Wedding Party
Austin
Best Man
Strengths: none Weaknesses: all He's pretty much here because he has to be. You might know Austin as my twin brother. I'm skeptical because he's better than me in every way. He's my best friend, and he bullied me into the man I am today.
Katie
Matron of Honor
Strengths: Telling people the truth and being Native American Weaknesses: Panda Express Katie became my person when I moved to Boston. She's my go-to gal, the best baker around and a co-sharer in my obsession with the color green. Not afraid to correct my pronunciation of the word "egg", but always willing to be there for me or anyone else; everyone needs a Katie.
Alec
Groomsman
Strengths: witty comments, top golf Weaknesses: eggo waffles He's my brother-to-be, but not really, because he's strangely similar to Austin. Does that mean that he'll bully me too? We'll see. We get along so far, but I wouldn't count on it.
Ellie
Bridesmaid
Strengths: Her hair, being willing to let people tape her to a wall Weaknesses: Her husband Ben, letting people tape her to a wall Ellie was my friend through nursing school and my roommate at college. Probably the most intentional and sweetest friend you'll have, Ellie might surprise you from time to time. All I can say is beware her milkshakes. Now she resides in Iowa, yet times don't change when we're together.
Nate
Groomsman
Strengths: philosophical ranting, listening to philosophical ranting Weaknesses: fruit snacks, Thai tea, animalistic tendencies I could never get tired of Nate. Whether we're discussing questions we have in the Bible, listening to sea shanties, or watching F1, we genuinely enjoy every moment together. I met him in college and have been living with him for the last 2 years. He has helped me grow in my faith tremendously and continues to hold me accountable.
Maura
Bridesmaid
Strengths: Cooking, crocheting, jump roping Weaknesses: dairy and gluten (we think) Maura has been a friend I am continually thanking God for in new ways. She's always eager to learn, whether a new skill or something theological. We share a love for sumo citrus oranges, running lots of miles and eating things that are green.
Coleman
Groomsman
Strengths: height, basketball, memorizing scripture Weaknesses: height Coleman is tall and big, but he has an even bigger heart. Him and I met at our Christian club at college, joined the same church, and became buds. On the outside we are so different, but as we got to know each other, we realized that we weren't so different after all. He has grown to be a man I depend on tremendously, and he regularly encourages me.
Soriah
Bridesmaid
Strengths: Knowing the inner-working's of Southwest airlines Weakness: lemon pepper, Dr. Pepper, buc-ees Soriah has become a true friend in Boston. When I met her originally I told everyone I wanted her to be on my friend wish-list. It's been a joy to walk next to each other in ministry, and to see her role as a discipler in multiple girls lives. You should also ask Lilyana how many times Soriah's been towed.
Jacob
Groomsman
Strengths: making coffee, giving advice Weaknesses: not liking guacamole or salsa A rather bizarre series of events lead to me meeting Jacob and his wife Katie (matron of honor) two winters ago at our church. Ever since then, we've lead worship together more times than I can count, and have grown to become not just friends, but family. Jacob's laugh is contagious, and he makes everyone feel like they belong. He's the person I went to when I was thinking about asking Olivia out for the first time, and he continues to give me great advice as Olivia and I grow closer together.
Corinne
Bridesmaid
Strengths: Healing children, loud-piercing noises Weaknesses: Goulash, the outdoors Corinne and I got close my senior year when we lived together in the same house. But we first met my sophomore year after I exposed her piano skills at the nursing home where we gave an elderly woman a shower. Corinne is a hard core about biblical truth, michigan and neutral color schemes.
Albert
Groomsman
Strengths: math, golf, piano, art, geoguesser, etc. Weaknesses: eyesight For the majority of my college years, Albert was the person I felt the most safe with. He and I quickly hit it off after meeting at our Christian club on campus, and lived together for 2 years. He was the best roommate besides the fact that he always left his jacket on the couch in the living room. Him and I shared the most laughs I've probably ever shared with a person besides my family, and he continues to be my really good friend.
Sophia
Bridesmaid
Strengths: removing teeth, cooking Weaknesses: almost letting me poison her with a bean Been friends since birth, and practically grew up together, Phi has been my childhood bestie. Now she's becoming a dentist and we're all grown up, but she's seen where I started from. We survived almost being poisoned, jumping out of windows and the rath of Mimi's kisses.