Maid of Honor
Otherwise known as Thing 1 and/or Lil Mama Maria, the only thing she knows better than wedding planning is the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. We contemplated having a live band perform at our reception, but figured that we can just wait until Maria is a few drinks deep and she'll find a microphone and get the job done. Maria is thoughtful, caring, hilarious and down to Earth, and I couldn't be more proud to have her as my maid of honor.
Best Man
After years of preparation and practicing in the mirror, Alex is stepping into a role he was born to play. Connor and Alex met playing youth baseball as children and have remained best friends since, despite Alex's best efforts to live anywhere but Michigan and to have more cell phone numbers than Walter White. Alex loves a nice rum punch (emphasis on the punch), and is a connoisseur of the Caribbean dance music "Soca".
Bridesmaid
Otherwise known as Thing 2/Lil Homie Toni, she's the only person that can out-dance me to Beyonce. Whether she's hitting the gym or getting another Harry Styles tattoo, Toni truly knows how to live life to the fullest. She's extremely passionate about everything she puts her mind to, which luckily for me, included doing my makeup the day of my wedding. Make sure you say hi to her earlier in the night, otherwise good luck tearing her off the dance floor.
Groomsman
Until approximately 2015, half of Connor's friends legitimately thought Mike was a hacker or ninja master. Today, most of them still think he's a hacker but the ninja rumors have settled down quite a bit. As the oldest of the Flynn brothers, Mike is the ideal role model. Connor and Gina look up to him and are honored to have him as a groomsman
Bridesmaid
I met Sara on my first day of work in my first job after college, and we clicked instantly. Sara is that one person that you can take literally anywhere, and she'll make friends with everyone there (I put her to the test visiting my family in the Belgian countryside where no one spoke English and she still somehow passed). She is always the life of the party, and the first one to suggest getting Dominos stuffed cheesy bread the next morning. I am so lucky to have someone as genuine, outgoing, and fun as Sara is in my life.
Groomsman
Brendan has been recruited as a groomsman for his very particular set of skills. Most notably known for his quick wit and sense of humor, an often overlooked aspect is his expertise of all things Liam Neeson. Connor and Gina are so excited (and feel much safer) to have him by their side.
Bridesmaid
Throughout the last few years, Fan has never failed to provide excitement in our lives. Whether its trying out new desserts or being surprised by a new kitty nephew, she never fails to light up the room and make everybody smile. Her impressive perfume collection puts Nordstroms to shame, and her Mermaid-themed bedroom has Ariel wishing she could call it home. Fan is super loyal, friendly, and lovely, and I am so excited to call her my sister.
Groomsman
After half a decade of dating Juarez sisters, Connor and Logan are the dynamic duo of making frozen pizzas, refilling mimosas, and unplugging smoke detectors. Thankfully, Logan agreed to take a break from re-watching all 9 Fast and Furious movies to stand by Connor's side on his big day because we wouldn't have it any other way.