Samuel and Jasper
Wedding Party
Elizabeth Oliver
Maid of Honor
It's an honor to introduce my sister as my maid of honor! Growing up together in a small town brought us as close as siblings can get. From playing pretend horses on our swing set to driving 18 hours north to Acadia National Park in Maine, Liz is an adventurer at heart and is the first person I'd pick to be by my side on our special day. Liz is always there to lend an empathetic listening ear and a petite shoulder to lean on. I will forever be grateful for the way she fiercely cares for me and everyone she holds close. She is a talented artist, photographer, and skilled rock climber, and I love all of her talents, quirks, and silly sense of humor more than most things. I can't wait to have you by my side on my wedding day. I love you!
Cory Jones
Best Man
When you have a friend like Cory its hard to think of where to begin, how to explain to people who they are about to meet. I could start with his music skills, or his nerdy side, but those parts aren't why he is by my side. I would start with talking about how cory has been my most trusted council for years. How I knew when he spoke he deeply considered his wording, spoke with certainty and made it clear when things were uncertain. I could trust him with anything and everything, even if he didn't always want to be. He is unwavering, consistent, sincere, and he is caring more than he likes to show; He is one of the most genuine people Ive ever met. He will endlessly make fun of me, but at the end of the day he would never say anything to hurt my feelings. I will never be able to put into words how much I love and appreciate Cory (which is fine because I don't think he would want to hear it either way). What I can say is this: Cory is a great man, someone I look up to in many regards, but more than anything he is the greatest friend I could ever ask for; and there is no one I would rather have by my side on that day.
Victoria Burch
Bridesmaid
Oh Victoria, my forever adventure pal. Victoria and I have known each other since meeting at summer camp in elementary school, but we really became closer to sisters in college. We've been through so much together and have grown exponentially alongside one another over the past few years. Victoria was there for me in some of my darkest moments, but never shied away from our friendship. I appreciate her honesty and humor always. We've traveled to the waterfalls of Yosemite National Park in California, the beaches of Miami, Florida, the cliffs of Acadia National Park in Maine, the winding roads of Pennsylvania, and through the many mountains of Virginia together. I know that our adventures will never stop. I am so grateful to be going on this adventure with her by my side.
Takoda Crawford
Groomsman
THE TNCPhotos, the best smile in any room, and a man whom I am endlessly proud of. Takoda's love and care for me has been a place of comfort for me since the day that I met him, a home away from home. There are few people in this life that I know for a fact will be with me through everything, but I know Takoda is one. We have shared things with each other that we only knew once we said them. We have gotten to each other's core and held one another when all we could do is cry. I am an open book when it comes to the facts of my life, but the emotions I don't just share with anyone. But that is who Takoda is, not just for me but for many people in his life. It doesn't take long to know he is someone you can trust and I feel incredibly lucky to have him by my side.
Emylia Loaiza
Bridesmaid
You know those people who finish your sentences, understand you when you're literally speaking a different language, and always are there for you no matter how odd the circumstances? That's Emy. From the moment I met Emy, something clicked in each of us and we have been inseparable ever since. I treasure the nights we'd facetime until 2 am talking about nothing and everything while knitting scarves like old ladies. I remember with fondness our silly adventures out in Northern Virginia where we'd find the coolest parrots to pet and the best pastries to eat. I love going to concerts with Emy and screaming lyrics till our voices get sore. I love that we can always pick up right where we last left off. I love you forever, my forever best friend. Thank you for spending this day with us.
Ryan Stuck
Groomsman
My 4am friend, the man who fought to be in my life and I know will never stop. Ryan is the kind of person where once I got him started on a stupid argument, we wouldn't stop till we agreed. He is someone who I can be honest with no matter what, someone who is always down for a random adventure, and someone who I know will never apologize for being himself. His energy (as well as his voice) will fill a room in an instant, but its the moments where the two of us could just walk and talk that I remember the most fondly. He always listened, was sincere with his words, and would respect and support me through anything. We shared our rantings, our dreams and our fears on those walks. Now its through hours of voice messages, but we still laugh and a share our lives with one another, its why I know he will always be there, and why I had to have him by my side.