Wedding Party
Tasha George
Maid of Honor
I met Tasha my sophomore year of college. She was one my best friends (Jaime's) littles in Delta Zeta. We clicked instantly and have been friends ever since. Tasha is one of the most fun loving people I know. She is literally the life of every party and someone everyone wants to be friends with. She has been the person to keep me sane throughout my college career and especially my time in Delta Zeta. I will never forget sitting next to her at chapter and being "leaders" together and somehow running recruitment my senior year. Tasha was lucky enough to be there the day Leif asked me to be his girlfriend, it is moments like that I wouldn't want to share with anyone else. Tasha is one of a kind and I can't picture not having her by my side.
Torin Reedstrom
Best Man
For those that do not already know this, Torin is my older brother, and for those not fortunate enough to have an older brother I can honestly say there is no one else I look up to more. All my life I wanted to be like him, and I know that if I have even come halfway close...then I can be proud of who I am today. When I was little I remember coming home from school looking forward to seeing him and hanging out with him more than anything. I honestly never could have guessed this but the older we get the closer we became - we may not physically be within reach but we are always there for each other. We share a bond that is unique compared to anyone else in my party and because of our closeness and brotherhood there has never been a question...Torin, is my best man.
Sarah Glossner
Bridesmaid
Sarah is the smallest cutest human ever. I haven't known her quite as long as the other girls but she is the easiest person to get along with. Since Sarah had just transferred to UNCW I went out with her practically every weekend in college our junior and senior years. Everyone loved her and how could they not? She is so much fun and is always down to do whatever and I never have a dull moment when I am with her. I am so thankful she came into my life and she will forever be my favorite person to drink claws with at a pool!
Noah Sayre
Groomsman
Noah and I didn't become close until we were in middle school and we quickly started making memories together. We were teammates training over 25 hours a week together and he was clearly my best friend in and out of the water - he always had my back. As soon as we could we grabbed a set of car keys and got to know Cary and Morrisville a whole lot better. We have had countless nights where we have lost all track of time and reason just because we were living right. A lot of our memories started on my parents infamous back patio...oh what that monkey grass has seen. The important thing is that Noah is a great man who I look forward to calling a best friend for the rest of my life.
Olivia Griffin
Bridesmaid
Literally the only person I like my sharing my name with. Liv is one of the funniest people I know hands down. She is one of the few people that makes me so grateful that I was in a sorority throughout college because that is how I met her! We got to serve on exec board together, we got to take many unique rides in small cars together, and so much more. Olivia is the most "yeeyee" person I know and I can't imagine not having her as a friend. I can't wait for her to move back to Raleigh so we can hang out all the time. Liv squared is quite the dynamic duo if I do say so myself!
Wilson Jolly
Groomsman
Wilson has been my friend longer than anyone else. I remember the day we met when we were 5 years old - and then we shared the kindergarten classroom and high school graduation stage. Whether we were 7 years old shooting BB guns in the back yard, taking our first cars for a test spin (and maybe staying out a little past curfew), Wilson is one of my best friends and I have always known I could count on him. He has always had my back. Some of my favorite memories of all are at the end of the nights we spent hanging out at friends houses and Wilson and I would walk home just the two of us - the conversation would never stop. The friendship we have is lifelong and I have always known that Wilson would be a part of this day, even before I had met Olivia.
MajBrit Reedstrom
Bridesmaid
My future sis in-law!!! MajBrit was the first family member I met once Leif & I started dating. I met her and Joe one night and I chipped my tooth on a straw....I felt like such an awkward person but I am so grateful she accepted me even after doing that. MajBrit is such a fun person and I love hanging out with her! We have had so many fun adventures together and I can't wait to do many more fun things with her! When I say MajBrit is the coolest person I know, I am not even kidding. She is such a fun person to be around which is probably why she has so many friends. I am such a lucky person to have her as a friend and now as a sister forever. I can't wait to make more memories with her over the years to come!
Nathaniel Yatsevich
Groomsman
One of the craziest things about having an older brother who was my hero, is that I always wanted a little brother so that I could be his hero too - go ahead and ask my mom how many times I asked for a little brother. I got something pretty close in my cousin, Nathaniel. I grew up spending summer, and many Christmases in New Hampshire - it is a huge part of who I am and a lot of my favorite times are with Nathaniel. Being older than Nathaniel I have had the privilege to watch him change and grow up every time I have seen him. Whether it had only been a few months, or a longer stretch of over a year, we always have a lot of fun when we get together. Nathaniel has grown up to be a fine young man and I am so thrilled to have him be a part of my party.
Ashley Athan
Bridesmaid
Ashley is one of the very first friends I made in NC! I met her the day after she moved into our old neighborhood and she thought I was so weird. I didn't care because I wanted to be her friend. She has been my longest friend (we met right before 4th grade!) and I am thankful for us staying friends for so long! Growing up with Ashley has been such a rollercoaster from our awkward middle school years, all the way through high school and college. There have been a few bumps along the way but it's what makes our friendship so great! Ashley is such a fun person to be around and I can't wait to have her standing up there with me on my big day!
Gregory Hall
Groomsman
Gregory is another swimmer that I had the privilege to call both a teammate and a best friend. He may be small but he is one of the toughest little guys out there, I saw it time and time again growing up, and I absolutely love that. Gregory and I shared some memories in high school that I would not trade for the world, but I don't think anyone could pay me to share either. We of course went to different colleges and over the last five years have not seen each other as often as I would like but you would never know it. When we hangout we never skip a beat. Gregory is a great friend and always brings something interesting to the table.
Emily Reedstrom
Bridesmaid
My other future sis in-law!!! Emily is one of the most dramatic yet funniest people I know. I feel like I relate to her so much, after all, she also married a Reedstrom so we do have that in common. I love going to visit her, Torin and the dogs and now BB aka Beckett. I am forever thankful for our rants we love to go on together and all the yummy meals you (and Torin) cook Leif and I. I wish we lived closer so I could visit you and my cutie nephew more. I am so so happy you get to stand by my side, my forever "non-reedstrom" sister. Thanks for being you and being a great big sister!
Matthew Mitchum
Groomsman
Matthew is another very old friend of mine. We were introduced to each other by Wilson and gosh I am glad! I actually remember cutting across the Highcroft Drive Elementary School playground to go to Matts house for the very first time. Matt has always been a funny as hell, happy go lucky guy and that is the type of friend everyone needs - it just makes life better. On top of that, Matt is someone who cares about his friends. Matt is the friend who is always down for anything at anytime, unless he is stuck at work and thats not his fault - he just wants to be with the people he cares about; family and friends. After all the years I still consider him one of my best friends and I don't see that changing.
Amanda Otto
Bridesmaid
My big sister!! I remember back when I was a little girl, Amanda was always my favorite play date. I wanted to hang out with her and her friends and be just like them! I would try to join in on her sleepovers with friends and looking back I was probably pretty annoying. Amanda gave me my favorite childhood nickname (livvyloops) which to this day I still tell people about! As we've gotten older we have also gotten closer. I LOVE going to visit Amanda and hanging out in FL and of course seeing my bestie Tom along the way. I am so lucky to have Amanda as a big sister and even luckier that she gets to be a bridesmaid on my wedding day! I love you forever sissy!
Connor Cunanne
Groomsman
I grew up with an older brother that I looked up to and loved. Now, I get a second older brother. I honestly have spent the least amount of time with Connor, but even when I met him for the first time part of me felt like I already knew him - because he is Olivia's brother and they have their similarities. Over the last several years I have had the chance to get to know Connor better on vacations, visits, and holidays and it became very apparent to me that when this day finally came, I wanted my new brother to be a part of it. I think Olivia and I have a lot of family outings ahead of us and I am glad that Connor will be at most of them.