Bride
1/2 of the team "A and K all day", Ashley enjoys everything Disney (She's been to Disneyland 13 times since she was 11 years old) Bad Jungle cruise jokes and good hippopotomai-tais. And talking about herself in the third person. She has been dreaming of a Disney wedding and wasn't really sure it would ever happen. Now that her dream is coming true with her dream guy, she's beyond excited for what will be without a doubt (To quote one of her favorite Blonde's} the "Best Day Ever!"
Groom
The other 1/2 of "A and K all day" Kris is happy to have found his forever home. He's housebroken and very cuddly, and only barks when the neighbor kids are in the yard. He enjoys home projects that he does in fact finish within a few months of starting them, and never ever questions if Ashley is wrong. She isn't, and she most certainly didn't write this. Well at least not the first line.
Best Man
The man. The myth. The legend. This tall Eagle Scout has known Kris since the 1st grade. Through 90's fashion choices, awkward teenage years, and even living states apart for while, Skylar is the best man for the best reasons. He's only a phone call or pin drop away from helping Kris or even lending an ear, sometimes even lending one to Ashley. But that's mostly when she's ranting so loud he can't not hear her. He's kind, hardworking, and great for enabling Kris and his hobbies. We don't know what we'd do with or without him.
Maid of Honor
Amy and Ashley have been friends since Amy's freshman year of high school, Ashley's sophomore year. They bonded through the Japanese language and books, Ashley borrowing and reading through Amy's collection and yes, actually reading all of them. They've been inseparable, and often confused as sisters they always wanted, since. They've lived together twice (and survived), went on a two state wide road trip (and survived), and even went to Disneyland (and you guessed it, survived). Their friendship knows no end, just like their love of late nights and long talks together, well into the early hours when their parents had to demand they finally go to sleep. Except now they're adults and can stay up as late as they want. Well until January 19th 2021 when Amy gave birth to her son Eirik, she now stays up past when she wants to most nights. But Ashley still loves her, and can't imagine anyone else having this title, even if it's supposed to be "Matron of honor" but Ashley claims it sounds odd because Amy is 2 years younger.
Groomsman
Rebel, yes that is his real, legal name. His mom is that incredible. He was one of Ashley's first friends when she moved to Kansas in early and pretty gross February of 2012. They became fast close friends, sharing recipes, favorite movies and talks about literally everything. He became a solid role in her life, helping her through struggles, moves, and the amazingly frustrating time that is your younger twenties. Ashley even introduced Rebel to her best friend Amy, and takes a majority of credit to them getting together. And she will never not tell people about it. Rebel is a fierce friend, willing to go to bat for Kris or Ashley should they need him to. He's an awesome dad to Eirik, and Ashley and Kris could not be happier having him in their lives.
Bridesmaid
Alicia and Ashley go back as far as high school, and although they didn't become super close until senior year, Alicia's amazing style and perfect bangs always inspired Ashley. Her husband Mitch starred in their high school's production of "Hello Dolly", which Ashley also had a small role in. All it took was a few short months of her hanging out at rehearsals for them to become fast friends. Alicia has always been a voice of reason, keeping Ashley in check with facts and making sure to keep her grounded. Ashley is constantly impressed by just how crazy smart she is, and their love of early youtube videos (usually texting eachother nostalgic quotes from days past or even saying them during phone calls) is something Ashley is forever grateful for. She lives in Alaska, and Ashley and Kris are super happy she's willing to endure a crazy long travel day to spend their wedding with them.
Bridesmaid
Tayah isn't actually short at all, and when her and Ashley started working together in 2012 at a gas station Ashley knew she had found the best person to reach high shelves for her as long as they remained friends. Thankfully that's now been over a decade, and Tayah remains a driving force in Ashley's life. She's a powerhouse of a human, witty, super fun to hang out with, and will listen to Jesse McCartney with Ashley until everyone else complains. Also an avid fan of Disney, Kris and Ashley are super excited to have her with them at the most magical place on earth.
Bridesmaid
Jordan is very quickly becoming one of the coolest people to ever grace Ashley's life. She's known Kris a long time, she is after all Skylar's wife and Ashley only wishes she could have crashed into her orbit sooner. She is incredibly intelligent, collects tea pots, and used to dust dinosaurs! Ashley enjoys her company because they both share a love of the more underrated Disney films, and also because Jordan has a pretty level head and can talk her off a "breakdown" ledge. Kris enjoys her company because she is almost always down for game night, is amazing for Skylar, and doesn't actively hate him.
Bridesmaid
Jet knew Ashley during the "Pirates of the Caribbean" phase which was all of high school really, and even when lots of people mocked her for it, Jet never left her corner. She had asked her to play a pirate in her church's madrigal show for a weekend, and the rest was history. When they saw Wicked the musical in New York City in 2009 for a school trip they started calling each other "Glinda" (Ashley) and "Elphie" (Jet). To the point where even now Ashley has to remind family members, and sometimes herself that "Elphie" is not her actual name. They belted songs in their respective houses together, did Vacational Bible School together, and Jet was the one of the first people Ashley introduced to "A Very Potter Musical". They screamed their lungs out to Demi Lovato in concert, and Jet even wore pink to Disneybound with Ashley as the Tremaine sisters from Cinderella at Disneyland. Which she hates by the way. They met the sisters (and 14 other characters that day, a personal record) and it's easily in Ashley's top 3 best moments to ever happen at a Disney park. She lives in Pennsylvania and is an incredible artist and as of currently, a pretty great mail carrier. Ashley is so thankful Jet is able to be here for her and Kris' special day.
Bridesmaid
Kris's sister by chance and Ashley's future sister by choice, Casey is a bright breath of fresh air. Ashley knew as soon as her and Kris were engaged that she had to have Casey be a bridesmaid, her "can do" and positive spirit has been so incredible for Ashley. She had been a bit shocked, as she had heard so many horror stories of other people's awful in-laws, but Casey (Kris' whole family really) is far from that. She has an infectious smile, a contagious laugh, and is always willing to help with wedding planning, gift ideas, and being just a great soundboard in general about life. Ashley looks forward to getting to know her even better in the future years.