Father of the Bride
My father is an incredibly stubborn man and just like him, so am I. I'm just like him in many other ways though. My father is intelligent, disciplined, and dedicated. I used to speed hours doing homework every night. Every summer he would print out a handwritten times table sheet 1 x 12 to 12 x 12. Every day when I woke up, and he was already at work, there would be one sitting on the counter. Occasionally there would be a packet to practice my handwriting. Today I look up to him, I respect him, and I thank him because he is the reason I am intelligent, disciplined, and dedicated. So thank you dad, I can't wait for you to walk me down the aisle.
Mother of the Bride
My mother is a very strong woman. She is the strongest person I know. She has been through it all, and is still fighting with every bone in her body (well not her left foot bones). Sorry mom LOL. One thing I learned from her was to not let people walk all over me. For as long as I can remember she let people, doctors too, walk all over her. Thank god she is finally sticking up for herself. My mom has shown me strength, and I look up to her when I don't feel like fighting anymore. So thank you mom because you are the reason I have never given up.
Maid of Honor
Ah, Michelle. I didn't realize how deeply you cared about me until somebody wronged me. The moment you found out how I was being treated, and what I went home to, I saw the Michelle 99% of our coworkers didn't know. I have no doubt in my mind that you are there for me anytime, anywhere. I could not ask for a better friend, nor a better maid of honor. Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for supporting me. Thank you for making me laugh. And thank you for always showing me a different perspective on life.
Bridesmaid
My stepmom is the most successful and caring person I know. Whenever I think of where I want to be in the next 10-20 years I look up to her as inspiration. She would do just about anything for me in a heartbeat. I strive to be more like her. She is successful, smart, funny, patient, and ambitious. Thank you for being there for me and helping me become a better person. Thank you for giving me somebody to look up to as I work my way through life.
Bridesmaid
Oli Ravioli. My little sister is the nerdiest, geekiest dork out there. Every time I see her I just want to squish her little cheeks. When I saw her for the first time after I moved back to Phoenix I realized how much she is growing up, and what a beautiful young woman she is becoming. Even though we are only six months apart she will always be my little sister, and I will always do everything in my power to keep her safe. Thank you for making me smile, and thank you for following your dreams.
Father of the Groom
My dad has taught me many things in life. As an example, get out of your hometown and travel. Don't get caught up in your stress or routine too long; change it up, spice it up. Live your life the way you want to, regardless of how people view it. My dad did what he wanted in life and is happier than I've ever seen him. I strive to go to places I've always wanted to, but that doesn't just happen. You work for it and put forth the effort. Dad you have shown me that since being a little kid, I thank you greatly for that.
Mother of the Groom
By far the best mother anyone could have. She treats all of my friends like her second children; she treats them just like she treated me. Independently, but will 100% call you names because you deserved it. She was the easiest going mother growing up, we didn't ever fight or argue. She pushes me towards my future and goals- fully supporting and loving me. She raised me to not be a quitter and to be strong for friends and family. She had a big impact on my mental health strength and teaching me to not let what other people say bother me. She never stops working and always tries her hardest to make people laugh or just smile, even if she doesn't agree with that statement. Thank you for raising me to be strong and independent because I like to think I turned out pretty good.
Best Man
From day one Dayne has been there for me regardless of what it is. He made a promise years ago that he would be my best man. We have been best friends ever since then, we did everything together. I even took him to Hawaii with me for 2 months- only a year after becoming friends. The bond between us will never go away, and his family is like a second home for me. You've helped me through the worst of times and you were always there ready to help, no questions asked. You accepted Kim into our friend group like she's always been there. I can not thank Dayne enough and he doesn't get enough credit for being the man that he is. He's going to go far in Homeland security and I can't wait to see where it leads him.
Groomsman
Lucas and I share a lot of similarities. Having only met in 2017, the lastest member of our friend group, we just knew he was going to be the guy everyone wanted to be around. I clicked with him instantly and we have a very strong connection to each other. Lucas saved me in 2020, when everything went down hill, and if not for him I wouldn't have met Kim or even be getting the chance to be wedding planning right now. He's a brother to me and the rest of our friend group. Thank you Lucas for being you and not being afraid to be yourself around us.
Groomsman
Derek is one of my long-time friends. From literally growing up together and kicking each others asses in Tae Kwon Do to joining the military. He's made me want to be a strong man for my significant other. He has always been the "pretty boy" of our friends- and a punching bag for us, but it only makes us love him more. He has a full heart and only wants the best for people and the world in general. We share the same passion of serving our country. We're always one upping each other, but know that it's all love and support. Thank you Derek for always being by my side.
Groomsman
Oh boy! Adam, it's none stop laugh with you. You are the smartest man I've grown up with and the sweetest guy at heart. We've had quite the glow up together, both of us figuring out what we really love in life. I'm so unbelievably proud of how far you've come in life and I'm excited to see where it takes you. Never stop being you because you are amazing just being yourself.