Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

Maid of Honor. I thank God that this position was already filled way before the proposal. As a requirement during our NDOA program, we had to choose a best couple before the classes ended. This was a tough pick because this is the lady you are supposed to be wide open to about everything. I was so worried about everything not falling into place, but one sit-down over tea cemented it all. We had a conversation that felt like a warm hug, and I knew, this is it.

The greatest task ahead was choosing my bridesmaids. I always knew that I would 'propose' to them, because my goal through this Bridal Era is intentionality. Around that time, the logistics didn't quite make sense, it was during the holidays, and financially, my math was not mathing.

( In no particular order)

Bridesmaid 1💚 represents a part of me in the present, she has seen some bits of the relationship and we share intimate sessions of deep conversation, the sort that leave you feeling both exposed and understood.

Bridesmaid 2💚is a representation of the younger me, the youngest of them all, and my hope is that as she walks through this process with us, something in her will be awakened, enlightened, and deeply encouraged.

Bridesmaid 3💚 represents the testimony, a full circle moment. From crying over boys, to navigating relationships that, through all their twists and turns, led to the altar.

Bridesmaid 4💚 represents the grown version of me. We went from being each other's crime partners😂, to speaking this season into existence, to now standing in the middle of it, finally living what we once only dared to believe.

Bridesmaid 5💚 represents the planner in me, fun yet firm, a part of my university self that stands as a living reminder of where we started and marvels at how far we have come.

Bridesmaid 6💚 is the level-headed one, a trooper through and through, and a pillar of support. She represents a journey that did not begin yesterday, one that traces all the way back to high school, through the university years, and into this very moment.

The list could have gone on and on, and to all the ladies who were interested, I could honestly not have everyone, as I was keen on keeping a small, intimate group. Six was a stretch even for me 😂.

Now these ladies have literally carried me. They have shown up without being asked-financially, emotionally, spiritually, and physically(I could write a book). At this point their FYPs are filled with nothing but bridal content, and honestly, that gets me every time 🥺🥺.

They have given me a whole new definition of what it means to be held by women. Of what FEMALEHOOD truly looks like. This does not mean we have not had our own share of disagreements but at the end of it all, we remind ourselves of our main goal "TAKING OUR GIRL TO THE ALTAR"

In another world, another life. I would still choose the same ladies. Every single time. This was a leap of faith, and I'm grateful that all of you said YES, even though I was clear you can say no if you are not comfortable. Thank you, and I Love You All💚