My little sister is amazing. No other word could describe her best. I was always kind of jealous of her - she's tall, skinny, very outgoing and she's always been there for me.
Photo by Kate Rupertus from SingleExposure Photograhy
As a special treat for you here is her speech. Our laughing was probably during the part where she tells everyone that she wanted to be like me and tried to take my prescription pills for a heart condition I had growing up.
Hi eveyone! For those of you who don't know me, I'm Jill, the very proud younger, yet bigger sister of our beautiful Bride. I want to start by congratulating the bride and groom, and thanking all of our family and friends for coming here today and sharing this most special day with us.
Erin and Chris, when I look at the two of you, I know that you've found your true match. I know that my sister has never been happier, and that's because of you, Chris. You guys have a wonderful adventure ahead of you, and with God's blessing your marriage will last for decades to come. Separately, you are two very special, remarkable people, but together you are complete.When we were little I always looked up to Erin and pretty much idiolized my big sister. I remember one time when I came really close to taking one of Erin's heart medicine pills, except luckily my mom stopped me right before I did.. but that's how much I wanted to be just like Erin. I also remember when I was a little older, always stealing Erin's clothes and wearing them when she wasn't around. But there were the few occassions when she would catch me and be furious! She absolutely hated it, even though I looked at it as a compliment! Due to the stealing of the clothes and other things we had our share of fights, but no matter how mad we were at eachother, we always made up at the end of the day, because were sisters and nothing can come between that bond.
Erin, I just want to tell you how stunning you look today... you really look like a princess from a fairy tale. I also want to say that this has truly been a special day for me as well. Thank you for giving true meaning to the word sister and for sharing the last 22 years with me.
My wishes for Erin and Chris are that they have a continued loving friendship and partnership; that they enjoy success and laughter; that they are blessed with children; and that they always see and talk with their heart.I wish you only the very best. My love to the both of you.
Here's to love, laughter and happily ever after.
Photo by Kate Rupertus from SingleExposure Photograhy