Maid of Honor
From the moment Sarah walked into work with her talk of bagels and New Jersey sass I knew we were going to be friends. After a few happy hours and late nights at the office, we both knew we were more than just "office friends" but instead a staple in each other's lives. We may have similar names (which causes a whole mess of problems at work) but Sarah is really the ying to my yang. She's the tough love to my sugar coating and the cat lady to my dog mom and I'm so happy she chose to move across the country and be a part of my life.
Best Man
Brian and I have known each other for roughly 15 years and have been best friends for about 10 of them. Up until high school, we always competed against each other in everything from soccer, to track, to who had the best K/D ratio in whatever video game we were playing at the time. The competitiveness is still there for sure, but he has always been there for me no matter what and is deep down a cuddly teddy bear. A teddy bear that yells a lot. Brian has always been and always will be such an important person to me and I know that he will always be there for me and pick me up if I need it. Especially if I fall off of a fence.
Bridesmaid
Jordan is one of the few people in my life that appreciates a night in with ramen, puppies, and a great bottle of wine as much as me. She's been instrumental in my life from suggesting I apply to LOOMIS to unknowingly helping Kerry and I find our first apartment (where she happen to live as well). I'm so lucky to have her as my yoga friend, a listening ear, and the friend I can always count on to match my energy in any given situation. We may have met through "the guys" but now I'm lucky enough to call you one of my best friends.
Best Man
Geoff and I have been best friends for our entire lives. I knew him when he went by his full first name! It's hard to pinpoint when we actually first met, but we have done everything with each other our entire lives. One of the most exciting memories I have of childhood is when he told me we would be going to the same school in third grade and we ended up having the same teacher! That was a big deal as a kid, having a class with your best friend after going to separate schools up until then. It's honestly almost impossible to think of a memory and Geoff not being in it. I couldn't be more thankful that we have had such a strong relationship for almost my entire life.
Bridesmaid
Fish Camp brought me so many amazing memories and friendships during my time at A&M but Camp Malone, and especially this lady, is by far my favorite. I may not have remembered my partner's name on match night but singing Katy Perry in the car and dancing to Baur in your living room definitely left an impression for life. Leslyn was actually there the day I met Kerry when we were studying in "the SPO" and got to witness the awkwardness that was our first meeting. We've definitely come a long way from our college days of playing Fireball at tailgates but I can't imagine doing this without you by my side!
Groomsman
Chris and I both got an injury that required stitches at the same daycare! He fell off a basketball hoop and I ran into a door. Needless to say, our friendship has never been boring based on that. Even we knew each other since we were little, I remember the exact day I and this crazy kid became friends. We were in the same History class and we went to go see a movie as a class. We were seated next to each other and after a preview, we looked at each other and both said what we thought the name of that movie was. Then the title came up on the screen. "Shooter". It was one of those "did we just become best friends?!" moments.
Bridesmaid
I've never met someone with such a perfect combination of hype woman and "I've got to be in bed by 10" in my life. She gets my inability to text but the ability to pick things up right where we left as if no time has passed. There are very few people I've met in my life that I've just "clicked" with but Kayci is for sure one of them. She gets my design humor and even though Austin stole you from DFW I'm secretly thankful because it gives me the perfect excuse to escape to one of my favorite cities and see one of my favorite people.
Groomsman
I have known Matt for a large majority of my life and he has been more of an impact on me then I think he knows. Almost every weekend in High School we would sleepover at one of our houses and we were once caught red-handed trying to sneak down to the kitchen to devour all of the vanilla Oreos. It was weird going to different colleges and we started to not talk as much. Then one day I asked him to be a roommate with Geoff and I and it was like nothing ever changed. That year living with Matt really helped me realize how much I cherish our relationship. I'm lucky that I have such an awesome guy as a lifelong friend.
Bridesmaid
I don't think Rachel or I knew we would get a lifelong friend when we first met as roommates at Delta training. I guess secretly hiding shaved heads and hand tattoos can bring two people together pretty quickly. After 2 months of living in a hotel room together, constant adventures around Atlanta, and the craziness that was moving to New York we created a friendship that has lasted through all the crazy life changes that your early 20's can bring. I definitely wouldn't have made it through Delta or any of my crazy adventures without her by my side and we've been lucky enough to continue to be friends long after our Delta days were done.
Groomsman
It is honestly so crazy looking back and seeing how quickly Colin has become such a huge part in both of mine and Sharon's lives. I first met Colin a year or two after graduating from A&M. I actually first spoke to him on Xbox through a mutual friend and we instantly started getting along. Next thing I knew he was sleeping on our couch almost every weekend, going to Stars games together, having countless game nights, and he became one of my best friends. I'll admit I am a little jealous because of how quickly he got along with all of my other friends, but it just goes to show you how amazing of a person he is.
Bridesmaid
It's honestly so crazy that Ally and I are even friends looking back on the day we met. I'm sure Brian and Kerry were panicked for a hot minute thinking their girlfriends would never get along! Good thing their worries were never necessary because now they wish they could separate us when we're together! From A&M football games to Halloween parties and long Houston weekends, Ally is one of my favorite humans and I'm so happy Brian and Kerry's friendship brought me one of my best friends.
Groomsman
I'll never forget the first time Ken and I met. Sharon told me she had a new co-worker a couple of years ago and she told me we would be going to happy hour with her and her boyfriend. That co-worker was her Maid of Honor, Sarah, and Ken is her boyfriend. Ken probably said a total of three words that evening which were "Hi, I'm Ken." After we left I told Sharon that I would make it my mission to get to know him better and here we are. He sure was a tough nut to crack but I got him. Now he won't shut up and gets upset at me if I don't text him back quick enough!