Wedding Party
Azlyn Richardson
Maid of Honor
Tessa's first niece and built in best friend. Being an aunt at such a young age meant growing up together and being more like sisters than anything. She is my mini me, but also everything I want to be when I grow up. She is as spunky and fiery as they come! We couldn't love her more if we tried.
Devin Thurman
Best Man
Will's best friend, but if you ask Thurman he'd tell you he was Tessa's first. No one was rooting for us more than Devin Thurman! He gave us our family by giving us the courage we needed to start seeing each other. And for that he will always be a part of it.
Alisha Richardson
Bridesmaid
There was life before Alisha, and then there was life with her. And ever since then, our lives have been complete. She is Tessa's sister-in-law, but most importantly she is the life of the party, no alcohol required. She has been in Tessa's life since she was 8 years old, and we've grown up together. She was her idol, wanting to be just like her when she grew up. From being a cool college girl, to an amazing wife and mother. The best decision Tessa's brother, Tanner, has ever made was marrying Alisha and giving her another best big sister.
Korey Francis
Groomsman
Will's suspiciously close friend, who he considers a big brother saw him through all the highs and lows well before he had met Tessa. His best advice, however, was that Will should bite the bullet and tell Tessa that he liked her. That he shouldn't care what anyone else says, he should go for it. And since then he's kept us both on our toes, always good for a bonfire and for solid life advice. Korey Francis, we love you!
Jaclyn Richardson
Bridesmaid
While Tessa doesn't have any biological sisters, she never grew up missing out. She always could count on her big sister Jackie. From riding around in the back of her little red Monte Carlo with Jackie teaching her how to snap from the driver seat, to being a flower girl when Jackie married her brother, to Matt and Jackie blessing Tessa with her 5 little best friends to grow up, and everything in between. She is somehow the most fierce, yet laid back person you will ever meet. Not taking the little things too seriously, but always being the best advice giver and listener. Tessa's never had to do life without her, and can't imagine it any other way.
Jack Lake
Groomsman
Jack Lake is a simple man, beer salt and a good time are what makes him happiest. When he's not protecting the city or enjoying himself a nice cold Busch light, you could sit and talk to him for hours. Will often does. He is one of the most respectful and reliable guys we know, would give you the shirt off of his back with no complaints. That is the kind of friend everyone needs and we are so lucky to have one like Jack Lake.
Alexa Cross
Bridesmaid
Will's big sister and Tessa's future sister-in-law. She can tell you all about growing up, always good for an embarrassing Will story. Regardless, she loves her little brother abundantly and we are so glad to have her play a part in our special day!
Matthew Sholette
Groomsman
Matt is Will's cousin, only being a few months apart in age. Growing up, you would have thought that they were brothers, absolutely inseparable. It wasn't often that you would see one without the other. Matt was always the sweet soft spoken one, and then there was Will the loud and boisterous one. Not much has changed in that regard, the only thing being different is the boys are now adults. Just like when they were little, Will wouldn't want to do such an important event in life without him.
Rob Montpetit
Man of Honor
Rob is Tessa's ride or die, day or night, drop everything best friend. He was my best friend way before Will, listening and taking on the emotional rollercoasters that was my life. Never complaining once, always reassuring me that my Prince Charming was out there somewhere. We fight like siblings, but just like a brother I know that he will always be in my corner no matter what. He may love Will more than he does me, but that's okay, we finally found my Prince Charming!
