Wedding Party
Victoria Leland
Bride
Victoria finds joy in meaningful connection, intentional living, and creating spaces where people feel cared for and at home. She has a deep love for plants and a natural green thumb, finding peace and creativity in tending to growing things. When she’s not nurturing her collection of greenery, she’s a devoted dog mom to her Great Pyrenees, Indie. Cooking is one of Victoria’s favorite creative outlets, often paired with crafting a well‑made mixed drink to share with the people she loves. She values thoughtfulness, warmth, and presence, and is deeply grateful for the family and friends who have shaped her life and walked closely with her through each season. Victoria is thrilled to step into this next chapter with Caleb, surrounded by the community that has supported and loved them so well.
Caleb Ruther
Groom
Caleb feels most at home outdoors, whether he’s fishing, exploring new places, or simply enjoying time in nature. He shares a genuine love for plants and has a natural green thumb, filling his space with tropical plants. Some of his favorite memories are at live concerts with friends and discovery new bands. Caleb has an eye for film photography and enjoys capturing meaningful moments, especially during trips to Washington with his sister and longtime roommate, Rachel. Known for his ability to ask thoughtful questions and put people at ease, Caleb has a universal likability that makes others feel seen and comfortable in his presence. He is a hard worker with a steady, caring nature and finds joy in both the simple and adventurous parts of life. Caleb is grateful for the community that surrounds him and is excited to build a life rooted in curiosity, hospitality, and love with Victoria.
Elizabeth Leland
Maid of Honor
Elizabeth is the bride’s younger sister and has been her roommate for the past six years, creating a lot of fun memories and events at their duplex called The Local Lore. She has been involved in Victoria and Caleb’s relationship from day one, even playing the role of wing woman at a company Christmas party early on. Known to Caleb as “Coach,” Elizabeth brings equal parts encouragement and humor to every situation. She is a talented photographer (she photographed Caleb & Victoria's proposal!), a devoted trinket enthusiast, and a true thrifting wizard. Whether she’s capturing meaningful moments or uncovering hidden gems, Elizabeth brings warmth, creativity, and a little magic wherever she goes.
Travis Vickers
Best Man
Travis and Caleb’s friendship began as co‑workers and quickly grew into a bond built on shared adventures and mutual respect. From the very beginning, they connected over their shared love of gadgets, tools, and figuring out how things work. Travis has a natural ingenuity when it comes to craftsmanship, whether he’s building, fixing, or creating, he approaches every project with skill and thoughtful precision. Over the years, the two have spent countless hours camping, fishing, and hunting together, finding camaraderie in the great outdoors. Travis also shares Caleb’s appreciation for photography and has a keen eye for capturing beautiful moments in nature. Steady, inventive, adventurous, and deeply loyal, Travis is honored to stand beside Caleb as his Best Man.
Heather Chollar
Matron of Honor
Heather is Victoria’s older sister, trusted guide, and go‑to source for wisdom, laughter, and truly excellent book recommendations. A lover of the fine arts and all things whimsical, Heather finds joy in creativity, storytelling, and the small details that make life beautiful. She’s always discovering new foods, diving into a great book, or creating spaces that feel intentional and inviting. Victoria has long admired Heather’s ability to make people feel at home and to transform everyday gatherings into moments worth remembering.
Timothy Lucas
Groomsman
Timothy and Caleb first became friends while running cross‑country together in high school, a bond that continued as they later worked alongside one another. Over the years, their friendship has been shaped by shared experiences, steady loyalty, and plenty of laughs. Tim now serves as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army and is always chasing his next adrenaline filled adventure, especially outdoors. Though life has taken them in different directions, Tim and Caleb stay connected by sending fun videos back and forth, picking up right where they left off whenever they talk.
Shae Davis
Bridesmaid
Shae has been a close friend of Victoria’s for the past six years, bonded by a shared love of reading and long voice notes sent back and forth. She has graciously hosted a small group that Victoria participated in and is also a cherished member of Victoria’s Book Club, spaces where their friendship has grown deeper through conversation, laughter, and care. Shae brings humor, gentleness, and thoughtful kindness into every room. Victoria treasures her ability to listen well, make her laugh, and show up with warmth and presence in every season.
Kyle Bowden
Groomsman
Kyle and Caleb first met while running cross‑country together in middle school, a friendship that continued as they later worked together after graduating. Thoughtful and cerebral, Kyle has a way of asking questions and offering perspectives that Caleb deeply values. The two have also bonded over a shared love of photography, often connecting through the art of capturing meaningful moments. Kyle’s curiosity, insight, and creative eye have made him a longtime and trusted friend, and Caleb is grateful to have him standing beside him on this day.
Loren Pizarro
Bridesmaid
Loren and Victoria met while serving together as young adult leaders at a summer camp, where they quickly bonded over growing up in large, homeschooled families. Their friendship has been shaped by shared memories, deep understanding, and a whole lot of laughter. Loren is incredibly witty and effortlessly hilarious, with a sharp sense of humor that makes every moment more fun. Musically gifted and full of life, she brings joy wherever she goes. Though she lives in Florida, whenever she and Victoria are together, they pick up right where they left off, as if no time has passed at all.
Christian Kiplinger
Groomsman
Christian and Caleb’s friendship is rooted in meaningful conversation and shared time together. A former Marine, Christian brings thoughtfulness and steadiness into every space he enters. He and Caleb have enjoyed deep chats alongside plenty of card and board games at Christian’s home, often surrounded by Christian’s wife and their little boys. They’ve also spent time playing disc golf together and grabbing dinner at Gather Brewing, building memories through both conversation and fun. Those moments have been filled with laughter, reflection, and genuine connection, and Caleb is grateful to have Christian standing beside him on this day.
Rachel Ruther
Bridesmaid
Rachel is Caleb’s sister and has been a steadfast supporter of Victoria and Caleb from the very beginning. She welcomed Victoria with open arms and embraced her as a sister, making her feel truly at home in the family. Thoughtful, organized, and deeply caring, Rachel has a gift for loving people well through her generosity and attention to detail. She’s also wonderfully sentimental, always the one pausing to snap a photo, soak in the moment, or make sure a memory is preserved. Rachel brings warmth, encouragement, and a genuine appreciation for meaningful moments, and Victoria is grateful to have her standing beside her on this special day.
Liam Turner
Groomsman
Liam is Caleb's "pseudo little brother" and Caleb has had the joy of watching Liam grow up over the years. Liam is entering high school as an active member of the Youth Orchestra of San Antonio playing baritone. Caleb and his family have often enjoyed cheering on the sidelines of Liam's flag football and baseball games or attending his band concerts. Caleb has witnessed Liam's kindness, tenderheartedness and genuine care for those around him develop as he's gotten older, but he hasn't lost his ability to still be fun-loving and goofy when the moment arises. Liam is standing with Caleb as a Junior Groomsmen and Caleb couldn't be more proud to have him join his groomsmen.