Wedding Party
Briana Marrero
Maid of Honor
Briana and I have been best friends since I was 13. We met when I was in 8th grade and she was a freshman. Briana has the kind of personality that everyone is just drawn to. She is the comedic relief in every situation, so naturally I wanted to be her friend so bad. Now I am stuck with her. I can't really pinpoint a day when our friendship started, but I also can't picture a memory without her in it. Briana and I have the friendship that no matter how much time has passed, we pick right back up where we left off. The most consistent friend I have ever known, Briana has been the sister I never had. Through every season of life, she has been by my side and I am incredibly thankful for over 10 years of this friendship.
Carrie Gerdes
Bridesmaid
Carrie and I met at "Day 1" at Howard Payne University. We were both committed to play soccer there, and we had the opportunity to meet our new teammates at a camp. I went in not knowing a single person. We're getting our cleats on and I hear, "who needs a roommate?" I raised my hand and the rest is history. Carrie and I lived together in college for 3 years and quickly became inseparable. We have seen each other at our lowest of lows and highest of highs, and I can honestly say we are better for the things we have been through together.
Delaney Castor
Bridesmaid
Del and I met before we actually became friends. Del is a year older than I am, and when I was still in high school, I played in a soccer tournament in Stephenville. The game was physical, and I got fouled repeatedly. One of the fouls that was called, I was on the ground, obviously not happy, and the official asks if I'm okay, and I snapped at her. Game ends, and the official comes up to me and tells me, "good game, by the way I am your goalkeeper next year at Howard Payne." Del was the first teammate I met at Howard Payne and it obviously was not in the most friendly setting. Del and I lived together in college and she was (and still is) my emotional support person. She's the voice of reason in every situation so I knew she was right when she said Giff is a good guy.
Kim Burnside
Bridesmaid
I first met Kim at a family friend's wedding. The whole night, Kim and my other sister-in-law, Paxton, were giving me the best life advice I could have heard at that time. They were both in happy, healthy relationships and I was not. They were talking about how well my brothers treat them and what I truly deserve in a boyfriend. Coincidentally, they both also knew I was lying when I said that Giff was "just a friend." My favorite memory of Kim is when we were at my parent's house and I was watching the live stream of the Howard Payne baseball game. I told everyone that it was a great game and I just wanted to support my school, when in reality I wanted to watch the cute guy who wore #17. Kim and Paxton immediately ask "who's the boy," and I knew there was no getting out of that one. I look up to Kim in so many ways, and I am thankful that she gave me my favorite title, Aunt KK. Watching her become a mom has been the greatest blessing and I am so incredibly blessed with the most genuine human being in my corner.
Paxton Burnside
Bridesmaid
I met Paxton at my cousin's graduation party in San Antonio. The only thing I knew about Paxton before I met her was the she was dating my brother and she was a Texas Tech cheerleader, so obviously I was intimidated to meet her. When she walked up, we shook hands, said our hellos, and then kind of went our own separate ways at the party. Later that day, I am sitting with the family on the back porch and Paxton starts talking about how she has never and probably will never burp because of her tight throat sphincter, (no I am not kidding.) Talking more with her, she starts talking about how funny farts are, and thank Goodness for that because she was dating Jack at the time and you need a good sense of humor to put up with him. Since then, Paxton has been another perfect addition to my family. Her sense of humor lights up every room and she is always my first call for fashion advice. Her and Jack got married in October of 2023, but I already called her my sister-in-law well before that. I got to stand by her on her special day, and now she gets to stand by me on mine!
Zane Smith
Best Man/Officiant
Zane and I became friends in high school, and he’s been my brother ever since. Every story I tell from high school, Zane is apart of, whether it be OSHA approved or not… This guy has always been by my side and someone that I can always rely on.
Bryant Chambers
Groomsman
Met this dude in the dorms of HPU. One of the most fun and genuine guys I’ve ever met. Whether it be long life talks or the argument of whether or not he can beat a mountain lion, I’m excited for him to be by my side on my big day. RUN IT!!!!!
William Burford "Burf"
Groomsman
Burf and I met at HPU, playing baseball. My roadtrip roomie, my outfield buddy, from our mid game conversations in the outfield to our midnight talks in the hotel when his ADHD is at its worst. I’ll always have a special place in my heart for my “pookie bear.”
Kayden Kelley
Groomsman
First time I met Kayden, I thought he was some weird private school kid. Turns out I was right. After a while we grew on me and quickly became one of the funniest guys I know. From our weekly Fuzzy’s dates to our rap sessions in the truck, Kayden will be the life of the party.
Jackson Earle
Groomsman
Met Earle last year and he quickly became one of the funnest guys to be around. This dude has never failed to put a smile on my face, and will always be one of the bros. Earle doesn’t know a stranger, and I’m excited to have him by my side on my big day.