Wedding Party
Will Rosemond
Bridesman
Ally's brother. Is qualified for the role of Bridesman because: has known Ally since his birth; lived through "girl jail" and getting picked on by his sister as a child; managed to survive Ally's teenage years; is the "favorite child"; was crazy enough to actually be in the wedding party Fun fact: Ally and Will used to make up funny dance routines over the summer when bored at home.
Minuete McKernan
Maid of Honor
College Roomate turned Best Friend Qualified to be Maid of Honor because: lived with Ally for 3 years during the "formative" college years; also has an affinity for wine, whiskey and good food; is an exceptionally supportive friend (even when she knew that Ally was being a bit...impulsive and/or unreasonable and/or headstrong) Fun Fact: Minuete and Ally invented "Super Bed", the ultimate lounge space in their dorm room. (we pushed our beds together to make a more comfortable study space)
Sabrina King
Bridesmaid
Highschool Bestie Qualifications include: many journal entries passed back and forth; gossiping about the boys we liked (and didn't); doing exceptionally silly things while hanging out (Bugles make great finger hats); being a friend that no matter how long it has been since we have seen each other things snap back into place Fun Fact: Ally And Sabrina had the same PE class freshman year of high school and that is how they met
Mariah Wasserman
Bridesmaid
Post College Bestie Qualifications include: A mutual appreciate for Gin; a common interest in Yoga and terrible rap music (not together); having WAY too much fun when they get together; being supportive in that "she will figure it out" kind of way Fun Fact: Mariah and Ally used to do yoga class together on Tuesday nights. The class ended at 7:30 and somehow neither of them ever made it home before 1 am.
Trevor Turner
Best Man
Yep you're reading the roles correctly; I have 2 best men. It's our wedding, so it's our rules. Trevor and I have been best friends since high school. We lived together in multiple houses during college and managed to beat the "don't live with your best friend" adage. From camping and fishing trips (including the time I swam across an icy river because I didn't want to lose my lure, or when I got stuck in a mud sinkhole), to road trips, midnight drives, working on our cars, or just sitting down with a few beers, we always have an awesome time and make great memories. With everything we've been through together he feels more like a brother than a best friend.
Jake Malsam (a.k.a. Muz)
Best Man
The man, the myth, the legend, and co-best man along with Trevor. I don't even know where to start when introducing our friendship. There are two people in this world that I talk to every day; one is obviously Ally and Muz is the second. We've been best friends since high school and know more about each other than probably anyone else. From road tripping back and forth across California to hang out over long weekends, to helping mow his lawn back when we lived in Montana so his mom wouldn't yell at/ground him, there are so many memories that I've lost count. Even Ally views him as a brother now and ridicules him as such.
Brandon Kress
Groomsman
The Rod-Bod! If you don't know the meaning of that nickname, consider yourself lucky. Another long time friend since high school, I may have spent more time at his house than anywhere else. His mom practically adopted me into the house and even recruited me to their coed softball team for multiple seasons. Though we don't get together nearly often enough anymore (which we need to change!), it always feels like the old days full of laughter and shenanigans when we do.
Ryan Sears
Groomsman
Yet another friend from high school with many fun memories to look back on. The proud owner of the legendary "Ferramboroscherini" (quite possibly the world's worst old Subaru complete with rust, squealing belts, a fantastic hood that flew up while driving on the highway, and many other issues), it's a wonder we survived to tell the tales. He's been a good friend that has helped out multiple times without ever being asked, like spending a full day to help pack my apartment in Montana when I moved to California. He's also getting married 2 months after we are and I get the joy of planning his bachelor party...muahaha, get ready buddy!!
Drew Dickerson
Groomsman
Aha, I HAVE made friends since high school! Drew and I became friends while working graveyard shifts at the Hilton. Over the years he's always been there for me whether it was just giving sound advice or giving me a ride so I wouldn't have to walk 5 miles to work in the snow (not an exaggeration I promise, he can vouch for that!). He was also the person who introduced me to craft beer and good scotch. He and his wife Paris are 2 of the most wonderful people I know and get to experience the joy of becoming parents in 2019! With how great of a friend he is, I know he'll be an even better dad. To me, Drew is like the older brother that I never had; a close friend and someone I look up to.