Jennifer Devaney Jacksonville, Florida
Jennifer is my Matron of Honor. We have been friends since high school where we met through friends as she tutored us all in math. We sat together in 12th grade government where I convinced her to fill out an application to the University of Tampa. The following year we headed off to college together where she continued to tutor me in math and become one of my best friends. From heartbreaks, hurricanes, middle of the night emergencies, laughter, and tears she has been there for it all. Although we currently live thousands of miles apart we talk almost daily. I am honored to have her standing by my side.
Favorite memories: making me sleep on the foot of my bed on my birthday because you took the rest, making dinner together in ResCom, your wedding, and many more
Melissa Pendergast Virginia Beach, Virginia
Melissa is my Maid of Honor. We met our 9th grade year at a science fair (yes we are geeks). Throughout high school we studied together and became good friends. Our senior year as Melissa headed to Penn State and I left for Florida she told me that she "doesn't keep in touch." We changed that. We talked continually throughout college, till the wee hours of the morning, and to this day. I can always count on Melissa for an honest piece of advice about every topic under the sun. We have been there for each other through it all and I can't imagine what I would do without her by side.
Favorite memories: our trip to the outerbanks where Melissa told me she doesn't eat cheese on cheese pizza's, playing super mario and eating a dozen Krispie Kreme donuts, playing in the fountain at Busch Gardens, you attempting to teach me to dance, and so many more!
Nicole Schrat Tampa, Florida
Nicole and I have been best friends since 10th grade. We met in 9th grade while we were in the same health class and she tried out for swim team with me. During high school I practically lived at her house, her mom started setting me a place at the dinner table. We both went to the University of Tampa where we joined Alpha Chi Omega and became sorority sisters. We have been there for each other each step of the way from the early teenage years to walking down the aisle and for all the future has to bring. I am so glad we have been able to plan our weddings together and to have her by my side all the way up to the alter.
Favorite Memories: Driving around in her first car with Tracy singing to Eminem, spending the summer's at the beach, fun late nights in college...
Tracy Schrat Tampa, Florida
Tracy and I met through Nicole, as I practically lived at their house during high school. Tracy and I became friends the summer we lived at each other's houses, drove around singing to Eminem, drinking Starbucks, and having a blast. Tracy also went to school at the University of Tampa and joined Alpha Chi Omega where we became sorority sisters. My senior year of college Tracy was one of my roomates and it was the best year ever. We had so much fun and get very little done that year. Tracy is one of the funniest people I know and a wonderful friend. I am excited to share this day with her.
Favorite Memories: Baking cookies till 3 in the morning, driving to Key West in a Jeep Wrangler with no top in the pouring rain for 8 hours, our year living in ResCom together... and many more
Melissa Sanders Seattle, Washington
Melissa and I became friends once I moved to Seattle. Robert and I met Melissa and Andy(her Fiance') playing board games at a coffee shop through an ad on Craigslist. We all had a lot in common and she became one of my first girlfriends in Seattle. Since we met we have become good friends. We got engaged within a few months of each other and have been busy helping each other with wedding planning. Melissa has been here for me as I have made Seattle my new home with new friends. I look forward to our continued adventures in sunny Seattle.
Favorite Memories: The camping trip the four of us took to the beach where we forgot to bring matches for the fire, tarps for the tents, and other necessary camping supplies
Missy Levy Alexandria, Virginia
Missy is Robert's sister and my sister-in-law to be, which is very exciting. Although Missy and I have "known" each other since Robert and I were in 9th grade we have not spent much time together until the last few years. We have gotten to hang out more through her visit to Seattle, playing Halo with Robert and his family on x-box, and dragging her to stores to try on dresses. I am excited to finally be part of the family and look forward to more sister time to come.
Favorite Memories: Playing on the coolest playground ever! when she came to Seattle last year to visit
“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same.”
All of these girls mean so much to me, more than words can ever describe. They have each left their footprints and changed my life. I am so thankful to have such wonderful friends to stand beside me on my wedding day.