Wedding Party

Devon Radlin

Matron of Honor

Devon and I met back in New Jersey through soccer with the one and only NJ Lions. From the moment I saw Devon hop out of the car to her first game (complete with her hair and makeup still half done from a wedding the night before and asking to borrow shorts), I knew we would be fast friends. From running marathons in Dublin to romantic getaways in the Caribbean, to Take Out Tuesdays in sweatpants, this lady has been with me through thick and thin and I couldn't imagine walking down the aisle without her by my side.

Leo Villa

Best Man

Leo and I met shortly after graduating high-school. He use to BMX while I use to skateboard. We both went to the same park which is how we met. We started hanging out and he's been like a brother ever since.

Jennifer Cox

Bridesmaid

Jen was my very first friend that I made in Texas! It was only a week after moving down here where we were both dragged to a random bar (with I believe a bullet hole in the window) by random acquaintances. After only chatting for a few minutes, we just knew this would be a friendship that would last. (Unfortunately I think my guy friend was very sad she asked for my number and not his!) Over the years, I have had the pleasure to watch Jen find her love of her life here in Texas, become an amazing mother of 2, and all while being my wonderful friend and part time therapist! She is truly a wonderful and amazing woman and I can't envision this day without her!

Kevin Riggs

Groomsman

Kevin and I met through a circle of friends in which we both had mutual friends. We both would skate at the same spots and eventually started hanging out more and more. After I got out of the Navy we got an apartment together and were roommates for almost 7 years til I met Lorrie. (We almost met common law marriage status 🤣)

Michelle Calvillo

Bridesmaid

You know, it is funny... while we both went to the same college (Stevens) and work at XOM, we didn't meet each other at either of those! It was actually at a Houston Stevens Alumni event where we were the 2 grumpy ladies sitting at the bar for free wine and quickly realized we had far too much in common and needed to be friends immediately. After that, we bonded quickly over a passion for post spin class tacos & beer and pizza & wine. While I wish she were closer to continue our date nights, I can’t wait to celebrate on our big day!

Toby Reingold

Groomsman

I met Toby through Kevin. We clicked immediately. Toby serves as a firefighter and with my firefighting background from the military, we were instantly able to share stories of the funniest and dumbest things we have ever seen on-the-job. He's a fantastic gentleman and shares the same enthusiasm for food as I do

Jennifer Brabender

Bridesmaid

MY VERY FIRST SISTER IN LAW!!!! Jenn and I met back in Deptford NJ when I was visiting my brother Andrew for a concert (Muse maybe??) and he introduced me to this lovely human. From the moment I met her I just loved how genuine of a person she was and it was clear to me just how wonderful of a compliment she is for my brother. Since then I have watched them grow as a couple, gotten to experience fabulous times with her from holidays to travels, and now I get the pleasure of watching her become an amazing mother! I can't wait to lure them back to the states for this wonderful celebration and get to party again with her!!

Andrew Brabender

Groomsman

As you can probably guess, I met Andrew while visiting her family. One of the first experiences we shared (my first really) was using a giant slingshot to launch potatoes across the creek that runs behind their parents place. Our time together was short, but a lot of fun. Looking forward to our future hangouts as brothers.

Stacy Brabender

Bridesmaid

The newest addition to the Brabender clan and I couldn't be more excited to call her family!! Stacy and I met through my brother Nick up in Connecticut on one of my visits back to the east coast. After a day of tanning on the beach, drinking wine in the rain and getting showered with beetles at dinner, I just fell in love with her. I love how happy she makes my brother and am so excited to call her my new sister in law and have her be a part of my wedding!

Nick Brabender

Groomsman

Nick's and my first bonding experience was similar to that of mine and Andrew's. We launched those potatoes several hundred yards away! I was given the honor of being a groomsmen in his wedding and I look forward to having him in mine. I can't wait for him and his family (Stacy and Jacob) to come visit us in Texas and try out all the good cooking we tantalize them with! I look forward to being able to call him my brother.

Jessica Roman

Bridesmaid

Jess and I met back in college through bonding over the many grueling nights of studying, but it was post college where our friendship definitely blossomed! Over the years we have lived together, gone on far too many date nights, gone through multiple fabulous adventures and continue to just grow old together over the years. With all that we have been through over the years, I really couldn't have a wedding party without Jess by my side!

Johann Ibis

Groomsman

We met randomly as I was skating down a street and he was driving by. He and Erik were on the way to a skate park and asked if I wanted to join. I moved in with Johann for a little bit after graduating high-school and shortly after that, joined the Navy. He's always made time for hanging out ever since and we occasionally do karaoke together. We've shared a lot of great and funny times, as you can tell from his picture. (Erik-top left, Me-top right, Erik's brother-bottom right, and Johann-bottom left)

Erik Faulk

Groomsman

Erik and I met the same day that I met Johann. He and Johann have known each other since they were kids and grew up together. Erik was the main influence for me joining the military, which made a huge impact on my life for the better. If you want to have a long conversation with him, all you need to do is bring up Mortal Kombat and how bad it is!

Charlee Brabender

Flower Girl