I have been SO pumped to introduce the wedding party to you (at least my half) ... I'll leave the honors of introducing the boys to the Bean. I decided to go forward with four special ladies - each one has had a profound impact on my life, as we all share a very long, beautiful history. There was never any question about who I would ask to stand next to me on the big day - these ladies have walked through every up and down with me and I am SO proud (and HONORED) that they will be a part of this exciting journey.
Without Further Ado:
Miss Amanda Snider
Amanda is my Maid of Honor, lifelong best friend and sister. I love her more than words will ever express. She's my guiding light and the one person I call when I need comfort or advice. Mando - thank you for always being a true friend and the best sister a girl could ever wish for.
Miss Rachel Webb
Rach has been my best friend since kindergarten, where we both fell in love with Alex Gordon. Rach and I could easily write a novel about all of the crazy/fun/memorable experiences we've had together. I love her to the moon and back. Here she is pictured with her beautiful family - husband Lee and my nephew, Alton Walker Webb.
Miss Emily Doyle
Emily is also a lifelong best friend and my "Jill." She's a firecracker - always full of so much spunk and energy. Me, Em and Rach grew up in the same neighborhood, attached at the hip, and continue to share a close friendship. Emily is now a teacher (it IS her calling!) and just recently had her class say, "Hi Miss Laura" in unison when I called her on the phone. It was the cutest thing I've ever heard. She has always been one of the most special people in my life.
Miss Tami Caudill Pantano
My cousin and lifelong friend. Here she is pictured on her wedding day (LAST JULY 11TH!!) and I had the honor of standing next to her. I can't believe it will be her 1-year anniversary on our wedding day - we're already planning joint anniversary trips! Tams and I have always been close and more like sisters than cousins - I am so honored to have her love and support.
Ladies - I love you all more than you'll ever know and I'm so proud to stand next to you. Thank you for backing me up through everything in life - and now through this journey. I will forever be grateful for your friendship and love. This is just the beginning!
Without Further Ado:
Miss Amanda Snider
Amanda is my Maid of Honor, lifelong best friend and sister. I love her more than words will ever express. She's my guiding light and the one person I call when I need comfort or advice. Mando - thank you for always being a true friend and the best sister a girl could ever wish for.
Miss Rachel Webb
Rach has been my best friend since kindergarten, where we both fell in love with Alex Gordon. Rach and I could easily write a novel about all of the crazy/fun/memorable experiences we've had together. I love her to the moon and back. Here she is pictured with her beautiful family - husband Lee and my nephew, Alton Walker Webb.
Miss Emily Doyle
Emily is also a lifelong best friend and my "Jill." She's a firecracker - always full of so much spunk and energy. Me, Em and Rach grew up in the same neighborhood, attached at the hip, and continue to share a close friendship. Emily is now a teacher (it IS her calling!) and just recently had her class say, "Hi Miss Laura" in unison when I called her on the phone. It was the cutest thing I've ever heard. She has always been one of the most special people in my life.
Miss Tami Caudill Pantano
My cousin and lifelong friend. Here she is pictured on her wedding day (LAST JULY 11TH!!) and I had the honor of standing next to her. I can't believe it will be her 1-year anniversary on our wedding day - we're already planning joint anniversary trips! Tams and I have always been close and more like sisters than cousins - I am so honored to have her love and support.
Ladies - I love you all more than you'll ever know and I'm so proud to stand next to you. Thank you for backing me up through everything in life - and now through this journey. I will forever be grateful for your friendship and love. This is just the beginning!
Sweetest post ever, Laurina. I am honored BEYOND MEASURE to stand up with you on your wedding day. Ben is going to fall over from pure elation when he sees you floating down that aisle. I, on the other hand, will be crying buckets b/c I just can't imagine that a middle-schooler who does the rain dance, played Snow White and was obsessed with Shania Twain and home videos could possibly be old enough to get married. I love you forever.
Posted by: Rach | May 29, 2009 at 06:48 PM
Oh, and I think 99.9% of my childhood memories involve you and Em. And that's why I think I had the bestest childhood ever!
Posted by: Rach | May 29, 2009 at 06:49 PM
All these ladies are so special!!!!
Posted by: Momma | May 30, 2009 at 01:10 PM