Holly & Adam
Wedding Party
Ravenne Patel
Matron of Honor
Ravenne is Holly's big sister in every sense of the word even though they are not actually blood related. She immediately took Holly under her wing when she first moved to New Orleans her first semester of college and graciously took on the role of Holly's big sister in their sorority, Sigma Kappa. Little did Ravenne know the extent of the role she was taking on! Just as Ravenne walked Holly through initiation into Sigma Kappa and Greek life at the University of New Orleans, Ravenne has been by Holly's side at the very best of times and at life's most trying times. Her love and support has never wavered. Ravenne recently married one of Adam's groomsmen, Hardik. Love is in the air & Holly is especially excited to share this exciting time with her big sister!!!
Ashley White
Bridesmaid
Ashley is the little sister that Holly never had. She turned Holly into an auntie at 3 years old and they grew up like sisters in all sense of the word. They both loved and fought like sisters. Thanks to Ashley, Holly is now a Great Auntie! In 2013 she blessed Holly with an amazing little nephew, Zachary (Look out for him on the aisle too, he's one of our ring bearers!) Ashley and Holly have shared so much that they only need to look at each other and they know what the other is thinking. Having someone by her side the day she marries the love of her life who has literally been by her side since childhood means the absolute world to Holly.
Je T'aime Swindell
Bridesmaid
Where do we even begin in describing Je T'aime. Holly has never met such a compassionate soul or aptly named person in all of her life. Je T'aime is also very determined and has the fortitude to stand up for people and things she believes in. Holly counts herself as one of the lucky ones that Je T'aime believes in. Je T'aime has been a fierce friend since literally day 1 of law school when she sat by Holly and decided they were going to be friends. There were 200 people in the room and she picked Holly! Holly has always cherished their conversations and Je T'aime's guidance. Holly knew she'd need Je T'aime's calming presence during this special time.
Jessica Cassidy
Bridesmaid
Jessica is Holly's shining star of Shreveport! Jessica and Holly have shared countless laughs over champagne & pedis. Jessica brought Holly out of her shell during a particularly difficult time and she is the type of friend who will be there no matter what, no matter the miles between & no matter when. Every time Holly and Jessica talk its as if no time has passed at all. Jessica is charming and witty and Holly knew she'd need Jessica's sense of humor on this oh so special day.
Aarati Keshary
Bridesmaid
Holly and Aarati met through Ravenne who knew they'd be fast friends. Aarati and Holly hit it off right away! Aarati's sense of humor and laugh are absolutely contagious. Holly has never met anyone so sincerely happy for and supportive of her friends as Aarati. Holly knew she'd need Aarati by her side during this time to lighten the mood and to help her celebrate! Aarati is the ultimate hype girl!
Theresa Cardenas
Bridesmaid
Theresa has been by Holly's side since she came back to south Louisiana. Literally, they met on Holly's first day at the St. Tammany District Attorney's Office. Theresa was the friend that Holly texted on the day she met Adam telling Theresa to "Come to my office, there's a hot cop in here!" Since then, Theresa has been there encouraging and supporting Holly when her and Adam began dating and Theresa totally called it when things began to get serious. Holly knew she'd need Theresa's continued support and encouragement during this special time and Holly wants Theresa standing by her side on the day that this "hot cop" becomes her husband!
Dustin Schrems
Best Man
Adam and Dustin have been friends since St. Paul's where they wrestled and argued about International Politics in the library for fun. They then went to LSU where they did everything together besides go to class. Adam and Dustin both ended up joining the Marine Corps., at different times and although they were in different units, they were able to stay in touch overseas through hand passed notes like good Catholic school boys in class. Dustin has always been his own man and has a very strong personality. These are qualities that Adam greatly respects about Dustin. Adam knew he'd need Dustin's unwavering support during this special time in his life.
Dustin Stevens
Groomsman
Dustin and Adam met in the Marine Corps. Since Dustin was from the same part of Louisiana as Adam, they made Adam responsible for him. This was immediately followed by Dustin screwing up under Adam's watch and both of them paying the price. They've been like brothers ever since. After getting out of the Marines, Adam and Dustin pursued careers in law enforcement both eventually reuniting at the Sheriff's Office in St. Tammany. Since they are like brothers in every sense of the word, they've laughed together and fought together, Adam couldn't imagine getting married without having Dustin by his side.
Brent Addison
Groomsman
Brent and Adam grew up together spending summers at Camp Abbey and wrestling at St. Paul's. Brent was a year ahead of Adam in school and Adam looked up to Brent as an example to follow. This continued when the two went to LSU where Brent introduced Adam to rugby, and Adam first uttered the phrase "I'm getting too old for this shit". Brent went on to join the Marine Corps. after college, as an Officer of Marines, and has never stopped being someone Adam goes to for guidance.
Grey Thurman
Groomsman
Grey and Adam met while working at the Sheriff's office in St. Tammany. They became instant friends because of their similar interests... Jameson. Grey and Adam both served in the Marines and have shared interests and life experiences as it relates to work and being fathers. Because of this Adam knows he can talk to Grey without having to explain context and Grey will understand. Grey has become a friend to both Adam and Holly, and the three of them enjoy their "date nights."
Mark Tanner
Groomsman
Adam & Mark have known each other since they wore diapers. They spent their younger years in the woods of Folsom playing war, before going to Saint Paul's. After high school both joined the Marines and deployed overseas together, still just playing war. Mark has been the closest thing Adam has to a brother and throughout their lives their paths have never been separated long. Mark, and his wife Brittany, have been with Adam through every up and down life can throw at a person and their friendship is only stronger for it.
Hardik Patel
Groomsman
Adam and Hardik met because their soulmates are sisters. Hardik is married to Holly's Matron of Honor, Ravenne. In the relatively short time they have known each other it has become clear that this is a friendship that will last a lifetime as Ravenne and Hardik are the types of friends that become the family you choose. Adam knew him and Hardik would be friends from the first time they met. Holly and Adam hadn't been dating very long when she introduced him to her best friend and all of her doctor friends. Needless to say, Adam could have seemed a little out of place, but Hardik was immediately welcoming and quickly proved that he knew how to have a good time. The bottom line is that when you are hanging with Hardik you know you are going to have a good time and his friendship is genuine