Maid of Honor
My soul sister. Where do I even start with my sister Sue? We met about 5 years ago at Snap Fitness (of course) and have been BEST friends ever since! We went to eat Mexican for our first time to really hang out, and it's safe to say we both love Mexican food & ice cream way too much. She has been there for me through a car wreck, surgery, an eating disorder, break-ups, tough workouts... ANYTHING. We connect like no other and she truly is like the sister I've never had. She knows me better than I sometimes know myself and always makes sure that I try to "go with the flow" because she knows I'm a planner at heart (where my type 2's at?!). She helps me investigate like nobody else and she lets me eat as much food as I can handle. I couldn't do this day without you, Sister Sue.
Matron of Honor
I'll never forget the first day I met Bree. Grant and I were running late to her wedding rehearsal dinner (also the night I first met G), and everyone was staring at US instead of Bree and Dev. After her dad blessed the food, I opened my eyes and BAM! There she was. We really hit it off from the start, and she is one of the most down-to-earth, honest, selfless, kind human beings I've ever met. I am so thankful I'm getting TWO sisters! I couldn't have asked for a better sis, Bree! And not to mention we are only three days apart!
Bridesmaid
My Mal Mal. My best friend since the 2nd grade. I love this girl and the memories we share like no other. Even though we have changed over the years and we definitely have our differences, our friendship is so genuine. Fun fact: Mal Mal hates mornings and Abby loves them. So on youth trips YOUUUUUU BET we roomed together and guess who was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at 5:45 a.m. in the morning ?!?! Guess who wasn't !!! I quickly learned to refrain and hold my energy back until Queen Mal Mal had drank coffee and spoke to me first. I love ya forever Mal!
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My sweet Lena!!!! Elena is also another one of Grant's sisters and let me tell yall... this girl is one of the most beautiful humans I've ever met. She's a true joy to be around and is so easy to be around. If you ever need your makeup done, she's your gal! But don't be fooled -- this chick is one talented softball gal. She is GOING places, and I'm so thankful I get to watch her life unfold!
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SYD!!! Sydney and I have been friends since the 4th (?) grade. I remember the first night we ever hung out: We went to a GHS football game (bc that's what all the cool kids did), and during the prayer, my Nokia Slider phone BELTED one of our friend's voice recordings as loud as possible. Never forgotten. Sydney is one of those lifelong friends where you pick up right where you left off, and that is so refreshing. Whether I'm doing her hair and makeup for a special event (or bc we were bored), or we are walking around the neighborhood, we've always had a good time. She is also my human who can help me eat an entire bag of Family Size Doritos in one sitting and then demolish a glass of ice cream and sugar cookies (even though we are both VERY much so intolerant of dairy). Love you Syd!
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Sarah Elizabeth Vaughan. MY GIRL! The most precious and dear friendship I've made at Ole Miss -- thanks to Pinelake Small Group! We met only a little over a year ago but MAN does it feel like I've known this girl forever. We get right down to the nitty-gritty of what's going on in our hearts and just talk.it.out. It's so refreshing to have a friend like that who just GETS YOU. Not to mention she introduced me to a biz that forever changed my health (biz partners for life!)! Whether we are talking about Jesus or talking about what food we are wanting to eat, she is the most enthusiastic, joyful, positive, patient, and loving humans I've ever met. I am so thankful for this friendship and cherish it forever. I LOVE YOU, MA'AM!!!!
Bride
Hey, y'all! It's me -- Abby -- the girl behind all these words. I am still having to remind myself that this is MY wedding... the day I have been waiting for ever since I met Grant Houston. To every single human who has prayed, given, helped, and done things "behind the scenes": I appreciate you. More than you know. I am overjoyed to be starting my life with my GT. He is my absolute best friend and came into my life when I needed someone the most. He is the answer to my prayers and more than I ever thought I deserved. Thank you all for your support!
Groom
I don't really know what Grant wants to say here, but I'm sure it would be very short, sweet, and to the point. THIS MANS IS GONNA BE MY HUSBAND! He's the most hard-working, humble, talented, patient, giving, selfless, devoted, dedicated, hilarious, generous, gentle, slow-to-anger, HANDSOMMMME human I have ever met. He makes me want to be a better "me" every single day. The way He loves Jesus is so reflective in every single thing he does. I'm grateful to have the blessing to love him forever.
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Father of the Groom
If you have never met Mr. Steve, he is one cool dad! I remember the first day I met him because he always dresses so sharp! He is an extremely talented musician and is devoted to his career. Whenever I have health questions, he has always helped me figure out just what's going on. One of my favorite memories of Mr. Steve is when he, Grant, and I were sitting in the living room one night. Everyone else had gone to bed and it was just us three. We started talking about life, experiences, and how wonderful and overwhelming God's power is in our lives. Next thing we know, we've stayed up over half the night talking! He is a god-fearing, humble, hard-working man, and I thank him for instilling faith and living a life according to God's will in Grant.
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Mother of the Bride
My sweet Moma (yes, I spell it differently). The woman I pray to be like every single day. She's the brightest, most joyful human being I have ever met, and I'm telling y'all: THE WOMAN DOESN'T AGE! Whatever water her and my That Mama grew up drinking, I need some of that! But in all seriousness, my mother is my best friend. She is my encourager, my prayer warrior, my supporter, my everything. There hasn't been a day she hasn't dropped everything she was doing to tend to my needs. Over the years our relationship has grown to be much more tight-knit and we love to have fun shopping together, drinking coffee, and talking about Jesus. Man, God did a good thing when he made you, Tammy Michelle. I love you BIG and I couldn't make it to this day, or any other day, without you.
Father of the Bride
My best buddy. If you know my daddy, then you know just what I mean when I say he is "one of a kind," and I don't say that lightly. We have a very special relationship, and I am so thankful to have the father I have. Growing up, we have always done everything together -- be it taking me to get my ears pierced (even when mama said no), going fishing and getting a hook stuck in my ear, going hunting at the crack of dawn and me scaring all the deer away because I INSISTED on eating a whole bag of animal crackers, eating breakfast on the front porch and spitting watermelon seeds in the flowerbed and growing the tastiest watermelons, doing devotions together, or walking around the neighborhood, he always has been my "go-to" pal. He has taught me so much about life and the Creator of it all.
Mother of the Groom
Mother Theresa, the mother of my greatest blessing. Rarely do you ever see her without a huge smile on her face or laughing from ear-to-ear. She is such a joyful human and is always willing to help do whatever. From the day we first met, she reminded me so much of my mama. She is wise and is always eager to give me great advice. I can't thank her, and Mr. Steve, enough for all they've done and raised my husband-to-be.