H: The Bride's Side

There are plenty of facets of our wedding that I haven't yet recognized, but there is one very, very, VERY important one that I haven't gotten to yet: the wedding party. These are the men and women who make our lives bright through their warmth, love, and friendship. I'm going to take the time to fully recognize them. This is the first installment: The Bride's Side.

Maid of Honor, Tracy Cosgriff.
Tracy is magnificent. Always there with encouragement, good wishes, love, and amazing fashion sense, Tracy predicted Josh's proposal at Disneyland. She is also absolutely brilliant, being the first and thus far only intern that the Vatican has ever had, and will do amazing things with her life. I love her dearly.

Bridesmaid, Robin Heady.
Robin is incredible. She possesses warmth and easy sensuality that makes her not only amazing, but a ball of pure joy. Her ideas are exciting and complete, she radiates positive energy and comfort, and she is dedicated to creativity and making things grow. I love her dearly.

Bridesdude, Andrew Peake.
Andrew is amazing. Just amazing. He is caring, he is passionate, he is generous, and he has a wonderful sense of humor. He is the most hard-working, dedicated man that I know and he constantly works (and I mean that literally) so that his principles of equality and justice are furthered. I love him dearly.

Bridesmaid, Jen Smuda Cotter.
Jen is fabulous. She is the most creative person that I know and also the most compassionate. She rescues animals that are in pain or in need of help, she is a strict vegetarian and has been for years, and she will give of herself with no expectation for anything in return. She can also bend wire to create an incredible ass head or a gorgeous pair of wings. I love her dearly.

Bridesmaid, Melissa Dahlberg.
Melissa is wonderful. She is my older sister and has always been there for me. She is creative and kind, and has wonderful ideas. She is one of the smartest people that I know and also one of the most generous. She has the most devious sense of humor. I love her dearly.

Bridesdude, Jeffry Asbury.
Jeffry is a force of nature. One of my best friends for years, Jeff was the guy that introduced me to Hayao Miyazaki movies and role playing games. He is resourceful and kind, and made me feel beautiful until I could learn to do it for myself. He is also the most hilarious guy I know. I love him dearly.