Michelle & Andrew
Wedding Party
Michelle Franks
Bride
You will find her: On the dance floor and posing "candidly" for pics...but mostly on the dance floor Talk to her about: JMU, tv shows, good food and of course wedding planning!! Favorite love quote: "Loved you yesterday, love you still...always have, always will"
Andrew Powell
Groom
You will find him: getting Michelle drinks Talk to him about: Sports, video games & his #2 girl, Sadie (or just dogs in general) Favorite love quote: "Loved you yesterday, love you still...always have, always will"
Elizabeth Franks
Maid of Honor
Relationship to Bride: The cool big sister You will find her: reminding Michelle not to stress about the little things Talk to her about: St. Louis, hiking & all the places she's lived Favorite love quote: “The greatest thing you'll ever learn is to love and be loved in return.”
Brandon Beemer
Best Man
Relationship to Groom: You will find him: Talk to him about: Favorite love quote:
Courtney Franks
Maid of Honor
Relationship to Bride: BFF who also happens to be her sister You will find her: Crying during the cermony (or any part of September 1st), cutting in line at the bar with Bob or tearing it up on the dance floor Talk to her about: Any TV show, JMU, Vine (RIP) & the happy couple Favorite love quote: "You jump, I jump, right?" - Jack Dawson, Titanic
Nathaniel Lang
Groomsman
Relationship to Groom: You will find him: Talk to him about: Favorite love quote:
Alice Koganova
Maid of Honor
Relationship to Bride: Honorary fourth Franks sister, forever roommate and BFF You will find her: Giving a hilarious wedding speech, behind the DJ booth, first in line for food Talk to her about: Tomorrowland, travel, being a writing major, DJ's Favorite love quote: "No matter what happens, you gotta forget about all the other stuff. You gotta forget about logic and fear and doubt. You just gotta do everything you can to get to the one woman who's gonna make all this worth it. At the end of the day, you gotta jump." - Jim Halpert, The Office
Joe Bisnett
Groomsman
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Lauren Donaghue
Bridesmaid
Relationship to Bride: First college BFF and Springboard biddie (we became friends because we couldn't figure out how to peel off our name tags at orientation) You will find her: On the dance floor jamming out to angsty punk-rock songs or singing/dancing a duet with Michelle (hoedown throwdown most likely) Talk to her about: Travel, music and JMU Favorite love quote: "It's that can't-eat, can't-sleep, reach-for-the-stars, over-the-fence, World Series kind of stuff." - Two of a Kind
Zack Brooks
Groomsman
Relationship to Groom: You will find him: Talk to him about: Favorite love quote:
Jen Nelson
Bridesmaid
Relationship to Bride: JMU freshman year roommates and BFF ever since You will find her: Leading the congo line, hanging out with all the single groomsmen, chatting with all the moms, or convincing the bartenders to give her another drink after last call Talk to her about: Traveling, JMU, sports, how to improve her resume and any job opportunities you know of ;) Favorite love quote: "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more. And that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds." - The Notebook (letter from Ally to Noah)
Hunter Bower
Groomsman
Relationship to Groom: You will find him: Talk to him about: Favorite love quote:
Shelby Dixon
Bridesmaid
Relationship to Bride: Bestie since 1st grade You will find her: Singing Jimmy Buffet with Bob on the dance floor Talk to her about: Craft beer and football Favorite love quote: "Life is not the amount of breaths you take, it's the moments that take your breath away" - Hitch
Austin Rakes
Groomsman
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Allie Barbey
Bridesmaid
Relationship to Bride: Childhood bestie, neighbor and Fish & Game til the end friend You will find her: Probably at the bar with Bobby Franks or crying tears of joy with Court Talk to her about: Travel, music & food. Ask me about our 1st grade spelling bee if you want a good laugh. Favorite Love Quote: "Why would you wanna marry me anyhow? 'So I can kiss you anytime I want'" - Sweet Home Alabama (Allie can quote this entire movie.)
Nat Snead
Groomsman
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Suzanne Franks
Mother of the Bride
You can find her: Welcoming guests and thanking them for coming, dragging people onto the dance floor and taking selfies with everyone! Talk to her about: How beautiful the ceremony was, how much she loves the bride and groom and where she got her gown Favorite quote about love: "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be."
Bob Franks
Father of the Bride
You will find him: cutting in line at the bar Talk to him about: Sports, the weather, # of days until retirement Favorite love quote: "Cheeseburger in paradise"
Geralynne Powell
Mother of the Groom
You will find her: Anywhere NOT on the dance floor Talk to her about: Her family and all things craft related, especially knitting Favorite love quote: "May you love as long as you live and live as long as you love."
Jeffrey Powell
Father of the Groom
You will find him: Hovering near the dance floor, liquid courage in hand, until fully consumed, and then… On the dance floor! Talk to him about: The Nats, Skins, Wiz, or Caps; golf; travel/vacations Favorite love quote: "Love is not about how many times you say 'I love you,' it’s about what you do to prove it."
Ryan Powell
Usher
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