Maid of Honor
Nicole and Kate have known each other close to 28 years. From growing up playing mermaids in the pool, sword fighting the parent trap scene, lots of boy talks, and many more memories, the two are really best friends, it's a sister bond that can't be broken or messed with. Kate had the priveledge of being Nicole's Maid of Honor earlier this year, and now her sister gets to fill those same shoes for her on her big day. Drink Order at the Bar: Old Fashioned Favorite Memory: Kate and Joao's help with her and Jeff's wedding in Mexico; says the wedding wouldn't have been so seamless if it wasn't for their amazing teamwork Fun Fact: Great at guessing twists in movies, and will fall asleep on command
Bridesmaid
Kate and Hannah have known each other since third grade. They share a friendship that can only be described as SOUL friends. So many memories have been shared including LOTS of laughs, ASL, late night movie premieres, reading viral books together, Kate getting to be a bridesmaid in her wedding, and many more. Kate is honored to have Hannah stand with her on this special day. Favorite Drink Order: Vodka Tonic with a lime Favorite Memory: I can’t imagine picking just one favorite memory so here are a few. One of my favorite memories with Kate is the true start of our friendship in Mr. Smith’s class. We were inseparable having nearly every class together that year. Another favorite of mine is when we went to our senior homecoming together because we didn’t need a man. We went all out and had Brad do a photo shoot of us thinking we were so cool. Lastly, Kate and I used to go see a movie every Valentine’s Day and as we were leaving school, on the way to the movies a car pulled out of the Walmart parking lot and hit us in the back wheel. We both screamed and laughed about it afterwards. Luckily we made it to the movie just to see The Vow, which begins with a car wreck. Fun Fact: Hannah can spin a basketball on her finger
Bridesmaid
Having known Kate since birth, to say that they know each other well would be an understatement. They’ve spent numerous holidays and family vacations together. Through rain or sunshine there have been too many memories to count. Kate is SO excited to be Kristen’s bridesmaid in March of 2023 and can't wait to add more memories to look back on in this new chapter we are starting. Drink Order at the Bar: Dirty Shirley Favorite Memory: When Kate's Down allergy had her throwing up in my brand new feather sleeping bag on a camping trip to Florida. Fun Fact: Fluent in Spanish, obsessed with Crocs, pole vaulted in high school and flew a plane before ever driving a car
Officiant/Groomsman
Officiant, groomsman, and a pro Dungeons and Dragon player. What can’t this guy do? If it wasn't for the BBQ House the world would be a different place for both Joao and Mat. They once worked 96 hours together during Spring Break, and had to endure the Wrath of Sheila, all while trying to stay awake to chop beef and link mix for ALL East Texas. From MANY heated football debates at the Nacogdoches Fuzzy’s, to roommates, and co-workers again in Dallas, Mat has been at major stages in Joao’s life. Finally, Mat gets to be the one to pronounce Joao and Kate husband and wife. Drink Order at the Bar: Old Fashioned Favorite Memory: The many green tea shots with Joao; at least the ones they can remember Fun Fact: Mat walks on his toes and has seen the TV Show "Scrubs" 9 times
Best Man
The other half of the Best Man duo. Jason and Joao met back in third grade. That was literally within a couple of days of Joao landing in the USA. This friendship has seen it all, except for Joao not getting to see Jason’s wedding, which Jason will never let him live it down. Aside from that the two are friends that could go from not talking for days, to talking for days in a row while at work to not get bogged down with the day-to-day activities of the nine to five. Drink Order at the Bar: Vodka Redbull; but would rather be drinking Sweet Tea Favorite Memory: Getting to live together with Joao in Nacogdoches Fun Facts: Dreams of being a professional rollerblader, loves conspiracies, will never forget The Wakeland High School Homerun, and can't burp
Best Man
One of two Best Men, Robert, or Robby is a friend that challenges Joao daily. The two met in East Texas during Joao’s short lived lacrosse career, but the friendship grew when Robby helped Joao get hired at the BBQ House in Nacogdoches which led to friendships with two other groomsmen: Mat and Clint. Robby has been a part of Joao's life for almost a decade, including living together for several years, making memories through different chapters and will definitely be a friend for life. Drink Order at the Bar: Old Fashioned Favorite Memory: The growth between the two as they have been at major chapters of each other's lives Fun Fact: Robby can play the trombone, and flares his nostrils quite regularly
Groomsman
Clint and Joao met at Nacogdoches while working at the BBQ House. Clint is one of the friendships that really grew as they worked together with Robby and Mat, and would watch football together at the local Fuzzy's while getting into very loud "discussions" about their teams. Joao was a groomsman at Clint's wedding in 2020, and this is a friendship that has grown more and more as both get further into adulthood. They now even have the same truck. Drink Order at the Bar: Old Fashioned Favorite Memory: Couples trip to Broken Bow, OK Fun Fact: Always selects the perfect sized containers for leftovers, and packs a suitcase in under 5 minutes (this drives Lindsey, his wife, insane)
Groomsman
Chase and Joao met in late high school, and the friendship really grew as they were both figuring out life post high school. Chase was one of Joao's favorite friends to see and catch up with when visiting Dallas from Nacogdoches, and Joao got to be one of Chase's groomsmen earlier this year when Chase married Rachel. This is another friendship that also has some deep bonds related to football and fantasy football. Drink Order at the Bar: Moscow Mule Favorite Memory: Play Turkey Bowls with Joao every Thanksgiving for the past decade Fun Fact: Shows up an hour and half early for a tee time, but will arrive at the airport just before boarding (maybe the trip Tampa has changed that?), walks around the house while brushing teeth, enjoys making fart noises when people bend over, and will immediately try to imitate any random noise that is heard.
Groomsman
Jeff and Joao didn't really get to choose their friendship, but it's turned out to be a special one. Jeff had been dating Nicole for almost 6 years when Joao started dating Kate, and having been a part of the Barton's for so long Jeff has been instrumental in getting the in-laws, particularly Kyky, much more accepting of Joao being added to the family. The two are now roommates along with Kate and Nicole, and will officially be family come December 2nd, 2022. Drink Order at the Bar: Irish Whiskey and Sprite Favorite Memory: ACL 2019 Fun Fact: Will know an actor's or actress's full IMBD page when watching a movie or show, and will break into song from Aladdin any time Nicole calls Lennie, their dog, a "street rat"