Bride
I have felt a strong connection with Emily from the very beginning of our relationship. From our 5 and 6 paragraph messages every day to our 6 hour long first date, I have known you were the one for me from very early on. It has always felt like we've known each other for years. Life with you has been so easy, I cant explain how good it feels being able to come home to the most amazing woman I know. You are caring, thoughtful, funny and a joy to be around. I truly believe God put is together at the perfect time, he knew how much we needed each other. I cant wait to see what our life together will bring, I pray it is many more years together and a wonderful home filled with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I somehow fall in love with you more every single day. I love you the most, Wesley.
Groom
To know Wesley is to truly know one of the most kind, considerate, and hardworking human beings that you will ever know. Wesley brings me the most joy in my life that I have ever known. He is my greatest supporter, best friend, shoulder to cry on, comedian, and so much more. Being loved by him is the greatest gift. I can't wait to start this next chapter of life with him and see how the rest of our lives unfold. I thank God every day that he put you in my life, and I am still amazed each and every day by how wonderful you are. I love you to the moon and back, Emily.
Maid of Honor
Maria is one of the most hardworking and caring human beings that I know. She always chooses to see the light in the world and finds the beauty in things that others wouldn't normally notice. I am so blessed to have her as not only my cousin, but more importantly as my friend. Maria has been there for me through so much and has helped to shape me into who I am now. Maria is an extremely cherished person in my life and I am beyond excited to have her as my maid of honor, this day will be extra special with her by my side.
Best Man
CJ has always been the cool older brother that you see in the TV shows and movies. I always remember looking up to him as a child, literally and figuratively. I still remember sharing bunk beds together and driving him crazy asking dumb questions at night. I also remember when he would set up toys before bed and rearrange them while I slept and convince me that they'd come to life. Some of my favorite memories with CJ come from playing games in the backyard with sticks, we'd each be different characters from video games and movies, of course, he was usually the cooler one. While we fought as brothers often do, being eight years apart I typically lost :), I always look back fondly on our time together growing up. He taught me how to explore my imagination and how to be a child. I'm thankful for having such a great big brother, and I'm so excited to have CJ as my Best Man.
Bridesmaid
It is a blessing to know Brenna. Throughout our childhoods, Brenna has been a constant source of kindness, friendship, and laughter. From secret garden games, trips to Pirate Land, and taking the most fabulous pictures with the silliest hats, I consider myself so lucky to have her as a cousin and friend. She is someone that always knows how to bring a smile to your face, and that is exactly why I am so happy to have her as one of my bridesmaids, I couldn't imagine this day without her.
Groomsman
I've known Mason since college, and as with a lot of friendships we didn't get along great at first, but the more time we spent around each other the more I convinced him I wasn't so bad. By our second year of college we had become great friends, coworkers and wound up being roommates along with Gage Bennet and our other friend Hunter. We had a TON of late nights and bad decisions, as one does in college. While as I get older I don't want to relive those days, I also wouldn't change them for anything. I have worked with Mason over the last 6 years at two different jobs and still work with him as he has become successful on his own. I can't think of anyone else I'd rather work with, while we are often the loudest pair on a jobsite yelling at each other and cutting up we could also work in complete silence and be just as successful. I am very happy to call Mason a close friend and happy to have him as a groomsmen in our wedding.
Bridesmaid
Libby has always been someone that I could look up to. She is someone that I greatly admire for her gentleness, intelligence, kindness, and strength. Though we have a gap in age, I am so thankful that we have strengthened our bond over the years, and that we are not just family, but also friends. I am so thrilled to have Libby as one of my bridesmaids, this special day wouldn't be complete without her.
Groomsman
Where does one begin with Gage Bennett... He's often the silliest goose around and usually the butt of most peoples jokes, but I haven't met anyone that doesn't immediately love Gage. I first met Gage at his 21st birthday party in the apartment I would later call home with Gage, Mason Cobb and Hunter Williams. We became friends from the very first night we met. While I'm going to leave out a few details from that night, I remember carrying Gage from the parking lot back up to our third story apartment after he wandered down there and couldn't make it back up. We have been great friends ever since. We lived together for a little over a year, and I made one of the best friendships I'll likely ever have. While Gage lives further away and we cant see each other as often, when we do it's like no time has passed. I am very thankful to have Gage as a friend and groomsman in our wedding.
Father of the Bride
My dad has been one of my greatest supporters in life. He has made so many sacrifices to provide me with incredible opportunities to explore the world and my passions, and provided me with all the tools necessary to build a successful life. When I am in need of advice or assistance on anything life related, he is always there to lend helpful and guiding words. Anytime that I come to him with a problem he exhausts every resource to help me, and makes sure that I am safe and taken care of. "Thank you" will never be enough for all that he has done for me over my life, but my gratitude for him is immeasurable. I love you dad.
Father of the Groom
My Dad has always been my rock, no matter what if I come to him for anything he will do anything in his power to help. He has bailed me out of many tough situations, and gave me guidance through countless others. My Dad has always had to figure things out on his own, he has learned a lot of tough lessons in life and he has always done his best to teach them to me, before I have to learn them the hard way. While I haven't always listened, when I do, his advice always seems to help. I am thankful to have such a good example of how to be a man. I love you Dad.
Mother of the Bride
Besides Wesley, my mom is my absolute best friend in the whole world. It is so amazing to have her not just as my mom, who has loved and supported me through every moment of my life, but also as my best friend, who I can tell anything and everything to. My mom is one of the strongest people that I know, even though she doesn't always believe it. She has always encouraged me to be the best version of myself, and has helped me through every low point in my life. God knew that we needed each other, and I am so thankful that He crafted such a beautiful bond for us, it is a blessing to be her daughter. She has taught me the meaning of unconditional love, the importance of independence, how to seek the Lord in all that I do, and so much more that I couldn't fit here. I hope that one day I can be half the mom that she has been for me. I love you mom.
Mother of the Groom
My Mom is the most caring and giving person I know, I see so much of my Nanny in her and anyone that knew Nanny will understand that there is no greater compliment than that. My Mom is the most hardworking person I know, from working 4 jobs when I was a kid to always being the one cooking and cleaning at family gatherings. She will work herself to the bone to make sure her loved ones are cared for. My Mom taught me how to treat others, how to empathize and recognize how my actions affect other people, she also taught me how a woman wants to be treated. I am so thankful for the lessons that my Mom has taught me and so thankful for our time together. I love you Mom.
Petal Patrol
My goofy, dramatic, and caring nephew. Zaeden brings so much laughter and energy into our family, and I am so incredibly thankful to be his aunt.
Ring Security
My strong willed, stoic, and kind nephew. Kaeden brings so much joy and spirit into our family, I am so blessed to be his aunt.
Officiant
Pastor Greg has been such a blessing in our lives. Not only does he help us learn and grown in our faith, but he also brings us a lot of joy. We are so thankful for him to be such an important part of this special day.