Maid of Honor
Katie is not only my cousin but my best friend and sister. We have been inseparable since the day she was born and I'm thankful everyday that I have someone like her in my life. She is always there to have wine nights, mike n' ike & Practical Magic parties, and sing the sound track to Now and Then. There is no one else I could imagine to have as my Maid of Honor.
Best Man
Alex has been my best mate for nearly a decade now after first meeting in middle school. From sharing our love of video games and fishing and now more recently, golf, we have been side-by-side for quite awhile. From kayaks to golf carts, and even college courses, along with fishing trips to New York and golf trips to North Carolina, Alex has always been my go-to-guy. Alex is one of the most loyal people I know and I couldn't be happier to have him now standing by my side on the big day. Keep an ear out for his best man speech, he's bound to mess up somewhere.
Bridesmaid
Jolie, the nickname she somehow got and has stuck ever since. Jolie is one of the sassiest people I know and that is just one of the reasons that I love her so much. I'm lucky to often see a lot of myself in her and for that I am grateful. She is so hardworking and passionate about everything that she does. She is also just as family oriented as me, we hate to miss a family function because well FOMO. I look up to Angela in so many different ways and I'm so glad she will be by my side on my wedding day.
Groomsman
Grant has felt like a little brother since Taylor and I have been dating and now that we're finally getting hitched, I can't wait to officially call him my brother (in-law). Grant and I are similar in many ways and are always cracking jokes at family functions. I'm also A LOT better than him at basketball and much faster, despite our size difference. I know I can always count on Grant to be there and I know i'll be able to count on him on the big day. I couldn't imagine not having him stand by my side, he is one of kind.
Bridesmaid
Ah I can't wait to have Samantha as my sister (officially)! I feel so lucky to have someone as fun and sassy as Samantha becoming apart of my family. She is someone that I can go to anytime to have a glass of wine and hangout. On the other hand she is also someone I can go to if I want to have a fun night out on the town. I'm so glad I will finally have a sister that I feel like I have so much in common with. I'm so excited to get to officially call you my sister!
Groomsman
Noah is not only my cousin, but just like Grant, the younger brother I never had. For as long as I can remember, I have always looked out for Noah - from playing ball in elementary school and, more recently, Division ll ball in college. We share many of the same characteristics and always call each other whenever we need something. I happen to catch some of myself in Noah, which is why I think it is so easy for us to connect. Whenever our families our in town together, Noah and I are inseparable. It means so much to me to have Noah standing with me on the big day.
Bridesmaid
Another ahh because I also can't wait to officially have Jess as a sister! Jess is definitely the more responsible one and is always there to give really good advice. When I feel like things can't go right or I'm worried about something Jess is always there to give some great insight and help me relax. She also kills it in the workout department and has motivated me to get fit for this wedding! I'm so glad to officially have Jess as a sister!
Groomsman
Christian, like Noah, is not only my cousin but my asshole brother that I never had (I am very grateful for that). We call each out and goof around the entire time we are with each other. From calling each other fat and just hanging out, we always manage to have a good time when we're in town. I know I can count on Christian for anything. He is very authentic and just an all around great guy to be around. I am beyond excited that Christian will be standing (most likely wobbling from too much beer) by my side on the big day.
Bridesmaid
Poor Emma has heard this story about 100 times but, I can still remember the day she was born. I skipped girl scouts and highjacked the landline until we got the call that she was here. Even though Emma is 10 years and 10 days younger than me it doesn't feel like that. We've been besties since the day she was born, even though she didn't have a choice in the beginning. Emma is definitely the little sister that I never had and I would not trade our relationship for anything. It is so special being able to give her advice on the good and the bad things and watch her grow into the amazing, beautiful, and strong woman. I'm so blessed to have her by my side on my wedding day.
Groomsman
Now to flip the script one more time, Zak is not only my cousin but the big brother I never had (even though hes only seven month older than me). From running into each other at a random bar in Parma or bars downtown for Indians games, Zak always makes it a point to stop and have a conversation, buy me a beer, and make sure i'm doing fine. Zak is probably one of the most genuine guys I know. I probably don't say it enough, or ever, but I look up to Zak and it means so much to have him stand by my side on the big day. Thanks big bro!
Bridesmaid
Kelsey and I are about a month apart in age and have been best friends since forever. Ever since we were little I've always looked up to her free-spirited personality. Kelsey is the light in whatever room she is in and can put a smile on your face after talking to her even for just a few minutes. Anytime I need a pick-me-up I know I can go to Kelsey to have a fun time and not worry about anything. I'm so glad she is going to be there on our wedding day.
Groomsman
I grew up down the street from Alex and share some of my earliest memories with him. From high school basketball games then to countless men's league basketball games and going out downtown, we always make it a point to be on each others team. Alex is the most caring and responsible friend I have, and has grown tremendously. We have remained friends from elementary school all the way through college and I am grateful for that. I am lucky to have Alex be apart of the big day and for everything that may come in the future.
Bridesmaid
Dani and I have been friends since the 4th grade. Our personalities are very similar in the way that both of us seem to hate all of the same things. We went from elementary friends, to high school best friends, to college roommates. We even ended up graduating with the same degree. Our lives always end up colliding to be the exact same and I'm so glad that they have. Dani is that friend that is always calm and cool about most situations while I am freaking out and panicked next to her. She is the person that is there to bring me back down to reality and that is just one reason I'm so glad she will be there on the wedding day (I'm going to be a sobbing mess). I can't wait for her to be by my side on such a big day in our lives.
Groomsman
Jacey is one of my earliest elementary school friends, and probably the person I share the most laughs with. From numerous stupid quotes that only him and I understand, downloading songs on limewire, playing nazi nombies on Call of Duty, and a handful of other stupid things, each memory is followed with laughter that I will cherish forever. Jacey is very dependable and we always make it a point to connect when he is in town and pick up right where we left off. I can't wait to have him stand with me on the big day and look out for even more laughs in the future.
Bridesmaid
Ang and I have been friends since well, forever. I can't actually remember when we became friends so that's how you know it has been long. Ang is one of those friends that you can call day or night for anything and she will ALWAYS be there. Whenever I think back to a fun, dangerous, or crazy memory they are all with her. She has been there for me through it all and I'm very glad I have her in my life.
Groomsman
Gabi and I have been friends for as long as I can remember and we share countless memories together. He is definitely someone I can count on when I need a laugh or just a relaxing night of drinking and hanging out. Gabi was the first person to take me fishing and show me the ropes from tie-ing knots to casting. He has also taught me patience, as he is always late to everything (hopefully not our wedding). I am so glad Gabi will be standing with me on the big day.