Wedding Party
Erica Lemen
Matron of Honor
Erica has known Jessica literally her entire life. She is not only Jessica's sister (and mom to Jessica's favorite niece Heidi), but also serves as her own personal healthcare advisor and yoga instructor! They have taught each other a lot of things over the years, but most recently Jessica is particularly proud of getting Erica hooked on Vanderpump Rules. One of the only things Jessica has always known about her wedding day is that Erica would be standing up beside her. They are both so excited to add Jakob to the Cox/Broussard/Lemen clan! Erica lives in Austin with her hubby Blake, daughter Heidi, and cat Sookie.
Jenni Stewart
Best Woman
Jenni is a talented artist, caring friend, and true globetrotter. She is not only Jakob’s baby sister, but his best friend since birth. Growing up in the 254, they shared the stage in numerous musicals, choir shows and one of the best elementary school talent show performances of Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe” ever staged. Jenni is a world traveler and has more stamps in her passport than a post office. She even allowed her big brother to tag along on adventures from Costa Rica to Cuba to Thailand. Jenni lives in the Big Apple with her amazing partner, Kellen, and a weiner dog named Brooklyn.
Morgan Pitcher
Bridesmaid
Morgan is the first person Jessica met when she moved to Austin in the 4th grade. Even though they had different interests (Jessica did theater and dance and Morgan was a killer athlete!), they were still always there to celebrate big milestones together - they went to some of their first concerts together, lived in New York together as roommates, and now are both getting hitched in 2023! Their moms were also very close friends and it always felt like they were one big meshed together family. After 27 years of friendship, Jessica couldn't imagine getting married without Morgan. Morgan lives in New Orleans with her hubby Pete and pup Rory.
Bryan Bennett
Groomsman
Bryan and Jakob have been ride or die friends since 2003. These days they’re familia, both living life a quarter mile at a time. Their friendship started as competitors in Central Texas high school debate, grew as classmates and roommates at UT-Austin, and expanded further through both their careers in national politics. They’ve roadtripped across the country together, followed the many peaks and valleys of Longhorn sports, and laughed through numerous TV storylines. Bryan has been happily married for over ten years and its damn time that Jakob finally caught up. Bryan, his awesome wife, Lesley, and their cat, Alex, live in Austin.
Sam Lakey
Officiant
Sam and Jessica have been best of friends since they first met at TCU in 2006. They bonded primarily over their love of pop culture and spending nights in watching fantastic teen TV series such as Gilmore Girls, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and One Tree Hill, and all things Bravo. She has been planning Jess and Jakob's nuptials since she first met Jakob. She recommends marriage 10/10 and is pumped to get these two officially hitched! Sam lives in Dallas with her hubby Cameron, mischievous daughter Mae, and pup Ollie.