Mia is Kiersten’s little sister - four years apart. These two share a love for sports—especially baseball and softball—that’s always been a big part of their bond. Mia followed Kiersten’s lead and became a teacher too. Beyond being sisters, they’re best friends, and Kiersten couldn’t be more excited to have Mia stand by her on her wedding day.

Patrick is John’s best man, and their friendship goes way back to their football days at Bellaire High School in Houston, Texas. They kept the bond strong through college at Texas A&M, where they also became fraternity brothers. Now both living in Austin, they love hanging out together whenever they can.

Alyssa and Kiersten grew up side by side in a close-knit family, where they were inseparable from an early age. Their bond is built on countless shared memories, a mutual passion for education, and a deep commitment to caring for their younger siblings. Alyssa’s constant support and shared values make her an irreplaceable part of Kiersten’s life and bridal party.

Chris and John’s friendship goes all the way back to elementary school, where they first bonded over little league baseball. Over the years, their connection has only grown stronger, with their families remaining close and making it a priority to get together whenever possible. John and Chris love cheering on the Houston Astros together, making countless memories at the ballpark. Chris’s lifelong friendship and shared adventures make him a special part of John’s big day.

Kiersten met Meg during their college years at Texas A&M, where they became fast friends through their sorority’s tight-knit friend group. Their connection grew even deeper when they realized their lives were intertwined in another way—Meghan’s husband and John were fraternity brothers living next door to each other. From Aggie Royals events to lifelong memories with their Aggie family, Meg has been an important part of Kiersten’s journey and is thrilled to stand by her side.

RJ and John’s friendship goes all the way back to elementary school, where they have spent birthdays sitting the sidelines at Houston Comets games. Years later, at a Texas A&M fraternity rush event, they ran into each other for the first time in ages—and it was like no time had passed. Soon after, they became fraternity brothers, picking up right where they left off and creating even more unforgettable memories together.

Nick and John first became friends in college through their fraternity, but their bond truly deepened after graduation when Nick and Delaney moved to the Houston area. Since then, they’ve all four shared countless memories together—soaking up the sun at Galveston Beach, enjoying adventures in Fredericksburg, celebrating Nick and Delaney’s wedding, and later their baby shower for their son Finnley. Over the years, they’ve grown through life’s milestones side by side, making Nick and Delaney an especially meaningful part of Kiersten and John’s big day.

Mollee and Kiersten met at Texas A&M as special education majors and quickly became close friends. As college roommates, they shared countless late-night study sessions and helped each other navigate classes and life. Now, with both of them living in Georgetown, their friendship continues to thrive through girls’ nights and plenty of time spent together. Mollee’s constant support and shared memories make her an essential part of Kiersten’s bridal party.

Colton and John met through the Kappa Sig fraternity at Texas A&M and have remained close ever since. Post-graduation, their friendship has grown through countless weekends spent hunting together. One of their favorite shared traditions is attending the Two Step Inn country music festival in Georgetown, TX—three years running and still going strong. Colton’s friendship and shared adventures make him an unforgettable part of John’s wedding celebration.

Meghan and Kiersten met during Kiersten’s freshman year at Texas A&M and instantly hit it off. Later in college, Meg encouraged Kiersten to rush her sorority, and the two officially became sisters through Aggie Royals. Meg has always been a steady source of support and friendship. Now both living in the Austin area, they love spending time together with craft nights and binge-watching their favorite shows. Meghan’s unwavering friendship makes her a cherished part of Kiersten’s bridal party.

John and Gene met as freshmen at Marietta College in Ohio, where they were roommates in the dorms. John was on the football team, and Gene was pursuing an engineering degree. Although John transferred after his first year, the two have remained close friends—always staying in touch and making time to see each other, even while living in different states.