Hi! I’m Adi! Jocelin and I met freshman year of college in a club called Freshman Class Council. She was the first person I talked to on the orientation day and we immediately became friends. We had just met but everyone assumed we had been best friends for years since we were both local to the area. We have grown up together in all of life’s biggest moments and have been each other’s biggest cheerleaders through school, jobs, becoming professionals, engagements and now weddings! At the wedding you can probably find us on the dance floor dancing to Taylor Swift!
Madi Kenagy - Bridesmaid
Hi! I’m Madi and am so fortunate to call Jocelin one of my very best friends. While we went to middle school and high school together, we grew closest our freshman year of college, and she remains one of closest friends nearly 10 years later. I truly believe we have been through the absolute best and worst together, and I’ll always be grateful to have someone like her by my side as we continue to grow in life. Whether it’s lying on the couch for hours, taking too many shots, listening to Taylor Swift on repeat, or running for miles together in silence, everyone deserves a Jocelin in their life!
Izzy Ayngorn - Bridesmaid
Hi, I’m Izzy! Josie and I met our first year of dental school and quickly became best friends after discovering our mutual love of mixing vodka, tequila, beer, and white claw (we don’t do that anymore, I promise). The rest of our time at school together consisted of fun theme parties, hiking adventures, weekend trips, and me frequently third wheeling on Josie and Brad’s dates… or as some would say, Brad third wheeling on ours. Josie is one of the kindest, funniest, and most selfless souls I’ve ever met and I’m so honored I get to be a part of her special day celebrating her and Brad’s love. Cheers to two of the most perfect people and a weekend for the books!!
Paige Tandler - Bridesmaid
Jocy and I met way back in 6th grade orchestra, where we both pretended to know how to read sheet music for the violin (and sat in the back, just in case).
Despite early indications to the contrary, we both made it into University of Arizona and became close friends throughout college. From oceanography lectures to $2-blue-moon-fueled karaoke to Spring breaks in Rocky Point, good times were had. And of course, becoming close friends with Jocelin was the easiest thing in the world because, it’s Jocelin – the absolute sweetest/most down-to-earth person I was lucky enough to know.
After college Jocelin obviously went on to go crush her dream of becoming a dentist and I jumped into nursing, but we always managed to stay in touch. Even when our lives would take us places that were far apart, we’ve found ways to come together – a brief stay at a Tampa pirate festival and a backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon, to name a few. It’s the kind of laugh-until-you-cry friendship that’s supportive, selfless, and always picks up right where it left off despite the distance. Jocy was an amazing bridesmaid in our wedding too, and I’m so honored and happy to be able to stand up with her in hers!
Elaine Li - Bridesmaid
Hey there! I'm Elaine and I am one of Josie’s bridesmaids! If our friendship had a meme, it would be something along the lines of: "How do introverts make friends? They don't. An extrovert stumbles upon them, likes them, and adopts them." Josie is my extroverted soulmate; she has the magic power of dragging me to social escapades and nudging me out of my homebody tendencies. Dental school would have been a lot more dim without her bright soul. But now with the miles between us, I've embraced my couch potato lifestyle once more (ahem still need to plan our next trip together!) Thrilled to reunite in Sedona to celebrate Josie and Brad—wherever Josie is, the party follows! Let the festivities begin!
Hensyl Meza - Bridesmaid
Hello everyone I’m Hensyl, as crazy as this may sound I am Jocelin’s tia and yes she is older. We have spent years telling people we are cousins because that is somehow easier to understand. Jocelin is definitely the girl I can go to when I’m feeling down and need a laugh. She is the girl that will rewatch Lilo & Stitch until she feels better and is ready for another day. She is the girl I grew up with. I am blessed to have spent my whole life next to this exceptional and amazing human. I love you!
Laveena Sullhan-Handu - Bridesmaid
Hi I'm Laveena! Josie and I met as roommates in one of the hardest times of our lives. Through the good, bad and ugly, we found a sisterhood that can withstand anything. Whether we're on the dance floor or snuggled up on the couch drinking tea, there's never a dull moment together. Can't wait to celebrate her marrying the love of her life!
Caeli Barker - Bridesmaid
Hi, I’m Caeli and I’m Jocelin’s big #24! I met Josie in college and instantly knew I wanted this hilarious, intelligent, passionate, and smiley girl to be my friend and little. Since then we’ve had so many adventures from dressing up as piñatas to beach trips to Florida to many homecoming shenanigans. Now I’m lucky enough to be a part of her next big adventure, helping her marry the love of her life (and fellow wildcat!) Bear down!
Lily Rivera Mateo - Bridesmaid
Hello Im Lily! Jocelin was introduced to me as my sister-in-law and I was very nervous first, but I also have an older sister, and she was everything like her, she was kind and welcoming and made me feel like I had been part of their family for forever. I've gotten to bond and love her through so many crazy game nights and random tequila shots the last 3 years, and I can't wait to create more memories together❤️
Lauren Babits - Bridesmaid
Hi I’m Lauren, I had the privilege of meeting Josie back in 2018 when she started dating my youngest brother. I am so lucky to have her in my life as she has become my adventure buddy – she’s always down for a good hike, run, hot yoga sculpt class, really anything to get us active and outdoors. We’ve run the Hot Chocolate 15K together for the past three consecutive years and love embarking on a new challenge! She is one of the kindest, loving, accepting, wise and most patient people I know. I’m so excited to have her as my sister-in-law and to continue our adventures together as a fam! Congratulations to such a beautiful couple inside and out! Cheers!
Natalia Babits - Bridesmaid
Hi I’m Natalia! I met Jocie through Brad when they first started dating. From day one not only did we realize we LOOK like sisters, but we act like it too! We have bonded over the Babits boys for 6 years and boy do we have some stories we will save for a drunken night. Cheers to the best couple I have ever met, Can’t wait to celebrate and make so many more family memories together.