Now we've set a date, getting married has become very tangible. The Church is booked, the dress has been ordered and I have five fantastic friends as my bridesmaids. Wanna meet my lovely ladies? They're pretty unique and I've chosen each of them for very special reasons...
Name Lisa Trundle
Age 21 (22 in a week and a half!)
Relationship My gorgeous little sister
The science bit
Li is a whirlwind of energy, life and laughter. A better dancer than me I used to complain that she had my life but thinner and with a boyfriend ;) Lisa and I have always been close and I’ve considered her one of my closest friends since the day I proudly taught her the alphabet on my chalkboard in Magherafelt (she was a very bright toddler).
Name Emma Alleway
Age 25ish I think! It’s rude to ask
Relationship Steve’s sister and my soon-to-be sister in law!
The science bit
Emma actually reminds me a lot of Lisa and I think they'll get on like a house on fire. They have a similar sense of energy and adventure. Em is a youth pastor in Chelmsford and married her lovely husband Stu last October. It was a very creative and dramatic Wedding with Helicopters to the reception and goldfish on tables. Love it!
Name Charlotte New
Age 26
Relationship Thelma to my Louise
The science bit
I’ve known Charlotte for six years but our friendship really took off since our infamous road trip across the American Mid-West Christmas 2004. Charlotte is my 24-7 other half, often my sanity and always a source of adventure. She’s famous for her straight talking, DIY talents and the ability to work any outfit she throws together.
Name Helen Monkton
Age 27
Relationship My wise sage
The science bit
Helen and I got to know each other our first summer (2001) working on the island of Ibiza for 24-7. We were put in a prayer and accountability triplet together and have been firm friends ever since. I have so much respect for Helen because in many ways we’re very different; she’s one of the most consistent, faithful, disciplined and elegant people I’ve met.
Name Sarah (Smiles!) Miles
Age 23
Relationship Housemate, firm friend, Smallville/24/Battlestar Galactica buddy
The science bit
Smiles is kind, generous, gentle, fun loving and one of the friends that challenges my faith the most. She’s one of the strongest people I know and the way she lives her life for other people really inspires me.
With such great gals behind me this is going to be a fabulous adventure! xc