Bridal Party
MOH - Justine Barisone
Summary: Sister since birth
Photo date: April 14, 2012
Location: MontBleu in Lake Tahoe, CA
Context: This is Justine exuding sheer joy after we got upgraded to a suite on a trip to Tahoe. Besides being generous and dependable, I love this picture because it reminds me of the sense of humor only sisters can share and how lucky I am to count her as family.
Bridesmaid - Nicole Kelley
Summary: Bff since freshman year of college in 2001
Photo date: Feb 16, 2009
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Context: This picture was taken off the coast of Hawaii. It reminds me that Nicole is the life of the party - regardless of the atmosphere, she makes things more fun. She is also the friend who always "gets me" without fail and is patient with my limited sun tolerance in tropical locations. She's really more like family.
Bridesmaid - Leah Ballantyne
Summary: Overseas Bff and college friend since 2004
Photo date: April 9, 2012
Location: A cenote on the way to Chichén Itzá
Context: Half of my friendship with Leah has been adventure, the other half has been just taking time to sit and chat. This photo reminds me that Leah is both a great listener - sensitive and caring - and always ready for a fun adventure. I'm so grateful that even though she moved to Columbia (the country) I can still count on our friendship.
Bridesmaid - Jenny Preston
Summary: First friend in San Francisco
Photo date: May 17, 2011
Location: Mission Delores Park, San Francisco
Context: I met Jenny through Nicole when I moved to San Francisco in 2007. Before she moved to London, we made some of the most fun single girl memories together. I love this picture because her heart of gold and easygoing nature shine through. So glad to have her back in San Francisco!
Bridesmaid - Leighann Burke
Summary: Soon-to-be sister in law
Photo date: June 23, 2012
Location: A's vs. Giants game at Oakland Coliseum
Context: While getting to know Leighann shortly after Andrew and I started dating, I pretty quickly knew two things:
1) Leighann is the funniest and most loyal girl I've ever met. Her combination of a vivacious and fun-loving nature combined with family values is unprecedented.
2) Andrew is lucky to have such an awesome sister and I can't wait to be sisters in law!