I met Ted my freshman year of college. I had just been elected to president of Central Campus (CCRG) and he had just been elected the senator for Central Campus from Student Government Association (SGA). As a side note, SGA and the area governments did not have a history of getting along very well. But, I didn't really know that and was more nervous that he would find my first meeting as president horrible, since had more experience that I had.
Luckily, none of that happened. In fact, at this time, Shannon and I were the only elected officials (President and Vice President respectively) and we had a few programs to throw right away. Ted stepped right in to help us out and attended all of our events as the next school year started. We also realized that he went to a rival high school and lives about 15 minutes from us back at home! Small world!
As the year progressed, Ted became more than an ex-officio of the CCRG executive board, he became more like a member of the board, and we treated him like one of us; one of the family. And before long, he became a dear friend to Shannon and me. Neither of us had a car on campus our sophomore year, and we frequently needed help getting to stores to buy supplies. Guess who stepped up to drive us, no matter the day, time, or how much he had to do? You guess it, Ted.
My junior year I became Vice President of all the residence halls and Ted became President of Student Government Association. We were both thrilled that we were able to work together for another, just in a different capacity! We served the student body in different ways, but worked extremely hard to bring SGA and ARH together, while achieving our goals. I couldn't ask for a better person to serve with than Ted!
The friendship didn't end as he graduated from ISU, thankfully. When we had school breaks, Shannon, Ted, and I would meet up for dinners, text, and update each other. When I was down at ISU for my last job, Ted was in town doing grad school and we STILL met up to catch up and reminise.
Over 4 years of a friendship and Ted is one of the dearest people to me (and I'm sure Shannon, too). That made us even more thrilled to get an invitation to his wedding to his wonderful fiance, Michelle, whom we also went to college with. I don't think we ever thanked her for all of her patience with us when we stole Ted away for CCRG events!
Enjoy some pictures of the ceremony and reception below. :)
Ted being escorted in by his parents
Michelle, the beautiful bride, being escorted in by her parents. Cue blubbery Amy!
Saying the "I Dos"
Kiss the bride, Ted!
Leaving the church... I loved the bright flowers. And of course I love the big smiles on the new couple :)
Our gift all wrapped up. We found shiny silver paper and bright green (sparkly) ribbon for a bow. (Ted's favorite color is green!). We also added 2 stickers that represent Shannon and me. Shannon - crayons (art major). Me - gardening tools (horticulture major). We thought we were soooo clever hehe.
A dark picture of the couple's first dance. Awww!
Posing with Ted during the reception. Good ol' times together!!
Roommates/best friends dancing the night away at the reception!
Congratulations, Ted and Michelle. You both are amazing people and I wish you all the happiness in the world. Thank you for having us at your wedding, it was such an honor and a wonderful day. :) Lots of <3!
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