Wedding Party
Brittany Polasek
Maid of Honor
Full Name : Brittany Nicole Polasek Resident of: New Braunfels, Tx College: Texas State Occupation: Accountant Relation to Kolbie: Cousin & Best Friend Fun Fact: At age 7, Brittany cut off Kolbie's bangs out of anger forcing her to wear hats for several months.
Chase Hodson
Best Man
Full Name: David Chase Hodson Resident of: Tampa, Florida College: Texas State University Occupation: Pitcher in the NY Yankees Organization Relation to Ryan: Best Friend/Neighbor since they were 6 years old. Fun Fact: Chase competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2002 featured on ESPN.
Gretchen Stancil
Bridesmaid
Full Name: Gretchen Marie Stancil Resident of: Silsbee, Tx College: Lamar University Occupation: Student Relation to Kolbie: Childhood best friend Fun Fact: She is on a first name basis with the Astro's janitorial staff after projectile vomiting every half inning during a game.
Tyler Roe
Groomsman
Full Name: Tyler William Roe Resident of: Houston, Texas College: University of Houston Occupation: Construction Sales Relationship with Ryan: Best Friend and teammate since they were 7 years old. Fun Fact: Known for his tranquil nature, Tyler enjoys taking it slow with a good book and a glass of wine on any given night.
Brittany Benbrook
Bridesmaid
Full Name: Brittany Louise Benbrook Resident of: New Braunfels, Tx College: Texas A&M Occupation: Teacher Relation to Kolbie: College best friend Fun Fact: Her obsession with her dog pushes the limits of normal social behavior and if you don't believe me, check her phone case.
Nick Lassiter
Groomsman
Full Name: Nickolas Lange Lassiter Resident of: Houston, Texas College: Ole Miss Occupation: Law Clerk at Wheat Oppermann PLLC Relationship with Ryan: Best Friend and teammate since they were 12 years old. Fun Fact: Nick was heavily involved in the Women's March on Washington in 2017 and is credited for helping organize Houston's very own chapter.
Katie Johnson
Bridesmaid
Full Name: Katie Leanne Johnson Resident of: Dallas, Tx College: Aveda Occupation: Beautician Relation to Kolbie: Childhood best friend Fun Fact: She's a professional at removing sea urchin spines from peoples bodies.
Conner Smith
Groomsman
Full Name: Conner Robert Smith Resident of: Houston, Texas College: Colorado State University Occupation: USAF Student Pilot Relationship with Ryan: Best Friend and teammate since they were 7 years old. Fun Fact: While playing football at Colorado State, Conner found a new love for haikus that capture his life experiences.
Courtney Crews
Bridesmaid
Full Name: Courtney Elizabeth Crews Resident of: College Station, Tx College: Texas A&M Occupation: Student Relation to Kolbie: Future sister-in-law Fun Fact: Her favorite vacation activities include sliding down black diamonds and crashing snow mobiles.
Sam Tolleson
Groomsman
Full Name: Samuel Rollin Tolleson Resident of: Orlando, Florida College: University of Central Florida Occupation: Medical Sales Relationship with Ryan: Best Friend and teammate since they were 8 years old. Fun Fact: Sam was voted "most sensitive" senior year of high school after his dazzling performance as Sonny Malone in the THS production of Xanadu.
Kassidy Kruft
Bridesmaid
Full Name: Kassidy Elizabeth Kruft Resident of: Silsbee, Tx College: Texas A&M Occupation: Student Relation to Kolbie: Sister Fun Fact: One Christmas morning when they were kids, Kassidy threw Kolbie's new digital camera which hit her in the face and fell into her cereal bowl.
Steve Zarruk
Groomsman
Full Name: Stephen Andrew Zarruk Resident of: The Woodlands, Texas College: Texas A&M University Occupation: Karate Instructor Relationship with Ryan: Best Friend and College Roommate Fun Fact: Steve-O is a practicing vegan that shares his health tips on his lifestyle blog "Simply, Steve."
Klaire Simon
Bridesmaid
Full Name: Klaire Olivia Simon Resident of: Silsbee, Tx College: Texas A&M (she has no choice) Occupation: 3rd grader Relation to Kolbie: Sister Fun Fact: When she was 2, she patted a complete strangers stomach and asked him if there was a baby in there.
Zoey Polasek
Flower Girl
Full Name: Zoey Ann Polasek Resident of: New Braunfels, TX College: We hope so Occupation: Professional bath taker and bread eater Relation to Kolbie: Niece Fun Fact: Zoey attended the venue tour with Kolbie and Ryan and decided to give her stamp of approval by pooping right in the middle of aisle (don't worry she had a diaper on).
Heath Donalson
Bridesman
Full Name: Heath Sherman Donalson Resident of: Houston, Tx College: Texas A&M Occupation: Accountant Relation to wedding party: One of Kolbie's childhood best friends Fun fact: Heath's favorite vacation activity is converting Europeans, who have never watched American baseball, into Astro's fans.
Garrett Drake
Bridesman
Full Name: David Garrett Drake Resident of: Silsbee, Tx College: Lamar Occupation: Sales Executive Relation to wedding party: One of Kolbie's childhood best friends Fun fact: When Garrett posted a picture on Instagram congratulating Kolbie and Ryan on their engagement, his followers starting congratulating him as if he was the one engaged. Some might still be confused.
Zach Rachal
Bridesman
Full Name: Zachary James Rachal Resident of: Deer Park, Tx College: Texas A&M Occupation: PT Student Relation to wedding party: One of Kolbie's childhood best friends Fun fact: Any given party where Zach is present usually ends with him realigning everyone's spine.