Emily & Casey
Wedding Party
Nicole Schmidt
Best Woman
Nicole is my platonic soulmate and favorite person. To know her is to love her and everyone certainly does. We met in college at TCU and jointly decided that it wasn't for us and jetted off to Texas Tech together. She is the life of the party with the best dance moves and most likely to ask to see pictures of your dog (please follow her dog account on TikTok @packofpotatoes).
Neal Sansing
Best Man
This man needs no introduction. He is one of my oldest friends and one of few people I would trust with my life; he was an Eagle Scout.
Josephine Carper
Bridesmaid
The sister I always wanted and asked for. Josephine is caring, sensitive, loving and hilarious, she is the bookend to our very long list of siblings and the best partner in crime for all the things. She knows all the words to every Cardi B song and keeps me young by dragging me to ACL every year and teaching me all the latest fashion trends.
Jordan Heller
Groomsman
We met when he was born and he has been stuck with me ever since. He was able to survive as my little brother, so he deserves to be a groomsman. You can find us at a golf course near you.
Carlyn Kotran
Bridesmaid
We met at Austin High and have been attached at the hip ever since. We have 15 years of memories and have been through almost every life milestone together. She is everything you want in a lifelong friend: loyal, loving, supportive, and best of all: fun. She is most likely to be found holding a glass of wine on the dance floor.
Graham Schwab
Groomsman
I've never met anyone who doesn't love Graham. You would be hard pressed to find me doing anything fun without him there. Big anime guy.
Susanna Patterson
Bridesmaid
We met at work and while it took her a little while to warm up to me, we have been besties ever since! She is a talented artist, loving and loyal friend, and really any type of planning extraordinaire. She knows how to do everything you wish you could and will always request "Believe" by Cher on the dance floor.
Colton Boerjan
Groomsman
Official cowboy groomsman probably coming from somewhere in West Texas. He will in fact be the last man standing and I wouldn't have made it out of Lubbock alive without him (he still lives in Lubbock).
Rachel Maroney
Bridesmaid
Our origin story is a little uncertain but we are pretty sure we met on MySpace in 2006. We have been friends ever since and some of our most meaningful conversations happened when she was commuting to San Marcos for school and we would talk everyday during her drive. I couldn't imagine navigating life without her and she is the cutest mom to one of our flower girls, France.
Parker Reyna
Groomsman
Parker is the life of the party and allegedly walked 7 miles to Emily's house from 6th street in 2015. Most likely to be found on the dance floor vibing and will also be the last man standing next to Boerjan.
Samantha Cotharn
Bridesmaid
Sam and I met through Casey (her brother)!!!! I'm so lucky to be gaining such an amazing SIL who is the most fun to be around and always takes time to care for and love on others. We have shared many laughs together, mostly at the expense of Casey and I'm so grateful for her. She is mom to the cutest niece and nephew ever (Charlotte and Baron Jr.) and the wife to our hilarious and wonderful wedding officiant, Baron Sr.
Keaton Van Dusen
Groomsman
Keaton is my oldest friend and we've definitely gotten into the most trouble over the years together. Most likely to make me late to walk down the aisle because we are golfing.
Emory Schmidt
Flower Girl
Sweetest bonus daughter to my best woman, Nicole! Emory has already informed me that she has extensive experience as a flower girl and will be leading the pack, per usual. Sweet and spicy, she is the most fun 7-year-old that I know!
Zachary Ford
Groomsman
Zach is the glue that keeps all of us together. He is also a Lawyer, which is a great reason to stay friends forever.
Charlotte Cotharn
Flower Girl
Samantha and Baron Sr.'s cutest girl and our niece. Charlie is a sour patch kid, loves target, and always has a better hair style than you. We love her endlessly.
Baron Cotharn Jr.
Ring Bearer
Samantha and Baron Sr.'s son who made us an Aunt and Uncle. He is funny, sweet, has killer dance moves, and looks identical to his Uncle Casey and Jordan.
Francine Maroney
Flower Girl
Daughter to Emily's bestie, Rachel, and the cutest girl in the world. France can be spotted from a mile away with her big curly hair and even bigger personality.
Baron Cotharn Sr.
Officiant
When we asked if he would be our officiant he responded "YES, I've been training for this, I'm so excited!!" and that's how we knew he was the right choice. The first to marry one of the Heller kids (Samantha) and truly a trailblazer for how to acclimate into the family. One of the best people you will ever meet and an ex football coach who probably won't even need a microphone on the wedding day.
Samuel Carper
Usher
The youngest of the Carper boys…sometimes referred to as “Beans” by his family. You will hopefully NOT see him doing the worm on the dance floor.
Cole Carper
Usher
My middle child partner in crime and an unofficial sponsor of this wedding by graciously working at Tito’s Vodka. Thank you for dealing with us all asking you for free alcohol, all the time.
Ty Carper
Usher
The oldest of all the Carpers and my Irish twin. He is the father to everyone’s favorite dog, Hobbes. Here’s to hoping he will not show up to the wedding wearing a racing polo.