Bridal Party
Andrea
I’m excited for Kristi and Mike to experience the beautiful gift of marriage! My prayer is that it would grow them in unexpected ways as they become stronger together through the Lord’s strength and kindness to them! May they find great joy in this journey! Love you dearly!!
Bastos
How do I pick ONE favorite thing or memory with one of the most passionate and caring human I have ever met? Kristi and I met in 2006, she was the first friend I made in college hurdling on the track team and has been the closest thing to a sister I’ve ever had. We’ve done so much life together… a lot of first’s in college together, held each other through breakups and breakthroughs, and championed each other’s every wild idea about saving the world.
What I love about Mike is that he was worth the wait, and the only man that’s been able to lift up all that she is and enable her to shine even brighter. (and if he can get through the hazing from my brother and I.. he can stay!)
Kelcey
My favorite thing about Kristi is her loving energy! I’m just the happiest gal when I’m around her.. she truly has a way with drawing people into her light :)
I’m excited for Kristi and Mike to start this next chapter of life!.
Danica
Kristi and I met back in September 2017 in DCFS (children social worker life). When she sat in front of me, I knew she was meant to be my friend. We have so many memories together from being coworkers to roommates to being one of my best friends. I love Kristi’s positive energy, kind hearted personality, adventurous, super fun, and she is just full of life. A core memory I will never forget is our code word “pineapple” to our much needed “Jameson shots.” I’m so blessed and grateful to have her in my life.
I am truly excited for Kristi and Mike to embark this new chapter of their lives. They both deserve the love they give each other. I am excited to see their super cute babies and having the best time of their lives together ❤️
Bristol
When I started to think of my favorite thing about Kristi, one thing turned into approx 1937523 more things. I did my best to sum it up into categories, but…it’s Kristi….so brevity was not easy!
1) Kristi is every girl's biggest hype-girl. She has this ingrained ability to notice, highlight, and amplify your strengths and positive qualities. She effortlessly makes you feel seen and special. She is such a bright light herself, but she uses it to make others shine. It's so beautiful to witness and experience.
2) Kristi has the biggest heart and the most vibrant presence. She is not just the life of the party, she brings the party. She lights up any room she is in with her captivating energy. She will start out a stranger and leave your best friend. She will tear up the dance floor one minute and have a deep conversation with you the next. She can make even the most shy person feel comfortable and bring them out of their shell. She's the extrovert to my introvert. She is fiercely loyal and incredibly thoughtful. She’s the most passionate and dedicated social worker I know. From classmates to roommates to best friends...I am so grateful for our friendship and I seriously don't know what I would do without her!
Lauren
I’m always so grateful for the deep, soul-searching convos I have with Kristi. She’s a person who doesn’t shy away from the real stuff and I love that about her. I know she’ll carry that same honesty and intentionality into her marriage with Mike and I’m so excited for the both!
Nikki
Kristi and I met in a church life group back in 2017 and I can say she single handedly helped me get into grad school and encouraged me to become a social worker. I love Kristi’s fun, silly (though she may not think she is, she is), adventurous, generous personality, and especially love how she does not shy away from hard conversations. Kristi has been by my side through so many life changing moments (was even the maid of honor in my wedding), championing me along the way!
I am excited that now I can do the same for her as she enters a new chapter of her life with Mike (& babies soon!) Even more thrilled that she will be living only a mile away from me and will be able to do life together with the newlyweds in HB 😅 Her and Mike are such a good representation of what it means to dig deep and be intentional with each other, and I pray God continues to dwell in all aspects of their relationship forever & always!