Geta, my Maid of Honor
Jurgita "Geta" Gudonyte - Geta is my best friend, through thick and thin. She is an amazing woman and the most caring person you will ever meet! We met through a mutual friend and a while later realized we were dating the same guy... at the same time! Disasterous hilarity ensued, we both dumped the jerk and we became friends almost immediatley after. We have some very similar and some very different tastes, but when it comes to friendship, we can do nothing and have the best time. We have both been through some tough times and we know we can always count on one another. Geta has been there for me through everything for the past 10 years. I couldn't ask for anything more in my best friend. She is my rock and I am so thankful to have her in my life.
Megan, Matron of Honor
Megan Hushower - Megan was my best friend in High School and College. We suffered through JROTC and we used to get in to lots of trouble together... skipping school and installing ceiling fans (improperly Dennis would add). But to this day, I must emphatically state, I did not take her to get her tounge pierced! Haha! After High School, we remained very close, even worked together for almost 3 years! Megan was with me the first time I went to Renegades and I can clearly remember the dumbfounded looks on our faces trying to figure out how the heck they were doing that?!? About 10 years ago, I brought her to a party where she met her wonderful, future husband, Derek. She and Derek now have an adorable baby boy named Tyler who looks so much like his mother! Megan has a big heart and always makes me laugh!
Sarah, Matron of Honor - Part Deux
Sarah Sessions - Sarah... Where do I even start with Sarah? When I moved to Florida from North Carolina in the third grade, and didn't have a friend in the world... there was Sarah. Willing to be friends with the New Kid On The Block. Sarah and I spent those first years together being silly and weird... Club Jupiter, Hair Dye and Chocolate Mousse are a few things that come to mine... and I can't imagine a better friend to have while growing up. As we grew up, we drifted apart a little, but whenever I needed her, I knew Sarah was there and the same goes for her. Sarah and her husband Jimmy live far away now, but Sarah is always only a phone call away. I recently got to meet her little princess Haylee for the first time, and she is so beautiful! Sarah is definitley a treasure and I am so glad that she and I are still the best of friends. ILYLAS FEAAD WTDOS! Beans! ;)
Ashley, Bridesmaid - My Favorite Niece
Ashley Marie Clayton - My little Ashley is all grown-up! My niece came to live with us when she was just a baby. She was more like my little sister than my niece. I had the pleasure of helping to raise this beautiful girl until she was 7 years old. My sister and her husband adopted Ashey when my mother became sick. Over the years, I've watched Ashey grow from a sweet, happy baby, to a crazy toddler who loved her Auntie JJ, into a beautiful, funny and smart young woman who enjoys dancing and the color green! I am so proud of her and I love her so much! I am only sorry that I can't be around more. I am so happy to have Ashley in my wedding and in my crazy family!
Kelly - Bridesmaid - FSIL
Kelly Ali - Kelly is Dennis's sister and a big part of our lives. She is part of the reason I am very excited to join the Mitchell family. Kelly has become like a sister to me and I love her so much. She is one of Dennis's best friends, a great mother, and a wonderful friend. Kelly and her husband Khris got married shortly after Dennis and I started dating. Kelly's daughter Kelsie is my biggest competition as far as Dennis is concerned, but I love her anyway! Kelly and Khris have a sweet little boy named Tyler and he is Mr. Sunshine until he turns on the waterworks. I was very happy to be a part of Kelly's life during her pregnancy with Tyler. I am very excited to have Kelly in our wedding so she can be part of our special day.
Kelsie Jayde - Flower Girl - Den's Niece
Kelsie Mitchell-Ali - Kelsie is Kelly's little girl and she is such a sweetheart. I have known Kelsie for almost her whole life and it has been a pleasure to watch her grow up. She is a sweet little girl and she loves being a big sister to Tyler. She is going to be our flowergirl and I can't wait to see her in her little dress.
Larry - Best Man - aka "That Guy"
Larry Uber of the US Navy and is currently serving our country in Afghanistan. He will be getting back just in time to celebrate at the Bachellor Party he is planning. Larry is a force to be reckoned with. He is that guy that everyone can't help but like. He has an amazing sense of humor and the night we all met him, my face hurt from laughing so hard! Dennis and Larry met at our Karaoke nights (the same night that Larry met his now Fiancee, Jessica) and the boys have gotten into lots of trouble together since then! When Larry was leaving for Afghanistan, Dennis sucked up his shyness and actually sang Karaoke in honor of Larry.
Jeffrey Medina - Groomsman
Jeff & Dennis went to Electrical School together about 10 years ago, and according to Jeff... Den wanted nothing to do with him. :) It was really just that Dennis was shy and this guy who was passing him love notes, kinda freaked him out a bit! Since then they became great friends. Not only is Jeff the President of the Nasty Boys, he is also a member!
Donald Miller - Groomsman
Donny was the first of Den's friends that I had the pleasure to meet. He had the most amazing birthday party, I can't remember if it was his or not... mainly because Donny was making my drinks! Donny is the kind of friend you know you can count on! He is an all around great guy, a total sweetheart and even more awesome when drinking! :) I love being around this guy because he can make you smile without even trying. We are so happy that Donny accepted his position as a groomsman.
On a side note, Donny's dad, Al will be performing our marriage ceremony! We are keeping it all in the family, lol. :)
On a side note, Donny's dad, Al will be performing our marriage ceremony! We are keeping it all in the family, lol. :)
James "Jimmy or JD" Minor - Groomsman
Jimmy and Jen go waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back. Back all the way to the 2nd grade, almost possibly before Sarah!!! Jimmy was the boy next door with the awesome mullet, and a mean right cleat :) If you don't know, you will probably hear all about it. Jimmy was my first boy friend, and almost my first fight! The neighborhood bully made him turn on me. Fast forward to High School and guess who ends up on a Blind Date together?? We laughed at what a small world it was, and our friendship picked up right where we left it. When I met Dennis, Jimmy was one of my best friends and threatened to beat this guy up if he wasn't nice to me. Luckily, it never came to that. Since then, I helped Jimmy begin dating his current wife, Meghan, whom I love to death! Even though we don't see each other as much as we should, Jimmy is an amazing guy and Den & I are very happy he will be there for our special day!
Joseph Roelants - Groomsman - aka "Joe-Bob"
Longtime friend of Dennis's. When the Roelants boys threatened to beat up Kelly... Dennis came to his little sister's rescue... Or did he??
So what does Den do?? He becomes friends with the guy and the entire family! Eventually they all became friends and still are to this day!
So what does Den do?? He becomes friends with the guy and the entire family! Eventually they all became friends and still are to this day!
Jayden de la Hoz - Ring Bearer
Jayden is Jenifer's Great Nephew (her nephew Shane's son, for all of you not familiar with redneck family tree's). It was a very hard decision to choose between Taylor and Jayden, and Jenifer chose Jayden because he is closer in age to Kelsie and having the 2 of them walk together will work the best. But she loves them both very much!
