Sharie and Matt
Wedding Party
Debra
Maid of Honor
Sister, best friend, maid of honor extraordinaire. I literally don't know how I'd survive without her. We talk every single day, throughout the day, because we need to know every single thing about each other's lives. Within 15 minutes of me asking Debra to be my MOH, she had a list on her phone of what her duties were and had bought a book on Amazon for how to be a MOH. Get yourself a sister this amazing.
Chris
Best Man
Best Friend, even Bester Man. I met Chris in the 7th grade and our friendship has grown since then. I remember spending late nights over summer breaks watching every movie until late into the night. We lived together for 2 magical years, we love everything nerdy, see every Marvel movie together, and just bond over the stupidest things together (ask Sharie, she has no idea why we do the things we do). I could not be happier to have him as my best man.
Stephanie
Bridesmaid
I always looked up to my older cousin as a kid, and now we're best friends who live two blocks away from each other and share a deep appreciation for a good boba tea date. While you can't choose your family, I wouldn't trade her for the world!
Steven
Groomsman
First bro I ever knew. I'm not afraid to admit it, but Steve is the cooler of the Renas siblings. I look up to and admire him for everything that he has done with his life. Even though he does not live as close anymore, I feel like we are closer than ever. It is an honor to have him in my party.
Courtney
Bridesmaid
On my first day in my new school in 2nd grade, Courtney asked for my address and then showed up at my house with her mom after school...and we've been best friends ever since. We had a blowout fight in 4th grade over a pipe cleaner mouse named Squeaky, but we made it through, and our 23 year long friendship (omg that's a long time) is stronger than ever.
Tim
Groomsman
Tim and I met at U of I and our friendship has grown ever since. I cannot think of someone who has made me laugh more than Tim. We are on the same wavelength of humor and he can crack me up every time. I know no matter what when I'm hanging out with Tim, I'll have a good time. I'm lucky to have such a funny and down-to-earth guy in my wedding party.
Nadia
Bridesmaid
Freshman year at AU, we were co-committee chairs on the board for Relay For Life. Two years later, we spent countless hours together to make it one of the biggest events on campus. Now that we're out of college, our countless hours together are spent during wine nights with Tess, reminiscing our college shenanigans and cooing over her adorable baby boy.
Johnny
Groomsman
I met Johnny at U of I. I eventually had the privilege of living with Johnny for one and a half years, and it was a blast. Jeopardy after class, dino nuggets and mac and cheese for dinner, and Tetris Attack late at night. I think this time cemented my friendship with Johnny. I could not ask for a more genuine and nice guy to be part of my wedding party.
Tess
Bridesmaid
Once we realized we lived two floors apart in the same apt building, we were pretty much stuck with each other. We worked on Relay for Life together, worked for Housing and Dining together, and enjoyed plenty of nights out on the town together. But one of our greatest feats still remains when we walked two miles home at night carrying a large balloon arch. Why? Just because I wanted it.
Greg
Groomsman
I met Greg at U of I, and it has been a blast since. I lived with Greg for a year, and honestly, I don't know how he did it (not the dino nugget and mac and cheese type). He was always so great at creating a fun and exciting atmosphere amongst our friends and always knew how to bring everyone together. When I'm doing something with Greg, I know it is going to be a great time. I'm lucky to have this charismatic guy in my party.
P.T.
Groomsman
Being my cousin, P.T. and I have some of the longest memories together. We grew up and have created some great memories together, spending practically every holiday together and being a day off on birthdays. I cannot think of someone who I gel with more during our family game nights. I'm lucky to have such a great guy in my wedding party.
Alex
Groomsman
I met Alex at U of I. Late nights with Alex always meant a story the next day. We got way closer after college, running together, playing softball, and sneaking into other company Christmas parties together. When I hang out with Alex I know there will always be stories to tell, and memories to look back on. I'm lucky to have this party guy in my wedding party.