Much like Zoë, I consider Sara to be one of my very best girlfriends. I first met Sara when I gave her a tour of Ursuline my freshman year, as a student ambassador. When she came to Ursuline our sophomore year, we became good friends rather quickly. She is a great listener and has been nothing but an amazing , fun loving friend from the moment we met.

Oh my dear Julie, what can one say about her. Well, we go wayyy back. She is the bridesmaid I've known the longest by far, but that's kind of obvious since she's my cousin. My mom and her dad are siblings. Julie is one of the funniest, hardworking individuals I know. I can always rely on her for a good time and lots of laughs.

Zoë and I have been dear friends since high school. Despite going to different school, we've had many friends in common and she lived across the street from me when I lived with my parents. We became close and remained so throughout the years. Zoë has proven to be a loyal, dedicated and honest friend who has been there for me in some of the toughest times.

I met this lovely lady back in 2006 when we ended up in the same biology class at California State University Monterey Bay. I wasn't in Cali very long but Rachael and II have been lasting friends ever since. I had the honor to serve as a bridesmaid in her wedding and she made the long trip out to NOLA when our oldest, Bennett, was born. Our special day wouldn't be complete without her!

I only met Laurel fairly recently as she is a friend of Matthew's from back in Montana. Like Matt she is a medical student, but more impressively, she is the mom of seven little (and big) ones! She's been a kind, thoughtful friend since we met when we visited her during a trip to visit Matt's parents in Tucson, where she now resides . I can't wait to spend some more time with another loving, dedicated mom when she comes to NOLA for our big day.