Wedding Party Girls
Kali
Maid of Honor
Kali will always be a forever friend. I know that because we probably talk 3-4 times a year for a couple of hours at a time and I feel just as close to her as some of my friends that I talk to every day. She is one of the most insightful, patient, kind people I know. She is my adventure buddy, my adrenaline junkie, my free spirited sister and I am so happy I reserved her to be my maid of honor haha jk! But she is a hot commodity! She is currently in Alaska for a month as I write this! Anyways I met Kali in a really pivotal point in my life. I had just moved to Jacksonville, we both got hired on to Sephora together. I felt an immediate connection to her. I was in a really bad relationship at the time and she felt like an older sister that just took me in. She has truly seen me at my worst. She brought me out of many horrible relationships and, in many ways, brought me to my very last one. Thats righttttt, Kali is one of the reasons why this whole wedding is happening in the first place. I met Ben while on a flight to see her in Utah! And she will remind him of that forever ;) as she should.
Julia
Bridesmaid
My dearest Julia. She is one of my friends that I've known the longest! I met Julia when we were both 18 working at Victoria's Secret. At first glance Julia is a soft gentle trad wife girly (iykyk) but once you get to know her and/or if you knew her when we were younger you'd see a free spirited, fun loving, fighter best friend. She is one who will go down swinging for the people she loves and I am so happy I get to be one of those people and not the opposite ◡̈ Julia is the friend I talk to almost daily. We will sometimes just call each other and put the phone down and not even talk just because we want to feel like we are in the same room. She is my dancer friend, my go out and not judge me friend, my pose me for the best picture friend, my if you need a NYC rec friend. The type of girl that will go crazy for a weenie dog (or three) friend (Kali will love you). She also has seen me in my worst of days but I am so happy we've had these 12 years together and I am looking forward to many many more! ♡
Daniela
Bridesmaid
Daniela oh boy where do we start! This is a family website so we will keep it light ;) Daniela is my newest bestie, yet I know without a doubt she is a forever friend. I met her when I had been living in South Florida for a little at the beginning of 2020. Our friend group started at 4 and now it's only the two of us! It's okay I always felt closest to Daniela. She is my chaotic yet totally put together (?) bestie that I realized pretty early on that I wasn't going to go to for relationship advice (sorry ILY) but I can go to for literally ANYTHING else. She is my preppy, down for a good time, travel anywhere, can't parallel park (its ok me either), food sharing bestie. I love catching up on life with her and anytime we are together we know exactly what each other needs. She reads me like a book and I respect (and love watching) her life decisions. One thing is, she only know's me with Benjamin. At times, I wish I met Daniela while I was growing up and dating but then again I am also so happy that I get to show her what love really looks like with Benjamin. Almost like I'm her big sister (*tear*) and seeing her grow up in front of my eyes based on advice I might have given her. These past almost 5 years have changed us SO much and I am so happy she gets to be here on one of the most important days of my life and I could only hope I get to be there for her one day!
Jeannette
Bridesmaid
ARNETTE is my long long distance bestie. And although the girls in my party are all technically long distance, Jeannette and I have not seen each other since 2018 :( Although we haven't seen each other in a while, it has never felt that way between us. Jeannette is another one of those friends that distance never felt all that big. I always look forward to our biweekly chats. I met Jeannette while I was making one of the biggest career moves of my life. We basically lived together in another state while training for our job. For 2.5 months Jeannette and I became the best of friends and were each others rock during the hardest times of not knowing if we'd pass the class or not. I thank God all the time that we were together during that time and that we continued to stay friends. Now I know we are together forever! ♡ She is one of those friends that just has the best overall advice to just about anything. She will truly listen to you and actually cares what you have to say. She has the biggestttt heart and will do literally anything for anyone. I cannot WAIT until I get to visit her in California and we can take a Chicago trip together one day.
Rebekah
Something Blue Crew
Rebekah is the oldest of the Goodspeed sisters and definitely wisest! She is the leader of the girls even though Hannah thinks she is :p I've noticed Bek is the more private and independent one of the bunch. She beats to her own drum whether it's sitting next to someone new at church or peacing out and living in Australia for several years by herself. If Rebekah wants to do it she will make it happen and that's really inspiring to me. She will be the sister I go to if I need help or a motivational message.
Ruthann
Something Blue Crew
Ruthann is the embodiment of joy and sunshine. I truly don't think I've ever seen her frown or upset. She is always laughing at Ben's jokes, which is probably why she is his favorite (just kidding ◡̈ ). She has the best sense of humor and is always up for a good time. She is also the mama to my new (or new to me) niece and nephews, which is truly a blessing in its own right. She will be the sister I go to when I need to let loose and have a little fun or when I want someone to laugh at my jokes <3
Elizabeth
Something Blue Crew
Oh Lizzy, sweet and gentle Lizzy. She is the back bone of the family and everyone knows it. I really do not know what the girls and I would do without her. She is the list maker, the package mailer backer, the schedule maker, the party planner. Lizzy is the calculated chaos of it all. She will be late but she will bring everything you need. One little perfect package wrapped up into a great middle sister. She will be the sissy I run to for fashion tips or when I need a task done. She will also be the person running the show on wedding day, don't worry I already told our planner she is in charge ◡̈
Hannah
Something Blue Crew
Hannah is next up. You know I've written this at least three times now because Hannah is like an onion (stinky, jk ;P), she has many layers to her and at first glance you may see her as this tough, slightly judgmental, scary person but in actuality she is one of the more intuitive, caring, and loving people I know. She is just so aware of herself and others around her. She is one of the most active listeners that I have ever met in my life and that is pretty incredible. Where most people listen to respond, Hannah listens to understand and I think that is extraordinary. I think she will be the sister I go to when I need a really good hug...or on the other end of the spectrum, when I have questions. She may not know the answer but she will beat it out of anyone that does. Okay i'll stop hahahaha.
Brianna
Something Blue Crew
The youngest of the Goodspeed Clan. Brianna has the most beautiful heart. I've seen her cry for her sisters and for her animals. AUNTIE BRI BRI, is the fun one, the protective without showing it too much one. She will be the sister I run to share stories and advice with since we are the closest in age. I feel as though we are going through things at the same time together and I never had someone like that in my family so I think that is really special.