Emily & Joseph
Wedding Party
Leslie
Bridesmaid
Leslie grew up around Emily's older brother and sister and has been a family friend for years. When Emily had Wesley, Leslie took on the role of "Auntie LeLe" and cared for Wesley when mama went to work. Her and Emily's favorite pastime is going to Chili's for all the food....and wine.
Alisha
Bridesmaid
Alisha and Emily met when they were in high school and have been friends ever since. They survived the teenage years with lots of late nights, bonfires, side-house parties, and of course, acid-reflux medicine. (The mimosas are worth it!) Alisha has always been a true friend and helped Emily when she needed it most, and the bride would be lost without her!
Kayla
Bridesmaid
Kayla and Emily met through Alisha (they're cousins!) Over the years, Kayla and Emily have grown close and even had their sons 2.5 months apart, so now they get to grow up and be crazy kids together. Kayla always has Emily's back 100%, and her words of encouragement could be turned into poetry, they're so wonderful. Emily will always see Kayla as a ray of sunshine and is lucky to have such a wonderful friend.
Kayte
Bridesmaid
Kayte and Emily met when Emily moved into her neighborhood at 3 years old and her mom knocked on her door while Emily nervously stood behind while being introduced. Ever since that day, they've been inseparable, keeping a close friendship while navigating through years of school, being raised in a neighborhood with only boys except for them, going through every part of life, and being there for each other no matter what. Kayte is the definition of ride or die!
Kathleen
Bridesmaid
Kathleen and Emily met in their kindergarten class, and have been friends ever since. Her and Emily were co-maids of honor at Kayte's wedding, where they easily gave the best speech in wedding history (or at least they'd like to think so!) Even though Kathleen lives a couple of hours away, the best weekends are when her and Emily get to visit with each other and spend awesome quality time together.
Chelsea
Maid of Honor
Chelsea and Emily's moms are sisters (and you'd know it immediately) which has made for a loving (and sometimes a little crazy) family dynamic over the years. These cousins grew up hanging out watching scary movie marathons and listening to punk music, even having their kids 6 weeks apart. Emily's fondest memory of Chelsea is when she wouldn't be able to go to sleep when she was little, and Chelsea would reassure her and tell her to "think about something good that makes you happy" right before bed, which always made her sleep peacefully. Emily is so grateful to have a cousin like Chelsea, who is more like a sister than anything.
Rico
Groomsman
Rico and Joe met in high school and lived together where they threw some epic parties. To this day, they enjoy bonding over a cold one. Rico and Emily also became friends in high school and both her and Joe were able to share the honor of being beside him and Alisha on their special day.
Elyse
Bridesmaid
Emily and Elyse met in high school and shared many film projects, parties, and late nights together. They've been through all the most amazing milestones in life together and both have sweet baby boys to raise. Emily is grateful to have a friend like Elyse!
Rob
Groomsman
Rob and Joe met playing basketball. They still enjoy playing basketball, going to the casino, and catching fish together, not to mention the occasional Keys trip.
Emily
Bridesmaid
Emily and Emily met in high school. They enjoy being one another's bad influence when it comes to shopping trips, and they love a good girls night talking about all the life things and gushing over books. We'll forever be Emily Squared! <3
Corey
Best Man
Corey and Joe met in high school. Corey has had Joe's back through many of life's ups and downs. These days, they enjoy golfing and playing video games together. Emily also has known Corey for quite a while, meeting in elementary school. Joe wants to thank Corey for being one of the best friends ever.
Jesse
Groomsman
Jesse and Joe met in high school. Joe says he can't remember exactly how they met (classic.) JBo and Joe like to play video games together and laugh at not so appropriate jokes.
Ryan
Groomsman
Ryan and Joe met in middle school and have lived close to each other since childhood. Joe appreciates how great of a friend Ryan is through thick and thin. Ryan always takes the time to listen and let his friends know just how much he cares about them. We love you!
John
Groomsman
John and Joe enjoy many activities together including many Keys trips, playing video games, and getting together for football. Emily and John have also known each other since high school, and we're happy to have him as a part of our special day!
Jason
Groomsman
Jason and Joe are cousins, so they've been close since the beginning! Jason is coming all the way from New York to stand by Joe's side.
Marc
Groomsman
Friends since childhood, Joe and Marc can usually be seen together watching Packers games on Sundays and making up crazy contests (i.e. the hot dog eating contest, which didn't go very well) Joe enjoys helping Marc with his golfing trick shots, which may make him famous one day! He's Wesley's favorite, as he's always saying, "Let's go see Marc!"
Brian
Groomsman
Brian, or "AZN" as Joe lovingly calls him, has been friends with Joe for a number of years, getting into trouble since the good old days of hanging out in their parents' neighborhood. Brian lives in New York now, but frequently visits, and when he can't visit, they enjoy playing drinking games...Via FaceTime.
Wesley
The one who invited everyone!
Wesley is so excited his mom and dad are having this huge party for him ;) he’s the light of our life and we’re happy to inform you he’ll be showing off his dance moves, free of charge.