Wedding Party
Joanna
Maid of Honor
Joanna is not only my maid of honor, but my little sister! Joanna is who I want to be when I grow up. She is the most loving, thoughtful, sweet, and caring person. Joanna is always willing to be silly with me for example she'll sing an old Disney song with me or break out into a weird dance we just made up. We are nine and a half years apart, but I can go to her when I need advice and I know she will always be there for me, like I will be there for her. She is wise beyond her years, yet I love her like my own babé.
Tori
Bridesmaid
My Tori girl! She is my longest, best friend. She's really more like a sister to me than a cousin. Her and I are only three months apart, so we basically grew up together. She is one of the most loyal, loving, funny and tough people I know. We've been through so much together, and I can't imagine a better person by my side through all of our life milestones. Her heart is deeper than the ocean, and if she loves you, you're lucky because you will always have a friend in your corner.
Mariam
Bridesmaid
Mariam and I have been friends for almost twenty years! If you're doing the math in your head, we met when we were twelve. I will always remember sitting next to Mariam, or "Maria" in Italian class in seventh grade. We always talked when we weren't supposed to and we've been inseparable ever since. She is a pea in my pod; she's a bit of me, mate! (that's for all the Love Island UK fans). When Mariam and I are together we're just always laughing, riffing, giggling, practically speaking our own language. She is silly, easy to love, and incredibly smart; she went to an ivy league school for crying out loud! Which is impressive to everyone except maybe my brother, Stephen, who did as well. Mariam is a loyal and loving friend. She will encourage and support you through anything and will be genuinely happy for you along the way. I love her dearly.
Fatima
Bridesmaid
Fatima is the other pea in my pod along with her twin sister Mariam. Fatima and I have been friends for almost nineteen years! Yes, there is a small discrepancy between our friendship timelines because Fatima did not like me at first, rather she just didn't know me yet. That all changed very fast! Fatima is the most thoughtful, fierce, loyal, and compassionate friend. She is the type of friend who will actually stand up and defend you. She is the most authentic person I know and encourages everyone she knows to be their true authentic selves as well. Fatima is also incredibly knowledgable about skin care, the latest celebrity gossip, and all things British. So basically, she's exactly the type of well rounded friend to make a podcast with, and we've "joked" about it many times...she is a true lifelong friend, and maybe one day there will be a podcast and this will serve as the first mention of it.
AJ
Bridesmaid
AJ is my very best friend from college. We briefly met at orientation, which was a quick, weird, and overwhelming weekend. How I really remember AJ is during move-in week. I was walking down the hallway and happened to turn my head and look into AJ's room. I stopped dead in my tracks and looked at AJ sitting at her desk; we locked eyes and I just said, "hey, I think I know you." I can't explain the feeling I had, but there was an instant connection and I knew we'd be friends. There were many growing pains to growing up and I'm so glad she was there every step of the way. We spent almost every night together laughing and talking. Even though we live far from each other now, AJ is in Denver, we talk every few weeks on the phone for hours and hours and sometimes have to call each other the following day because we ran out of time. She is intelligent, thoughtful, kind, smart, witty and very easily makes me laugh with an expression or one word. Everyone who meets her immediately likes her and wants to be her friend because she's that cool.
Stephen
Groomsman
Stephen, to know him is to love him. He is literally everyone's favorite person in the whole world, including mine. My little brother has grown up and become my best friend. He is the perfect combination of my mom and dad. Stephen inherited his nurturing, kind, passionate, and loud personality from my mom, and his ambitious, moral, compassionate and considerate personality from my dad...but his brilliant mind, that might be all his own! Stephen's love of learning and sense of adventure inspire me constantly. He truly carves his own path and goes after his dreams, including learning to speak fluent Italian and moving to Rome for a job opportunity. When Stephen comes home he is literally booked solid because so many friends and family want to see him. He is a light in our family and we all love him very much.
Mickey
Best Man
Mickey is Omri's cool older brother! Mickey and Omri were extremely close growing up being only a few years apart. Omri was obsessed with Mickey when they were younger. One of Omri's passions, besides food, is playing the drums and he first started playing just because Mickey did! Mickey is kind, compassionate, understanding, and funny; everything that makes up a good role model.
Liam
Groomsman
Liam is an absolute delight to be friends with. We met Liam when he was working at June bar with Omri a few years ago. When the boys were done with work, me, Omri, Liam and his fiancé Lauria would meet at the bar and talk and laugh until we absolutely had to go home. All four of us hit it off right away, which is credit to Liam and Lauria's fun, inquisitive, compassionate, and warm personalities. They both make you feel completely at home anytime you hang out with them. It's rare to make close friends as adults, but it's super special when you do. Liam and Omri have bonded over their love of food, music, and Dungeons and Dragons. We are so happy to have Liam and Lauria in our lives, and Omri is thrilled to have Liam by his side as he walks up the aisle.