Wedding Party
Livi Waldis
Maid of Honor
Sister of 22 years, graduate of the best university in the country (Go Dawgs), and multi-passionate like her sister (interests range from being in the chemistry lab to baking cookies in the kitchen, to maxing out her squat in the gym). Will be on the dance floor the entire night unless she hurts herself!
Matthew Dwyer
Best Man
Matthew is Josh's younger brother, recent Texas A&M graduate, and likely holds a record for how quickly he consumes light beer. Kate, Josh and Matthew have made the 16-hour roadtrip from Austin to Knoxville for a sad defeat of the Aggies by the Vols under those Neyland lights. We had a blast traveling together and the boys didn't complain much watching the pro games on our Sunday return trip while Kate took the wheel! There may have been a Bucee's stop or two... or three... on this trip! Yes, ladies, he is single and has a 401K!
Sam Brinker
Bridesmaid
Future Sister-in-law, friend of 4+ years, puts up with a tall man I call "brother" :) She's a top-of-her-class US Air Force Pilot and can hold her own in the kitchen or on the slopes! A well-rounded lady of much class. Very demure.
Zach Waldis
Groomsman
Soon to be brother-in-law to the groom, Zach and Josh can talk all things video games, football, and of course public transportation (trains). You can find these guys enjoying craft beer flights or whiskey tastings anywhere in the world... even on the highest point of the Scottish Highlands!
Jessica Tinglef
Matron of Honor
Friend of almost 10 years (this makes us both feel really old)! Jess and I met during sorority rush right before starting our freshman year of college and has been there for me through some of the highest and lowest times in my life. Jess is also a wife and a mama AND a killer corporate sales woman! She's the hardest worker I know and also the sweetest of friends :)
Justin Key
Groomsman
Justin and Josh became friends based on Justin's acknowledgement of their matching shirts on the first day of class at Texas A&M. Now friends for 10 years and nearing 30 years of age, they balance their healthy habit of playing golf with destroying zombies in video game binges.
Megan Clarkson
Bridesmaid
Megan and I met in our Monday night bible study in 2021 and quickly became good friends, going to women's events and serving at the church together. We love to travel together, visit flower fields, do crafts, and basically do all the girly best friend things!
Michael "Gonzo" Gonzales
Groomsman
Michael is one of Josh's coworkers and close friends! Josh and Kate have spent the weekend with Michael and his wife Morgan in one of their favorite Texas towns; Fredericksburg. Michael and Josh are often competing on the golf course (I won't mention who typically outplays the other), but they can also kick back for a football or ice hockey game together.
Manda Barnhart
Bridesmaid
Manda invited me to a Galentine's Day party at her apartment with some other friends from church in 2021 where our bible study group initially became close! We share a deep love for travel and adventure, but also exercise, healthy meal prepping, and a killer cup of coffee! Josh and I had the privilege of spending time in Italy with Manda and her husband Jeff, and Jeff actually photographed our proposal in The Dolomites! All of the images at Lago di Braies you see on our website were taken by Jeff!
Sergio Cuoto
Groomsman
Some of Josh and Sergio's favorite memories come from their time in "The Command Center" (their shared office on the DKR South End Zone job site). They've been known to spend their afternoons at the golf course, but can also be found at an Austin FC game or shutting down Wonderbar!
Ella Coffey
Bridesmaid
You can find Ella at a brewery in a Texas Longhorn hat with a hot dog in one hand and a beer in the other! She's the perfect mix of class and sass and we wouldn't have her any other way! Ella loves an adventure, whether it's Iceland, New Zealand, or the PNW, she's down for roughing it with car camping or spending the day dressed up at the wineries! She has a dog too (Ziggy) but doesn't strongly identify with the "dog mom" persona!
Blaine Harriman
Groomsman
Josh and Blaine met at their beloved Alma Mater, Texas A&M and still share a love for all things Aggie sports (when they win, that is). They lived together for a year on the infamous Rainey Street in Austin, where Josh lived when Kate met him, and Josh got to be in Blaine's wedding last year!