Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
Loading
1 days until Wedding Day!
1 days until Wedding Day!
December 17, 2022
Whitehouse Station, NJ
#hooklineandrinker

Vanessa & Greg

    Home
    Wedding Party
Trees

Wedding Party

The Wedding Website of Vanessa Duarte and Greg Rinker
Meet our family and friends that are walking down the aisle with us!

Melissa Daley

Matron of Honor

They're primas as close as sisters! Some of Vanessa's earliest memories are of sleepovers with Lissi and home recitals in her old dance costumes. When Vanessa has a tough day she reaches out to her role model and always knows Lissi will have the best advice. Lissi has been there every step of Vanessa's life and she could not imagine any other person standing by her side.


Bart Horton

Best Man

Bart coached Greg through college wrestling and may have even been the reason Greg won a few matches. Greg lived with the Hortons for six months while on casual from the Air Force Academy. Bart was a huge part of Greg's wrestling career and a main reason he stayed with it. The Hortons welcomed Greg and Vanessa into their family and are always housing them whenever they visit Colorado.

Jennifer Yanni

Bridesmaid

Jen and Vanessa met during soccer pre-season freshman year at F&M. The running joke is they did not kick it off in the beginning. They had no idea that after two years of competitive tension and moving into an apartment together they would become extremely close. Vanessa was Jen's and her husband Kenny's permanent third wheel the year she lived in Philly and even with the distance their friendship has only gotten stronger.


Jeremy Delzer

Groomsman

Jeremy and Greg were Wrestling teammates at USAFA, and ended up both going through Pilot Training in Del Rio, TX at similar times. He and his wife Steph put up with Greg crashing at their house countless times and shared a lot of fun adventures around Texas. Although he may be stationed in New Jersey currently, Vanessa and Greg love visiting them in the Garden State to go axe throwing or spend a night at Medieval Times.

Caitlin Rinker

Bridesmaid

Sometimes it takes some explaining that Caiti is Vanessa's cousin and Greg's sister-in-law... She gets the credit for introducing them and initiating their first date. She went from babysitting Vanessa as an annoying kid cousin to being workout buddies over the summers. She watched Greg go from a rambunctious little brother to a loving uncle for Laney. Caiti always knows how to have a good time and her energy is infectious!


Nate Keeney

Groomsman

Nate and Greg met in Spanish class sophomore year of high school after someone mistook Nate for Greg. Since then Greg would say Nate has had his back through everything and is his Buddhist brother from another mother. Nate has a generally calm exterior, but after a few drinks you may be lucky enough to meet his alter ego "Nico" who is always ready to party!

Kim Kornbluth

Bridesmaid

Vanessa's partner-in crime for pretty much any and every adventure. Kim and Vanessa shared the left side of their quad college apartment and played four amazing years of soccer at F&M together. Kim and Vanessa enjoyed pizza dates, long walks around campus and rescuing wild field mice. This Jersey girl turned Manhattan doctor will go sip for sip with you all night and then get up for a morning bike ride or run.


Tyler Wenz

Groomsman

If you ever need a wildcard in your group, this is your guy. Tyler will drink you under the table and then still be up at 5 AM smoking a brisket the next day. He is a talented, humble fighter pilot who is the first one to party and last one to go home. Greg and Tyler met as FAIPs in Del Rio and now live 40 minutes apart in SC. Vanessa and Greg love hanging out with Miranda and Tyler eating good food and enjoying nights by the bonfire.

Marta Brodt

Bridesmaid

This mommy of two is one tough Portuguese mamacita! She's Vanessa's older cousin and they often were together along with her brother Andre (Lissi was always stuck babysitting the three of them). Vanessa has so many fond memories of sleepovers, swimming in summer, and fun drives to the Jersey shore. Don't let this lady fool you... this is a day off for her and she'll probably tug you the bar for shot, so enjoy!


Stephen Barlow

Groomsman

Stephen taught Greg how to fly when he was a student and then taught him how to be a bro as an instructor pilot. He was always the "dad" of the group and now a real dad to a beautiful baby girl. The Barlows would cook many family dinners for Vanessa and Greg while down in Del Rio, TX. They always had the best game nights and enjoyed watching funny YouTube videos together.

Kelsey DeGennaro

Bridesmaid

Fun fact this puta got engaged the same day as Vanessa and Greg and it wasn't planned! By the time of this wedding she'll be a brand new Mrs. Vanessa has had a blast getting to plan her wedding alongside her cousin. With no sisters her cousins are her closest support system. Kelsey is definitely the life of the party and someone you will be able to hear from across the room even with the music blasting. Get to know this vibrant soul on the middle of the dance floor!


Kim Brannon

Groomswoman

Although she may be the only member of the Groom's party without a Y chromosome, don't let that fool you. This Texas bred pilot will rock a tux better than anyone. Kim and Greg were FAIPs in Del Rio together and have more than a few hours sitting pattern controller tours together. She and her husband Grant will out dance any other couple at the wedding!

Alex Ambrogi

Bridesmaid

Alex and Vanessa ran into each other throughout their freshman and sophomore years at F&M, but it wasn't until they became roommates their junior year that their friendship strengthened. Alex was Vanessa, Jen and Kim's number one cheerleader at their home games. Vanessa always loved their dinner nights where everyone would cook something and they would all eat together. Alex is a sweet and caring friend who is always ready with a glass of wine and listening ear.


Kyle Morse

Groomsman

If a fight is going to break out, you want Kyle in your corner. For some reason, he is immune to blunt force trauma to the head... we think. Greg and Kyle had a lot of fun wrestling at USAFA, and were apartment neighbors in Del Rio during pilot training. He probably has the most stories about Greg to tell, so buy him a drink and hear a joke or two. (Figure of speech... it's an open bar wedding)

Laney Rinker

Jr. Bridesmaid

Laney is a rockstar who knows who she is. She's a field hockey goalkeeper that isn't afraid to lay out on the field to block a shot. She is so special both to Vanessa and Greg. Laney is a light in the family and they could not celebrate without her. She may be quiet at first, but if you get her to open up she'll talk your ear off as long as you can get her head out of her phone. Pre-teens am I right!


Connor Daley

Jr. Groomsman

No longer Vanessa's baby cousin, this young man has grown into a lively intelligent teenager. He's a Yankee baseball fan, which Greg really loves and is extremely creative. He can put together the most difficult of lego sets in one night. He'll be out on the dance floor and knows how to keep people laughing and entertained. Connor may be one of the younger guests at this wedding, but he'll be having a blast anyways!

Briana Daley

Flower Girl

Meet Nessi Jr. and the diva for the evening. All eyes will most likely be on this sassy adorable little girl. She may have some attitude, but she's a cheerleader for a reason. Briana has a big personality and you can't help smiling around her. She's Vanessa's little mini-me and even when separated by distance they are video chatting. When Vanessa is home she never gets enough Briana time! They play together, get ice cream together and always watch the latest princess movie together.


Michael Rinker

Officiant

He's the Father of the Groom, a professional pirate, and apparently the newest online ordained minister of the "Human Fund" Church in New Jersey. Let's be honest, he's mainly officiating the wedding to make sure Greg does not pull any shenanigans and anger Vanessa. He promised to say some nice things about them if they kept him stocked up on good bourbon, so cheers to you!

For all the days along the way
About ZolaGuest FAQsOrder statussupport@zola.com1 (408) 657-ZOLA
Start your wedding website© 2025 Zola, Inc. All rights reserved. Accessibility / Privacy / Terms