As we're almost a year away (Aug. 23, 2014), I thought now was as good of a time as any to start. I haven't done much as far as actual planning goes but I can at least let you know what I've done, what I plan on doing & what I'd like to have at our wedding.
This post is going to be dedicated strictly to introducing our wedding party. I had my girls chosen for years & I knew exactly who I wanted standing up there with me on my big day. Gary has had the same two best friends since high school (one since he was in kindergarten) & he's always known who his best man would be.
I have two "maids of honor". I couldn't choose between my two best friends, & I can't understand how anyone would expect me to. I have Natalie (maid of honor), who has been like my sister since 9th grade. It all started when people used to ask us if we were twins. We spent pretty much every waking moment together all throughout high school. Then I have Pamela (matron of honor). Her & I have been best friends since 5th grade. We had our ups & downs like all real friendships have, but I think it made us stronger. I consider her family & I wouldn't have it any other way.
Gary's best friend since early elementary school has been Tommy (best man). The funny thing is that I went to school with Tommy & shared every single class with him up until he moved out of the school district after 8th grade. Him & I still shared the same circle of friends, (& my inner hopeless romantic likes to think it was meant to be) & the same year I graduated (2003) I met Gary. Gary & Tommy were basically inseparable, & from what their mothers have told me, they wreaked havoc together since day one.
My next two girls are a given. Jenny & Nicole, Gary's two sisters. I'm not saying they're only in my wedding party because I feel obligated to have them there. I would never imagine marrying Gary without them involved. I've considered them my own sisters from the very beginning & I'm so happy to be able to share my special day with them.
Gary's next groomsman is Jake. Him & Gary have been friends since 10th grade. After everyone graduated from high school & Gary & I got our very first apartment together, Gary & Jake got really close. That's also when we introduced Jake to Pamela (MOH), & they got married in 2010. (:
Then we have Milton. Gary & Milton have been friends for a long time. There are memories they share from high school, memories that I probably shouldn't share here. ;) They have been through a lot together & Milton is a great friend. Gary & I are excited to be sharing our day with him.
Then we have Milton. Gary & Milton have been friends for a long time. There are memories they share from high school, memories that I probably shouldn't share here. ;) They have been through a lot together & Milton is a great friend. Gary & I are excited to be sharing our day with him.
My last bridesmaid is Antonia. She's married to Tommy & we've been friends since Gary & I started dating in 2003. We've had our share of ups & downs just like everyone else, & I'm so glad things worked out they way they did & I'm able to have her in my bridal party.
Gary's last guy is a new friend, but great friend. Gary met Shane when he lived with his sister in Taylor. They were practically neighbors & the rest is history. Even though their adults, it's almost as if they still "went outside to play" together. LOL
Gary's having his nephews as Junior Groomsmen, & while they will be escorting Gary's mom to her seat, they will also escort their mom Jenny down the aisle.
Gary's having his nephews as Junior Groomsmen, & while they will be escorting Gary's mom to her seat, they will also escort their mom Jenny down the aisle.
It's completely coincidental that our ring bearer is our best mans son, & our flower girl is our matron of honors daughter. Aimee, our flower girl, is Pam & Jake's daughter & my absolute favorite little girl. She's almost 2 1/2 now but she will be almost three at the wedding. I knew the day she was born she would be my flower girl. Lucas, our ring bearer, is Tommy & Antonia's two (three in July) year old son. Gary loves him to pieces & we both knew right away he had to be our ring bearer.
So there you have it, our wedding party. Gary & I are ecstatic to be sharing our day with all of these special people. We are so blessed to have each & every one of them with us through it all. ❤
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