Introducing the Bride’s Babes
Erin Jean Garvey, Co-babe of honor
3 words: sweet, good listener, athletic
How we met: she was my first friend, my truest pal from the start.
One liner: Erin can beat you in any cardio physical challenge. She’s amazingly strong!
3 words: carefree, thrill-seeker, story-teller
How we met: She is the youngest of our family of four. I was almost eight when she was born.
One liner: Caitlin has mentally tape recorded every conversation our family has had.
3 words: EM-azing, fun, optimistic
How we met: College dorm roommates!
One liner: If you’re ever stuck waiting, Emily always has a game or a trick to keep you entertained.
3 words: Witty, stylish, thoughtful
How we met: At University of San Francisco transfer student orientation.
One liner: After 14 years of bets and predictions, Brigid beat our college friends down the aisle. She eloped with Derek Meyer on July 15.
3 words: Engaging, artistic, loving
How we met: In the back seat of Carter’s car.
One liner: My first Christmas at the Calhoun’s, Andrea and Jeff gave me lingerie.
3 words: Easy-going, attractive, vibrant
How we met: Mandy is my sister from another mister. She is Erin’s best friend, but a part of our family.
One liner: Mandy lights up a room with her energy and spirit. Her husband, Drew Pierce, will be our DJ.
3 words: Inquisitive, energetic, fashionista
How we met: Lilly is Erin’s daughter. She is such a blessing in our family. What did we talk about before Lilly?
One liner: We think Lilly is part monkey because she is always climbing on something.
Introducing the Groom’s Guys
3 words: Kind, generous, loyal
How we met: My sister, Andrea, and Zeke, were best friends when she was a teenager and it wasn’t until almost a decade later, once I was in my 20’s, that Zeke and I became close buds!
One liner: Drink, laugh, and be merry!
3 words: Engaging, mellow, dependable
How we met: When he was courting my sister, he invited me to all sorts happenings, the funnest of all?: The Mustache Derby, of course!
One liner: Jeff has two kids, one is an amazingly smart and sweet Air force pilot, and the other is baby Grayson!
3 words: Outgoing, outrageous, Garvey!
How we met: We met in the backyard of Meghan’s family home. We didn’t have too much in common in those early days, but he welcomed me with open arms nonetheless. He is the embodiment of the Garvey spirit – the only son of John Garvey!
One liner: Brian and Deanna are getting married in early 2014!
3 words: Friendly, playful, sweet
How we met: We are cousins who have been playing together since before either of us can remember.
One liner: In many of the early years of my life, all my best memories are shared with Matt!
Sean Melwing, Groom’s Guy
3 words: Intelligent, fair, supportive
How we met: Sean and I met in kindergarten – and have been best buds ever since. Sean is like the brother I never had. We have seen hard times, and still come out on top.
One liner: We used to share packs of gummy candies in elementary school – and he let me steal the special “mystery sharks” all the time. Sean lets the ‘small stuff’ go – and he puts friendship first – he is the true mark of a friend!
3 words: Awesome, energetic, smile-tastic
How we met: Although we met through Sean in high school, it wasn’t until several years later we actually got along, and then became close friends
One liner: Tom brings the entertainment wherever he goes – keep an eye out for the guy taking the party to the next level – that’s Tom!
Beans and Cornbread - a match made in heaven 