Melissa & Justin
Wedding Party
Brittany
Maid of Honor
My little sister! My first and forever best friend. She's beautiful, smart, funny, creative, thoughtful, and always there for me...especially when I need her to do math! She was in cahoots with Justin and the rest of our friends on our trip to Park City Utah where our engagement happened! I don't know how she kept this huge secret but I am so so happy she was there and able to be a part of the most perfect, magical day of my life! And then surprised us both with the house so beautfully decorated to celebrate! How did I get so lucky to have a sister like this one! She is the best gift my parents ever gave me and I get to keep her forever!!
Jennifer
Matron of Honor
My Best friend since kindergarten...my other sister! We grew up like sisters and fought like sisters when were were kids! We've always been by each other’s sides. We had connecting backyards and never called...just knocked on the back door whenever we wanted. Every memory of my entire life involves this beautiful woman. There are way too many memories to list...plus, I wouldn't want to rat us out...we've gotten away with it all for 33 years! She is an amazing mother to 3 perfect children...1 of them my God Daughter. I don't remember a time without her in my life...and she's stuck with me forever!
Lindsay
Bridesmaid
My beautiful friend since 9th grade! No matter what, when, or where, we always have fun. She took me to my first bar when we were 15! I can always count on her to spend hours at the beach in the summer, go to all the country concerts, fun nights out for drinks or sitting on the couch at home talking for hours...and then waking up to cook me a gourmet breakfast! She's the mother of my first God Daughter and sweet nephew. My family forever!
Randi
Bridesmaid
Friends since 9th grade when we met in PE class! Our moms were similar...strict and wouldn't let us ride in cars with boys...until that night of the Aerosmith concert at Jones Beach! We promised to take Main Street the whole way...we didn't! So many fun nights every summer through college...staying out till the sun came up! Countless trips to Ocean City, MD and Fire Island. Always my designated driver, and 4am Taco Bell or Diner buddy! The mother to my 2 awesome nephews, Color Street nail boss, and amazing esthetician/makeup artist.
Aleese
Bridesmaid
Friends since kindergarten! We met in Daisy Girlscouts when her mom was our troop leader. From camp edie, dance connection, soccer, endless sleepovers playing barbies, my little pony, dancing, and Sega...to high school parties, summer vacations, and late night bar hopping. My partner in crime (PIC) forever, who is always down for a good time and always makes me laugh!
Erin
Bridesmaid
She's the sugar to my spice. I'm the milk to her cereal.. My college roomie and forever friend! She knows me better than most...we lived together in college for 4 years...sometimes I wonder how we made it out alive! I was the "girl from Long Island" she never thought she would like. Now she's never getting rid of me!
Allie
Bridesmaid
We met through my sister in 2014. She crashed our girls cruise trip for her honeymoon! When I moved to Florida we became great friends. Then we were co-workers with connecting classrooms!! Always ready for a fun themed party, game nights, and weekend trips! And she kept the engagement secret...kind of (she told her hubby...who already knew...he actually kept the secret!)
Amanda
Bridesmaid
My first friend in Florida! The best teacher I know...and the most amazing mommy to her perfect twin girls. She is the funniest person I know and I feel like she's been in my life forever. Genuine, kind, thoughtful, strong, and beautiful. To know her is to love her.
Denise
Bridesmaid
My #1 travel partner and planner of all things fun! She's always down for happy hour, finding all the good foods, and new adventures! One of my first Florida friends. We have only known each other for 6 years, but it feels like we have been friends forever. I really believe I was sent to Twin Lakes with "no friends" to find this one! Forever grateful for her!
Vanessa
Bridesmaid
My beautiful, sweet, friend. One of my first friends in Florida. A native of Tampa who would be lost downtown without my keen sense of direction! #tourswithcalandra. Loves to go out to eat but is a pretty picky eater...I know what she will order as soon as I see the menu..."waiter, she'll take the margarita flatbread"! Always ready for fun and an adventure...and always takes all the good pictures! So grateful to have met this beautiful woman with a heart of gold and a true, forever friend!
Summer
Bridesmaid
The grooms sister. My new sister-in-law! I hit the jackpot with a sister-in-law like her. She's beautiful, smart, hardworking, funny, fun, an amazing mom...my "soul sista". Justin adores her, and so do I!
Lilly
Junior Bridesmaid
Justin's daughter...my beautiful *bonus* daughter! She's super smart, extremely funny, and just the right amount of sassy. My movie loving, cuddle buddy, sweets sneaking, dancing queen. She was 6 years old when we met...now 10! I think we have just a few more years of her wanting me to braid her hair, tuck her in bed, and cuddle with our fuzzy blankets to watch movies! I feel so blessed to be a part of her life and watch her grow up...but time needs to slow down! I love this girl like she was my own and I am honored to be her "Bonus Mom".
Aubrey
Flower Girl
My first God Daughter. She is the sweetest girl who loves her family and friends. She is funny and smart and loves all things girly. I always love our FaceTime chats and hearing her say "I want to talk to Aunt Melissa". It seems like just yesterday she was an itty bitty baby...now she is growing into a beautiful young girl...and I couldn't be more proud!
Harlee
Flower Girl
My mini bestie and beautiful God Baby. I'll never forget when her mom called when she was born and said "It’s a Girl!" I prayed for a mini Jenn(my bestie) and she couldn't be more perfect. She is super girly and loves dressing up as all the princesses, wearing tutus, wearing makeup like her mommy, and painting her nails. She is the spitting image of her mother...and a boss like her too! I love watching her grow into this amazing little girl. Watch out world...this one is a force!
Caeden
Best Man
Best Son Ever. Wouldn’t be a great day, without involving a great young man accompanying his GREAT DAD
Reno
Groomsman
Been friends for 25+ years. Even though he may not say much, his actions speak volumes.
James
Groomsman
Been friends for 25+ years. May be the most stubborn person I know, but has one of the biggest hearts (doesn’t like people to know that)#shhhh
Cole
Groomsman
My little cousin, who plays the role of my little brother. Has a smile that lights a room up.
Kory
Groomsman
Better known as “Lil mama”. If loyalty had a picture, it’d definitely have his face.
Robert
Groomsman
Melissa introduced me to Robert when I first moved over here. Needless to say, one of the most “solid” people I know, who makes himself available no matter the circumstances.
Adam
Groomsman
How many people do you know who can bench press a Shiba Inu with one arm while listening to "WAP" on repeat??
Eric
Groomsman
One of a handful of people to experience the true meaning of “started from the bottom now I’m here”, with me.
Nick
Groomsman
Genuinely a solid “chap”. He’s never one to shy away from what he’s thinking, but overall has one of the biggest hearts.