Joanna & Chad
Wedding Party
Clayton Fowler
Best Man
Clayton and Chad have been friends for 10+ years. They met on the baseball team at the University of Houston Victoria, and quickly became best of friends and eventually roommates. Clayton currently lives in Katy, TX with his pup Ace, and works as a district manager of an electrical sales company. Despite the distance, Clayton always finds time to take weekend trips to SA and hit up the local honky tonk bar, Bluebonnet Palace to dance and drink the night away with Chad. Few days go by, without those two communicating in some way. Clayton has always been Chad's right hand man and Chad is so blessed to have him standing right next to him on the alter, October 17!
Jackie Rieger
Matron of Honor
Jackie and Jo met while working at Victoria's Secret, both also attending Texas State University. They would get "in trouble" from time to time at work for talking to each other too much. They became fast friends and have remained extremely close amidst Jackie's moves to California, Louisiana and Pennsylvania. Nothing can separate their bond! They share a love of food, Harry Potter, Disney, traveling, Twizzlers, and many other things. Jo is so incredibly thankful to have Jackie in her life; she is supportive, caring, loyal and has a great sense of humor.
Michael Oros
Groomsman
Mike and Chad have been best buds ever since meeting on the baseball diamond at Sam Houston State University. Their love for the game sparked their instant bromance. Mike and Chad were roommates in Huntsville, as well as in Victoria during summer ball season. Mike is an elementary P.E. teacher and coaches the Victoria Generals. He currently resides in Kingwood, w/ his wife Kacie, and son Houston. Today, Mike and Chad drink beer together, talk baseball, and duke it out on fantasy football field. FYI, Chad beat him in the super bowl this year! Mike has always been there for Chad in tough times and Chad wouldn't be able to tie the knot without him by his side.
Dana Allen
Maid of Honor
Dana and Jo have stories that could last for days! They met as sophomores in college doing a roommate matching program. Even though roommate matching is considered somewhat "random", they both know that God paired them together for a reason. Dana has helped Jo learn to be more spontaneous and care-free, but she is also very grounded. She and Jo have been with each other through highs and lows and they can share anything with each other. They have a sister like bond and have remained close even through the distance of Dana living in Seattle for the past 6 years. They know that they can count on each other always!
Cameron Prather
Groomsman
Cameron is Chad's brother from a different mother. Ten years ago, Cam married Chad's sister, Nikki, and has been a brother to him ever since. Cameron has influenced Chad in so many ways, including a large part of his inspiration to become a Physical Therapist. Cameron is a Physicians Assistant at a Neuro Surgery Center, and lives in Austin w/ Nikki and their adorable daughters Ivy and Makenna. Chad and Cam spend their time together indulging on way too much food, trying out new beers, and playing with Ivy and Mak. Chad knows how blessed he is to have his only brother standing next to him on the biggest day of his life.
Nikki Prather
Bridesmaid
Nikki is Joanna's future sis in law (Chad's sister). Chad introduced them on their 3rd date and although Joanna was nervous to meet Nikki and her husband, Cam, they were so friendly and welcoming from the beginning! Additionally, Nikki and Jo were wearing pretty much the same outfit, so they could tell they would be friends for sure! Even when Chad was in Odessa for Physical Therapy school, Jo and Nikki would get together to catch up and share about different things going on in each others lives. Jo feels so blessed to have Nikki as a sister in law.
Brently Sorgee
Groomsman
Brently and Chad have only known each other for a few years but have built a lifetime worth of memories in that span. Chad and Brently met at a Texas Tech PT School pool party, and yes, you guessed it, became roommates. During their time in Odessa, Chad studied and Brently played video games, yet still made similar grades. They spent their free time watching sports, complaining about their fantasy football teams, and practicing manual therapy on each other. Brently currently lives in Baton Rouge, w/ his dog Beau, and practices as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Chad knows the impact Brently has made on his life and wouldn't be where he is today without him.
Leah Ronner
Bridesmaid
Leah was there the night that Chad and Joanna first met! She and Jo met working at Blue Bridal Boutique in 2015. They were both single and liked to go out downtown together and try out new restaurants (mainly ones that had tacos or fried pickles). Leah is so full of life and always makes Jo laugh. When the two of them get together they are so excited they have a hard time deciding where to even start the conversation! Leah is currently fulfilling her goal of becoming an Occupational Therapist.