Maid of Honor
Alexandra is my sister and my best friend. Her first name in Russian, Lioubov, translates to love, and she is the definition of it. I have been lucky enough to be loved by her since the day I was born. She taught me that I can be all things by being all things. She is a fiercely loyal sister, an amazingly compassionate friend, the best mom to my two favorite kiddos, and one of the smartest, most capable people I know. I can't wait to have her stand by me on my wedding day, the same way she's always stood by me.
Best Man
My big 'ol brother / the coolest guy I know
Bridesmaid
Diana and I met in our college engineering fraternity and lived together for two years (sound familiar?). She is strong and independent, but also has the biggest soft spot for her friends and family. She cares deeply for the people she loves and I am so lucky to count myself among them. Diana is always ready with witty response and is a pure joy to be around.
Groomsman
My best bud since Kindergarten - Disk Golf & Dog father extraordinaire
Bridesmaid
Holly Ashford and I met in our college engineering fraternity and were roommates for two years (a couple of themes that you'll notice repeat often). The phrase that comes to mind when I think of Holly is, "I'd be down." She is a true ride or die, always ready to go on the next adventure with you. A true English Rose, she brings beauty and love into every room she enters.
Groomsman
High School Tennis buddy - huge goofball who deleted his Facebook so here's a weird photo
Bridesmaid
Jenna Phillips and I met at our high school job at Sweet & Salty Bakery and she really personifies the first half of that name. Our tradition in high school was to drink coffee, bake cookies, and watch a horror movie (plot twist!). She's the kind of person that makes you feel truly seen and heard and accepted. She is wonderfully supportive and surprising.
Groomsman
A ride or die since first grade - a fancy doctor-man, watcher of StarWars, petter of cats
Bridesmaid
Ruki and I met in our freshman dorm and bonded over a love Law & Order and Six Flags. She has a unique ability to make you feel incredibly comfortable immediately upon meeting you. We've lived in different cities more than we've lived in the same one, but it feels like we're neighbors every time I see her. She is someone I trust deeply.
Groomsman
I think we met in 4th grade? Fisher, watcher of horror movies, all around great dude
Bridesmaid
Sophie Lloyd and I lived down the hall from each other our freshman year at The University of Texas at Austin and have been inseparable since then. From countless study sessions, girls' nights, and joint birthday parties, I have always been able to count on Sophie to be there. I have called Sophie an American treasure an embarrassing number of times, but it bears repeating. She is a treasure of a friend, roommate, and woman.
Groomsman
Best bud from college - player of quidditch, Colorado champion, distinguished last-second-hang-outer
Officiant
Aaron Roell is the kind of friend you know will be in your life forever. He was there riiiiight at the beginning of our friendship, when we all watched Breaking Bad (which we affectionately called Binge-ing Bad) together. We've had countless memories, beers, and laughs together and couldn't have chosen a better person play this integral role in our wedding.