Wedding Party
Noor Awad
Maid of Honor
Noor and Amani have been best friends/sisters since they were 4 years old. Some of Amani's earliest memories are coordinating matching outfits with Noor for school, and creating a jump-rope club at recess. Nowadays, Amani and Noor go to barre class together every week and support each other through the process of learning to "adult" in this crazy world. From preschool to college graduation, they've done every important life event together, and Amani is so grateful to add her wedding to that list.
Nate Nicolet
Best Man
Nate and Kyle have have been friends since second grade, despite being mortal enemies in first grade. Through the years, Nate has been mistaken for Kyle by teachers, tried and failed to get Kyle to play sports, let Kyle burn all his CDs, and generally been a bro. Kyle will never not call him Nathan.
Michael Krum
Bridesman
Michael and Amani met in choir in 8th grade and have been singing, scary-movie-watchin, and laughing together ever since. Michael has introduced Amani and Kyle to such classic games as Sims 3 and Resident Evil 7, and Amani takes great pride in pressuring Michael into listening to her favorite podcast, Hey Riddle Riddle. Amani is so grateful to have Michael as a life long friend.
Lucy Franco
Bridesmaid
Lucy and Amani have been a dynamic duo since high school. Even after four years of long-distance friendship their love of singing, makeup, and each other has always kept them together. Amani is so grateful that Lucy is flying all the way to Washington from Cyalifornia to be here for the wedding. Also, Amani can't wait to meet Lucy's new puppy, Stella.
Lindsay Piper
Groomswoman
Lindsay has been Kyle's big sister his whole life, and one of his best friends since he got older and less annoying (or bigger and harder to pick on, depending on who you ask). For twenty six years, she's been a role model, a life coach, and--between the hikes, the concerts, the Mariners games, and more--about 90 percent of the reason Kyle has ever left the house. He appreciates her for that, and definitely appreciates having her by his side at his wedding.
Elijah Ali
Groomsman
Eli is Amani's younger brother, and despite their constant bickering, Eli has always been a bro. Eli bonded with Kyle over their music taste and quickly welcomed Kyle into the family. Eli is living in Bellingham now, and Amani hates to admit it but she misses having him around - but she's grateful he's willing to come back home to be part of the wedding.
Inayah Munaf
Bridesmaid
Inayah is Amani's cousin and one of her earliest friends. Inayah, a brilliant artist, has introduced Amani to skincare, TJ Maxx, and the joys of strawberry-scented products. Amani is so grateful to Inayah for making the trek out from the Bay Area to be a part of this day.
Naila Ali-Newman
Bridesmaid
Naila is Amani's cousin. Amani remembers carrying Naila around in Seattle when she was a baby, and now she's a sweet, hilarious, tall high-schooler who Amani loves to hang out with. Amani is so excited that Naila is coming all the way to Washington from Cali for the wedding!
Sabreena Awad
Bridesmaid
Sabreena has been a little sister to Amani for 17 years. She is a fitness, fashion, and teaching icon and Amani is so proud to call her family. Sabreena will instruct a Zumba class, sell you a bomb outfit, and then teach you the alphabet all before breakfast, and she may be working on some choreography for the bridal party! Amani is so grateful to Sabreena for taking time out of her busy schedule to be a part of the wedding.
Brooke Askey
Bridesmaid
Brooke and Amani met working at a marine science center in Port Townsend and bonded over their love of sharks. Brooke showed Amani the ropes: how to feed the fish, clean the tanks, and where to find the best Pho in town. Now Amani and Brooke work down the street from each other in Seattle, and Amani is super lucky to get to tour the aquarium with Brooke there to explain all the fishies.
Michelle Fessler
Bridesmaid
Michelle has been an awesome friend to Kyle and Amani since college. Michelle and Kyle were coworkers for several years, providing comic relief to one another throughout the work day. Michelle and her fiance, Hayden, have hosted Amani and Kyle for awesome parties at their home, organized debate viewing parties, and overall just been really cool friends since college. Amani and Kyle are really grateful that they are going to be a part of their wedding (and are looking forward to Michelle and Hayden's upcoming wedding, too!).
Hayden Jones
Groomsman
Hayden has been friends with Kyle and Amani since college. Recently, Hayden, and his fiancee Michelle, have hosted debate viewings, birthday parties, and other fun hangouts that Amani and Kyle have loved participating in. Amani and Kyle are really grateful that they're going to be a part of the wedding (and are looking forward to Hayden and Michelle's upcoming wedding, too!)