Maid of Honor
Antonia is one of my very best friends. We met at Elim and lived together for years after graduating. This girl is the best person I know and I can’t say enough about her. She is the worship pastor at our church and the first one of my friends to meet Sam as my boyfriend. She has been praying for us and loving on us from the beginning. I can’t imagine not having her by my side.
Bridesmaid
Oh this woman. Dana and I met when she was training me to take over for her position at Camarata Chiropractic in 2016. She actually initially didn’t even want to interview me! I’m glad they did though. Dana and her family has been family to me. Through some of the toughest years in both of our lives, we have been through it together. When Dana and Rob met Sam, I was SO nervous. Because honestly, they are both pretty protective, but immediately after meeting him they both said they loved him and Dana said she felt like he was it for me. Honestly, this woman is never wrong.
Bridesmaid
My B, Belen and I also met at Elim! It’s funny because she was in NO mood to be my friend when we met. But I liked her, so, it was happening. Belen and her husband Nehemiah have been the very best of friends. We have walked through some of the most difficult growth that happens in friendships. Watching her go from girlfriend->mom of two has been the most wonderful to watch from the sidelines. She had been an absolute source of strength and is consistently a shoulder I have to lean on or cry on. I could go on and on for the experiences that we have had together that has bonded us, but it’s probably better that you just meet them yourself! You’ll find out early on, these people are the real deal.
Bridesmaid
Good lord, my little sister. Hannah is incredible. She is the strongest woman I know. I am constantly amazed and so proud of her. I’ve never met a more protective sister. She was incredibly skeptical of Sam when they first met…she had seen me broken in so many ways, and she didn’t want to see me devastated again. Eventually, Hannah and Sam came around to each other and are on the same page now! But honestly, I am so proud of my sister. She is the real deal and in the last 2 years, I have gone to her and Sean for endless amounts of advice. She tells me when I need to let something go and she gives it to me straight, not sparing my feelings at all. She’s the first one I call if I can’t pull myself out of a panic attack. I can’t imagine doing this without you. I can't tell you again how proud of you I am, Hannah. I love you to pieces.
Bridesmaid
You already know. My baby sister. I know you aren’t a baby anymore. But I can’t help it! You bring a balance to our family we desperately need. You really are the only person that brings this sense of grounding. You were honestly one of the very first people I talked to about Sam and while you were skeptical, you were always willing to give him a shot and encourage me to keep going when things were hard. So completely honored to have you standing by my side.
Bridesmaid
Lizzie and her husband Hosea are the newest members of the Emily and Sam club! I met Lizzie and Hosea at a previous church I attended. Over the course of COVID-19 we lost touch a bit but reconnected in 2021 when Sam and I started dating. Soon after reconnecting, we set up dinner for the 4 of us so Sam could meet Lizzie and her husband and truly, the rest is history. They have been the first “couple-friends” we’ve both connected to and are so thankful to God that He so clearly and divinely set up these friendships. It’s amazing to have people who don’t judge us, stand beside us, speak truth over us and have fun in the process. We simply couldn’t celebrate today without asking each of them to stand beside us.
Bridesmaid
Dariel has been my longest friend. It’s wild to think that after every conversation we had in high school, we are living those dreams. I gotta say, my life is better than my dreams, and I know she would agree. We read the Twilight books together and had heated debates over Team Edward or Team Jacob, went to the Harry Potter premiers together, and learned and grew alongside one another. I’m thankful that after 15 years, we can still pick up right where we left off. You’re a gift, Dar, I’m so glad you can stand with me today.
Best Man
Hosea is an all around great, fun to be around, and genuine guy. I met Hosea and his wife Lizzie through Emily and even though I’ve only known him and his wife for a short time, they have become very close people in Emily and I’s life. Hosea is a positive influence in my life and I couldn’t be more grateful to have him as a friend.
Groomsman
Rob Jesionowski is the most honest, funniest and most direct guy I have ever met. I met Rob and his wife Dana through Emily and they are great people in our lives. They have been nothing but supportive of our relationship with each other, and also when we need it some tough love. Rob is the best person to get life advice from and someone who I want to always keep it 100 percent no matter the situation.
Groomsman
Jared and I actually knew each other in high school because we played baseball together. But then after I graduated high school we actually re connected when Emily and I went to Trinity. I can’t thank Jared enough because he has always been a great man of God to talk with. He’s a fun guy to be around, and I’m grateful that he is a part of Emily and my’s special day!
Groomsman
What can I say about Wade other than he is a great dude, a bundle of joy and laughter, and a chill guy. I’ve known Wade a majority of my life we’ve been friends for a long time now. He was so excited to meet Emily for the first time before they even met and he has also been supportive of my relationship with Emily. Wade is probably going to be the one that laughs the most at the wedding.
Groomsman
Ethan has been my boy through thick and thin. We have watched each other grow in life and turn into mature young men that we are today. Ethan and I have always stayed connected and he has been there for me every time I need anything from him. He’s the type of guy that will literally give you the shirt off his back for anyone he loves. Ethan and Mattie truly are a beautiful married couple and I truly appreciate everything that he has done for me.
Groomsman
Nick is a long-term, great friend of mine. He’s one of the friends that have seen me at my highs and seen me at my lows. He has always been a helpful person towards me and he’s always believed in me that I can be the best version of myself. When Nick and I met Emily, we were all working together at Wegmans and he was so proud of me that I have found someone who brings that great personality and makes me a better person. Nick, I’m so thankful that our relationship is so strong that it’s turned into a bond.
Groomsman
Gunnar is a great all around guy to be around! Gunnar and I played all the sports together growing up! Now, as I’m becoming a big Bills fan, we’ve grown a lot closer talking about the Bills! He’s very positive and really smart guy. He was happy when I had introduced Emily to him, he said that we were looked very happy together and that Emily and I were perfect together! Gunnar, I’m very happy you are a part of Emily and my big day!