Meet the lovely ladies keeping Abi-guel sane through their wedding weekend!
MAIDS OF HONOR:
Amanda Salvest (London, United Kingdom)
Abigail and Amanda have been roommates since day one at Georgetown University. Though not immediately friends, they soon became inseparable. Amanda is currently working in New York City as a project manager for a translation firm, but don't let the "desk job" fool you -- this Brit is a free spirit and a trickster! Don't be convinced when she tells you to refer to the bride-to-be as "Gail"!
Julia Steinhilber (Montgomery, Alabama)
They met on the first day of Kindergarten and have been going strong ever since! Julia is completing her Masters in Accounting at Auburn University this spring, and this sweet and smart Southern belle (and a bridesmaid expert!) has pulled on yet another hat as Abigail's co- maid of honor.
BRIDESMAIDS:
Maggie Cleary (Springfield, Virginia)
Maggie and Abigail have shared many laughs and experiences over the years, but this will be one for the (Face)books! Maggie is graduating from Georgetown one month after the wedding and headed off to law school. Hopefully, she'll hang a Smith/Santana wedding photo in the White House when she's elected as the first Republican woman-president!
Sofia Iatarola (Chicago, Illinois)
Growing up together through summers at Sanborn Western Camps, and staying friends through their loves of art history and Cafe Leopold's pancakes, "Fifi" is one of the precious few allowed to call Abigail "Abby". Sofia graduated from John Hopkins University last spring and will be traveling to Alabama from Los Angeles, California, where she has moved to pursue a career in cinematic production.
Maggie Rickard (Montgomery, Alabama)
They ran together throughout high school, and now it's time for Maggie to help Abigail walk down the aisle! Maggie is completing her illustrious collegiate track and cross-country career and graduating in the spring from Davidson College in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Lesley Shinbaum (Montgomery, Alabama)
Though Abigail and Lesley will never agree on politics, Lesley has agreed to stand by one of her oldest friend's side on her wedding day. The number of sports-team practices and high-school memories these two made are endless, and, though "soon-to-be-Santana", to Lesley, Abigail will always be "Snaily"! Lesley is currently working on the gubernatorial campaign for Terry McAuliffe (D-VA).
Rachel Kichler Smith (Elberta, Alabama)
Five years ago, Abigail walked down the aisle as a bridesmaid as Rachel married her brother Bart; now it's time to return the favor! Rachel, mother of Martha (9 months), gourmet-quality cheesecake chef and all-around fantastic sister-in-law, will serve as a Brides-Matron in the Smith/Santana nuptials.
This is an amazing wedding party. My sister in law suggested us some budgeted Los Angeles event venues for our first anniversary party. Want to make it a simple dinner with quality arrangements. Cakes, cup cakes, cookies, Italian, Thai, continental, Chinese food, variety flavored desserts, reputes Dj, photographer and many more are to be still done.
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