Wedding Party
Zach Burditt
Man of Honor
(Older) brother of the bride-to-be and married to our Matron of Honor, Katie Burditt. Zach was born, raised and still resides near the bride’s hometown of Hallsville, TX.
Taylor Stewart
Best Woman
Sister of the groom-to-be and married to our Best Man, Parker. These two are freshly married, so be sure to congratulate the honeymooners! Born and raised in DC, and still resides in the DMV area.
Katie Burditt
Matron of Honor
Our Matron of Honor and the bride’s sister-in-law. Katie originally hails from the Dallas, TX area and now lives in East Texas with Zach, their dog Holo, and her horse Beau.
Parker Lytle
Best Man
Best Man and brother-in-law to the groom. Parker grew up in Pennsylvania and settled in the DMV. Surprisingly not a Steelers fan. Father to Teddy, the bride and groom’s cat nephew.
Ash Primrose
Bridesmaid
Soul-sister to the bride-to-be. Ashley went to high school with the bride and lived with Kara and Kat in Austin for several years before moving to Dallas, TX where she purchased her first home. Ashley is one of the most magnetic people you will meet.
Jessica Stewart Keys
Groomswoman
Half-sister of the groom, Jess is a Pacific Northwesterner who yearns for the fog and rain. Jessica is so fun and bubbly it’s intoxicating. She is a teacher - which is how she met her husband and the love-of-her-life, Kenny Keys, who is also an educator. Jess and Kenny purchased their first home together a couple of years ago in Portland!
Kat Gilbert
Bridesmaid
Practical sister and life-long best friend to the bride-to-be. Kat also went to high school with the bride and lived with Kara and Ashley in Austin for years before moving to Dallas, TX and falling in love with her fiancée, Casey. They are getting hitched this upcoming March!
Kenny Keys
Groomsman
Kenny Keys was born and raised in LA until his love, Jess, convinced him to move to Portland, OR just a couple of years ago. He’s the half-brother-in-law to the groom and a West Coast guy through-and-through. Kenny is one of the most easy-going and stylish people you’ll ever meet. Just ask him to show you his car.
Linda Burditt
Mother of the Bride
Linda is the youngest of 7 siblings who all grew up in Hallsville, TX where she still lives today! She is an animal and bug lover who enjoys growing plants and veggies in her garden and hatching her own butterfly chrysalises. You can tell where the bride gets her good looks from. ;)
Susan Stewart
Mother of the Groom
Susan is originally from Bucks County, PA, where she grew up as the middle child of 6 siblings. She loves playing sports and will beat you at any one of them. She is also a fabulous chef and savvy businesswoman. You can expect to find her in the middle of the dance floor!
Mike Pack
Father of the Bride
Mike has been Kara’s father figure since she was 10 years old! He is originally from the Chicago, IL area and moved to Texas to further his career as a young professional. Mike is the life of the party and is an excellent dancer. He is one of the kindest and most patient people you will meet.
Julie Olson
Step-Mother of the Groom
Julie met the groom at the tender age of 13 and won his heart with golf and fried chicken. She is Kara’s favorite colleague and mentor, and is Susan’s life partner. Julie enjoys occasionally beating Susan at sports, doing yard work, and volunteering at the cat shelter.
Patrick Hill Jr.
Officiant
Patrick is the long-time best friend of Kara and went to high school with her, Kat and Ash. He holds a crucial role in the match-making of Ryan and Kara. About 6 years ago, Patrick was Kara’s ride to the airport in Austin for her flight to Brooklyn, NY where she would later meet Ryan. On the way to the airport that day, Kara and Patrick got into a multi-car pileup that totaled Patrick’s car and stranded dozens of people on the highway. Despite this, Patrick INSISTED that Kara call an Uber that would get her to the airport on time. Life would look very different for the B&G had Kara never made that flight! Patrick currently lives in Austin, TX with his dog-daughter Betty.