Wedding Party
Alison
Maid of Honor
My name is Alison Smith and I am Jacqueline's maid of honor. I met Jacqueline for the time in the summer of 1997. To be honest, I don't remember it, but that's because I was four and she was five. According to my mom, Jacqueline's mom brought her and her brother Ryan down the road to our house because we were having a garage sale. Our moms introduced us... and we just stared at each other. When school started that fall, we sat together on the bus and probably didn't talk to each other then either. Eventually, one of us finally talked to the other and we have been best friends for the past 26 years. Jacqueline is the most amazing best friend I could have ever asked for. She has been there for me through it all and I am so honored to stand by her side as she marries her soulmate.
Nikayla
Bridesmaid
My name is Nikayla Briner and I am one of Jackie's Bridesmaids! We first met about 9 years ago at El Rancho when she started dating Josh. I remember seeing her here and there but we never started hanging out until about 3 years later. I went to the Yellow Rose for the first time, we saw each other, and it was fate! We were best friends after that! Jackie has always been an amazing friend, she has the best advice, always picks up the phone when I call, and has been my biggest cheerleader for my accomplishments. I am excited and honored to be next to her when she marries the man of her dreams. I'm beyond happy for her and her special day!
Sherri
Bridesmaid
My name is Sherri Boles. I remember when Josh brought Jacqueline over to meet me and Steven almost 10 years ago. She was very shy at first but that changed when we all moved in together. We became pretty close friends, which met like all “-ships”, we had laughs, fun times, good memories, and silly arguments. However, we didn’t become best friends until we all moved out from our house and actually grew up and turned into “adults”. Jacqueline is more than my best friend; she’s my family. She’s a wonderful person inside and outside and I’m honored to be apart of this long awaited day. Since over the years, I’ve watched these two lovebirds grow up even more, and frankly it’s about time they tie the knot.
Karah
Bridesmaid
Jacqueline and I became friends when she trained me at panera bread back in 2015. I was still in high school, and Jacqueline, being the “mother friend” that she is, took me under her wing. Jacqueline has guided me through the hardest times of my life and stood by me through it all. Being friends with her has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life, I am so incredibly lucky to call her one of my best friends and I truly don’t know how I would survive without her! Her and Josh were the first people to meet my son the day he was born, and I will forever hold that memory close to my heart!
Jordan
Best Man
I met Josh the summer before 7th grade, I was the new kid to the area and I had a friend named Cody who invited me over to play a game of backyard football, that’s where I met Josh, he was on the other team and after hitting him with a few good stiff arms we some how became friends. That summer I probably called Josh over 300 times to go do biking, gaming, swimming, skating you name it Josh was my go to. We hung out probably every other day and later that year I convinced him to put a spandex singlet on and join the wrestling team. After 3 months of getting our asses kicked everyday and starving ourselves we became best friends, you know what they say misery loves company, skip forward 20 years and we're still those rough neck friends who get together to do things we probably are too old for and you know your gonna feel like crap in the morning.
Jason
Groomsman
I met Josh when he was just 18 years old. This kid was as full of life as he was indecisive. Now, 14 years later, he's a huge part of my life. He inspires my old ass to not give up and push forward. He's caring and giving and has always been able to lend a hand when I've needed it most. I don't have a son but if I did I would hope he turned out to be the man Josh has become. I think of him as my own. I'm so glad that Josh has brought Jackie into his life. She brings out the best in him and I trust her to always take care of him. They are great together and my wish for them is that they last forever. Jackie is loving and understanding and is everything Josh needs in his life. I'm proud to call Josh and Jackie some of the best friends and people I've ever known.
Steven
Groomsman
I’m Steven Pierce and I met Josh early on in life. 1996 in Kindergarten at Schnell elementary. He was the cool kid that could walk home while the rest of us had to ride a bus. We grew up playing together. From tamagotchi to Tech decks, Pokémon cards and all the other recess activities. Elementary years were just the beginning. As we got a little older we lived in the same neighborhood. Josh taught me how to use cheat codes on video game and how to ride wheelies down the road. He even painted my first skateboard, man did that become a painful disaster. We rode bikes city to city, played sports and had some really great times. I’ve had the pleasure of not just knowing Josh but getting to grow up with him. He is the kind of friend that listens when you need someone. Josh is the funny friend that keeps the group happy. He is the guy that will try his ass off at something new. He will be there to support you through anything. He really is a best friend. Fast forwarding to more recent years. We’ve competed in strongman competitions together, traveled across multiple states, jumped off bridges together and so many other good memories. I’m pretty sure Josh still cheats at video games, no one is just that good without cheat codes… We grew up together and continue that lifelong friendship to this day. I would say he is a lifelong best friend.
Jorge
Groomsman
Hi my name is Jorge Esparza. Growing up I never really had many friends. Josh and I met in 6th grade. Probably my first real buddy when I moved to Ohio. We’ve been friends for over a decade. Our friendship has always been bonded by either bikes, trucks or cars. We both share that same love for anything with an engine. We grew up riding bicycles every chance we got to eventually owning motorcycles and now trucks. Hes always been a great friend. Someone I can goof off with, crack jokes and have a good laugh. Now that he’s getting married to his best friend I’m really happy for him. I hope they have an amazing marriage and have a few minis of their own. I wish the best for them and that we can have a friendship for many more years to come. Thanks for being an awesome friend Josh. Cheers to the next chapter of your lives.!