I wrote this before I knew there weren’t going to be speeches at the wedding. I actually did something in advance and felt the need to post it somewhere

Good evening everyone for those who don’t know I’m Korina and I have had the privilege of knowing Nikki as long as I’ve lived here and Kevin for as long as he’s been in Nikki’s life. For those that do know, please stop looking so worried this isn’t going to take that long.

A few weeks ago it hit me that Nikki and Kevin’s wedding was fast approaching and that as the maid of honor I was going to have to try to write something emotional enough to make her cry but hold it together in front of all you lovely people. For the first time in my life I was actually starting a speech early, this really couldn’t be something fueled by a lot of caffeine the night before the wedding.

I met Nikki in the first grade and two weeks later she went with my family completely out of the state on a unforgettable adventure with pink hats, hippo floating, sleeping bags, and as that girl at the hotel front desk SWORE, a room that the New Kids on The Block had stayed in. Throughout the years there were injuries, fights, two moves, and a phone call early in the morning when the Oklahoma City bombs went off and I had to know she was ok. Somehow we’ve picked up the pieces every time, but I don’t know if I ever fully recovered from that rock in the head, and carried on in life.

I am certainly not any expert on marriage, but I’ve got 2 personal tips from knowing Nikki for as long as I have.

Kevin you were there so you will probably know this. But if you want to make a lot of left turns and end up where you started, give a map to Nikki.

Never stand by her when you’re throwing rocks off a bridge.

I’d like to wish Nikki and Kevin the best of luck in everything they take on in their new journey. I think I’ve talked enough and everyone probably needs a drink so I’d just like to purpose a toast to Nikki and Kevin. I wish you luck in your new adventure together. To Nikki and Kevin.