Brian and Laura were married on 20 December 2003 at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Paris, Texas.

Laura is the daughter of Paul and Betty Swasko of Paris.  She is the granddaughter of the late J. B. and Laverne Page Birdwell, Jr. of Bryan, Texas, and the late Rev. Milan and Jane Swasko of Kenosha, Wisconson.

Brian is the son of Larry and Denise Tallant Rhea of Powderly, Texas.  He is the grandson of Wilma Rhea and the late Dale Rhea of Paris. Mary Tallant of Paris, and the late Duane E. Tallant.

Brian and Laura spent their honeymoon in Hot Springs, Arkansas and came home in time to spend Christmas with their families.

They are now at home in Arlington, Texas where Laura is attending the University of Texas.