Matron of Honor
My best friend of thirteen(!) years, Jordan is truly a stalwart companion through life. So many laughs, endless sleepovers, and a friendship so strong it became inseparable. Until I met Roland, I doubted I would ever find such a rewarding connection with another human besides my sisters. The day we met in 7th grade doing the P.E. perimeter run has forever changed my life for the better. Jordan, thank you for always being there, I could never imagine you not standing next to me on this day. Your friendship is a gift I will cherish forever. I will spend the rest of my days hoping I can evoke the same feelings for you. I love you. ~M
Best Man
Alex is my closest friend of more than ten years and counting. As a man of impugnable honor and unfailing consistency, we are honored to stand beside him on the day of our wedding. I have never known a soul as kind and as truly understanding as Alex. As my longtime friend, I have seen him appraise my faults and decide to love the sum of me anyway. We should all be so lucky to have a friend like that. Alex, thank you for always being someone to rely on. You are a stalwart Warden indeed, and I fear for nothing when we are together. ~R
Maid of Honor
My big sister. Been there since day one, and not a second less. The role model, the caregiver, the first best friend, and now the maid of honor. So many roles filled by one singular person and she's nailed every single one. Besides our mother, she is the woman in my life that I have dedicated nearly every ounce of admiration to. The person that, even today, I find myself aspiring to be more like. Her presence, that I was so lucky to have 24/7 for years, is something to seek and to miss. Rilee, thank you for literally everything. For making me a little sister, for the honor of growing up with you, and for being such a positive force in the memories I have of childhood. Life would never be the same without you in it, especially this day. I love you, always and forever. ~M
Groomsman
Iszach is the world's best kind of enigma. At the core of him is a deep and abiding love that shines through his eyes every time they're met. Scour the world for a man equally as earnest, true and beautifully troubled and you will never find him. My friend, you have ever been a true companion to me and I am grateful to embark on yet another journey of life with you at my side. Thank you for being here. ~R
Bridesmaid
My little sister, my sissy. Bundled up into one beautiful, creative, funny, sassy human is everything you could ever want and expect in a little sister. I would not be who I am today without her. Watching her grow has been the biggest honor of my life, and a treasure I will never let go of. Lauryn, you mean the world to me. You made me a big sister, and the bond that was created that day is something that will never break. You keep me humble, you hype me up, and being by your side as children is something that I will forever be grateful for. Thank you for being by my side on this day. I love you, forever and always. ~M
Groomsman
Jared's honest wisdom makes unbreakable bonds out of late-night walks and earnest conversations in someone else's yard. You have become the subject of every best adventure I've had after dusk. I hope that your cigarettes will live on the lip of my roof until the sun goes out for the very last time. Jared, you explore life with a sense of personal truth that most can only dream of. I would say to never change, but you'll change a hundred times. I hope to see every iteration of you. ~R
Bridesmaid
Angelica is quite honestly one of the greatest intellect to grace me with their presence. She holds a wealth of knowledge and wonders that are always welcomed into warm and loving minds. But alongside this feat, she is one of the softest people I have ever known. I know no other who can intimidate me with knowledge, and be such a warm comforting presence at the same time. Angelica, I admire you immensely. You are a force that commands respect in the kindest of ways. Your friendship has become such a core piece of me and my youth. I am so grateful to call you my friend. ~M
Groomsman
Ammar is a peerless wit and an aspirational relator. His ability to find a friend in anyone is inspiring, and encourages us all to be a bit more open to the world by how well he feels for it. Everywhere he goes, someone worth loving awaits him. It is our honor that he comes back to us. Ammar, I will cherish our many memories together for as long as I live. Here's to many more. ~R
Bridesmaid
Maddie, while a newer companion in my life, is a friend I feel as though I have known forever. And I resent that the feeling is not true. Maddie is the embodiment of sunshine. She lights up every room she enters, and the times she is not there I find myself missing her. She will make you laugh until your stomach hurts, take you on the wildest adventures, and practically shower you in love and support. Maddie, I truly wish I had known you sooner, and I feel so incredibly honored to have you up there with me. Your friendship is something I didn't know I needed, and is now something I will cherish forever. You are a gift of a friend. ~M
Groomsman
Caleb is a waking spirit of all that is best in life. Ask him what things he loves about the world, and he will speak without end. I consider myself eternally fortunate to be counted among that list, and more fortunate still that we get to stand beside him as we embark on the rest of our lives together. Caleb, I sometimes feel like I had never seen the sun rise until we watched it rise together that one early morning. Thank you for joining me then, and again for joining me now. ~R
Ring Bearer
Casey is my young brother and my very best friend. Our relationship has only grown as he has, and I consider myself fortunate beyond compare to have such a strong familial bond when those can be so fleeting. We are endlessly grateful to have him carrying our rings on the biggest day of our lives to date, and for his loyal friendship as we embark on the rest of our lives. Casey, I hope that all our years are spent as closely as we spend them now. Thank you for being here. I love you. ~R