Best Girls
the apples in their dad's eye; the absolute best gift in Rebecca's. Best Girls for the wedding, and always.
Maid of Honor
Although Rebecca and her brother are diametrically opposed on about everything, Lena has somehow always managed to bridge the gap. The "-in-law" part of "sis-in-law" is superfluous.
Groomsman
Friend of Jason since forever. The first to know about Jason's date with Rebecca. Also our witness for the ketubah signing.
Bridesmaid
Friends since sophomore year of college. A voice of sanity and normalcy, also of warmth and awesomeness and delight. Also, she's Rebecca's witness for the ketubah signing.
Groomsman
Quiet, pensive, doesn't say much. Likes video games. Brews his own beer. Has known Jason since they were five.
Bridesmaid
Friends since..... 2000...3? Something like that. (Thanks, Kels!). Though in the same place for only a relatively short time, the friendship has always been intense and rock-solid.
Groomsman
Has been helping to get Jason into trouble since 1983 (for example, by "lending" Jason his ID...). Always up for horrible ideas.
Bridesmaid
During 4 years of college, lived at least on the same floor (if not the same room), for 3.5 of them. Shared love of inappropriate shenanigans and making up nonexistent but fully comprehensible words. Prefers Rebecca properly salt and peppered.
Bridesmaid
Perennial partner in Portland coffee shops (for "writing"). planner extraordinaire, chief motivator, challenger, and fellow New Yorker, Diana is key to Rebecca's Portland life.
Bridesmaid
Likes literature, boots, and skirts. I think the connection is clear?