Photos weren't enough to truly capture the essence of these 21 men and women, so we decided to add some color commentary on how each one of them entered our respective lives. You'll be sure to enjoy Luke's natural abilities in creating scouting reports and Avery's elegant retelling of how she has made such impactful connections.

James Bousquet

(Also known as: “Best Player James”)

Having been born without a pancreas, James had an obvious hole to fill in his life from day one, but he has never let that fact slow him down. The irony would end up being that he would end up actually filling a void in my life.

The good news is that modern medicine has prevailed and James is able to live a normal life now, even if he is technically a cyborg. James has also been able to be my best friend from (his) birth and become much more of a brother to me than he is a cousin.

From creating home movies together, to driving four wheelers into trees, to making fake newscasts of fictional “kazars” to scare Drew (see groomsman bio: Bousquet, Drew), James and I have always been up to something.

What James lacks in natural insulin production, he makes up for with loyalty and kindness. Couldn’t imagine anyone else as my best man (except for maybe my other best man, see groomsman bio: Cluck, Matt).

Ask him about the Mario Soccer training that he received in his youth if you would like a story of true perseverance under enormous pressure.

Whitney Selk

Whitney and Avery officially met in 6th grade (though there are photos of a youth basketball game that claim it happened years before) and have been friends ever since.

Whitney and I have always been in sync - we laugh at the same jokes, enjoy the same crime podcasts, and even used to get grounded in the same weeks (maybe it was out of solidarity for the other?). Throughout our 15 years of friendship, I have gotten to see Whitney consistently showcase her wisdom, love for others, and incredible sense of humor. I am so glad that my 6th grade lunch buddy has grown to be one of my best friends, and that we now get to be each other's Maids of Honor.

Matt Cluck

(Also known as: “The Kicker”, “Bob”)

The year was 2017. After a hard morning of learning how to build society, I arrived home and unlocked the door to my college apartment to find Taylor (see groomsman bio: Wright, Taylor) grinning ear to ear, looking at a clearly exhausted - yet ecstatic - Matt Cluck.

“Kliff just called. Matt made Techs football team,” Taylor said.

Our lives were then forever changed. Free merch, team burritos, inside info… these perks were nice, but as I watched Matt become one of THE college football kickers of the mid 2010’s, I realized that there was much more to this man.

Matt’s mysterious and robotic demeanor would slowly wear away to someone who was witty, inquisitive, well rounded, knowledgeable of world capitals, and an overall great hang. Many times spent talking ball, recapping a great night out, listening to Phil Collins, playing spikeball, or just hitting the town culminated in this guy becoming my best bud.

Just ask Matt about how he met Jared or that one night at “The District” and you’ll get it. Matt is just a killer.

Emma Woodrow

Emma & Avery met late in high school when they sat next to each other in English class.

We became inseparable - referring to each other as twins due to driving similar cars, wearing similar clothing, sharing a similar taste in music, and loving our responsible lifestyles (read: being homebodies). We share a passion for reasonable bedtimes, spending all our money on concerts, and a distinct love for Pitbull & T-Pain. I can always count on Emma when I need advice, support, and a good laugh, and I am so glad to have her as one of my best friends.

Taylor Wright

(Also known as: “Tay Tay”, “Mr. Wright”)

The math was simple. The beds were too long length-wise but not wide enough for our growing bodies. By sacrificing the extra length, we could gain sufficient width while still maintaining enough length for our bodies.

So Taylor and I pushed our dorm beds together to create a mega bed that we kept until move out day.

This revolutionary act caused a stir in the 5th-Floor Coleman dormitory, as our peers started to realize that this was not a normal roommate relationship. These two (completely and utterly hetero) men were in complete sync early on. It didn’t take long until we were finishing each others sentences.

Some of Luke & Taylor's exploits together included an undefeated Mario Soccer record, throwing apples into our friends dorm window, training for [Taylor] to try out for the football team, sampling Kentucky Dale, finding random up and coming rappers on YouTube (shoutout Earthgang), quoting Seinfeld, destroying buffets (a-la-carte or otherwise), and - of course - creating the beloved Monday Night Music Videos with Taylor series.

Taylor was the best co-pilot and roommate for (all four years) of college that a fella could ask for. During that time we were able to go from two guys who barely knew each other to brothers. I love him and his family (shoutouts Madye and Hammy) more than I can say.

Did mega bed work? You'd have to ask Taylor.

Cassie Stubblefield

Cassie and Avery met through friends of Cassie's husband Zach (pictured in the top right corner) during Cassie & Zach's early days of dating. Avery then proceeded to steal Cassie as her own friend - getting coffee, going to wine bars, and getting our nails done together. Cassie is an incredibly kind and loving person, and puts so much care and thoughtfulness into the relationships she holds. She has welcomed me into her (and her in-laws) lives and is one of my most treasured friendships. Cassie is also an incredible mother to Hallie, whom I love dearly and now claim as my niece, and is featured in the wedding as Luke & I's flower girl.

Trivor Pai Adams

(Also known as: “Trivor like a River”)

It was my first day of college. Taylor and I had made friends with our neighbors, Victor and Tim, and were hanging out at their dorm.

“Hey this Asian guy we met at orientation is coming over to make us ramen,” Tim said.

Enter Trivor.

The ramen gesture could not have been a more perfect introduction to how this man operates. It was a forward, kind, and slightly unusual act that involved Asian food. The four pillars of Trivor. I quickly became very well acquainted with this eccentric oriental specimen.

I consider all of my groomsmen to be my brothers, but Trivor took it a step further and basically actually joined the Spicer family. Trivor has been to multiple family Easter’s, a family wedding, and multiple family vacations. My mom has even called Trivor her fourth son - a statement that someone with eight kids doesn’t take lightly.

Some of our other exploits include: a 14 hour road trip to Tempe, a resort trip in Mexico, a lake trip that included swimming a sunken jet ski a quarter mile (don’t ask), competing in a basketball skills competition at the USA, spring break in SPI, a week and a half in South Korea, and (in March 2025) a trip to Taiwan to watch Trivor marry the love of his life.

The ramen story perfectly encapsulates Trivor and how he is always willing to do something kind and selfless for his friends or even people whom he hardly knows.

Catherine Greenhut

Catherine and Avery met through their sorority sophomore year when Catherine transferred into Baylor.

We quickly became close friends - going to football games together, competing in intramural sports (that we were reallyyy bad at), and signing up for aerobic walking classes so that we could hot girl walk for a grade. Catherine is an icon, she is the moment, and she is one of my favorite people on this planet. She loves those around her with all her heart, and I am so lucky to have her as my friend.

John Bousquet

(Also known as: “4th Quarter John”)

When a guy frequently hangs out with his cousin who is 5+ years younger than him, it begs the question: is the younger cousin that cool and mature or does the older cousin just relate more to younger generations?

I would ask John’s wife if you want to know the answer to that one.

Anyways, I’m not here to talk about that or how I was John’s best man but he’s not mine (uh oh). I’m here to talk about how it all got to this point.

4th Quarter John was my neighbor for 13 years, roommate for 2, and cousin the whole time. He is the only gentleman I’ve met who can truly match my passion for baseball. I think that if you left us in a room alone we could organically talk about baseball for hundreds of hours straight uninterrupted. John’s leadership of myself and his two brothers as captain of our juggernaut Mario Soccer squad was nothing short of exemplary, unless you ask James. He was the best male roommate that I ever had, which is really saying something. Don't be afraid to ask him how he got his nickname.

John is a great hang for all four quarters. Especially the 4th one.

Hannah Moore

Please note that Hannah has earned 2 photos, one photo of us and one of my all time favorite photos - Hannah with Lil Wayne.

Hannah and Avery met freshman year at Baylor in their very first class. Then again in their second class. Then again in their third.

That day we realized that, as fate would have it, we had the exact same schedules, majors, and even lived one door away from each other in our dorm. We proceeded to spend almost every day together throughout all 4 years of college, always taking the same classes, holding the same job, and graduating with the same major and minor. My college experience was shaped by my friendship with Hannah and I am endlessly grateful for it. Hannah is hard working and passionate, and most importantly - she understands my nonsensical typos when I text haphazardly. I could not imagine my life if Hannah had not been in those classes at Baylor with me, and I am so glad to call her one of my best friends.

Brian Romero

(Also known as: “Coach Swagger Back”)

It’s 12/31/25. The wedding reception is in mid-season form. You could cut the tension with a knife. “Easy Lover” by Phil Collins & Phillip Bailey has just concluded.

Brian struts across the dance floor as the song changes to “Gimme Gimme Gimme” by ABBA, and grabs me by the shoulder with one of his powerful paws.

He looks at me. Then looks at Avery. Back to me.

Brian then throws his shoulders back and gleefully screams “I THINK HE’S GOT HIS SWAGGER BAAAAAAACK!”

Everyone cries.

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There isn’t much the be said here that hasn’t already been said about this larger than life (even after losing 15 lbs) individual, who is also my co-anchor for our wedding news coverage and podcast. If you want to learn about Brian then find him on the dance floor on wedding night. Bring a beer bong, a tarp, and an open mind.

Coach Swagger Back is electric, foregoing, unstoppable, planthorific, show stopping, sensational, diabetic, breath taking, translucent, and - most of all - inevitable. You’ve never seen anything like it.

Brian better keep his doctor on speed dial for this one. Uh oh.

Anna Spicer

Just one short week after Luke & I made our relationship official, I got the privilege to join Luke, Anna, and Emma Spicer for brunch. This was my first introduction to Luke's family and I was so excited to finally meet a few of them. In what I have now learned is true Spicer humor, Anna coached Emma to immediately ask me if I was going to be their new sister. Jokes on them, because the answer was and is "I guess so".

Anna is incredibly smart, personable, and a joy to be around. She welcomed me into their life immediately and I am immensely grateful to be gaining a sister in law like her.

Alex Spicer

(Also known as: Facebook Alex)

My care free bachelor life as an only child was uprooted when I was at the tender age of 3. My parents made it out to Russia a cool 24 years before Russian imports were banned to snag my first sibling, Alex. My parents have always been ahead of the geopolitical game, but enough about them.

My first words upon seeing Alex were “when is he going back to Russia?”, which was prompted by Alex trying to play with my precious Barney doll. I was a spoiled and handsome child who hadn’t yet learned how to share. Over the last 26 years, I have learned to share just about everything with Alex, and I’m a better man for it. He has always been what I have needed in a brother, even I didn't always know it at the time.

Though Alex and I may be quite different, we have always bonded being each other’s first true taste of what it means to be and to have a brother. He is someone who I can always count on to have my back or to share a laugh with. Alex ability to immediately have a group strangers cracking up, and then his best friend by the end of the night, is unmatched. Ask him about his night of "homelessness" to get the full picture on how quickly he can adapt in a social setting.

Me and the entire Spicer family are lucky to have Alex and I can't imagine life without him. Thank goodness he didn't get sent back to Russia.

Emma Spicer

At the same brunch with Anna, I got to meet the joy that is Emma Spicer. Emma is a ray of sunshine and was the very first Spicer to tell me they loved me (which really put the pressure on Luke). Emma and I have bonded over our shared love for Taylor Swift, cute purses, and pointing out Luke's sassiness [EDITORS NOTE: SHE is the sassy one].

I am so grateful to also be gaining a sister in law like Emma, who reminds those around her to always be kind and show how much you love others.

Cade Zastoupil

“Who’s the dude” was Cade’s response in the Zastoupil family group text as Avery hard launched her new (super rad) boyfriend. Little did Cade know that he and “the dude” would be round tripping to America’s most beautiful city (Memphis, TN) just 18 months later. Whether he likes it or not, Cade is now stuck with the dude as his brother in law.

The ideal brother in law? One of the dogs. Cade? Let’s check the stats.

- Willing to sneak Coors light into a coffee mug to drink while wrapping gifts? Check.

- Able to hold his own in section full of Red Raiders at an Arkansas/Tech game? Check.

- Willing to use his bouncer skills to protect me in America's most dangerous city? Check.

- Studies the bowl game TV schedule ahead of time? Check.

- Will take my side in silly arguments with Avery? Check.

I’ve seen enough. Call it. We have a dog on our hands.

(Don't be afraid to ask Cade why his boss wouldn't let him off work for our engagement party)

Cassidy Deflice

Cassidy and Avery met when they were in elementary school, where they quickly connected over their joint dream of starting a hair business.

Shockingly, we had no clients book our elementary school hair salon, but this did not stop us from pursuing all different escapades throughout the next 18 years. From Sonic runs, to driving the Jeep with no doors every summer, to making endless flipagrams - God did great with this one. Cassidy is consistent, smart, and a joy to be around - and I am so grateful to have her as my friend.

Drew Bousquet

(Also known as: “MVP Drew”)

When a guy frequently hangs out with his cousin who is 5+ years younger than him, it begs the question: is the younger cousin that cool and mature or does the older cousin just relate more to younger generations?

You get the picture. Drew is the Luke to my John. My protégé. My apprentice. I teach him about the important things: scaling the Rocky Mountains, working the dance floor at Scruffs, and navigating a Taylor Swift obsessed girlfriend. He can also explain "Kazars" to you if you ask him.

Drew, crazily enough, was also born without a pancreas. But, based on his naturally cute demeanor, you would never guess that he is an organ down. Much like the regular humans in this wedding party, Drew is just a dog. One of the boys. A solid dude to watch a ballgame with, crack open a cold one, or go to an 18+ college bar with when you’re 26 years old and have a career. Drew is a true MVP in life.

Savannah Lawrence

Savannah and Avery met freshman year in college, and over the next 4 years they left no Waco dance floor untouched.

Whether it was at a bar, work, or even volunteering as jurors for the law school - we could be found giggling over anything and everything. Savannah is a one of a kind friend who has been a joy to be around ever since the day we met. Our inside jokes are endless, and she understands (and supports) my antics. Savannah has a way of making everyone feel welcomed and important in her life, and I am endlessly thankful that I can call her one of my best friends!

David Cortez

This 5 year comeback has been completed. David is so back.

Not that he ever left my life. Actually, David has been a mainstay. The fact that we live eight hours away from each other has not kept us from hanging out fairly frequently. We have traveled to Lubbock (roughly x10), Arizona, South Padre, and all over Spain together in recent years.

David is known for his basketball handles, manly cooking skills, bench press max, extravagant bachelor lifestyle, colorful personality, farming abilities, and piercing baby blues. Ask him about his friendship with the watermelon king.

It’s been a great ride for David to go from a random Californian I met in in Lubbock to one of my best buds. David is someone who I can always count on to be down for spur of the moment trip or just a good ole time.

Charmé Morgan

Charmé and Avery met back in high school, where they shared multiple classes and a bestie (Whitney) to bond over.

Our friendship has only grown stronger over the years, from high school to college, back to Dallas, then to grad school. Charmé is full of excitement, adventure, and has been a steadfast friend ever since we met. There is no one I would rather photoshop in as my date to a wedding, trust for all kinds of life advice, or count on to pick up random FaceTimes. There is also no one better at breakdancing at weddings. I am so glad to have Charmé in my life and get to call her one of my closest friends.

Ben Donahue

(Also known as: Lance Corporal Ben Donahue)

At ease, soldiers.

A marine is in our midst to not only protect & serve this wedding, but also ensure that our unit has the best time possible. Ben was born in '96 and then reborn in September 2001 with a new purpose, some have said.

Ben first came into my life as the new first baseman on our high school baseball team, and very quickly became a close friend. From there Ben has worked at a bank, moved to Tulsa, moved back to Dallas, became a marine, defeated Al Qaeda (probably), and started several businesses. Even with much of his day being devoting to standing on business and protecting our freedom, Ben has always managed to find time to stay active in my life.

If you weren’t sure if Ben is a solid dude or not, just know this: he’s my dad’s favorite of all of my friends. That means something.

This man ends up being a gracious host at parties that aren’t even his. Ben is as squared away as they come. This country and wedding are lucky to have them. Don't be afraid to ask him to serve you a drink.

Bryce Blunt

(Also known as: “Bruce”)

5th floor Coleman runs deep. Bruce and I first met on our dorm floor as neighbors and have been friends ever since, eventually becoming roommates for the last three years.

Our exploits together include: running through the dorm waffle bar, large burritos at Picantes, Nic Cage movie night, 1v1 Madden bouts, hosting exquisite parties, and exceptional home décor choices. Don’t let his stoic demeanor fool you: Bruce is ecstatic to usher you into this wedding and the best night of your life. Don't be afraid to ask him what he's holding in his [solo] usher photo as he shows you to your seat.

Dominic Esposito

Dom came out of nowhere. One second he’s my best friend-friends friend, the next he's my roommate. I've loved every second of it.

Dom is electric on the dance floor, great with parents, high class, rural when he needs be, and overall just an absolute sweetheart. A true blessing in my life and you will be lucky to have him hand you a program or show you to a seat. Also a big proponent of Cage film evenings. Ask him about BBQ-chips gal and you'll get the picture.