Best Man
Maid of Honor
Michelle was Athenas boss, and although they do not work at papa johns together anymore. their friendship was not left behind. This is Athenas shortest friendship, but Michelle is one of Athenas besets friends. Michelle has been here to help Athena with all wedding things and even through the roller coaster of emotions she has faced. One of Athenas favorite qualities about Michelle is her ability of understanding. Michelle has always been one to really listen and see your point of view as well as hers. This is one of Athenas favorite qualities about her. Their friendship will continue to grow, and Athena is blessed to call Michelle her friend.
Bridesmaid
Lauryn is Brendan's sister, but don't let that fool you! She is one of Athenas favorite human beings regardless of who her brother is. Athena says she will choose Lauryn over Brendan any day. All jokes aside, Athena is blessed to have gained a sister when she met Brendan, she loves Lauryn so much and is honored to be able to call her more than just a friend, but a sister. Athena and Lauryn share alot of the same interests and traveling dreams. They are excited to see what trips life takes them on, and they are most excited to be able to do it together.
Ring Bearer
Daniel is Athenas little brother. Daniel was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4. Daniel's intelligence and heart is bigger than every member of her family combined she says. Her little brother is her world; she loves him with every ounce of her. Brendan and Daniel have gotten to bond many times, and they have the best time together. Athena knew when Daniel loved Brendan, that Brendan was humble, gentle, and kind with no bounds. She knew he was the one, through the love he showed Daniel. Brendan and Athena couldn't imagine a better person to have the job of holding their rings, besides their Daniel.
Father of the Groom
Mother of the Groom
I have heard many horror stories of mother in laws, so much so that I was scared to have one someday. Now is someday, and I stand firmly in saying those stories iv heard could never compare to the one being written with Tammy. Her conversations brighten my day, she never tries to run from talking with me, when she answers she listens, it is my favorite quality about her. I look forward to my life with Brendan, but I also look forward to the conversations Tammy and I will share. I am honored to be marrying into her family. The son that she has raised will go on to raise the future children that I will give him, and I know due to her hard work and love that he is the man he is because of her. Tammy is intelligent, smart, funny, and caring, anyone would be blessed to have a conversation or friendship with her, I know I am💗
Father of the Bride
Athena and her father are very close. Justin is the only family member of Athenas who lives an hour away from her and not 10. The often eat lunch together and call every day. Justin has always been Athenas number one fan, and anything that he has ever done has always been for his daughter. Justin only has one child, and that is Athena. He puts everything he's got into being a good supportive dad for Athena, and now Brendan. Justin cuts Brendan and Athenas hair, he is a barber! Justin is a rock for Brendan and Athena, he has showed up for them every time they have called, and, most of all he has supported them through it all. Athena is beyond thankful to call Justin her father, and Brendan is excited and honored to call Justin his father soon.
Mother of the Bride
this is Athenas grandmother Debi. She has raised Athena since she was a little girl, their bond is unbreakable. They talk every day on the phone, telling each other everything coming and going. They love to share laughs and insight to one another. Athena and Debi call on each other for everything, prayer, heartache, desperation, good times, or goof laughs. Their conversations know no time frame, and their love for each other knows no bounds. Athena is honored to be Debi's granddaughter, but most of all she is honored to call her mother. Debi has taught Athena how to be a woman, how to be a wife, and most of all she planted a seed of faith in her. While their phone calls may last an hour, and they may talk forever, to them the phone calls seem short, and the conversations feel they could've been longer. They have the true Mother daughter relationship. it wasn't always this way, but now that it is they never plan on changing.