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Jennifer Hedgepeth
My beautiful, talented, and loving big sister. We met when I was born, and I can only imagine she took wonderful care of her cute little baby sister. I followed her around kids club at family camp, always tried to prove to her that I could sing as beautifully as she could (when I clearly could not), unfortunately did not follow in her fashionable footsteps (rolled socks anyone?), and watched her become an amazing mother to her three adorable children. She is currently a radio DJ on Kool 103 in Southern Oregon and thriving in her new business as a wedding coordinator (I sure am a lucky bride-to-be!).
Bridesmaids
Kelsey Towne - Matron of Honor
My childhood best friend since we were 10 years old. We both moved to the same neighborhood before starting 5th grade. I knocked on her door and asked her if she wanted to go play basketball. She said yes and has been my best friend ever since. She and I will forever have a shared love for Jeep Wranglers, the beach, and ice cream. She has visited me everywhere I have lived around the world and to this day is an amazing pen-pal. Even in this day of emails, texts, and tweets, Kels and I still send hand-written letters to each other. She is now a fantastically talented graphic designer in San Diego and mother to sweet little Walker.
Krystal Clover - Maid of Honor
My soon-to-be sister. We met the same day I met Preston. After I had asked Preston to dance at Mike and Kelly's wedding, Preston introduced me to his intimidatingly beautiful twin sister, Krystal. Lucky for me she is the sweetest most welcoming girl ever, and she made me feel like a part of the Clover family from the very first time I met her. She is now training dolphins and sea lions for the Navy in San Diego.
Amelia Copp
One of my best friends from Penn, and loving and caring neighbor during my 4 years as an Atlanta resident. We met our first day in Philadelphia during pre-season volleyball. We bonded as teammates at Penn and have stuck together ever since. She adopted me into her family when I moved to Atlanta and cooked dinners for me after late nights of studying for law school finals. She is now a first grade teacher in Decatur, Georgia and mom to the adorable Bennett.
Daniella Yacobovsky
One of my best friends from Penn. We met during freshman orientation week and were inseparable from day 1. We sang "Can't Fight The Moonlight" until the wee hours of the night and regularly frequented Smokey Joes for late-night dancing. Daniella helped me put together my first resume in college and Fed-Exed me business clothes to wear to my law school interviews. She is now the co-owner of the ridiculously popular online jewelry site, BaubleBar, and was recently named one of Inc.com's 30 under 30 Coolest Young Entrepreneurs.
Pamela Rosen
My best friend from law school. We met during the first day of 1L orientation in Bacardi Plaza during the welcome BBQ. I asked her what she was going to wear for our "professionalism day" the following day and she said whatever she could fake into being "professional enough." We became fast friends. Pam had a nickname for Preston long before I ever did, and recently vacationed with "honeybear" and the whole Clover gang at the River. Pam is now rocking the New York legal world as a corporate associate while daydreaming about back country ski trips, camping, and traveling the world.
Jennifer Avery
One of my longest and dearest friends from High School. We met in ASB my sophomore year of high school, her freshman year. Jenn's momma-doo pretty much adopted me into the family and I spent countless nights after whatever sports practice I had that day eating from mom's snack drawer and gossiping with Jenn. Chinese food was the staple of our dinners and boys were generally the staple of our gossip sessions. She is now climbing the corporate ladder at Walgreens and continually impressing me with her ability to keep in touch and remain close friends with EVERYONE she knew in high school.
Rachael Esperanza
One of my longest and dearest childhood friends. We met when I was in 5th grade and she was in 6th grade and we both tried out for the middle school volleyball team. Not only was she my setter on the volleyball court, but she has pretty much been my "setter" in life, constantly providing sound advice and support through all big "life decisions." She taught me how to giggle until it hurts and be HAPPY about all that comes my way. She is now an invaluable asset at Google, spreading sunshine throughout the South Bay and her beloved San Francisco.
Sara Werner-Costa
One of my longest and dearest childhood friends. We met in seventh grade when I knew her as "a very tall, very talented basketball player." Soon thereafter she transferred to Rolling Hills for our eighth grade year and she, Kelsey, and I played on the "back to back undefeated champs" middle school basketball team together. Sara, also affectionately known as the icing on my cake, brought me along to her dad's D.J. gigs and introduced me to the world of home-made CDs. She is now an incredibly talented real estate agent in San Francisco and was recently named one of Realtor magazine's Top 30 under 30 realtors.
Chloe Hedgepeth - Junior Bridesmaid
My precious niece. I was lucky enough to be there the day she was born, and she has been melting my heart and winning me over since her first moments in my arms. I can hardly believe she is already in middle school but am not at all surprised at the way she is growing into a kind, sweet, thoughtful, and lovely young lady. She sure has a proud "Aunt Pippi" who loves texting her on her new cell phone.
Abigail Hedgepeth - Flower Girl
My other precious niece. I didn't get to meet her until she was a year old because I was living in South America when she was born, but I instantly fell in love with her the moment I saw her sweet, precious smile in pictures. Now in second grade, she is bright, smart, energetic, and eager to learn. She wants to follow in Uncle Preston's footsteps and go to Stanford when she grows up and was rooting for the right team when the Cardinal beat the Ducks in overtime this past football season.