These are the women and teachers in my life.  Without the strength, unconditional love and laughter from these five people, I would not be the fabulous woman you know and love! 
Thank you ladies!
Carrie (Sutton) Cristal- My Matron of Honor
    My sister is the best sister anyone could want.  She is hilarious and sweet.  My sister has taught me what a true friendship is about...love and forgiveness.  With these two things a friendship can last a lifetime as I am sure that ours will. Hers is the foundation for all of these friendships. 
Elin Smith - Bridesmaid
  Elin and I met in Springfield Virginia and have been friends since the 9th grade (no mention of years, you do the math)!  Elin taught me to use make-up, but beyond that she taught me that I am beautiful.  Not that I could be, but that inside and out, I am.
Camron Savage- Bridesmaid
Camron and I have also been friends for 11 years after meeting in Reston, Virginia.  Camron taught me to laugh, often and as loudly as I want, wherever I am.  This is my favorite thing about myself.  Finding the humor in life has really made me a happier person.
Michelle (Schroeder) Madigan- Bridesmaid Michlle and I have been friends for 11 years we met in Reston, Virginia.  Michelle taught me that it is great to be a strong and intelligent woman. To be anything less, for any reason, is to be untrue to the real me.
Here is an interesting fact..
  
All of these ladies have been my roommates!
Carrie -   San Diego, CA  1970-1983
Elin    -    Blacksburg, VA 1989-1990
Michelle -Reston, VA       1993-1994
Camron -Richmond, VA   1994-1994
Sue    -   Phoenix, AZ       1994-1996
Sue (Lindsey) O'Donnell-Bridesmaid
Sue and I have been friends for 7 years. Sue taught me to flirt and beyond that to be sincere. While batting your eyes and "Oh"ing and "Ah"ing over others is a talent, by showing my true sweet and sincere side I can entice the man of my dreams!  It is no coincidence that I met Thomas after her influence!