost in the electric podcast, "Dudes missing the Mark." As Cody's career took him and his family to California, they stay in touch by playing chess and creating exhilarating podcast episodes every Wednesday.