Kaitlyn & Jack
Wedding Party
Ashton Roberts
Maid of Honor
Ashton and I stumbled into our friendship one sunny day at Camp Goddard in the awful years of middle school. We have always said on another day we would have hated each other. Ashton has been one of the greatest supports in my life. From a couple of crazy, insecure teenagers to two strong, independent women, I am so proud of the ladies we have become. There is no one I can imagine standing next to me on my big day. Especially because she and I agree that she is the female version of Jack, no wonder I love him so much!
Tori (Soon to be Oberrander)
Matron of Honor
Tori was the best thing to come out of A&M for me. We met through mutual friends because we were all in a women's organization called Aggie Gems. Tori and I instantly clicked. We were at similar places in our lives and related to the annoyance (and joy of course) of having a significant other. We ended up in the same town after graduating and we have enjoyed planning our weddings side by side. I can't wait to see what this next chapter in our lives brings us.
Morgan Roberts
Bridesmaid
So if you can't tell by the picture... Morgan and I are related. She is my niece in fact, which is kind of weird seeing as I am only 5 years older than her. But this has given me a unique view of her life. I have had the pleasure of growing up beside Mo, as well as seeing her grow up as my niece. I couldn't be prouder of who Mo is as a person, as a niece, and as a friend. She has always known who she is, and never wavered on what she believed. She amazed me through her teenage years and now I am so excited to see where she goes from here. I can only hope she can be as proud of me.
Mikayla Rhodes
Bridesmaid
We will only share a last name for a short while but I am proud to say we will be connected by family forever. Mikayla married my brother in February. There is no one else I would have picked for my brother. It helps that we get along so well! Not only do we both agree Kade is infuriating as a human being but we also know just how amazing he is. That was the beginning of a bond I dreamed of having with my sister-in-law one day. I know that our lives will continue to grow at their own paces but I hope to share many more milestones with you throughout the years.
Sam Le
Bridesmaid
I can genuinely say I have not met a more caring person than Sam. Since we have been friends, there has not been one holiday, birthday, special event, or momentous occasion that Sam hasn't at least sent me a text to say she loved me. This girl has shown me what being truly courageous means and what being a true friend really is. She is also one of the few people I think Jack really listens to because high school band really does leave scars. She has seen our relationship first hand from beginning to now, so it is only appropriate that while taking this next step she is right by our side.
Andy Van Saders
Bridesman
I had to throw some testosterone into this estrogen filled party! Andy and I met pretty soon into Jack and I's relationship. Actually I met all of Jack's immediate family at Andy's birthday dinner. Crazy to think the guy standing next to me at our wedding is the same kid I met that night. Andy has truly grown into a uniquely amazing human being. He is creative, and thoughtful, and stubborn. I sometimes feel like he is a thousand miles away (1,580 miles to be exact) but then he'll text me to see how I am doing or call me out of the blue just to talk. I didn't know what having a little brother would be like but God blessed with two amazing ones. I couldn't be happier that Andy said yes to hanging with us girls for this special day.
Nick Lash
Best Man
Nick and I have known each other for about as long as baseball has been in my life. His dad was one of my very first coaches and our friendship was built around the mound. Nick is Nick, that is about all I can say. I couldn't imagine having my wedding day without him cracking jokes and making a last minute escape plan if necessary of course.
Jorrey Persons
Groomsman
Oh Jorrey....where do I begin. I guess you can say that Jorrey and I have a bad habit of getting into trouble. You always know that Jorrey is up for a good time and honestly keeps me on my toes. I never would have guessed that he would be the second one engaged in the group, but I wouldn't have pegged myself as the first. Welcome to the yes ma'am club.
Tanner Patton
Groomsman
Kaitlyn wants to claim that Tanner was her friend first, but who cares who came first, it matters who is the favorite and that is me. Tanner is the resident Dr. Pepper addict and history buff (especially about "Nazi" Germany). If ever I needed a partner for trivial pursuit, he would be my first pick!
Justin Morton
Groomsman
I met Justin when I was 5 years old. Our relationship is pretty much the same now that it was then, I bully him and his sister bullies me back. Justin's house is the hangout spot for any game nights and he never fails to make sure we all know there is an extra bed just in case we needed one.
Manny Rodriguez
Groomsman
Manny wasn't the best baseball player but man could he lift some weight. Though baseball didn't work out, our friendship has. We made it through being roommates at Texas Tech and I even learned to enjoy the bickering of Tanner and Manny at all hours.
Ryan Maze
Groomsman
Ryan has always been there, except for the one time I burnt half my hand off on his potato gun and he ran away. From little league to adulthood there is very little Ryan wasn't a part of. From scapegoat to ER nurse this guy has some stories to tell.