Wedding Party

Bridesmaids

Maid of Honor - Maryrose
Maryrose has been my very best friend since my family moved in next door to hers when we were just toddlers. We spent our childhood playing "bakery" in our sandbox and "survivor" in our treehouse, giggling every time the hot guy down the block said hi to us, and spending our hard earned change on penny candy at the Avenue drugstore around the corner. Over the years our friendship has grown into more of a sisterhood, and although we aren't neighbors anymore, we keep our friendship strong with nearly daily chats. We are as different as they come and while this causes many to wonder how we're so close, we just like to think of ourselves as a perfect example of "opposites attract". I was Maryrose's Maid of Honor in 2009 and cannot wait to have her right by my side on our wedding day.

Amanda

Manda, Panda, Banana - call her what you like, this kid is my absolute pride and joy. Amanda is my 14 year old sister, and while we may be years apart in age, she and I have a bond that is absolutely inexplainable. Watching Amanda grow up has been a blessing, and I thank my lucky stars every day that she is in my life. She is wise beyond her years and I often have to remind myself that she's so young! While I may not have been the most patient girl waiting to get engaged, I'm grateful that now Amanda is old enough to be in our bridal party - even though I will probably cry when I see her all dolled up in her bridesmaid dress :).

Erin
Erin is Dan's sister, and I will forever find it hilarious that before our first meeting he gave me a long talk about how Erin and I likely wouldn't get along well and that I just had to be ok with that if it were the case. Thankfully, Dan was completely wrong and Erin and I not only got along, but have grown extremely close over the years. Besides becoming good friends in the last 4+ years, I've been lucky enough to watch Erin grow into an amazing mother to her two girls Kadence and Mayah.

Bev

I'll never forget the conversation Bev and I had while working together at the YMCA when she learned that I was over 21, and not much younger as she had expected. The result was a quick friendship that started with lunches at TGIFriday's and has grown into an inseparable bond. Bev is the kind of friend that everyone should be lucky enough to have and her willingness to listen, spot-on advice, adventurous spirit and incredible humor are just a few of the reasons of why both Dan and I are grateful to have her in our lives!

Bridget
Although we knew each other a bit as kids, Bridget and I were re-introduced as adults through Dan, who was a close friend and mentor to her through church. Our friendship grew close on the first Hurricane Relief Trip to Louisiana where we talked late into the nights about my "secret" feelings for Dan. Bridget was a huge and crucial part of our relationship beginning and I am forever indebted to her for helping to show me just how perfect Dan was for me. More like a sister than a friend to both of us, we wouldn't have it any other way than to have Bridget there with us at our wedding!

Flower Girl - Kadence
Kadence is Dan's niece and the cutest little girl we know! She is 3 going on 13 with a contagious smile and an adorable laugh. Recently, Kadence has become the most loving kid big sister to baby Mayah!