Sarah & Edward
Wedding Party
Steve Hanson
Father of the Bride
Dad, My courage, my strength, my role model, my father. My friend, my confidant, my protector, my teacher. What more can I say? You have blessed my life in so many ways. I am a direct reflection of everything you have taught and raised me to be, and I am so proud of that fact. Thank you for giving me such beautiful memories and learnings. You have guided me through life and helped me see that I can achieve anything I put my mind to. I would not nearly be such a hard working, hard-headed individual without you in my life. Thank you for giving me the strength and wisdom to overcome any hurdle life will throw at me and thank you for always just being there.
Jenna Hanson
Maid of Honor
Jenna, Thank you for being my mentor, my teacher, and one of many greatest friends. Thank you for all those times you stayed up late helping me with my homework as a child. Thank you for letting me “borrow” your clothes (almost) any time I wanted, teaching me how to style my hair, and how to put on makeup. Thank you for staying patient with me. Thank you for standing up for me even when I was wrong. Thank you for all the advice you have given me throughout the years. Thank you for encouraging and inspiring me to power-through any difficult situation life throws at me. Thank you for sharing my joys during happy times and sharing my tears through the hard ones. Thank you for always having your ears bent for me. And most importantly, thank you for helping me become the person I am today.
Amanda Barnabie
Bridesmaid
Amanda, Thank you for not only being my best friend but my sister. Thank you for the reminder that we don’t have to talk everyday to know that we’ll always be best friends. Thank you for the assurance in knowing that no matter what time or day, if I ever needed you, you’re there. Thank you for the years of friendship that go beyond memories of being a kid or going to college. Thank you for opening up your home and family to me these past 10+ years. Celebrating holidays and summer breaks with your family felt just like being with my own. But most importantly, thank you for being you. Thank you for being my support system, personal therapist, motivator, best friend, and sister all wrapped up in one person.
Allena James
Bridesmaid
Allena, You are truly a special friend and I know a friend like you will last a lifetime. Thank you for letting me rant to you about work Thank you for letting me steal your dinner recipes (specifically Mer’s sausage an peppers, Thanks Mer!) Thank you for letting me know when I am acting crazy and forcing me to become level headed. Thank you for constantly inviting me places that you know I probably wont show up to (events after 8pm LOL) Thank you for always having my back with the good, bad, and ugly. Thank you for making me try new things (chips with buffalo b/c now I am obsessed) Most of all, thank you for giving me some of the best laughs that I will never forget.
Lindsay Cohen
Bridesmaid
Lindsay, I have been around for a while now and feel like I have watched you grow over the last 8 years into a beautiful and independent woman. The time truly flew and will continue to do so faster than ever. I want to thank you for all of the great moments we have shared- From the beach trips to the boat rides to just hanging out around the house. As you get older and the years move by, I can already tell how close we will become and how many more fun memories are on the way. Thank you for always being our #1 supporter. Thank you for welcoming me with open arms. Thank you for being such a precious and kind sister in law… and an even more precious friend. But most importantly, thank you for being the little sister I never knew I needed!
Emily Bailey
Bridesmaid
Em, I can’t wait for you to stand by my side on our wedding day! We have definitely grown closer throughout the years and both Eddie and I are very lucky to have you in our lives. I feel so lucky that I will have you in my life forever! Thank you for always giving us extra laughs and always keeping us on our toes! Thank you for always supporting us in whatever decisions we make. Thank you for always keeping our boat adventures exactly that, an adventure. But most importantly, thank you for being such a great friend.
Shelly Cohen
Mother of the Groom
Shelly, Your love and support goes beyond any we have ever seen and more than we could have asked for. Who we have become, what we believe, and our ability to look towards a wonderful future together as husband and wife come from all you have instilled in us. You have given us extraordinary examples of how to live, love, laugh, forgive, forget, and persevere. Throughout our lives you have given us all that you could, and then amazingly more. You may not have given me the gift of life but life has certainly given me the gift of you. My heart is so grateful for all that you have done, for always welcoming me into the family with open arms and a warm heart. Thank you for raising the man of my dreams and for loving me as your own.
Ed Cohen
Father of the Groom
Ed, Thank you for leading by example and raising such a hard working man. You are such a loving example of a husband and father and I feel so lucky to be marrying the man you raised. All of your advice, support, and love has never been lost on us and we thank you for being such an incredible role model. Thank you for all the love, generosity, and kindness you have shown me over the years. I am so very grateful to become a part of your family.
William Turk Johnson
Best Man
Turk, We are so grateful for you to be a part of our wedding day. It doesn’t matter how much time has passed, we always seem to pick right back up from where we left off. Thank you for being such a great friend, for always being there for us, and for always having our backs.
Bill Hanson
Groomsman
Bill, You have no idea how much you mean to both Ed and I and words can not describe the amount of love we have for you. Thank you for always sticking by my side. You always have my back and you are always there to protect and get me through hard times. Thank you for being my rock. You taught me how to be a brave little girl, always reassured me that everything was going to be okay, and shaped me into who I am today. Thank you for showing me all that “tough love” when growing up and for all the brother-sister talks we have had. Thank you for making me a better person. You have always encouraged me to always believe in myself and to keep pushing until I move mountains. Thank you for the lessons you have taught me, even if it took me a while to learn them myself. Through countless memories, laughs, and arguments you have always been the shoulder I could lean on. We are both so excited to have as a part of our very special day, but also everyday here after.
Matthew Hanson
Groomsman
Matt, I can’t thank you enough for being the best little brother. The laughter and love that you add to our family’s truly a gift. Although I am older and should be providing you life lessons and guidance, I feel that you have taught me more than I could ever teach you. Thank you for teaching me how to live lightly. I have learned from you that I need to be less serious and uptight at times because life is short. You are strong, loving, kind, and compassionate. Ed and I are both so lucky to have you be a part of our wedding day and everyday there after!
Josh Quinn
Groomsman
Josh, We are so blessed to have your goofy-self as a part of our wedding day! Thank you for always making us laugh until our stomachs hurt, for always being someone we can rely on, and for making such a huge difference in our lives. Friends like you continue to be a source of comfort that will remain with us forever. Cheers to more Sunday BBQ’s, game nights, vacations, and concerts. Thank you for being that friend who is always here to make more plans and stick to them! We love you!
Chad Troughton
Groomsman
Chad, We are so excited that you are going to be a part of our special day! We have just recently became close, but are so grateful we have you in our lives. We are honored to have such an amazing friendship with you and look forward to all the fun events coming up! Your addition to the wedding party has added so much love and happiness to our special day!
Jack Bergman
Ring Bearer
Jack, We are so lucky to have a ring bearer who is so cute in every way. We know you’re going to walk down that aisle with a huge smile and steal everyone’s heart away! You are an integral part of our wedding day - thank you for leading our way!
Harper Egerton
Flower Girl
Harper, Thank you so much for being a part of our big day! You are going to be the cutest little flower girl and the most adorable addition to our wedding party!
Melissa Zwart
Officiant
Aunt Minnie, Words truly can not express our gratitude for you making our day so special. We both feel so lucky to have you officiate our wedding - We know that you will exceeded all of our expectations and make our ceremony a beautiful one to remember. Your words and support means the world to both of us. We sincerely thank you for celebrating our joy and for being a huge part of our special day.