Katie McConnell is the sister of the bride and has been one of the best of friends to the bride throughout the 35 years they have known each other. Katie McConnell is a sister, mother, wife, floral crown artist, and lifelong friend. Katie has inspired the bride in art, reading, hair care, makeup, jokes, and traveling. Katie was chose to be the role of bridesmaid by the bride for their loving and strong sisterhood.

Kyai McConnell is the first nibbling of the bride. Kyai has been an enthusiastic supporter of the groom's and bride's relationship since the beginning of their love story. Kyai, was asked to be the bride's attendant shortly after the wedding planning began.

Charles is the younger brother of Jim. The groom and Charles have known each other since Charles was born. Charles has been welcoming and accepting of Jim's and Emma's relationship. Charles has amazing and humorous stories about Jim from their childhood and adult lives.

William is the youngest brother of the groom. William was born when the groom was 14 years old. He has been a great supporter of our relationship and always ready with jokes that will leave us laughing.

Paster Ed has known both the bride for 20 years, and the groom for longer. In many ways, Pastor Ed's sermons, which were always given with authenticity and enthusiasm, brought Jim and Emma together for their first meeting 20 years ago.