Matron of Honor
We started out working at the same company 14 years ago. 11 years ago we became fast friends when we started working closer together. Mary is my rock at work and the most selfless person I know. The past 4 years we have worked side by side, shared and celebrated personal achievements and hardships, and laughed more than we should have. Mary has supported me through so much! She understands me, she gets me, and I am so blessed to call her my friend.
Best Man
Jeff's baby brother. Funny twist to this story - Jennifer and Mark had some of the same friends in high school so they hung out from time to time before Jen ever knew Jeff. 15 years later, Mark is a great uncle to our kids, a good friend, and a good brother. We are grateful for his help and support through life, and are happy and honored to have him stand with us.
Bridesmaid
Our beautiful, funny, witty, hard working, helpful, intelligent teenage daughter with an old soul. We are proud of her and the obstacles she has overcome. She is our comic relief on a daily basis, and keeps us in check when we need it. Her strong will, maturity, and perseverance has truly blossomed from typical young child to lovely young woman and we wouldn't trade her in for the world.
Groomsman
Justin and Jeff have known each other for the past 20 years or so. They became brothers from another mother even though their football rivalry made them football enemies. Cowboys vs. Redskins. Justin has made it easy for Jeff to get used to the fact that Jen is a Cowboys fan. Justin also got Jeff hooked on Hockey. So they do share love for the same hockey team, The Capitals. Justin has been a good supportive friend. He is also Christopher's God Father. Their love of sports, family and friends has kept them close. Jeff was Justin's Best Man when he got married. We are glad Justin and his wife, Allison, will be celebrating with us. It is an honor to have him stand with us as well.
Bridesmaid
Lauren has been married to our Best Man for over a decade, and they have been together for much longer than that. She is not only Jeff's SIL, and Jen's soon to be SIL, but she is also our friend. She is kind, always willing to help us out (or anybody for that matter), and she loves being the best Aunt ever to our children. Lauren is funny, loves her family and friends, and is always down for a good time. This will be her first time in New Orleans, so we are extremely honored she agreed to spend our special day standing beside us as her first NOLA Mardi Gras experience.
Groomsman
Jeff and Shawn became fast friends while working for the same company. Both of them are managers of different departments so they relate in many ways. Shawn is a patient, kind, well educated man whom is always willing to give a helping hand. He's laid back and is always the go with the flow friend. Shawn is Jeff's road dog and one of his best friends. They have been traveling to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras together for many, many years. Our children consider him their Uncle Shawn. We are honored to have him stand with us in our wedding.
Flower Girl
Our beautiful, spunky, strong willed, loving, helpful, funny niece. Lilly is a force of her own. She LOVES her Uncle Jeff, and holds a special place in both our hearts. Jeff and Lilly share a love for ice cream and tickles. She is always making us laugh and brings a light to our family that no one else has.
Ring Bearer
Our handsome, helpful, caring son. We are so proud of everything he has accomplished and overcome in the recent years. He's a strong, funny kid who always keeps life interesting. We are so thankful to have him stand beside us and celebrate our blended family becoming whole. Our kids are our heart and soul and this guy shares a bond with his Dad that no one can break. We are thankful for him each and every day, and enjoy watching him grow into the young man he's becoming!
Ring Bearer
Brennan, our favorite nephew. This guy is smart, hilarious, honest, and caring. We love his quirks, his determination, and his heart. He's our "Sheldon" and we are proud of the young man he's becoming. We are so lucky to have him, and his whole family, not only celebrate our special day but stand beside us. Brennan has accomplished and overcome many things in life already and we are proud to be with him through it all.
Mother of the Groom
Mother of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Father of the Bride
Step Mother of the Bride
Officiant