Maids of Honor
These 2 women are vastly different and unique, yet so similarly loyal and loving. They've been there for me and with me thru many difficult transitions and trying periods.. not to mention misunderstandings and disagreements. Not only are they both always the life of the party, but they are two of the most sensitive souls, always aware of who might be feeling left out of the party. Mariah is a professional Starbucks avoider, Dana is an avid Starbucks supporter. They both somehow manage to always make best freinds out of their Uber drivers, and are both happiest when they are out traveling. I couldn’t imagine my life without these, my 2 best friends, nor can I imagine transitioning into another stage of life without them beside me to support and encourage me (and most likely embarrass me).
Best Men
Randy studied the Bible with me and remained one of the closest people in my life as a Disciple. Davi was my workout buddy, my constant encourager, and someone I could have deep talks and be vulnerable about my heart with while I was trying to live a Christian life in a household full of young college guys. Davi is now a brother in Christ as well and without these two men as constants in my life, I know I wouldn't be where I am today.
Bridesmaid
Ashley is a wonderful new friend who has been a constant source of encouragement and rationality amidst every emotional dilemma I've created for myself these past months. She is such a deep thinker and always helps me stay grounded when I naturally want to break down in tears. I love her desire to grow and learn and have had the pleasure of being in a ladies bible study with her that has really encouraged me and helped me appreciate early morning with Jesus and coffee. I am so grateful to have her help transition us into married life and know I can turn to her with all the new emotional dilemmas I create as a wife. to life long friends: cheers
Groomsman
Another one of the people who studied the Bible with me and has helped me remain faithful to God. Gilly has been a wonderful roommate and a steady reminder of what it means to love with brotherly affection.
Bridesmaid
This girl is one of the most genuine and honest people I have ever had the pleasure of calling a friend. I am more challenged to grow in a mere 15 mxins with Viv than I can be in a month of time spent alone with my thoughts. We first got to know each other when she let me crash in her basement for a few months between houses, and she has continued to be a solid platform of godly advice and friendship as one of the girls in my d group this last year (a small group of ladies that meet to hold each other accountable to our convictions)
Groomsman
Dominic was one of my roommates and my best friend through all of college. He was a source of laughter and thoughtfulness in my life and was sorely missed when he decided to go off to boot camp in the Marine Corps. Happy to have him back and excited to have him stand beside me as I make one of the most important decisions of my life
Bridesmaid
Can we talk about how crazy this lady is? We slept in the yard in White Center together, despite police lights parked on the end of the block twice. Tracy is such an energetic example of fire and life. She is constantly desiring to grow and build and experience. I feel she touches everything with sunlight and truly lives out 1 John 2:10 "Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble." I keep hoping her creativity and uniqueness rub off on me, it hasn't happened yet which means I'll be keeping her around ;)
Groomsman
There are so many things I could say about Alec. He is my roommate, workout partner, and fellow D-group member. Alec is the type of man who always tells me where I stand, and keeps me thinking about why I do the things I do rather than just blindly acting. His discipline and honesty are things I look up to and his companionship is a blessing.
Bridesmaid
My beautiful sister and I, while growing up in a wonderful supportive loving home, still managed to not be the closest (to put it lightly). Since getting baptized over a year ago our relationship has done nothing but grow. This means so much to me as I look back to just 4 months ago when my prayer request to my bible study group and close friends was for my relationship with my sister to be healed. I feel like I’ve gained a partner and confidante, bonding over spiritual values, living out our faith, and getting to truly know each other for the first time. I’m so excited to now bond over both being newly married (her and her James have been married a year and a half and just had my beautiful niece Grace) and am so blessed to have her as a bridesmaid supporting me into this stage of my life
Groomsman
Gio is one of my day one's. We became super close friends when he moved here from Puerto Rico. Living in the same apartment complex and working out together brought us together and formed a bond that has only gotten closer as time has passed. I am grateful for his support and couldn't imagine him not being there to cheer me on as I make my vows to the woman I love