Wedding Party
Chelsea
Maid of Honor
Chelsea has been my best friend since the 3rd grade. No matter how old we get or how long we go without talking, we pick up right where we left off. There is no other person I could imagine having by my side on my wedding day than the person who has been by my side my whole life. Through ups, downs, bad decisions, good decisions, growing families, having our own children, jobs, moving homes, etc. Chelsea has been there for me throughout it all and vice versa. I don't consider Chelsea a friend, I truly consider her my sister. There has been a lot of change throughout our lives but our bond has not been one of them. I love you like my own blood. Thank you for being such a good friend to me and always being there no matter what life throws our way.
Stephanie
Bridesmaid
Steph and I have known one another since 2nd grade. Despite up and downs in our relationship, here we are, still friends, 25 years later. We have our careers, our lives, and other interests but we always find a way to come back together. Also a person I can go awhile without speaking to and then we pick up like no time has passed. Being in my life for so long, I couldn't imagine this day without her.
Jenny
Bridesmaid
Jen is my sister-in-law and is married to my brother Jake (God bless her). Jen and I have always had a good relationship and I am so thankful to have a good relationship with my sister-in-law. Jen has always been a listening ear, someone I have cried to, a support system, helper, a drinking buddy and someone I have truly enjoyed having in my life. I am so happy that she can be with me on my special day.
Britt
Bridesmaid
Britt is someone I met about 7 years ago and have hung out with maybe 10 times. haha this is not because we don't want to - this is because she moved to Seattle and broke my heart. But despite her leaving me, we have never lost touch. We have stayed in contact, plan to see one another when we can and support one another more than I thought I could have with a friend. Britt is truly one of the best, kindest and most supportive friend I have ever had. She is always telling me how awesome I am doing, pushing me to keep moving forward, validating me, giving me space to talk, laugh, cry....We have seen one another grow as individuals, spouses, parents, etc. I admire her drive and loyalty as a friend. I could not do this without her up there with me.
Megan
Bridesmaid
Megan has been in my life for almost as long as I can remember. She is married to my brother Justin and they are high school sweet hearts. So I met her when I was young. I barely remember a time in my life that she wasn't a part of the family. She has always been available if needed, she has helped me in so many ways and someone i truly enjoy spending time with. I am so blessed to have 2 okay brothers but 2 amazing sister-in-laws. Megan and I have had many talks together of life struggles. I remember her wedding and I am so happy that she will spend my wedding with me by my side.
Katie
Bridesmaid
I have known Katie since shortly after I started dating Nick. She is married to Nick's brother Derek. Before I even met her, I remember Nick telling me how well we would get along and that we were very similar - including our tattoos. Which I agree, are eerily similar. haha. I am so grateful that I have someone like Katie in the family that I am marrying in to and I am happy and look forward to growing our relationship more and her being there to support us on our day and welcome me into the Sexton family.
Teri/Mom
Mother of the Bride
There is no way that I would be where I am today without my mother. Although I was not the easiest child (more-so teenager), my mother and I have grown to be best friends throughout my adult life. My mom has been there for me throughout every event of my life. School, bad boyfriends, emo phase, depression, travel softball, the loss of my son, pregnancy, good times and bad....and she is still there for me today whenever I need her. My mother is the reason I am such a strong and independent woman (she thinks independent to a fault sometimes) and has always pushed me to be the best me I can be. I could go to her for advice or help whenever I needed it. My mother recognized that I was "me again" after I met Nick. She told me that I am smiling more and acting more like my fun-loving self again since Nick came into my life and she has always been supportive of our relationship. My mom has waited for this day for a LOOOOONG time and as excited as I am to marry my best friend, I am so excited that I get to have this experience with my mother by my side.
Jack/Dad
Father of the Bride
Oh Dad. Where to begin. There has never been a man more important in my life than my father. I learned everything I know about hard work, being a good person and trying your best no matter what because of him. Despite being my dad, I think we've shared more emotional moments than I have with anyone else. He always allowed me to have a safe space to talk to him. I know I hold a special place in his heart as his only daughter but even though he is my only father, he is the best dad I could have ever asked for. One of my biggest fears in my whole life was to not get married in time for my father to walk me down the aisle. I cannot wait to blubber like babies together and have you walk me down the aisle to give me away. But no matter single, married, or anything in between - you will never be replaced as the #1 man in my life. Love you more than whatever you say.