Choosing the wedding party can sometimes be difficult. You want to include your closest family and friends. Sometimes the groom wants to have a say in who is a bridesmaid or the bride wants to have a say in who the groomsmen will be. Thankfully for us, we had already agreed that each of us would choose our own.
My maid of honor is my best friend Mayra. We met in 1998 while attending college togehter. We lived in the same dorm building just down the hall from each other. Although we weren't really friends at the beginning she was someone that always acknowledged me when I walked by her room or if we saw each other around campus. We also had mutual friends although we hardly ever hung out with each other. In the Spring of 1999 we decided to start a sorority. Mayra became one of my pledge sisters. During our 232 day process her and I became really close. It's easy to fall in love with her because of her great personality, sense of humor and caring heart. She definitely helped me get through the process. She was supportive and really did become my sister. We have maintained a strong friendship over the years. Although we don't see each other as much anymore, anytime we do it's like nothing has ever changed and time hasn't gone by.
My younger sister Evelyn is one of my bridesmaids. Her and I are 1 year and 9 months apart. We grew up very close. I have 3 older sisters and although all of us are close, my little sister and I grew up being best friends. When I moved to San Jose from Los Angeles in 1998 it was hard for both her and I. I really missed her and I know she missed me. Two years later she moved to San Jose as well. We became roommates again. Soon she joined my sorority and we became even closer. My sister now has 2 beautiful children who I love as if they were my very own and we continue to maintain a very close relationship.
My friend Sara wasn't exactly always my favorite person. There is a saying "Don't judge a book by it's cover." Well this couldn't be more true. I met Sara in high school. I was a Sophomore when she started out as a Freshman. We were both part of the high school drill team. She seemed very conceited and I didn't really like her. It was until later in the school year that I got to know a little more about her. I realized that I had misjudged her and that she infact was a great person. We became good friends... more like sisters. We've shared many holidays together. She visited me in San Jose after my move very frequently. I have always been able to count on her. Time and distance hasn't had an affect on our friendship. I love her as if she was my sister. My parents adore her.
Angela was my very first college friend. It was the summer of 1998 and we were getting settled in at the dorms during the Summer Bridge Program. I was sitting in the lobby waiting for our advisors to come and meet us. She arrived with her mom and checked in. During our first ice-breaker her and I were in the same group and she looked over at me asked me if I wanted to be her friend. :) We spent the summer getting to know each other, in the fall we became roommates and then in the Spring of 1999 we started a sorority together. Although our friendship was sometimes rocky due to differences of opinions I will never forget that she befriended me when I knew no one. She opended the doors to her home for me when I needed it the most and has been a great support.
Rosalva and I met in college. She was part of Mayra's social group in 1998. I had met her a few times through mutual friends but we never really hung out. In 2000 we became roommates. A group of us shared a house together. This is when I got to really know her. Our friendship definitely blossomed many years later. I always considered her my friend but she wasn't one of my closest friends. Now she is! She's an awesome person. We definitely have fun together. She's been supportive and definitely someone that I can count on no matter what. I am glad our frienship has grown and I am glad to have to be an active part of my life. There are few friends like Rosalva and I am glad she's mine.
Ruth and I have known each other for a very long time. She is my best friend's little sister. My first memory of her was when Mayra's family came to visit her in San Jose. Mayra and I were both working at Nordstrom and her family came into the store to visit her. I visited Mayra's hometown a few times and this when I got to know Ruth. She also spent her Spring Break in San Jose during her senior year and we got a chance to hang out. In 2001 Ruth enrolled at San Jose State and moved to San Jose. Here we got to spend more time together. In 2002 Ruth joined our sorority and became my little sister. She's a sweet fun girl. She's become a very important friend in my life and I am glad to have her share such a precious time in my life with me.
Ana is my brother's girlfriend and although they have dated for over 3 years I didn't know much about her when I asked her to be part of my wedding. I had some reservations at the beginning but it was important for me to get to know my only sister-in-law. I thought that if I invited her to be a part of my big day it would bring us closer together. It's definitely been a work in progress but we're getting there. I am excited to learn more about her and for her to learn more about me and hopefully create a sisterly bond.
I have to say that I am happy with my choice for wedding party. I am happy to have such a great group of friends who love and support me. I am thankful for so many blessings!
Thank you Ladies! You rock!!!
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