Becky - Maid of Honor
The bride has known Becky (affectionately called Lamb for the last 15 years) her entire life. She is the bride's sister- older by just thirteen months. The two are nothing alike but have been incredibly close their entire lives. Becky is the bride's very best friend and has had so much fun having Lamb be a sounding board through wedding planning!
Jake - Best Man
Jake is Neal's younger brother. They have been close for their entire lives, even when Neal relocated to Florida ten years ago. Neal was excited when Jake chose to attend medical school in Florida and the two have been able to see each other more frequently. Neal was the best man in Jake's wedding in 2019 and Jake was the obvious choice to do the same for Neal.Conversation Point -- His alien ear trick
Whitney - Bridesmaid
Whitney and the bride have been best friends pretty much since they met in the fifth grade almost twenty years ago. They've remained close since despite attending college in different states and life's challenges. Sarah was the maid of honor in Whitney's wedding five years ago and now has the honor of being Whitney's son's godmother. Sarah is so excited to have Whitney in her wedding!
Steve - Groomsman
Steve and Neal met in college at FAU (hooty hoo) where they majored in beer and girls. Joking aside, the two have been close friends for over ten years. After multiple moves, Steve and Lindsey now live a mere thirty minutes from Neal and Sarah and the four enjoy spending time together as schedules allow. Neal was a groomsman in Steve's wedding and is excited to have Steve do the same.
Conversation Point -- His Smoking Tuna Tank Top
Ben - Groomsman
Neal and Ben met about 10 years ago when Neal became Ben's roommate via Craigslist. The two lived together until Ben's now wife, Jenny, moved into the house and "kicked him out" (an anecdote Neal still enjoys sharing to Jenny's chagrin). Ben and Neal have continued their close friendship through all of life's changes as Neal has become "Uncle Neal" to Ben and Jenny's two daughters. Neal was a groomsman in Ben's wedding and couldn't imagine Ben not being part of his.
Conversation Point -- His Walmart Halloween Costume Experience
Sarah - Bridesmaid
Sarah and also Sarah met in nursing school and quickly became close friends. They bonded quickly and spent the year studying, happy hours on Thursdays, and countless nights in Westport. Sarah and Sarah took their friendship on the road when they took a travel nursing assignment together in Richmond, Virginia, before the two parted ways to relocate to their respective then boyfriends, now fiancés. The two Sarahs have remained close despite the distance between them.
Lindsey - Bridesmaid
The bride has known Lindsey since she moved to Florida. She is the wife of one of Neal's best friends, Steve. After being forced to hang out as a result of Neal and Steve's friendship, she became Sarah's first friend in Florida. The two couples spend time together as often as schedules permit- dinners at each others' houses, dog play dates, and nights out where Neal and Steve inevitably spend too much money and order too many shots. Sarah is excited to have Lindsey be a part of their wedding!
Sam - Groomsman
Sam found his way into Neal's life in multiple ways. He and Neal met separately through Powerlifting and Orlando Barbell. Sam also happened to have grown up with Steve, another Groomsman that Neal met in college. Regardless of how they actually met. Sam and Neal have been great friends for 10+ years. Neal was a groomsman in Sam's wedding when he married Jess and now has the title of Uncle Neal to Sam and Jess's daughter, Savannah.
Conversation Point -- His inability to drive an Automatic Transmission
Frank - Groomsman
Frank and Neal met through mutual friends 10ish years ago. They became fast friends and bonded over mutual interests- diesel trucks, country music (TORTUGA!), spending their evenings at Cowboys, among others. Frank and Neal have remained very close even when their schedules don't allow them to see each other more frequently. Always enjoying rolling around Oviedo with the truck windows down.
Conversation Point -- Tortuga Music Festival
Ariane - Bridesmaid
Ari is the bride's cousin. The two have grown close throughout adulthood when they see each other at family events and holidays. Sarah loves spending time with Ari and the two can often be found sharing a glass of wine when they are together, and sharing text messages when they are not. Sarah can't imagine getting married without Ari being there.
Corinne - Bridesmaid
The bride has known Corinne for her whole life. She is the bride's cousin. The two have gotten closer as they've become adults and Sarah has enjoyed the time spent together at family events, holidays and vacations. Sarah had the honor of being in Corinne's wedding a few years ago and is so excited to have Corinne part of hers as well!
Lenny - Groomsman
Neal also met Lenny through mutual friends almost 9 years ago. The two have multiple shared interests such as guns and weightlifting, which spurred a fast friendship. They don't get together much, as Lenny prefers his dog Kaiser over people, but the two will often pass each other in their identical trucks which always elicits a phone call to catch up with each other. Lenny has always been a loyal Wang(Wing) Night companion at Frogger's.
Conversation Point -- That Halloween he was a Breathalyzer