Matron of Honor
My Mom has been many things to us kids as we've grown up, as most mothers are, but I feel grateful and proud to be able to say she genuinely is not only my family, but one of my best friends. What better friend to have so close on such a big day than the friend you've had forever (even if you do drive each other crazy sometimes). -Erin
Bridesmaid
Carlee and I may be related through marriage on paper, but I couldn't have picked a sweeter, more genuine person to be my sister if I'd done it myself. I'm so happy to call her my sister and my friend, and so grateful I get to have her close on the big day! -Erin
Bridesmaid
Morgan and I met not too long ago on a volunteer project. I remember she looked exactly how I felt on my first day. I knew that look, so I introduced myself and figured I could at least be a point of contact to help show her around. Little did I know I was making a friend that I would connect with well beyond our work together. I feel privileged to have such a down-to-earth, hilarious, beautiful person so close. - Erin
Bridesmaid
Some family you're born with, some family you choose, and some family sort of chooses you. I met Jocelyn shortly after we arrived in Virginia, when I was still in my early teen years (aka, the awkward stage). She and her family quickly hit it off with mine and before we knew it, we had been adopted! She has been not only among my beautiful, talented, loving, friends, but also my sister ever since, and I am so grateful to have her as part of my family! -Erin
Best Man
My best Man. Jaden Araujo. Jaden and I are pretty similar in the kind of people we are and the life we live/want to have. He’s a respectable man with an integrity to do what’s right. He has a lighthearted and loving personality to all, but is reasonable in his expectations of himself and others. And he is incredibly focused on his goals of full time service and being of use in Jehovah's organization. He's even blazed the trail and inspired me to imitate him with some of the needs he fulfills within the organization's ministry and building efforts. We share a lot of those things in common, and because of that it’s no wonder I feel so close to him as a friend. I couldn’t ask for a better friend who I look up to, am proud of, and love, to be my best man and to represent the kind of person I want to continue to be. - Jimmy
Groomsman
I’ve probably known Demarcus the least among my other groomsman. But he has been an invaluable friend to me through the years, especially as I’ve dated. He’s been an excellent example of a man and husband who I would be proud to be like. He’s been one of my most trusted friends I go to, or who comes to me, with advice and for a listening ear. I couldn't be more grateful for the sound wisdom and the warm friendship he’s given me, and for the support, love, and continued wisdom I know he will give me in the future. - Jimmy
Groomsman
Cameron and I have a long history together. He was someone I used to hang out with only when visiting family in Newport News when I was very young. For years, the depth of our friendship was based on the convenience of when we visited the area... but as we got older, I started seeing him much more often when he began dating my sister, Tabitha, and they got married. To me, it felt like he quickly changed from a friend I had based on convenience, to someone now part of my immediate family and a part of my immediate life! It started off as a adjustment no doubt, but since then, I’ve genuinely felt close to Cameron. We’ve created some great memories and bonds together. I confidently can say he’s been a valuable source of friendship for me to confide in and rely on when I’ve needed him. - Jimmy
Groomsman
My brother, before he was officially my brother-in-law. Quintin has been like a second sibling to me ever since his family first moved into the area. I’ve been a part of his life and made some great memories with him for years. As he’s grown up, I’ve only felt closer and more proud of him as a young man, and especially as a brother to Erin. I've admired Quintin in the quality of brother and friend he has always been for his family, and in some ways to me. He has been nothing but supportive, reliable, and loving to those he loves. And I'm grateful to have felt that kind of connection with him. - Jimmy