Emily & Jeffrey
Our I DO crew
Emily
Bride
MY SOON TO BE WIFE. Wow. I’ve looked forward to those words for so long. “My wife.” My wife! So crazy. And it makes me so happy. Not that I get to say those words but that I get to say them about Emily, the sweetest, loveliest, funniest, funnest, most joyous girl I’ve ever met. I love her so so much and I’m so excited to marry her! I mean, she loves syrup over her eggs... How could I not fall in love?
Jeffrey
Groom
MY SOON TO BE HUSBAND. Jeffrey is the best human I know. Someone I have been waiting for, praying for, and still can't believe I get to call mine. If you know him, which you all do, you know he is kind to his core. I’ve thought that since the day I met him. He is talented, smart, loving, selfless, and my favorite guy. I can't believe I get to marry him, feeling like the luckiest lady in the world. OH and he has the best dad jokes around.
Megan Flores
Maid of Honor
My forever best friend whether she wants to be or not. (confirmed that she does though so thank goodness) For real though, Megan is my sister and my best friend all in one. I am so thankful for her love, support, kindness, and for being the best sister in the whole world. Honored to have her stand by me on the best day of my life and everyday after that! OH, and bring tissue because her speech WILL 100% make you cry. She is an english creative writing major who just finished her first novel and I cant even get through her Christmas cards without bawling so... I warned you.
Josh Lin
Best Man
Heading into college, I prayed for a roommate and friend who I could call a brother. And yet, I did not expect to spend all my college years living with the same roommate. Both happened with Josh. We have been through so much since then, together and apart. But even while he’s half a world away in Hong Kong, we can’t lose the bond we have. I stood for Josh as his best man over a year ago and I’m thankful to have him stand for me at mine.
Joellen Bucarey
Best Woman
What can I say? We’ve always been Best Buds. No one could ever doubt it. We got on each other’s nerves, for sure, as siblings do. But I couldn’t even stay mad when she promised to play LEGO’s with me, but only after we played dolls first, and then decidedly chose NOT to play LEGO’s with me. Our friendship has been strong since childhood, kept alive by a weird sense of humor, shared movie references, rock climbing, and the cutest niece and nephew. Thank you for standing with me, Jo. (Even though I’ve asked you to wear a suit*) *kidding!
Gaby Van Gemeren
Bridesmaid
My favorite roommate and best friend. Gaby and I met at a dinner party in Portland and the rest is history. She is one of the funniest people I know and full of wisdom, loyalty, kindness, and exudes joy. She has completely transformed my sense of fashion and organized my closet and keeps me up to date with all things fashion trends. You can all thank her for my impeccable style.....She is also turning into a crazy cat lady and I love everything about it. OH, and gentleman, she's single. You're welcome.
Ronnie Flores
Groomsman
This dude is the epitome of a cool older brother; funny, smart, charming, stylin’. Luckily, I’ll gain him as a brother on my wedding day, as he just married Emily’s sister and Maid of Honor, Megan, in May. Look for the dopest beard and biggest grin and you’ll find him. Gucci Gang 4 life!
Madeline Jones
Bridesmaid
Mads and I met during a photoshoot I was shooting and she was the model in Portland, OR. We immediately hit it off and became friends for life. Mads and I travel all over together and no one makes me laugh harder than her. She is truly the truest friend to anyone she meets and I feel like the luckiest to get to call her sister and best friend. She is full of class and Jesus and will be your best friend fast. I highly recommend not passing up that opportunity! OH and if you want to feel like the greatest person on the face of the Earth, have a conversation with Mads and she will encourage and bless you more than you know.
Molly Adkins
Bridesmaid
Started out as my bible study leader, turned personal trainer, turned best friend. Molly is the life of the party. She IS joy. It pours out of her and she makes you feel like you have known each other for years. She is the biggest encourager and motivator, always seeing the best in people. I am so thankful for her in my life. Couldn't do this without her. OH and she will kick your butt in a workout so if you're looking for a personal trainer, she's your girl.
Christine Farmer
Bridesmaid
Christine and I met over Instagram. Actually through my sister who knew of her first! We became fast friends and before I knew it, I was on a plane to visit her and her family in North Carolina! She is the most kind, loving, and gentle friend. She is passionate and makes the cutest babies who just so happen to be my God Sons! I am so thankful to call Christine best friend. OH and if you want to read beautiful poetry, ask her to show you her new book.
Dawn Charles
Bridesmaid
Dawn and I met like all love stories start, across the room at a new years party. She told me she had an english bulldog so I invited myself over to her house and the rest is history. Here we are 4 years later, running a business together, doing life together, and being boss babes. Dawn is my biggest cheerleader and friend who can take my sarcasm best. So thankful for her best friendship, love, and encouragement always. OH, and she recommended the DJ so you can thank her for that.
Tommy Charles
Groomsman
I knew Tommy for literally 2 hours when I asked him to be a groomsman and he was STOKED. That really stuck with me. It shows the quality of the guy. It shows how ready he is to be there for the people that matter to him. He’s an example of the best kind of policeman, and the model of a man, in his marriage, fatherhood, the way he spends his spare time mentoring the youth. He wears Jesus on his sleeve but will also come at you with the bluntest statements and inappropriate jokes. He’s also a super nerd. It’s awesome. Just saying.
Heather Johnson
Bridesmaid
Heather is my longest friend. We have been best friends since the 7th grade and life with her is the sweetest gift. She always makes me laugh, is my greatest encouragement, and her family is like my own! I am so blessed to call her best friend and can't wait to have her next to me on the big day! OH and yes, her eyes you’re staring at obsessively are in fact two different colors.
Megan Glasbrenner
Bridesmaid
Megan and I became fast friends while both leading a ministry retreat for young creatives in Washington! I am so thankful for this one. She is full of truth, makes me laugh so hard, is the most supportive and the best listener. I can't wait to continue doing life alongside her forever! OH and if you want your mind to be blown or to talk about Physics and space, she's your girl.
Kandis Marino
Bridesmaid
Kandis and I met on a hike in Maui, HI. Later we found each other on instagram and realized we both lived in SoCal and became best friends instantly. I love our story. I cannot imagine my life without Kandis in it. She is the most giving, hospitable, and best listener and friend. She gives the best gifts AND the best hugs and loves so well. OH and if you want to always be wearing the cutest clothes, become BFF's with her and raid her closet.
Hannah Hutton
Bridesmaid
Han and I's story starts how the best love stories start, on the internet. We were a part of an online ministry together and hit it off right away. I knew she was a special one from the moment we started talking! We have traveled the world together and gone through so much life side by side. I was lucky enough to be the Maid of Honor at her wedding and I can't wait for her to stand by my side at ours! OH and if you mistake her for me, that's normal. We get called twins quite often.