for our wedding party:

Maid of honor - Savannah Vess, my sister. from tormenting our brothers to arguing over a flat iron to always having each others backs the bond I share with my sister is unmatched. thinking of our memories together from doing hair for ballet, to driving you around, to you becoming an aunt to my son and oh my lord our photoshoots i could truly never ask for a better sister. Savannah is spunky, outgoing, beautiful and in charge, although she scares many, you will never meet a more genuine girl. I am forever thankful for the gift I have of having a built in best friend. It has been one of my biggest honors watching her grow up into this amazing young woman, she may not see it herself but she lights up my life a little extra with her savvy sparkle and no matter what we ever fight about, it all comes from love and I wouldn’t trade her for the world. I’m so excited to have her as my maid of honor.

Matron of honor - Tabitha Lowery, childhood best friend. Tabitha and I met in church camp, during this camp we created alter egos through each other and our friends still to this day joke about tabby & vicki and the trouble they caused. But from party buses in high school to frat parties in college, our story only grew when we both started creating a family. Tabitha is now the God mother to my son as I am the God mother to her daughter. Watching our children create the friendship we have is so beautiful and fun. I love all our memories and can’t imagine my life without her. Tabitha is like a sister to me and I am so grateful for the way she has always stood by me. Now she will be standing next to me on my big day.

Bridesmaid 1 - Emma Gentry, childhood best friend. Emma and I met playing club volleyball, we had super ugly purple and neon green uniforms that Emma would now completely cringe at being the fashionista she is. Emma is one of those timeless friends. We will go without talking and get busy with life but then when we are together it is like no time has passed at all. Emma and I have never let distance get in the way. Emma and I have shared so many tears and laughs throughout the years and truly seen each other in every stage of life. Her friendship is something i will always cherish and i am honored she is going to be with me on my big day.

Bridesmaid 2 - London Vess, cousin. London grew up like a little sister to me, I would stay at my Aunts house on weekends and watch every princess movie made with her. She has evolved into a beautiful young lady and we really have created such a sweet friendship as the years have passed. I love my time I get with London, we always have such a great time and have very similar senses of humor. My wedding party would not be complete without her, even if she is a Swiftie.

Bridesmaid 3 - Greta Ivezac, partner in crime no matter the time. Greta and I became friends instantly, she came into my life at the perfect time. From our inside jokes, to our grand finale bar trick, to our mini road trips and hanging out every night at the barn to our now many catch up phone calls, Greta always shows up and with a smile. she is someone I can count on in every way, and I am so happy our paths crossed when they did. She is truly one of kind and I am so excited that she is going to be with me on my special day.

Bridesmaid / Groomsmen - (want to do a special one for him) Zachary DeCamp, blood brother of the groom, by choice sister of the bride. The bride & grooms cupid. Physically standing by Jacob, in spirit next to Victoria. ;)

Zach and I spend countless hours on the phone, though we live 19 hours away from each other, it feels like we hangout everyday. Our friendship has been truly one of the best things ever. We can talk about anything and everything together and even when we don’t see eye to eye and both of us truly struggle at admitting we are wrong, nothing could ever come between us. We have had sibling fights since the day we met so it only makes sense now that we become siblings. Zach is one of those people for me I can call and tell the most embarrassing horrible stuff and he somehow shines light onto it and makes it all okay. From traveling all over the states together to debating like it’s our job to being pin pals at one point, I love our memories and our friendship so much. it means so much to me to be marrying into a family that already felt like family to me. it’s surreal but I am beyond blessed to have Zach here with me to celebrate on my big day.

Groomsmen 1 - Sawyer Vess, Step Son. I’ve known Sawyer for years but only recently had the honor of getting close with him. He can most certainly own me at any video games and soccer with him is a workout for sure. He is an extraordinary child and so smart and kind. I remember the first day he referred to me as a parent to him and brought up being my step son, that’s a feeling I’ll never forget. I love the bond we have and I look forward to watching him grow everyday and helping him navigate through this crazy life. He was going to be the ring bearer but he asked to walk and stand with me and it is my greatest honor to have him up there with me.

Groomsmen 2- Lane Lowery, Adult brotherhood. Lane is Victoria’s best friends husband. From the first time I had spaghetti at the Lowery house I felt like family. Lane and I should not be in charge of chopping wood after a beer but we do tag team taking care of tab and tor pretty well. One thing about lane is if you need it, he will do it. From painting my walls with me to looking at suits for three hours, (yes three hours, no the girls were not amused) but i know lane will show up. I’m thankful for the friendship we have and i am so excited to have him up there with me on my day.

Groomsmen 3 - Amin DeCamp, Brother-In-Law. Amin you deserve a lot for dealing with my brother but watching you two move and create your lives together has been amazing. It is always a good goofy time when you’re around. I am very grateful to have a brother in law like you and i am honored to have you up here with me on my big day.

Groomsmen 4 - Hunter Vess, soon to be, Brother-In-Law. Hunter is one of the nicest young men i have been around, most of the time i have no idea what he is talking about (he’s a little too cool for me or im getting old) but I see the way you watch over and care for your sister and i really respect that. He’s always dressed to impress and I am excited to grow a closer relationship with him as we become family. I’m very glad he is going to be up with me on my big day and I’m very excited to gain a brother.

Groomsmen 5 - Hudson Vess, soon to be, Brother-In-Law. Hudson immediately struck me as the shy, sweet, baby of the family. I might get in trouble for saying this but he is most certainly the sweetest one. In Colorado watching him interact with Sawyer made my heart smile. He is also very goofy and I love watching him and his sister wrestle and mess around. I really look up to the relationship they all have as siblings and I’m excited to build a brotherhood with him.

I am so proud to have Tori’s brothers with me on my big day and even more proud they said yes. They will have the best hair up there, i assure you of that. I hope they both know how honored i am to be up there with their sister, and them.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wichita Northeast

Reception The Haras-Devess Family Barn