Matron of Honor
Jerilyn, Anastasia, and Ashley all met at Stetson University. Ashley and Jerilyn lived together for two of those years, creating lots of funny, fond, and wild memories. Ashley was Jerilyn’s Maid of Honor in 2017. Hopefully Jerilyn will be as kind to Ashley in her speech as Ashley was when reflecting on their many years of friendship (Hint Hint).
Best Woman
Louise is Joe's sister. Louise was the obvious choice when Joe was working out who would be his best (Wo)man. Thankfully, she has over 30 years of stories to weave into her speech, so it’ll be easy to skip over all the embarrassing ones.
Bridesmaid
Melissa, Lara, Hannah, and Ashley all met in graduate school at Spalding University. Melissa and Ashley were lucky enough to spend an extra year in close proximity when everyone had to relocate for their internship. They capitalized on this by meeting once a month for dinner in an extremely small town between their two cities. The hour and a half drive each way was always totally worth it.
Groomsman
Robin, Katie, and the kids became Joe's surrogate family after Joe moved to the US. They spent most Sundays for Joe's first couple of years in the US renovating Robin's bathrooms and replacing his windows. Robin seems suspiciously happy that we have since purchased our first home and it doesn’t need nearly as much work.
Bridesmaid
Lara, Hannah, Melissa, and Ashley all met in graduate school at Spalding University. Lara was a big part of Ashley’s life from the beginning of graduate school. She was a great confidant, movie buddy, and workout partner. Ashley was also lucky enough witness the beginning of Lara’s relationship with her husband. So many memories!
Groomsman
Nick, Ed, and Joe lived together during undergraduate at the University of Liverpool. Nick impressed all of the house with his experimental culinary creations.
Bridesmaid
Anastasia, Jerilyn, and Ashley met in college at Stetson University. Anastasia and Ashley have one of those awesome friendships where you can pick up where you left off, even if you haven’t seen each other in years. She helps keep Ashley grounded and in check. Thankfully Ashley now lives close to Anastasia’s hometown, so the opportunities for visits abound.
Groomsman
Ed, Nick, and Joe lived together during undergraduate at the University of Liverpool. Joe and Ed spent many a Sunday squeezed into Joe's Mini driving to the Yorkshire Dales to go potholing.
Bridesmaid
Hannah, Melissa, Lara, and Ashley all met in graduate school at Spalding University. Hannah is the life of the party in our friend group. Don’t know anyone at the wedding? Find Hannah! She’s a blast! Ashley and Hannah’s friendship really bloomed in the many afternoons spent on Hannah’s apartment porch sharing our love of neighboring Cherokee Park, Greek salads, sunshine, and wine.
Groomsman
Joe and Adam became friends through the University Potholing (Spelunking) Club. They first met in a field in France... late at night... with tequila.
Groomsman
Joe and Luke also met at the University Potholing (Spelunking) Club. Luke came to Liverpool a few years after Joe, but they bonded over a shared love of potholing and beer.