I couldn't have wished for a greater older sister who although at times drives me crazy, is there for me no matter what. From day one she's been a best friend and as we've gotten older, we've grown even closer and appreciate each other even more.
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This past July she got married. As her maid of honor, I was able to share just how great of a person she really is by giving a speech. So as a nod to Cait, I'd like to share it here:
My Maid Of Honor Speech:
As the sister and maid of honor to the bride, or should I say Mrs.H,
I’d like to first congratulate the married couple and thank
you all for coming and celebrating with us tonight.
Now before I talk about the Mrs., I’d like to just say a few words
about Grant. Grant has been a lot of things to me throughout the
years—I’ve known him as a friend’s brother, a friend’s boyfriend, that
guy on Halloween in a batman suit, my sister’s crush, my sister’s
boyfriend, our family’s “manny,” my prom date, my boss’s son, and my
sister’s fiancé. Tonight, it is with great pleasure that I am able to
add two more titles to that list...as my sister’s husband and my
brother in law. Grant, although you’ve been a part of my family for
many years, I’m so happy that today it’s finally official.
And now for the bride...
I feel like it was just yesterday when Caitlin and I were in our
princess nightgowns, playing with our Barbies, imagining what life
would be like when we grew up. We’d play house—Caitlin was the Mom, I
was the baby. We’d play school—Caitlin the teacher, I the student.
We’d play hospital—she the doctor, me the patient. We’d play kingdom,
she the queen. And yes me, her servant. Always the boss—Caitlin liked
being in charge and knew what she wanted.
Many of you will probably agree that nothing has changed after all
these years. Although that spunky, outgoing, adorable little girl has
grown into a smart, successful and beautiful woman, she remains just
as confident and just as driven to make things happen and to ensure
that her life is lived on her terms.
From the moment she saw Grant on the football field 10 or so years ago
she knew she wanted him. And it appears tonight, that she definitely
got him.
So Cait, I hope that you keep making things happen and going after
what you want. It hasn’t failed you yet. In the years to come, I want
you to be able to look back at when we were four and five and smile
knowing that the life you dreamt about and imagined came true. I hope
you get to play house and be Mom to some beautiful children. You’ll be
their teacher and show them the world, and you’ll be their doctor when
they get hurt. And although I doubt Grant will want to be your
servant, I think he’ll make a pretty good King to your Queen.
I have no doubt that the two of you together will create your own
fairytale and live happily ever after. No, times will not always be
picture perfect—sorry Grant, I don’t think Cait’s singing in the car
will ever improve; and Cait I have a feeling that Grant’s socks may
always find their way onto the floor—but just know that you’ll have
each other, your family and your friends. And if you’re ever having a
bad day, think back to this moment. Think of all the happiness, love
and support around you and realize that it’s these things that matter.
Cause sooner or later we begin to understand that love is more than
verses on valentines, and romance in the movies. We begin to know that
love is here and now, real and true, the most important thing in our
lives. Love creates our favorite memories and is the foundation of our
fondest dreams. Love is a promise that is kept, a fortune that can’t
be spent, a radiance that never fades. It’s a mysterious and magical
joy that endures and strengthens overtime. It is what has brought you
both together and it is what will stay with you forever.
So without further adieu, let’s raise our glasses to the new Mr. and
Mrs. and drink to a lifetime of happiness and love. Congratulations
Cait and Grant.
Wishing you a Happy Birthday Cait! Can't wait to celebrate!
xo Belle
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