Matron of Honor
Do not confuse Sara for Karen. We know this is hard. Sara is taller & Karen's roots are showing. There's your cheat sheet. Sara & Karen cannot actually remember meeting, but it was sometime when one or both of them attended the University of Montevallo. Their friendship solidified during their time in Birmingham theatre. Sara is the fiercest warrior Karen has ever met, & Karen feels so lucky to consider Sara one of her closest ladysisters.
Best Man
Corey- doppelgänger and speak of our own language
Bridesmaid
Kristy has been in Karen's life for basically all of it. Seriously, Karen cannot remember not knowing Kristy. This is a good thing, in Karen's humble opinion. Kristy is a glowing sun goddess & you should respect her as such.
Groomsman
Daniel-one of the people responsible for this all happening
Bridesmaid
Daina & Karen have been friends since elementary school. They were brought together by the fact that they both played percussion, & their friendship blossomed from there. It's just what happens when the snare & cymbal bond. Daina is a literal rock star & you should 100% check out her band Hot Gin.
Groomsman
Evan- paintball buddy, golfing buddy, ping pong buddy pretty much any outdoor activity buddy
Bridesmaid
Haley & Karen became close friends when they worked together at The American Village in Montevallo, AL. Haley is a lead in the web series Bug Spoon, which Karen writes for & produces. Haley once saved Karen from a bulldozer. Haley is a hurricane of friendship & good times in the absolute best way.
Groomsman
David-the one to hold it all together
Bridesmaid
Catherine, the Ann Perkins to Karen's Leslie Knope, met Karen at an improv show at Theatre Downtown & became close while they worked on a short play that went on to win Hobo Awards in multiple categories. Catherine is a remarkably adorable sunfish, & you should tell her that every chance you get.
Groomsman
Chase- though I talk a lot he is actually the funniest one in the room
Bridesmaid
Karen & Lacey have been close friends since the first grade, when they discovered had matching Cinderella turtlenecks. Lacey is a hilarious, angel-faced land mermaid, & her laugh will make you smile for miles.
Groomsman
Garrett- taught me the importance of a well crafted brew