Weddingbee Blog

Meet Brooke, my 10-year-old sister:

(She came up with this pose on her own! Swear!)

I’m really excited to introduce her and the rest of our junior bridal party. Although we all would like to think we have the cutest kids, nephews, and sisters, I’m pretty convinced my two little sisters and two little nephews are indeed the cutest children EVER! Obviously I’m biased, but take a look for yourself and tell me these aren’t some cuties.

Four Unexpected Treasures:

I’m a true believer that everything happens for a reason, and these little angels are proof of that. When my parents divorced, which was nearly 15 years ago, I never imagined any blessings would result from such a difficult experience, but boy was I wrong! I got (at least) two blessings out of it: Brooke and Alison.

When my brother met his wife, nobody in the family was sure that she was right for him. When they got pregnant, we were even less sure. Fast forward six years, and anyone in the family will tell you these two little men, Royce and Noah, are the cream of the crop.

Brooke:

Brooke and I have a special bond (or at least I like to think so). I’ve been around her since before she was born, and even though we’re 14 years apart in age, we’re as close as sisters can be. We’re not “half sisters,” or “stepsisters,” either—not in my book anyway. We’re just sisters, and if you asked her, she would say the same thing.

Brooke is really talented and very energic. She has a very spunky, outgoing, and likeable personality. She’s growing up pretty fast, too; I have to admit and I’m not joking when I say she’s 10 going on 21. She loves fashion and, of course, she loves Hannah Montana and Taylor Swift. She’s a whiz on the computer, and she never ceases to amaze me.

When I told Brooke that I was engaged, she reacted well beyond her years. I was painting her toenails (I told you we were close) and, instead of blurting out the news, I made a few gestures with my hand to show off the ring. You should have seen the look on her face when she realized what I was doing.

“Oh my gosh…wait…who? Mr. B?” I started laughing. “Yes Brooke, Mr. B.” Then, just like a grown up, she asked, “When did he ask you?” I told her he asked me after he asked for Daddy’s permission to ask me. Then she asked, “Can I help you pick out your dress?” Those words were so exciting to me!

“Of course you can,” I told her. “You are a junior bridesmaid. You have a very special part in this wedding.” To my surprise she asked, “Does that mean I have to wear an ugly dress?” HAHAHA! What a shockingly mature question for a 10-year-old to ask!

Meet Alison:

Alison is my littest sister. Unlike Brooke, she is very quiet and meek. This is probably because during her pregnancy, Alison’s mom feverently prayed for a shy daugheter! A daughter less rambunctious and less exhausting than the firstborn, Brooke. Alison fit the mold and has been such a blessing to our family.

I haven’t lived with Alsion, but that hasn’t diminished our bond. She knows me well from many nights of babysitting, which usually involved activities like building a tent made of blankets and pillows, watching Spongebob (over and over again), and of course, playing dress up.

Alison loves to dress up. She’s really into fashion (like Brooke) and loves (like most little girls) putting on the high heels, purses, and grown-up clothes. Alison likes Hannah Montana and Taylor Swift, but more than life itself, she loves High School Musical. If you’ve never seen the series, I highly recommend checking it out. It’s pretty much the modern version of Grease, which happens to be the movie I loved more than life itself when I was Alison’s age.

This little one is truly special. She’s loving and kind, very easygoing, and funny as all get out! She’s smart and friendly, and I can hardly contain my excitment about having her as a flowergirl…

Meet Noah:

Noah is the youngest son of my brother, Ryan. He is very rambunctious and temperamental but has a heart of gold. He loves getting his picture taken, playing with his brother, Royce, and being outdoors. He is adorable and the most lovable little boy you will ever meet.

I have no idea how Noah will handle being ring bearer, but we will probably enlist his brother to help. They are really close, and Noah follows after everything his brother does. Of course, Royce is older and a lot stronger and faster, but that doesn’t stop Noah from trying to keep up.

I see a lot of my brother in Noah. I will have to post a picture of Ryan as a toddler so that you can see for yourself the resemblance. It’s plain as day. Noah makes a lot of the same facial expressions as my brother. He has a lot of his mannerisms, and there’s no doubt the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. I envision him becoming a ladies’ man who is shy but strong. He’ll most definitely play sports because he already does. He’s really outgoing, and I have a feeling he’s going to be a star. Not just at my wedding, but in life too!

Meet Royce:

Royce is my brother’s first son. He is a really good kid. He’s passionate about his family and school. He loves working with his hands and helping others. He takes after my brother in that way. He loves to build things and do creative crafts, such as painting. He is definitely a leader, not a follower.

Royce is a one-of-a-kind kid. He’s a good listener and very attentive kid. He talks with his hands. He is very expressive and really grown up for his age. I remember when he was younger, around Noah’s age, and he was really bad. He’s definitely surprised us all over the years, maturing and growing into quite the little man. He’s a curious kid, meaning he’ll go out into the woods to explore just about anything, but he’s also very cautious.

He looks out for his younger brother and, somehow, I think he knows it’s going to be his job to guide Noah (in a way) through life. The only reason I know Noah will make it to the end of the aisle and not lose the wedding rings is because Royce will be by his side.

Do you have a junior bridal party? Do you love bragging about them?