Penelope & James
Wedding Party
Vanessa Thompson
Maid of Honor
We met as 12 year olds in high school and have been inseparable ever since. Ness is Mum to beautiful 1 year old Bella and is traveling around the world to stand by my side as co-MoH.
Tyler Hemann
Best Man
Ty and I have been best friends since before we were 5 years old. Fast forward to our college years at the University of Texas, where we lived together and continue to remain close to this day. Tyler is now father to a beautiful daughter and I'm honored to have him as my Best Man!
Susan Lesic
Maid of Honor
Eldest sibling of the four child Ryan clan by 15 minutes. Susan "Sissy" Lesic is the best and most supportive sister a girl could hope for. Sissy is Mum to our beautiful nephews, Yuri and Louie and is bringing her entire family around the globe to celebrate this wedding!
Jack Andrews
Groomsman
My "little" brother, I couldn't be happier to have my bro up there by my side when Penny is walking down the aisle. Jack and I have so many great memories growing up, from watching him dominate the football field to hunting with our dad. Jack has grown into the best father and husband, and is now Dad to daughters Audree and Claire, and son Brayden.
Nadia Dempsey
Bridesmaid
Another 20 year friendship - we met as 12 year olds and have happily ended up in our 30s exploring New York city together!
Grant Henderson
Groomsman
I met Grant during our years at the University of Texas and we discovered we had a few key things in common; We were both gingers and we both had an obsession with the Texas Longhorn football team. We've become great friends ever since.
Victoria Meldrum
Bridesmaid
My American sister. Toria is my Dad's cousin's daughter and my lifeline here in the US. I stood by her side when she married her Englishman and she is standing by mine when I marry my Texan.
Andrew Kelehan
Groomsman
Andrew is my cousin, but he's really just a second brother. We've been so close for our entire lives and I couldn't imagine my wedding without him right up there beside me!
Jessie Grimm
Bridesmaid
My beautiful new sister. Jessie is one of James' favorite people and has welcomed me with the warmest arms. She is Mom to our two nieces, Jenna and Emma and this year welcomed our latest nephew, Weston into the world.
Jared Vengrin
Groomsman
For about the first year and half we knew each other, we didn't know whether we were friends or frenemies. We then moved to San Francisco around the same time and I ended up becoming roommates and best friends with Jared and his wife, Kendra. Now we all live in NYC (plus an extra Penny!).
Mick Ryan
Groomsman
I'll never forget the moment where Mick pulled me aside during my first trip to Australia and asked me whether I was serious about his sister, as he knew how serious she was about me! I told him right there and then I intended to marry her!
Dan Hurwitz
Groomsman
Dan the man! Dan and I lived together while in college and we immediately became very close friends. His love of all things Longhorn sports, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and good food and you have a lasting combination for friendship.