I met Gina about 13 years ago!  Smart, fun, witty, cute and a ball of energy I adore her.  We've both had our streak of bad luck with men and we have both fallen deeply in love with "the one".  She was the one I called after dates to laugh over all the silly things men do.  She was the one I told that Alex "will get over me" and move onto others. She was the one Alex and I went on our first beach trip together with! She's the perfect fit for my Maid of Honor.  Organized, fun and a little bit wild child... she keeps me on task for what really needs to get done, she easily squashes panic attacks on "wedding planning crisis'" and champions my outlandish ideas... short story... she "gets" me!

Gina is not only a dear friend she is VP for Thinkwell!  How cool is it to work for a worldwide leader designing amusement parks and rides?!  Be sure to ask her about some of their most recent projects!

My sissy!  My baby sister absolutely had to be part of the fun!  Kristy has not only "been there from the beginning" of my life... she has seen me through all of the tough times of marriage, heartbreak, loss of my son, and more.  She has prayed with me, cried with me, cheered for me, championed me and supported me without fail.  She immediately embraced Alex into the family and loves that I am finally so very happy.

My little sister also happens to be currently studying to be a nurse!  Her daughter was born 1 pound 11 ounces and spent many months in the NICU... so my sister aspires to work there one day!

He may be my son from another mother... but he is certainly my son!  Best friend, brother and soul mate to my son Benjamin.  It was Ryan that helped keep a little bit of sanity and calm in Benjamin's life.  Ryan is much like all those closest to me... a calming force in the face of life's adversities.  He is not only family... but also friend. He isn't typically very accepting of new people in my life... but immediately saw the difference Alex made in my happiness and accepted him as the right person for me!   I could not marry without Ryan at my side!

Ryan is currently an assistant manager in retail and his long suffering vast patience serves him well there!

My amazing eldest daughter!  Bright, pragmatic, champion of her mom and one of my best friends. She was our immediate pick for officiant! With our old world Celtic theme... and her love for all things Harry Potter... we knew that she alone could carry this off with perfect magic!  She jumped in feet first and got ordained and has been studiously preparing for her "script" in our unique ceremony!  We can hardly wait to see her in action!

Tara is working in Human Resources and is a gifted writer, vocalist, pianist and photographer (none of which she got from her mother!)

My youngest son and the only other man in my life!  Skylar was the one I was most nervous introducing Alex to.  Silly me!  They hit it off immediately.  Guardian of my heart... he is clearly the only one that can fully and truly "give me away".

Skylar served in the US Army and is a warehouse manager bringing to action his expertise from his military service.  He is also a gaming blogger and podcaster.

When you want to add a bit of crazy to the party you add my darling friend Coco!  Courtney previously worked for me and that grew into friendship.  She makes me laugh like crazy and loves as deeply as anyone you can ever meet.  She absolutely adores Alex and cannot begin to imagine anyone else in my life.  I am thrilled to have her as part of this fantastic Bride Tribe!

Courtney currently works for TRL as a Sales Manager.  She is also the proud mommy of a gorgeous daughter!

I have known Yury approximately 16 years.  He has seen me through some of my best and worst times and weathered all the storms with me.  Acting together, photography crew to him, writing and brainstorming.... and endless nights of movie watching.

When I first started dating Kimra he was unruffled by any differences in us that others saw.  I will never forget sitting snuggling and kissing Kimra at his own wedding reception and watching as he smiled broadly and gave a nod of "yep well done".

It was a natural to choose him as my Best Man.  

Yury served in the US Navy and is currently serving as a Sherriff Deputy in their film department... bringing into work his personal passion for film making!

Yep, my brother!  Talk about seeing me through my best and worst... it doesn't get any better or tougher than us.  Zoon is a mix of brother and best friend and he was beyond happy to see me so happy.  He and Kimra are like fast brother and sister.  They have passionately disagreed and both love each other deeply.  He absolutely needs to be at my side for this big day.

Mazoun is currently working as an Uber driver while studying software coding and insurance management.  Zoon has aspirations!

Ryan is a long time friend, movie making partner, and creative genius!  He and Kimra also worked on a film together and he met her the day I did.  He has loved her and accepted her as a natural part of my life and has celebrated each step of the way.  He was a clear choice to join the men standing up with me.

Ryan is currently in housing management and a gifted prosthetics artist!

Darin the D Man Maddox!  Co-creator and film partner, actor, and the best damn man on the planet. He also met Kimra the same day I did.  She and Darin hit it off immediately and became great friends.  I sometimes worried he might sneak in there ahead of me (JK)... but would not have been surprised.  Darin was one of the first people we told and has never stopped celebrating our love, (mine and Kimra's not mine and Darin's). When we first started wedding planning it was he and Tara (Kimra's daughter) that were two of the first names we discussed.  He plays a big part in our hand fasting nuptials!  Excited to see him play it out!

Darin is currently working in security as well as a gifted actor and film maker!