Shanelle is the best 'sister-friend' there is. We grew up playing house, grocery store and Barbies. Then we graduated to makeup, driving lessons, and boys. Sometime after that we began drinking wine, traveling, discussing our inspirations, adopting health-nut ways and encouraging each other to pursue Jesus. A paragraph doesn't cut it for how influential this lady has been on my life. She is thoughtful, talented, driven and generous. Watching our relationship deepen through our Savior has been a beautiful journey with this wedding being another evidence of it. I could not be more grateful to have her support me, Dominic and our marriage. Gosh, I just really really love my sister, my best friend

Adam is thee guy. This guy has been my best friend for over half of my life. He lived two streets down from me, and was the guy with whom I'd play hooky in elementary school. We've seen each other through thick and thin, through family drama and loss, through the light and the dark times. He's a fellow brother in Christ, and has probably one of the biggest servant hearts around. I'm privileged to have this guy stand next to me as my best man.

Iris easily holds the title of my most honest friend! With Dutch blood running through her veins, Iris is blunt, caring and fun. Meeting at our first "Uni flat" party while studying abroad in Auckland, New Zealand, Iris and I continued to grow our friendship long after we returned home. She shared one of the most life changing experiences with me and became my partner in crime, exploring the beautiful country that was at our fingertips. This will be the first time that I will see Iris since we parted ways in New Zealand, roughly four years ago! I am without words for her wanting to cross the pond to be in my wedding (in the Netherlands bridesmaids are not a thing) and beyond excited to see her!

Curtis is my baby brother, who stands about three and a half inches taller than me. He wasn't, however, always standing at such a size advantage.. There were many a time when I had the upper hand as the older brother and exercised my authority generously. We've gone from boys at each other's throats, to best friends who genuinely would do anything for each other, in just twenty two short years. I love this guy, and am stoked to have him up there with me

April and I have a history that extends back to second grade with her admiration of my dad's tie (I am sure this will be mentioned at the wedding). However not until my junior year in high school, did April and I become close friends. She was the first friend who I snuck out of the house with, stayed up way too late and talked way too long while on the phone and more importantly, learned what it truly meant to live out the Christian life. Fast forward five years and here we are entering a new chapter of friendship, becoming respectful wives to godly men! April's heart is big and I have been blessed to experience the love and care that she so freely gives to her friends. Back in high school I imagined prematurely that April would stand in my line of bridesmaids and I can say I am thankful that God has allowed that to come true!

Nando has rapidly climbed the ranks as one of my best friends over the past few years, and it's been an honor to develop that relationship! From doing life in the trenches together, to mopping him up on the ping pong table, this guy has become one of my favorite people. My hope is to be able to look back on this occasion with him as we wonder how on earth we've already turned fifty, and thank our savior for blessing us with such good friends. Glad to have this guy up there with me.

Annie is lovely and a friend that I met through Living Stones Sparks Church. I vividly remember the first time she came to my community group as we ended up going a bit ballistic over the honey bees peanut butter. I knew we'd be friends after that! Annie not only has impeccable taste, but she's got a loyal heart and witty sense of humor. Annie also attends to the entitled customers of Starbucks in the early mornings with Dom and plays the keys in his church band, Beggars, on Sunday mornings! It's a joy to have a sister in Christ support me and my future husband, individually and together!

Jake is my dood. One of many, but certainly of the best friends I had in high school. It's been awesome to maintain our friendship through time and life changes, and to be able to count on him still today. We stood together heart broken and injured on the sidelines, and now we get to stand together at the starting line of the rest of my life. He's definitely one of my best friends, and I'm pumped to have him a part of this.

The guy I know least, yet the guy I hope to know most. My dearest fiancé's big brother, whom she loves, and I appreciate dearly. As the oldest in my family, I understand the relationship that the oldest has with the youngest. One of adoration, guidance, appreciation, and protection (from the oldest' point of view).. The roll Marv has played in Keely's life is priceless. It's been a great honor to get to know him, and now to have him stand up there with me in support of the biggest thing Keely and I have ever done

The one and only Kelli Kun has been my friend since high school, where we were inseparable enough to be called 'Keel and Kel'. She is one of the most genuine, considerate and fun people I know! Every hang out with Kelli ensures several laughs, many hours later, a few great stories and an affirmation of how much I enjoy her as a person. Kelli also is one of the few people that I could spend months at a time with. We have had our fair share of practice as we've ventured to Wyoming, Seattle, LA and San Francisco! To say the time we've spent together has been memorable, doesn't quite grasp it. I am honored to have her in my wedding to celebrate yet another milestone in my life!

Valerie is Dominic's oldest younger sister and one lady I look forward to getting to know more and more. She is outgoing and welcoming, which has been a huge blessing while becoming apart of their family. Being a younger sister to a big brother, I can appreciate the dynamic between Dom and Val and I'm very excited to have her stand with us at the alter. Having seen family drama with sisters in law, I am glad to have the tremendous support from Valerie as I take her brother as my husband. It's awesome!

Tiffany is Dominic's youngest younger sister and definitely mirrors me as I, too, am the baby of my family. I often get flashbacks from my childhood when I watch Tiffany's reaction to Dominic's overprotective, brotherly comments. She is smart, honest and easily humored, which both Dom and I appreciate (because let's be honest we usually don't get laughs from the audience of our jokes). The adoration Tiff has for her older brother goes without saying and to share this special day with her is an honor.