Bride
Groom
Matron of Honor
Best Man
They said I couldn't hide a pun in his bio. I tried and failed. But oh brother was it worth a shot! That's exactly the kind of joke Josh has always said he hates but secretly loved and laughed along to every time. Even though I asked the doctors to put him back when he was born, there's no one I'd rather have next to me.
Groomsman
Bridesmaid
We met in our 8th grade Communications class and stopped talking because I didn't like the smell of the Greek Chobani yogurt she brought to lunch everyday. I came to my senses during our sophomore year though and we've been best friends ever since!
Groomsman
Bridesmaid
When I was 8 years old my mom and my stepdad introduced me to my new cousin Breanne, who looked suspiciously similar to a girl I had been friends with named Honesty that moved away. I truly did not believe that she was who she said she was and spent the better part of the next two years questioning her identity. Overtime we got really close and I now can't even imagine how boring life would have been without her!
Groomsman
Bridesmaid
Being only ten years older than me, my aunt has always been more of a cool older sister than an aunt. She played barbies with my friends and I, helped to settle birthday party disputes, and always made a point to make me feel included. There were many nights when family get togethers reached bedtime and I would pout because I wanted to stay up late and hang out with the adults. She always came into my room and talked to me about how she remembered how upsetting it was to be my age and that before I knew it I'd be a grown up too. I'll always remember our sleepovers and late-night trips to the no longer 24 hour Dunkin' Donuts.
Groomsman
Tyler is Taylor's second cousin and close friend. He and John met during a family game night and clicked!
Mother of the Bride
My mom is one of my biggest fans and that pushes me to strive for greatness every day. She never fails to make me laugh and her unwaivering support is something I will always appreciate. One of the most meaningful turning points in my life is when we built the relationship we have now. She is one of my very best friends and a moment with her is never a dull or unhappy one. She sees the best in me and never fails to make sure I know how much I mean to her. I dont know what I would do without her!
Mother of the Groom
In every thing she has set out to do she has always made me and my brother her focus. She has taught me to cook and clean. To make new friends everywhere I go (to the horror of all of us with her) and above all to care for each other as unrelentingly as we can. She taught me every subject (besides math, thanks dad) for school, giving up her time to make sure we got the best out of life.
Father of the Bride
Growing up my dad was constantly reminding me to be aware of my surroundings. I remember getting annoyed at how often he would tell me that but now I wake up each morning glad that he did. That advice led me to realizing- even before John and I were more than friends- that he was the light in my life that I had been praying for. If It weren't for being taught to keep my head up and my eyes open, I may have missed out on the amazing man that I am now engaged to.
Father of the Groom
I have to write two of these?! Alright then. As a former groom himself he is acting as a groom coach through this whole process. Honestly he's been grooming me for this for some time! Even if his stoic demeanor may hide it, he loves a good joke and a better prank. A work from home dad, a pastor, a handy man and an accountant walked into a chapel. Not a start to a joke, just my dad.
Step-Father of the Bride
I met Garrett at Chuckee-Cheese when I was 7 years old and within the hour I knew I wanted him to be in my life forever. Some of my favorite moments throughout the years were sitting on the patio discussing every topic under the sun and making music together in the shed. He was dedicated to helping me see my full potential in subjects that I was interested in and was always willing to come to my aid in any situation. I will always treasure the good memories and appreciate him for everything he did for me and our family.
Step-mother of the Bride
I met Samantha three years ago when my younger brother and I were visiting my dad in his apartment. I remember finding out she was a teacher and completely melting because I thought it was the coolest thing ever that my stepmom had my dream job. I probably spent half an hour asking her questions and I can't begin to explain how much her willingness to talk to me about the thing i was most passionate about meant to me. She makes my dad happy and I couldnt ask for a better woman to be my step-mother.
Officiant
Father, mentor and official mustache representative for all social events. He's always been her for me at every major even in my life and now he can add wedding to that list! Now lets just hope none of his pranks find their way in with him!