Kris Bryant and Jessica Delp met at Bonanza High School in Las Vegas when they were 14 years old, and their teenage romance became a marriage on January 7, 2017. The wedding took place in Las Vegas, with Anthony Rizzo serving as a groomsman and Bryce Harper and his wife Kayla among the guests.
From High School to the Altar
When Kris Bryant and Jessica Delp were students at Bonanza High School in Las Vegas, few could have predicted that their teenage romance would last more than two decades. They started dating at 14, back when Bryant was still years away from becoming the star prospect who would eventually reach the majors. She was an athlete herself, competing in both basketball and softball during her high school years.
Their relationship grew alongside Bryant’s rising career. While he climbed through the minor leagues and into the majors—winning the Hank Aaron Award in 2015 with the Chicago Cubs and helping the team break an 108-year curse in 2016—Jessica pursued her own academic and athletic path.
Jessica Delp: Athlete and College Student
Jessica Delp was far more than just a girlfriend waiting in the stands. During her time at Bonanza High School, she competed in two sports: basketball and softball, demonstrating the athletic drive that defined her. After high school, she attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she continued her education.
Her athletic background in high school showed she was a serious competitor in her own right, not merely a bystander in Bryant’s baseball journey. Both grew up in sports during their Las Vegas teenage years.
The 2017 Wedding with Major League Friends
After more than a decade together, Kris Bryant and Jessica Delp married on January 7, 2017, in Las Vegas—the city where it all began. The ceremony was intimate but included figures from baseball: Anthony Rizzo, Bryant’s teammate with the Chicago Cubs, served as a groomsman. Among the guests were Bryce Harper, then with the Washington Nationals, and his wife Kayla.
The wedding closed a circle: from teenagers at a Las Vegas high school to a married couple surrounded by friends who were themselves living their own moments of glory in the majors.
Family and Life Together
By 2017, when they married, Kris Bryant was already one of baseball’s brightest stars. His career would take him to play for the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants, and Baltimore Orioles. Throughout these years, Jessica and Kris built their family: they have three children together.
Their story is a reminder that some of the most enduring romances begin in high school, away from the spotlight, in a Las Vegas school where two teenagers decided to see each other every day.
| How did they meet? | At Bonanza High School in Las Vegas, when they were 14 years old |
| Year they started dating | High school (more than two decades ago) |
| Wedding date | January 7, 2017, in Las Vegas |
| Years together | More than 20 years (since age 14) |
| Children | Three |
| Jessica Delp’s occupation | High school athlete (basketball and softball); UNLV student |
FAQ
Where did Kris Bryant and Jessica Delp meet?
They met at Bonanza High School in Las Vegas when both were 14 years old. She was an athlete competing in basketball and softball.
Who was the groomsman at Kris Bryant’s wedding?
Anthony Rizzo, his teammate with the Chicago Cubs, served as a groomsman. Bryce Harper and his wife Kayla were among the guests.
How many children do Kris Bryant and Jessica Delp have?
They have three children together.
