I have this thing about being "even" or "balanced" so when we set the bridal party I left out some people that I really wanted to be a part of our big day. It killed me. I saw these people often and love them dealy so I was really conflicted.
Needless to say I have an amazing fiance and we found a solution to this conundrum and I am not able to include all the special girls/women in my life.
Let me tell you about these fabulous girls:
Ashley Cervantez - Maid of Honor:
My sister, my best friend, my laugh a minute charlie! She's a rock and been instrumental in helping me make decisions. When we went shopping for my wedding dress and she teared up, I KNEW that was my dress. All three of us, Ashley, my mom and I all knew at the same time! And well, we just "ball so hard". (Yes, I know only her and I get this, but who cares)
Noga Holck - Bridesmaid:
Noga is Ross' only sister. We met just a few weeks after Ross and I started dating when she made a trip to California. We instantly hit it off and were a "Beer Pong" team. Noga is not a sister in law to me, but just another sister.
Lindsey Nelson - Bridesmaid:
Lindsey is my brother Garrett's wife. Again, like Noga, there is no "sister in law" in my vocabulary. She is one of the most kind, sincere and caring individuals that I know. I am lucky to have her in my family.
Halie Kelley - Bridesmaid:
Halie is my cousin, but I feel she is more like a little sister or niece. Always protective of her because of such a significant age difference. I have enjoyed watching her grow from a little girl to the college woman she is today.
Judy Wickersham - Bridesmaid:
Judy should be a sister! LOL. We've known each other since our dancing days at Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa. We're the kind of friends that can go months, even years sometimes without talking and be able to pick right back up where we left off. We've grown into adulthood together and it's been such a fun time to watch each other go from crazy college kid to careers, to marriage, and now a baby for her.
Kaley Weakly - Bridesmaid:
My mini! Seriously Kaley is my mini me. For those that do not know, her parents moved in next to my family when I was six. Kaley was still 3 years away from being born at that time. We spent a lot of time together and now that we're grown it happens a lot less, but I love those times together.
Lexie Nelson - Jr. Bridesmaid:
Lexie is one of my nieces. She's an adorable curly haired 8 year old cutie. I let her have the option of wearing a special dress all her own, matching the flower girl or matching the big girl. She wanted to be like the big girls. She's growing up so fast!
Zia Cervantez - Flower Girl:
Zia is another one of my nieces. As of yesterday she's got this toothless little grin that can make anyone smile. She's such a sweet girl, and reminds me so much of my sister when she was little its crazy. However my mom pulled some old photos out and well, she kinda looks like me too, but with brown hair. :-)
Kelsey Weakly - Usher"ette":
Kelsey is my sister's Mini if Kaley is mine. :-) We've spent a life time with the Weakly family. Once Kelsey's babysitter, she is now Ashley's and I'm sure one day will be mine. I've had the pleasure of watching Kelsey go from cute little red headed kiddo to a Sorority girl.
I couldn't imagine my day with out all of these women and girls around me. Each has played a significant role in my life and I can only hope that I have in theirs.
Kelsey is serving a unique role, typically Usher's at a wedding are men/boys. We've decided to be a little unconventional and have one male and one female usher.
