Jessica Leigh Brandvein, daughter of Teri and Harvey Brandvein of Chesterfield, and Brian Paul Palans, son of Karen and David Palans of San Antonio, Texas were married Nov. 2, 2013 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac where Rabbi James Bennett and Rabbi Saul Grife officiated. 

She is the granddaughter of Judy and John Brandvein of St. Louis and Helyn and Morris Kevrick of St. Louis. He is the grandson of Judy and Seymour Palans of San Antonio. 

The bride chose her sister, Rachel Spector, as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were the bride’s cousin, Sydney Aaranson, the groom’s sister, Leslie Palans, and the bride’s friends Dana Amitin, Samantha Green, Ali Walpert and Ashley Windsor. Thea Fleyhan, friend of both the bride and groom, served as flower girl. The groom chose his best friend and cousin, Matthew Krandel, as his best man. Groomsmen were the bride’s brother, Adam Brandvein, the bride’s brother-in-law, Jeffrey Spector, and the groom’s friends Steven Coverick, Ziad Fleyha, Noah Minetz and Kyle Siegel. Ushers were the groom’s cousins Garrett Palans and Jacob Palans. 

Following a wedding trip to Hawaii, the couple will reside in Houston, Texas.