Maid of Honor
Katie is Emily's little sister (by 17 months ;)). Katie lives outside of Atlanta, GA where she works as a city planning administrator.
Bridesmaid
Emily and Bre (Brinna) have been friends since 8th/9th grade. They have celebrated highschool, college, and beyond together. Bre has stood by Emily's side through every twist of life. Bre lives in Greenville, South Carolina.
Bridesmaid
Jess and Emily met in Colorado in 2020. Little did they know, they both went to College of Charleston, only a few years apart, living in the city at the same time for several years. In 2024, they found a photo where they are in the background of each others picture at the same concert, Darius Rucker. Jess currently lives in Denver, Colorado.
Bridesmaid
Allyson and Emily met in 2020 while living in Denver. Allyson became Emily and MK's "daughter" often staying in their spare room and ALWAYS snuggling with the pups. Al lives in Denver, Colorado.
Bridesman
Jacob and Emily met in 2021 playing rec softball and immediately became inseparable and moved in together as roommates about 6 months later. Jacob is the most calming and gentle presence and is the go to for life advice (even when it's so practical it drives Emily nuts). Jacob lives near Charlotte, NC with her fiance, Alexa.
Bridesmaid
Jordan and Emily have been bestfriends since highschool. Jordan lives in Texas where is she is a horticulturist.
Mother of the Bride
Well, she birthed Emily :) Beverly, commonly referred to as Mama Bev is your biggest cheerleader, fiercest advocate, and strongest soldier. Beverly and Robert reside in the town Emily grew up in.
Father of the Bride
Robert is Emily's dad and is the most steady and calming presence. Robert will always be your hype man, in his down to earth calm way.
Best Puppers
Esme and Presley (Pretzel) are Emily (and now MK's) children. Don't worry, you will see them at the wedding :)
Parents
Scott Lewis and Eileen Bolton have the pleasure of having the self proclaimed "worlds best daughter" in Mary Kate. In their old people hobbies, they have loved traveling and are now amature bee keepers.
Bridesmaid
Aly and MK became friends in Denver CO through a mutual Ohio friend, small world. Aly likes to drag her friends onto the tops of really tall mountains and is always down for an adventure outside.
Bridesmaid
Colleen and MK met in college at the rock climbing wall where MK begrudgeling hired her later to work. She is the friend who will always have your back, but tell you when you are being dumb. She was the first one who asked MK "so when's the wedding" when hearing about Emily.
Bridesman
Brian is MK's older brother who always let her tag along when they were growing up. He claims he is the "real" Dr. Lewis. Brian and his wife Diana live up in Michigan with their dog Archie.
Bridesmaid
Kristin and MK met freshman year of college at UD where Kristin earned the title mom by always having snacks. They both got into many schenanigans while in college including making a bucket list senior year which included "kiss a freshman" which Kristin completed but MK never did. That freshman is now her husband Scott who is also in the wedding party.
Bridesman
Scott was the freshman who was part of the senior year bucket list before graduating college. Scott and MK became friends because of Kristin, but has been there throughout many life transitions with both words of wisdom, a great sense of humor, and a great third wheel to MK and Kristin's friendship. Scott is someone who is wise beyond his years, even though to MK he will always be that freshman.
Officiant
Maria and Emily met in 2019 via zoom when Emily interviewed for a role at a childwelfare agency in Denver, CO. Not only did Maria offer Emily the job that allowed her to move to Colorado and eventually meet MK, Maria became one of Emily's fiercest advocates and friends. We are honored to have Maria and her grounding and spiritual soul be the officiant of our wedding. Maria live in Colorado Springs with her husband, Ryan.