Wedding Party
Stephanie Valerio
Maid of Honor
Sister and Best Friend since (her) birth, she was one of the first people to show me what to love really means!
Kristen O'Flarity Deming
Matron of Honor
My sister of the heart, best friend and Chica (pa siempre!), and Matchmaker Extraordinaire! She introduced me to my future husband, encouraged me to contact him after we had broken up, and now she will stand beside me as we become Man and Wife. She's made my life Spectacular, Spectacular, and I love her so!
Lora Ghawaly
Bridesmaid
Best friend since the 90s, and adventure companion. Now we add Canada to our list of countries traveled together!
Kelly James Sonnier
Bridesmaid
Another best friend from elementary school days, and lifelong supporter of me and following my heart <3
Heather Black Johnson
Bridesmaid
One of the first friends I made in college, my beautiful (aka hermosa) friend has always been there for me. She helped me move from LA to OR, from OR to TN, and now she will travel cross-country once more for me--this time to Canada!
Stephen Vallière
Best Man
My best (and only) brother, and my best man. Stephen taught me to be strong in spirit and action, to appreciate what it means to have closeness with others, and to strive for the good, Godly things in life. He has been with me since my birth, and will be there when I start this new journey!
David Vallière
Groomsman
My dear Uncle David has been with me since I could climb on his arm as a child. He has taught me the value of imagination, the worth of thinking outside of the box, and how to see the world in a logical perspective. We've spent many years together, and has been like a brother to me. I thank him for his willingness to listen and help me throughout my life, and am excited he will be standing next to me in August!
Heath Sullivan
Groomsman
My (now) cousin-in-law and one of the best friends I have. Who would have known that when I first met him on the school-bus in high school that he would go on to marry my sweet, little cousin? He's turned into a great man, and will soon be a great father. We've shared a lot of laughs, and a few tears, but I'm glad for them all!
Melanie Vallière Sullivan
Groomswoman
My baby cousin, whom I've shared my entire life with. She has grown up to be a wonderful wife, and (soon-to-be) mother! I cannot list all of the adventures we've had, since we were inseparable, but I cherish every moment that God has blessed me with her. And now, as she starts her own family, she will be by my side yet again to share this joyous moment in my life!
Valerie Vallière Broom
Groomswoman
My sweet cousin, mother of my best little buddies, and a wonderful wife! I'm so thankful to God that he has given us our childhoods together, and that you were always looking out for me, even if we were bickering (which seemed to happen quite a bit). You've become such a lovely person, so giving and thoughtful. I thank you for being with me when you see me embark on this new avenue of life, and want you to know that I love you so very much!
Addison Broom
Flower Girl
My best little buddy, Addy! I was there when you were born, and watched you grow up into such a sweet child and wonderful friend. We've laughed, played, and shared moments of imagination and nature, and am so happy you will be walking down the aisle to honor this moment in my life. I love you so much, and pray for the greatest blessings to be given to you by God!
Madilyn Broom
Ring Bearer
My other best little buddy, Maddy! How perfect and wonderful of an example are you to the creation and blessings of God, my sweet friend. I love you so much, and am ecstatic that you will be carrying our rings to us, led by your sister! I pray only marvelous things for you in your life, and cannot wait to see you grow up into a beautiful, sweet child!