Gabriel & Gianna

Wedding Party

These are the wonderful people of the wedding party

Gabriel Ricketts

Groom

Some guy marrying Gianna What he left out (silly goose) is all the times he has had to put up with my absolute craziness. This man would drive hundreds of miles across state lines to spend a few hours with me on my days off during the nine months I served as a NET missionary. He has supported and cheered me on and fed me so many snacks--I'd rather not calculate the cost of how many snacks he's provided. Let's just say he REALLY loves me. Not to be cheesy, but Gabe inspires me so much, and I am so excited to run with him to Jesus. While my sisters (through blood, marriage, friendship, or NET life) will always be near and dear to my heart, Jesus knew I would need a best friend who could know, guide, honor, and treasure me in ways I could never dream. Thank you, Gabriel, for making my life more joyful, more reverent, more silly, more crazy, just--more! I can't wait to live more life with you! I love you! ~GP (future GR)

Gianna Parente

Bride

The most beautiful bride Gabe could ever hope to marry! Gianna is an amazing, kind, virtuous, fun, crazy, hilarious, drop dead gorgeous young woman. She brings a certain light with her wherever she goes and has a way of brightening the days of all who encounter her. Her intentionality with those she interacts with and the joy with which she goes about her day is truly remarkable and her enthusiasm and excitement at even the littlest things is contagious. Gabe could not be more thrilled to spend the rest of his life with her! -GR

David Youngblood

Best Man

Literally the best man. Have been friends with him since I was 4 years old. Got weird when he married my sister, but hey its all good. Always there when you need. A skilled musician of all kinds (shoutout D F!zzy). Long term plan is for us to live near each other in the wilderness with our families and live off the land. Scores and scores of stories come from this friendship, none of which have ended with arrests, surprisingly, though there have been a couple close calls. Truly my best friend/Chlim. -GR

Annabella Parente

Maid of Honor

Growing up, Annabella and I were two peas in a pod. As kids we would often play dress-up, doctor, and other imaginary games. As teens, we supported each other through the joys and struggles of high school: delving into our passions for writing and dance, watching our friendships grow and change, and navigating our own budding relationships with God. (Saxon math was a constant, regardless of everything else in our life that was a change, lol.) I am very much looking forward to growing even closer as adults. Bella's strength, gentleness, artistic style, and courageous love inspire me so much, and I am so grateful to have her as a role model, maid of honor, and big sister.