There’s a lot of things in this life that I take serious.
Being a mother.
Being a wife.
Being a daughter.
Being a friend.
Being a Christian.
And.
Being a Matron-of-Honor.
To me, a Matron-of-Honor means that someone cherishes your friendship enough to ask you to be their #1 on the biggest day of their life. A place and status I never feel worthy of.
I grew up as an only child. I remember vividly thinking to myself during my high school years, when you are dreaming of getting married and watching your friends get married, that I would never be a maid of honor since I didn’t have a sister.
I always longed for a sister. My parents tried to have more kids, but they weren’t even supposed to be able to have me.
I never got that sister that I always wanted.
At least not by blood.
But I got more than a sister when I met my wonderful friend Katie. We met when we were just wee little ones at a dance academy in our local town. She was from the town over, but we ended up taking tap, jazz and ballet together from the time we were walking until jr. high.
When high school came and neither of us were still taking dance at the same place, we lost touch. But nearly 5 years ago we reconnected.
And when we did? It felt like we never missed a beat.
I’m surrounded by boys all day every day. EVERY SINGLE DAY. <—you feel me?
Do y’all know how important it is for me to have HER?
My best friend. My sister. My person.
I would imagine that anyone who has a sister knows that special bond that you share…the bond that can’t be described.
And while I might not know exactly what that feels like? I think I’ve got something pretty darn close when it comes to my Kate.
When I’m having a crappy day? I call her. And ten times out of ten…I hang up and I feel instantly better.
When I have good news to share? I call her. And ten times out of ten…she’s genuinely happy for me as if it was something good happening to her.
When I need guidance? I call her. And ten times out of ten…she gives me better advice than any therapist ever could.
When I need a quick lunch date? I call her. And ten times out of ten…she meets me at Chilis with little to no notice.
I feel honored and humbled and beyond blessed that she chose me to stand next to her on one of the most important days of her life.
She’s the person who keeps me sane. She’s the one who talks me off the ledge when I’m ready to go crazy with all these boys. She’s the one who knows me better than I know myself.
And she’s the one I can’t wait to watch marry the love of her life.
I must say, she snagged a good one. I mean, if he can regulate the Rose boys…you know he’s a keeper.
What about all you ladies out there without real sisters…do you have a friend that you call your sister?
Friends are the family we get to choose! Looks you chose a good one and so did she!
I have two older sisters, but my best friend feels far more like my sister than they ever have. Family bonds are about love, not DNA.
This is so sweet! I also have no sisters (one older brother). But my best friend since we were babies (our moms met when I was a baby and her mom was still pregnant with her!!) asked me to be her maid of honor, and it was the best day of my life standing by her side. She and her husband celebrated 3 years of marriage today, and in exactly one month, she will be by my side as maid of honor as well. Having friends who are close to us and know everything about us but love us anyway is so important. Have fun!!! Can’t wait to see the pics of all the wedding festivities!
this is such a beautiful post. i do have a sister, but i also have a best friend who is like my sister as well. she lived with my family when we were in high school and she’s more than just a friend, truly my sister.
I have a sister who I adore but, it is always so nice to have those close girlfriends!
I have a sister and I was her maid of honor in March for her wedding but I also have a cousin I’m really close to who only has brothers and I’m sure when she gets married I’ll be her maid or matron of honor 🙂 if she isn’t married when I get married I may make her my maid and my sister my matron just depends 🙂
This might be the sweetest post, ever….and you know I got teary reading this one! <3 You are all those things for me too! I honestly don't know where I'd be without you! I love you to pieces!
How cute! It’s always refreshing to see a laid back bride! I have a sister and a BFF, it’s nice to have a outside ear when you need it.
I have a sister but we are not close at all these days and I’m not sure we ever had that special bond. If we did, maybe we would have both fought to remain close. My daughter will be an only child and I hope she finds a great friend like you did to fill the void of have a sister.
I was thinking about you this morning and wondering why I had not seen you on IG lately. Somehow I accidentally unfollowed you! So I hopped over here to see that all was well with you( funny how we think of our IG friends as real time friends) and I was so happy to read this. My girl is an only child and I prayed for a sibling for ten years. It was not in God’s plan and I had to move forward. She has never wanted a sibling – she says it would ruin vacations;) But my heart aches for her in that she would never have a sibling bond. So now I pray that she marries a man who has siblings and that God will place other sisters in her life. I am certain that He has her best interests at heart. Thank you for this sweet and encouraging post! Susan