Thomas & Mary Catherine
Wedding Party
Emily Srofe Hernandez
Matron of Honor
Mary Catherine's older sister and the mother of her favorite niece. Emily has always been a great protector and friend, and I think she'll cry before I do on the wedding day. Thomas and Emily have a lot of common nerd interests, but their favorite common interest is annoying Mary Catherine.
Adam Rudd
Best Man
Thomas' younger brother, and Mary Catherine's other favorite middle child. Adam and Thomas can read each others' mind and complete each others sentences, proving that sibling telepathy is real. They joke of conquering the world...but would their collaboration bring world peace, or drag society back into the dark ages...? Adam is an incredible friend, brother, confidant, co-conspirator, troublemaker and more for Thomas, and Thomas would have their relationship no other way!
Bria Trosclair
Bridesmaid
Mary Catherine and Bria met in high school is a very cherished and dear friend. Bria is traveling the furthest for this wedding, as she's currently completing her fully funded PhD program at the University of Glasgow. Bria is a steadfast friend who is always the first friend to say yes to any of my shenanigans. Even though we've spent much of our adult friendship apart, and we may never live in the same place again, Mary Catherine has no doubt that Bria is a forever true kind of friend. We are so excited she's crossing oceans to be a part of our wedding day.
Aaron Rudd
Groomsman
Thomas' youngest brother and a certified badass, Aaron is the coolest of the three Rudd boys. Aaron can fix or make anything, has an innate sense of style, can charter and repair a boat, all while also inheriting all of the 'dad' skills that Adam and Thomas seem to be missing... Aaron and Thomas grew a special bond during the Covid-19 pandemic, that has led to a series of legal and illegal decisions being made together over the years (no charges or jail time thankfully). Aaron is solid brother, and and even greater friend to Thomas. He's also, unfortunately, legally bound to Thomas as a co-owner of a business with Thomas...good luck with that!
Emily Oakman
Bridesmaid
works in Forestry in South Carolina. Resident botanist for Mary Catherine's family. Mary Catherine's silliest friend, Emily and MC met at freshman year dance team tryouts. Our Mom's used to confuse us. Emily and Mary Catherine survived a lot of awkward early teenage years together. We can still crack each other up like no other. If you want to have a really good laugh and someone to be goofy with, Emily is always going to be your gal.
Casey Spinks
Groomsman
Casey was adopted as a friend by Thomas mid-way through high school, where Thomas has seen him shift from redneck, to hipster cool boy...all before settling around a southern-esque GQ model who is really into philosophy, farming, family, and educating his friends after attending his Kierkegaaard camps. Thomas and Casey have been through many seasons of life together, and Casey is also Mary Catherine's favorite published author.
Maureen Roberts Dreyfus
Bridesmaid
Find Maureen and Mary Catherine crying in the bathroom together. We are both sentimental mushes, and always someone Mary Catherine can count on to be nostalgic and emotional with. Maureen and Mary Catherine delight in celebrating everything in life, and giving everything its due focus. Both of us having laser sharp memory, Maureen and MC sincerely enjoy recalling old memories and reliving great times. MC, Thomas, Maureen, and her husband Cameron also make incredible travel friends. We look forward to many more Swamp Rabbits hockey games together.
Dylan Drumm
Groomsman
Thomas' Katrina kid friend, and new Dad to Felicity! Dylan and Thomas have been great friends from middle school to present day, and Dylan has always been a consistent friend regardless of what phase of life they were in. Him and Thomas lived together in college, have been to video game conferences all over the US together, and have ignored their significant others for many hours while gaming with one another. Fun Fact: Dylan's Dad and Mary Catherine's Dad are old Army buddies. They didn't discover this connection until Thomas met Mary Catherine's parents!
Angela Bautista
Bridesmaid
Mary Catherine and Angela were the 2015-2016 LSU Greek Board of Directors Director and Assistant Director of Public Relations together and it blossomed into a beautiful friendship. She is a true Mid-City, Endymion, down for anything girl, and we enjoy dog dates with our pups Louise and Bobby. Angela and Ashley are tied for girliest and fanciest friends. If you need a reason to dress up and have a bougie time, I can always call Angela. I also go to her for fashion advice, and she keeps me up to date on what's cool and what's not.
Chase Hannaman
Groomsman
Arguably Thomas' funniest friend, Chase Hannaman has been a great friend to Thomas for many, many years. Chase and Thomas grew up just 3 streets apart, spending many years playing baseball, basketball, and other sports together in the neighborhood, at school, or with travel teams. Chase is a 'foxhole buddy' in the truest sense, and has been an incredible friend through the peaks and troughs of life. He is both a good and bad influence, and that is the type of duality that makes life (and friendship) a lot more colorful and exciting!
Madeleine Chaisson
Bridesmaid
MC's high school bestie since day one, and favorite Houston resident. Madeleine is a bird expert, and Mary Catherine's favorite naturalist. MC lived at Madeleine's house for the majority of high school as it was the spot for every group project, physics assignment, and Twilight midnight movie premiere after-party sleepover. Though all of our adult years have been spent apart, MC and Madeleine share so many common interests and are passionate about similar causes. Madeleine is the most well-traveled, easygoing, and genuinely good friend. She's fluent in so many languages I've actually lost count.
Josh Hebert
Groomsman
An Uncle to Thomas' cat Kareem Abdul Je'Meow, Joshua Earl 'Fireman225s' Hebert has been a steady and constant friend to Thomas for MANY years. Josh and Thomas grew up as friends in elementary through high school, but the two became best friends their freshman year of college. They lived together for a little over 3 years in college, raised Kareem and Kevin together, and have carried that friendship into their late 20s (and almost 30s...yikes). Josh is an incredibly talented human being, with a sense of humor/funny-ness that rivals Chase, Bill Burr, Robin William, Chris Rock, etc. Whatever shared activity or hobby...whether it be gaming, sports, trivia at Rally Cap, spur of the moment trips, pizza/restaurant reviews or more...Josh and Thomas are sure to be there together, forever fostering their bromance.
Ashley Pattison Hillburn
Bridesmaid
Mary Catherine's "little sis" in Delta Gamma, and most fashionable friend. Mary Catherine and Ashley's husband Taylor, bond over music, and once made Ashley watch a Beatles documentary with us for several hours. Ashley is the girliest, preppiest, most dedicated person. She and Taylor are always down for live music, great food, and good solid hang-outs. But MC will never let her forget about her alternative phase freshman year of college.
Andrew Rothkamm
Groomsman
Andrew, another member of the UBC Bromance, has been a great friend of Thomas for many years. Whether it was youth group activities in middle and high school, the legendary parties and crawfish boils Andrew hosted at the Boone house (IYKYK) during and right after college, the covid/work from home fueled Friday disc-golf rounds at City Park in New Orleans in our late 20s, beach trips and adventures to Flora-Bama, or the weekly friendly Formula-One banter over our group chat...Andrew and Thomas have shared many memories and good times, and have never let distance get between them!
Claire Wingerter Champagne
Bridesmaid
MC and Claire met on Delta Gamma Bid Day 2012 and have been friends since! Claire and Mary Catherine lived together in the New Orleans Navarre neighborhood and have so many fond memories of hosting dinners, parties, pregames, and more. Freshman year of college, MC got a sick concussion at a fraternity field day, and Claire spent all day in the Baton Rouge General ER room with her. She then was on "concussion duty" and made sure MC was okay the following 24 hours. A lot of bonding happened just a few weeks into college. Many nights together have been spent watching every cheesy movie, trying new recipes, and watching old vine compilations.
Bradley Downs
Groomsman
Shameless plug for Thomas' favorite IT Guy / Streamer: https://www.twitch.tv/bluebarracuda Bradley and Thomas first met and grew up together at University Baptist Church, where Bradley influenced Thomas and others to participate in activities like nerf wars, Pokemon, and all sorts of different video games or sports. Whether it is running LSU tailgates, playing tennis/pickleball/frisbee-golf/etc., Bradley carrying Thomas in video games, or re-enacting their early 20s at a bar taking car bombs together, Thomas and Bradley are always going to have a good time.
Caroline Emery
Bridesmaid
Mary Catherine and Caroline met through mutual friends, but had so many common interests it blossomed into a wonderful friendship. Caroline and Mary Catherine share exquisite music taste, and care way too much about city planning and wildlife. You can count on Caroline to send you approximately 37 instagram reels a day, but each one lovingly selected and relevant to our many inside jokes. Thomas and MC enjoy visiting Caroline and boyfriend Josh in their Austin, Texas home. (And hanging out with their pup Jawbone.)
Joseph Srofe Jr. (Bo)
Groomsman
MC's favorite (and only) brother. Bo was born when MC was seven, and she treated him like a baby doll for most of his infancy. He has grown into a lovely, kind, funny person, and MC is so glad that Thomas and Bo enjoy sharing a disc golf game, and a drink together.
Samantha Rudd
Reader
The mother of Koda-Bear and wife of Thomas' brother Adam, Samantha Rudd is the sweetest, most fashionable person we know...who can also save lives! Lovingly known as 'Bubbles' by Thomas, we are so excited for her to be a part of our big day!
Alfonso Hernandez
Reader
MC's Favorite Brother-in-law! (Don't tell the Rudds.) Alfonso and Mary Catherine share a sense of humor and stubbornness. We're also getting married on Alfonso's 31st birthday, so make sure to wish him a Happy Birthday. He'll really enjoy that.
Jade Spears
Gift Bearer
Jade and Mary Catherine met working at LSU Residential Life giving tours at LSU Orientations. Their friendship grew celebrating LSU games, Mardi Gras, cute brunch dates, and more. Jade is always down to get her nails done, grab mexican food, or go run errands with MC. Their friendship only grew post-college and MC is so grateful to have Jade as a friend and confidant.
Adrienne Ourso
Gift Bearer
Adrienne and Mary Catherine also met working at LSU Residential Life. They also lived a few doors down from each other on LSU Sorority Row. They enjoyed many a lake walk and their friendship grew post-college as Adrienne moved to Florida (and now California!) MC, Jade, and Adrienne have enjoyed many a meal together around the kitchen table at Adrienne's parents house.
Samantha Hernandez
Junior Bridesmaid
MC and Thomas enjoy having their only niece be a part of the wedding day. Samantha has already helped MC plan part of the day, so please look forward to the Aristocats themed wedding.
Emery Srofe
Flower Girl
Emery is the child of MC's cousin Travis and his wife Becki. Travis is also the godson of MC's Dad Joe, and the godfather of MC's brother Bo. MC and Thomas are thrilled to have this little red-headed fireball involved on our special day.
Camille Hornsby
Flower Girl
Camille's mom, Briana, and MC have been friends since high school. Briana and MC enjoy spending time outside together (one time we even started running), music, and experiencing life's highs and lows together. MC is so grateful to have Briana, her husband Will, Camille, and of course Owen in her life.
Vivian Maness
Flower Girl
Vivian is the child of Thomas' cousin Taylor and his wife Sarah. Thomas and Taylor, only a few years apart, spent lots of pivotal childhood moments together, and getting into all sorts of dumb stuff together as boys.