Angella & Saifa
Wedding Party
Nicholas
Best Man
Saifa: When I first met this guy in freshman year of high school, he had long hair and only wore Hawaiian shirts. Now, he's the best man at my wedding. We have come a long way and had many adventures together. I will always remember trading handwritten jokes in English class, sending late night AIM messages, traveling together to places like Montreal and Myrtle Beach ... or the multiple times that we got pulled over in New Jersey in the freezing cold. He will always be my best friend.
Andrea
Maid of Honor
Angella: My sister is whom I call the most unique person in my life. She makes me laugh when I am down, she uplifts me when I have doubt, and she has seen me at my best and at my worst. Despite our differences and our little sister quarrels of life, she's the closest family that I will always call my friend. I remember when we were kids, and how we used to daydream about our future weddings and I even remember us trying on my mother's old wedding dress. Now as adults, my sister will be my maid of honor.
Bryan
Groomsman
Saifa: I've known my cousin for most of my life. I remember when we were little we would always hang out and play together, and as time went on, he became more than a cousin to me — he became another brother. He will always be the Cousino of light and the Cousino of darkness, and I'll always cherish the memories of the year where we both lived together.
Leandra
Maid of Honor
Angella: When I think of the words "trustworthy" and "loyal," the friend who first comes to mind is Leandra, without a doubt (though I usually call her Luna!). Luna was with me through my hectic college years, and she's comforted me over and over again in ways no one else could. And now, she is my bridesmaid! I love Luna as if she was my own flesh and blood, and from seeing all the effort and love she's put into our friendship, she makes me want to grow into a better person. She's the Naruto to my Gaara, my first real friend, and I will always be forever grateful for her.
Andrew
Groomsman
Saifa: I first met Andrew when I was visiting Nicholas down in NC. We were teenagers, and he was rocking a man-bun (way before man-buns were popular) and drove a 300Z. From that first night we drove to the grocery store to buy meats to all the times he has visited me down in Miami, he's been a very good friend whom I can always depend on.
Daniella
Bridesmaid
Angella: Daniella and I have been very close since childhood. Whenever I would visit her in Peru she would give me the time of my life. She's kind, funny, understanding and someone I consider my closest and most beloved cousin. And this year she's my bridesmaid. I wish for her to be a part of the greatest day of my life and looking forward to celebrating with her many years to come.
Dane
Groomsman
Saifa: I've known Dane since we were little kids. He claims that we played community soccer together, but I can't remember it, so I'll have to assume that he's telling the truth. Since then, Dane and I went to the same schools, worked at the same jobs, and have always been close. Dane's been a great friend, particularly in the harder moments — when my brother passed, he stepped up and was a huge part of the process. I'll never forget that.
Veronica
Bridesmaid
Angella: When it comes to older sister advice and being an honest friend to me and Saifa, she's been the very best and I wouldn't trade our sisterhood for the world. She's responsible, loving, honest, and above all things, the coolest person I've ever met. I truly appreciate the love and acceptance she's given us, and I couldn't have asked for a better older sister.
Michael
Groomsman
Saifa: I've known Michael since we were kids, and my first ever sleepover was at his place. Fast-forward to our twenties, and we were still friends, with him often coming over to my place, and enjoying a night of drinking that would regularly end with him claiming my couch as his bed. He has always been the type of friend who would be down to do anything, and today, I'm honored to have him as a groomsman.
Mae
Bridesmaid
Angella: While I only met Mae fairly recently, I knew from our early interactions that I wanted her here with me on this event. She is someone who is so easy to talk to, and hands-down one of the most unique people I know. Her style and finesse are always on point. However, along with a pretty face, she has a beautiful heart and I look forward to now having her in the bridal entourage.