Bridesmaid
Suffered through a torturous course in Hellenistic and Roman sculptures at Bryn Mawr with Emma. Became friends through a mutual interest in charcuterie boards, Ina Garten, dogs, and the Mountbatten-Windsors.
Groomsman
A mature, well-rounded adult that somehow emerged from a close relationship with Graeme throughout childhood.
Maid of Honor
Was always up for a 3:00 happy hour after teaching. Usually extremely patient with Emma, unless linen shopping is involved.
Groomsman
Possessed of sharp wit, Isaac is an expert on religion, hot takes, and eliciting a pitcher of beer from stingy Cambridge greasy spoons.
Matron of Honor
Met while taking the placement test for a high school neither one attended. Began acting as Emma's personal physician at age 14.
Groomsman
His wunderkind years long past, Jake is growing gray in the temples and developing a tremor. Now, there's only his trendy New York job and however many years after 25 he has left.
Bridesmaid
Too pure for this world. Great at taking care of both plants and people.
Groomsman
Michael was raised in the slums of Antwerp, Belgium. An international man of mystery and noted advocate for the oppressed, he currently sells ships in London.
Bridesmaid
Pretending to be interested in cognitive psychology until she accepts her true destiny and begins a career as a private investigator. Great at sorting people into Hogwarts houses over chips and margaritas.
Groomsman
A master of arcane knowledge, he would frequently take measure of his cousin quixotic riddles such as "do you know the sound of one hand clapping?"
Bridesmaid
Great coteacher, better friend. Runs literal marathons in her spare time. One time went grocery shopping for Emma so she could go to happy hour with Annie (see above).
Best Man
Tom suffered for years as the groom's youngest sibling. His independence and happiness at last in sight, Graeme has one, last trick up his sleeve to return Tom to begrudging servitude...
Bridesmaid
Puns well with others. Great at solving problems while validating indecisiveness.
Groomsman
Park Slope pastor, deft mixologist, and forever philosopher, Stephen moved with his wife, Yoana, to New York to be fancy and important. Little did they realize the engagements they would be roped into.
Reader
Great at telling jokes, moderating werewolf, and motivating others. A+ knowledge of 90 Day Fiance.