Cory & Jacqueline
Wedding Party
Olivia Jaramillo
Maid of Honor
Olivia is the one and only gorgeous sister of the bride and the bride's first best friend. She was so excited to be a big sister and doted over Jacque as if her little sister was her own personal real-life baby doll! In many of their childhood photos, you'll find Olivia kissing or feeding her little sister. Growing up Jacque looked up to Olivia as her role model. She is genuinely kind, patient, intelligent and overall one of the best people Jacque knows. Her wanderlust for travel is truly inspiring! Their sisterly love has grown with each passing year and Olivia is considered the bride's greatest confidante. Jacque feels honored to have her "sissy" be her maid of honor!
Drew McGregory
Best Man
The groom and his best man have been “roommates” since before they were born! Yes, this pair are actually fraternal twins. They have been conspiring with one another since conception; except of course for that ten-minute lag when Cory awaited Drew’s arrival in the delivery room! This set of brothers have always been part of each other’s lives and have never missed a chance to be supportive of one another. They love sharing a good laugh, hanging out and watching television or gaming. They’re still roommates; at least until October 20th! The groom feels quite blessed and honored to have his twin brother standing beside him on his wedding day.
Marissa Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
Jacque and her cousin Marissa have always shared a special bond as they were born only one day apart. They grew up together and enjoyed many of the same hobbies. Spending countless sleepovers at their grandma's house, they often choreographed dance steps to their favorite songs to "perform at family functions". One of their favorite past times was to dress up and have impromptu photo shoots. You could also find them in "MJ Kitchen" concocting delicious meals together. Even though they never attended the same schools, they remained close over the years and look forward to continue being "partners in crime". The bride feels honored to have her beautiful cousin share her special day.
Taylor McGregory
Groomsman
Cory is thrilled to have his awesome little brother, Taylor, as one of his groomsmen. There are countless family photographs and videos of the boys as kids and you’ll always find these three brothers playing together and having a great time. Taylor never struggled to keep up with “the big boys” and even though he and the groom have had moments where their strong wills were at odds, Taylor is definitely among that small circle of people whom Cory knows will always have his back. There are few people Cory has known who can match Taylor's level of passion for protecting and defending the important people in their life. Taylor is almost loyal to a fault, and Cory couldn’t stand at the altar without his little brother.
Elisa Fernandez
Bridesmaid
Jacque met Elisa at a young age in church youth classes. They reconnected in middle school and their friendship continued through high school when they were both in Dobie News. When Jacque went away to attend Sam Houston State University, she and Elisa grew even closer despite the distance. Elisa is the kind of friend you can always count on whether you're celebrating an important event or simply coping with the latest adversity in life. Being “Swifties” (i.e. a deep love for Taylor Swift) is one of the unique things they share with one another. Something the bride admires about Elisa is her tenacity to work hard until she achieves her goals. Jacque feels blessed to have Elisa in her life and couldn't say "I do" without her.
Jason Hinshaw
Groomsman
Jason officially holds the title of ‘best friend whose not related’! The groom and this groomsman met when they both joined the school band way back in sixth grade. Their friendship is like many of the friendships Cory has had; while he can’t tell you exactly how or when they became friends, he can say that good times have been a definite part of this mix ever since middle school. There are no dull moments when they are together and Cory fondly recalls the countless nights of them hanging out and playing video games, walking around the neighborhood just talking and; on ‘some rare occasions’ even getting into a bit of trouble for making too much noise while cooking breakfast at 3 am in the morning! Cory feels privileged to have his best friend join him on his wedding day.
Iliana Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
Iliana is the bride's youngest girl cousin. Jacque recalls fondly the many summer afternoons with Iliana as they enjoyed the summer sun at Iliana’s neighborhood community pool. She came onto the scene as quickly as she could, and once she was ‘old enough’, she too was lassoed into the “choreographed performances” that were sure to please the crowd at most every family function! She may have been younger than Marissa and Jacque, but she was always able to hold her own. The bride is equally blessed to have her ‘little Aggie’ cousin join her on her special day. Gig’em.
Chase Lee
Groomsman
Chase has been a true friend of the groom’s since middle school, always on the hunt for a good laugh in order to amuse and entertain those around him. His love for movies and the theatrical are truly of legend; and he has always enjoyed sharing his love for movies with others. It is this same love for movies, and more importantly love for his friends, that inspired him to invite his friends to see many free movies when he worked at the theater. Chase’s passion to provide joy and laughter to the people around him as well as his undying loyalty to his friends is one of the primary reasons the groom is truly honored to have this long-standing friend by his side. It is a true testimony to what it means to be a friend when you know you don’t want to stand without someone on your wedding day.
Andrea Ball
Bridesmaid
Jacque met Andrea where most people spend the majority of their days; at work. While some people may be lucky enough to like their co-workers, others find themselves abundantly blessed because their co-worker turns out to be one truly amazing person. Andrea is that "person" for Jacque. While their friendship formed very quickly, bonding over their love of reading and similar taste in TV shows; they are now at the point where they can share a ‘look’ and know exactly what the other is thinking! Their maiden journey to Las Vegas for a work conference and the many fits of laughter along the way have only served to strengthen their bond. Jacque brags about introducing Andrea to Grey's Anatomy so she wouldn’t dream of saying ‘I Do’ without her "person" standing with her.
Gerardo Garza
Groomsman
Introduced by a mutual friend in high school, it wasn’t until after becoming great friends that they discovered they were actually related. Sharing the same great-great-grandparents (i.e. that makes them third cousins), Gerardo continues to be one of Jacque's closest friends. He often makes the trip to Huntsville just to relax and hang out. Jacque loves that he makes her laugh whenever they are together. He is truly one of Jacque’s most loyal and dependable friends! Of course, any friend of Jacque’s is a friend of Cory’s, and both are equally grateful for his friendship. They are excited to share their special day with him and feel honored he said ‘yes’ when asked to be a groomsman in their wedding.
Avan Diaz
Flower Girl
Avan is technically the bride’s first-cousin twice removed; that is the mother of the bride’s first cousin’s granddaughter. However, like most everyone else we find it hard keeping track of these generational naming-conventions. So let’s agree to keep it simple by dispensing with the formalities and dubbing this bright and cheeky five-year old ‘Petal Princess Extraordinaire’. A crowd-pleaser by nature and with a personality the size of Texas, Avan is sure to have most everyone in stitches on the big day with her very own flair of precious antics on full display. “Cousins” Jacque and Cory love this precious doll and are thrilled to include her in their wedding party.
Connor Ball
Ring Bearer
It’s going to prove difficult to keep the 'Head of Bling Security' from stealing your heart on the big day. Connor is the sweet yet vibrant three year old tot of Jacque’s best friend and co-worker Andrea. Connor has a larger-than-life personality and like most children his age, he’s adventurous and inquisitive. The bride and groom; affectionately known as “Jax & Pory” have watched this little guy grow from a sweet baby boy into the precocious tot he is now right before their eyes. They are honored to have this little man in their lives and wouldn’t dream of celebrating their wedding day without him!