Lance & Liz
Our Wedding Party
Elizabeth Canzoneri
Bride
Born and raised in Commerce, Texas, Liz graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington and is a talented Interior Designer at the Beck Group in Dallas. She loves concerts, quality conversation, and quiet times alone—oh, also cats. She LOVES cats. Connect with her on Facebook and find her on Instagram @emcanzoneri!
Lance Rhodes
Groom
Texas born and raised, Lance graduated from Howard Payne University and could not be more excited to marry his best friend. Formerly a political operative, he loves serving as an Associate Consultant at Call Box in Dallas. Lance is a proud 5th grade spelling bee champyun and loves long walks to the gun range, FC Dallas and The Arsenal, and the question, "Why not? It'll make a good story." Connect with him on Facebook and Instagram @thelancerhodes!
David Canzoneri
Father of the Bride
David grew up in Jackson, Mississippi, and married Carrie Bryant in 1978. He is a retired teacher and worked closely with the late Bill Martin Jr, author of the popular children's book, "Brown Bear, Brown Bear." David is an excellent guitarist, handyman, and has often out-shot the groom but only because the groom needed his blessing to marry Liz and didn't want to potentially upset his future father-in-law. As a gift to the family of the bride, grab a copy of David's newest children's book, "Brush Your Little Pearly Whites" at woodfrostpublishing.com!
Carrie Canzoneri
Mother of the Bride
Carrie grew up in Texas City, Texas, and married David in 1978. They have lived in Commerce, Texas, for the last thirty-four years and together they have four children, two grandchildren with another on the way! She is a retired teacher, avid puzzler, and enjoys working on her tennis elbow. Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram @ccanzoneri
Cory Brand
Officiant
Cory Brand is the stepfather of the groom, husband to Amy, and the Family Minister at First Baptist Church of Midland, Texas. He was extremely upset that I (Lance) didn’t give him the title of “Master Jedi” on our wedding website and his favorite vacation spot is a secluded cabin in the mountains with his wife, zero cell service, and no TV. Connect with him on Facebook at Cory ‘n Amy Brand and Instagram @cory.amybrand
Amy Brand
Mother of the Groom
Amy is the mother of the groom, wife to Cory, and the Minister of Preschool Education at First Baptist Church of Midland, Texas. She loves crafting, reading, and convincing people she’s less ornery than she really is. Connect with her on Facebook at Cory ‘n Amy Brand and on Instagram @cory.amybrand
Jeff Rhodes
Father of the Groom
Father of the Groom, Husband to Carrie and Dad to Zoe, Jeff earned his master's degree from Wayland Baptist University and his doctoral degree from Texas Tech University. He and Carrie are happily married in New Braunfels.
Christina Darty
Matron of Honor
Christina is older sister to the bride and lives in Commerce, Texas with her husband Jake. She is a preschool teacher, an amazing artist, and a soon to be first time mother! She loves obscure movies, board games, and traveling with her husband. Connect with her on Facebook!
Elizabeth Jang
Maid of Honor
Lizzy, best friend of the bride since 3rd grade, is currently attending the Texas Tech School of Pharmacy in Dallas. She loves vacation, delicious food, and her dog Teddy. Follow her on Instagram @lizzyy3!
Matthew Middleton
Best Man
Matt is an entrepreneur, expert dabbist, and an incredible man of God. He has been a dear friend and brother in Christ to the groom for two and a half years, but it feels more like ten! Matt loves Jesus, others, and nerf gun ambushes. Find him on Instagram @holy_hips_92!
Abby Brand
Bridesmaid
Abby is the sister of the groom and will start her first year of college in the fall at Southwest College for the Deaf studying ASL Interpreting. She loves photography, Netflix, and good old fashioned peace and quiet. Find her on Instagram @shortyonlyme and @abbybrandphotos!
Amanda Floyd
Bridesmaid
Amanda, a native Iowan, has lived in Dallas for 3 years. She's a fellow Interior Designer who loves sweet tea, sunshine, and quality time with friends. She has also been a beloved travel buddy of the bride, all the way from Waco to Chicago and Colorado. Follow her on Instagram @manda_floyd!
Andrew Lewis
Usher
Andrew, a fellow Howard Payne alumnus with the groom, is a fellow Sigma Theta Phi brother, soon-to-be former roommate of the groom, and serves as Youth Pastor at Northlake Baptist Church in Garland, Texas. He is the reason the groom says “Yikes” so much, loves the Lord and serving students and families, and a good video game. Connect with him on Facebook, Instagram @a_lew12, and PSNetwork @A_Lew12!
Brent Brand
Groomsman
Brent is the brother of the groom and an excellent marksman, second only to Lance. He lives outside of Denver, Colorado, and studies gunsmithing at the Colorado School of Trades. Find him on Instagram @brent_a_brand!
Bryant Canzoneri
Groomsman
Bryant is the brother of the bride and serves as a Marketing Director at the University of North Texas. He is a talented graphic designer and loves playing a good old game of Catan (which he usually dominates at). Find him on Facebook!
Catherine Miller
Bridesmaid
Catherine is oldest sister of the bride, wife to Josh, and mother to Atticus and Silas. She lives in Greenville, Texas and makes amazing decorated cookies. She loves movies, World War II, and anything creative. Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram @mockingbirdcookieco!
Chris Woolsey
Usher
Chris Woolsey (tall) is a Fightin’ Texas Aggie and Corsicana City Councilmember. He loves football, all things goofy, and any humor involving the element of surprise. Chris should be addressed as “The Honorable” at all times. Connect with him on Instagram @woolsey73 and on Facebook!
Emily Mohrmann
Bridesmaid
Emily and the bride met on the first day of college, and Liz allegedly said "Thank you for talking to me." They were roommates, classmates, and now co-workers! Emily loves design, chilling on the couch, but most importantly, her cat children. Ask about Oliver and Mrowmers; trust me, you won't regret it. Follow her on Instagram @emilydearest and Oliver @oli_oli_oliver!
Jacob Van Der Schans
Groomsman
Jacob (right) has walked in community with the groom for the past two years and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Tyler. He could sell you bagged air, loves the Lord, and doesn’t believe in sunscreen. NOTE: Any guest who kisses Jacob on the forehead and provides photographic evidence will be made an honorary groomsman or bridesmaid on the spot. Connect with him on Facebook and LinkedIn at Jacob Van Der Schans!
Jake Darty
Usher
Jake is brother-in-law to the bride and husband to Christina. Jake loves photography and the word “lit.” Find him on Instagram @lakepines
Joshua Miller
Musician | Brother-in-Law of the Bride
Josh is brother-in-law to the bride, husband to Catherine, and father to Atticus and Silas. Josh is an excellent musician and plays regularly as a member of Brave Little Howl and Buffalo Ruckus. The first time he met Lance, he kissed him on the forehead. Find him on Facebook as Joshua Miller and listen to his music on Spotify!
Monique Ortega
Bridesmaid
Monique (left) is a Dental Hygienist and has been in community with the bride for over a year. Originally from New Mexico, she loves friendship, her new nephew, and doing "all the things.” She's known for her Disney princess eyes and sharing in other people’s excitement. She's not on social media, so connect with her at the wedding!
Ryan Garr
Groomsman
Ryan is a Systems Analyst at Red Oak ISD and walks in community with the groom. He loves painfully obvious puns, strengthening the Church, and bringing love and hope to villages in Brazil. Connect with him on Facebook at *sigh* “Ryan C. Garr”—get it?—and on Instagram @agrrajag!
Trey Mapes
Groomsman
Trey (front) is a Senior Consultant at GuideStone and walks in community with the groom. You’ll typically find him in some sort of University of Arizona gear and Sperry’s, denying how clever Lance’s roasts are, or discipling whoever is near him. Find him on Instagram @treymapes!
Tyler Heidelberg
Groomsman
I (Lance) met Tyler during my first year at Howard Payne University. An East Dallas native, Tyler is a fellow member of Sigma Theta Phi, a (soon-to-be former) roommate of the groom, and now serves as Youth Pastor at Community Life Church in Sunnyvale, Texas. Tyler is an incredibly talented troll, obnoxious dancer, and loves the word, “Ayyyeee!!!!” Connect with him on Facebook and Instagram @tyler_heidelberg!