Chris & Tiffany
Wedding Party
Tiffany Kaye Payne
Bride
My greatest joy in life has been raising my two wonderful children, Emily and Aiden. Growing up, my interests were learning, volunteering, music, writing, reading, cooking, riding horses, learning languages, spirituality, and traveling. I still love all of those things, but as most people understand, parenthood has limited my time to pursue those passions as much as I once did. I am thankful and humbled beyond measure to have found a man I love so much, who loves me, to spend my life with. That missing piece of the puzzle has helped me understand so much more about myself, life, and God's love. I am forever on the path to understanding more about God, and my faith is a hugely important part of my life. Thank you to all of my friends and family--you have made the journey beautiful.
Christopher Charles Hickman
Groom
I'm the proud father of five amazing kids and we are so excited about welcoming Tiffany, Emily and Aiden into our family. We are equally honored for them to be accepting us into theirs! I was born and partly raised in England, California and Texas and traveled a modest amount as a child. It was difficult to understand where I fit into the world. When I met Tiffany, I felt an attachment to her like no other. When me met again, it was exactly the same wonderful feeling. I co-own Metroplex360.com, am an inventor, a software developer and a photographer who loves finding solutions to problems. I am excited to have found a partner who I can connect with intellectually, spiritually and morally. Tiffany challenges me like no other and keeps me thinking -- and I love and adore her for it!
Martha Bergen
Matron of Honor
I have known Martha since we were nine years old, and she has been by my side for all of life's major milestones. She is more like a sister than a friend, and I am so incredibly fortunate to be walking life's path side by side with her. Martha has her PhD in Psychology and works at the TWU Counseling Center. She has a wonderful husband, Theo, whom she has been in a relationship with since 2001, and an amazing little boy, Reuben, who is four. She is also the godmother to my children, Emily and Aiden.
Jared Hoag
Best Man
Jared and I have had a long-standing friendship since 1996. We met on local bulletin board systems that predated the Internet and shared an enthusiastic interest in computers, video games, technology, religion and life in general. Jared has a Masters in Mathematics from Dartmouth. He earned his Bachelor's at TCU. He's a smart guy and has solved problems and made things more efficient at oil and gas companies as well as cloud computing places. He's now making video games and will be moving to Tennessee this summer with his wife Hali and their two children, Laurel and Julian.
Akasha Banks Villalobos
Bridal Attendant
I have known Akasha since we were eleven years old. In our adult lives, I don't believe we have ever had a fight! Akasha is such an accepting, loving, supportive friend, and I am so thankful that I have had her to rely on through some of my most difficult moments, and to celebrate with me during joyful events. Akasha is an actress in Austin. She is married to Brian, whom she has been with since 2002, and they have an amazing and spunky daughter, Aurora, who is three.
Pablo Zimbron
Groomsman
I met Pablo at the back of the bus at the Google Street View Summit in 2018. I was originally just trying to take a nap. We were excited to find out that both of our businesses were in Texas. We were soon meeting up for jobs together, going to events, sharing clients and being involved in each other's lives. He says I talk too much. Pablo has supported me through tragedy and also in new beginnings in my life. He runs Xuguz.com and also organizes quinceanera expos business. He and his wife Jessica live in San Antonio with their daughters, Rebeca and Karen.
Ashley Cunningham
Bridal Attendant
I've known Ashley her whole life--she's my little sister! There's no way for me to be anything but biased, but Ashley is an incredible person and I can't imagine my life without her in it. She is a scientist at UT Austin, and is about to start on her Master's program in microbiology. She is also about to get married to Orhi, whom she has been in a relationship with for almost four years. They travel to Spain every Christmas and spend time with his family there. I truly adore my sister and can't wait to see the incredible life she is continuing to create for herself.
Theo Chao
Groomsman
Tiffany and I love Theo, and I am really excited to have him as a groomsman. Tiffany and Theo have been friends since he and his wife, Martha, started dating in college. Although I haven't known him nearly as long, I have really enjoyed spending time with him and getting to know him and his amazing family. Theo designs and maintains the website, cpap.com. He enjoys bowling, board games and creative t-shirts and is presently developing his grillmaster skills. He and Martha live in Highland Village with their son, Reuben.
Angela Wade
Bridal Attendant
I've known Angela since we were about twelve years old. We had a close bond for a long time, then drifted apart, but we've been great friends again for about six years. She became a Mommy before me, and I was so thankful to have her to turn to when I needed advice about raising my kids. She also is deeply religious and her faith is a centerpiece of her life. When I needed help finding my way back to my relationship with God, Angela was instrumental in that process, and I am forever grateful to her for that. Angela is a writer and teacher, and has been in a relationship with her husband, Justin, since 2002. They have three amazing sons together, Bennett, Luke, and Dillon.
Orhi Esarte Palomero
Groomsman
Orhi is from Northwest Spain, and is on track to receive his PhD in inorganic chemistry. He has been in a relationship with Tiffany's sister, Ashley, for almost four years. By the time we get married, they will have just beaten us to it! Orhi is fantastic with Tiffany's kids, and has been really fun to spend time with and get to know. He's also a fantastic cook!
Emily Smith
Flower Girl
Emily is my first-born and mini-me in so many ways. She can't wait to be the flower girl at our wedding!
Graham Hickman
Ring Bearer
Grambo loves his family and is super excited to be a part of the wedding with his new step-siblings!
Aiden Smith
Ring Bearer
Aiden is my sweet three-year-old, and this is his first big responsibility. You got this, buddy!