Wedding Party

Kate Zora

Bride

Leading lady ;)

John Norris

Groom

Leading Gentleman ;)

Barbara Zora

Mother of the Bride

Bridgeland (Houston), Texas

Dan Zora

Father of the Bride

Forever in my Heart - Miss you and Love you Dad!

Marcia Norris

Mother of the Groom

Frank Norris

Father of the Groom

Klein, Texas

Kristin Lemoine

Matron of Honor

Magnolia, Texas Kristin and Kate first met as friendly opponents across the net from one another when Kate coached at Klein while Kristin was at Klein Cain. Kristin and her husband Matt have been great friends of Kate for several years and their friendship is valued by Kate and John.

Patrick Norris

Best Man

Patrick is the younger brother of John. Patrick and John grew up together playing sports especially golf and we enjoy going to UT football games.

Mallori Howington

Bridesmaid

Porter, Texas Kate and Mallori met at Klein High School. Kate hired Mallori to be her first assistant on her volleyball staff. Kate knew during the interview that she would not only be co-workers but friends. Even though Kate is no longer in Houston, when they go to club tournaments we are the first ones to find another if they are at the same tournament.

James Minahan

Groomsman

James and John go all the way back to preschool. James and John grew up together playing different sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, and golf. James played collegiate golf at SMU. James now resides in Fort Worth with his wife Olivia and young son Jimmy.

Jen Krawczyk

Bridesmaid

Leander, Texas Jenn and Kate met via Jenn's husband Phil when Kate lived in Austin. Jenn and Kate have been friends for over 12 years. From Wurstfest to UT football tailgates to girls cruises, Jenn and Kate have been close friends. Jenn is always a ball of fun and has a kind heart.

Barkley Hairston

Groomsman

Barkley and John first met around the 3rd grade through junior golf. Barkley went to college at UT Tyler and moved in with Patrick and John a few years after. Barkley now lives just outside New Braunfels close to John and Kate.

Erin Wiedenfeld

Bridesmaid

New Braunfels, Texas Kate met Erin in New Braunfels, and they quickly became close friends. Whether attending church, enjoying brunch, or catching up over dinner, they always have a great time together. Erin has been a wonderful friend and support, and Kate is so grateful to have her by her side for this special celebration!

Victor Hemmati

Groomsman

Victor and John met in Kindergarten. Both have stayed really good friends since, and would always go to Houston Rockets basketball games over the years. Victor is the funniest guy John knows and could be a stand up comedian if he wanted to. Victor currently lives in Galveston with his wife Meg and their two young sons including John and Kate’s ring bearer Kam.

Christy Oertli

Bridesmaid

Leander, Texas Kate and Christi met in 2012 at Waterloo and Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria. Kate and Christi had a large group of friends that were super supportive of one another. Christi and Kate have been friends for over 12 years. Christi has a huge heart and will do anything she can for anyone. Kate is super lucky to call her a friend.

Ryan Oliver

Groomsman

Ryan and John have known each other since elementary school. Both grew up playing golf and still play together to this day. When John was a freshman in high school, Ryan was his ride to and from school. Ryan lives in The Woodlands with his wife Taylor and two young kids.

Mandie West

Bridesmaid

Canton, Texas Mandi and Kate met for the first time in line at Athletic Directors conference in San Marcos. We were two of very few females at the conference and instantly made friends as we stuck together. We both have traveled on similar paths as Head Coaches, Coordinators and Lamar University Admin candidates. Mandi has given Kate tons of advice over the years, but most importantly has given a great friendship. Wish she lived closer but excited every time for coaching clinics in Round Rock, Dallas, Austin and Houston.

Seth Kovar

Groomsman

Seth and John met in the early 90’s. Seth’s dad and John’s dad used to work together in Dallas. Seth’s family and John’s family have had UT season tickets for football for over 35 years. Seth is a reporter for CW39 in Houston.

Iris Garner

Bridesmaid

Leander, Texas Kate and Iris met for the first time at an Austin Airport before taking 55 middle school students to Australia for 3 weeks. That was in 2012 and they are still great friends to this day. Iris has become more like a sister and Kate will always be Aunt Kate to Cuatro.

Jordan Lewis

Groomsman

Jordan and John met around 2015. Jordan loves sports, especially the Texans, Astros and OU football. He is always the life of the party anywhere he goes. Jordan lives in Porter, TX.

Kam Hemmati

Ring Bearer