Good evening, everyone!
I’m Sarah, Emma’s sister, and if I’m a little emotional today, please bear with me. It’s not every day that you get to watch your best friend, who also happens to be your sister, marry the love of her life.
Let me take you back for a moment. Picture two little girls, running wild through the house, pretending that the living room was a jungle, and we were fearless explorers. That was us. Emma was always the leader, the one with the grand ideas, and I was more than happy to follow her lead—even when it meant getting into trouble.
Growing up with Emma was like living in a world full of color, laughter, and a bit of chaos. She brought adventure into everything we did, whether it was sneaking into the kitchen for midnight snacks or creating elaborate plans to convince our parents we needed a puppy (which, by the way, eventually worked).
But there was one moment when I realized my sister had truly grown up. It wasn’t when she graduated or moved out—it was when she told me about Lucas. There was something different in her voice, something I hadn’t heard before. A softness, a certainty. For the first time, my fearless explorer was talking about a new adventure, one she wanted to share with someone else.
Now, I’ll admit, I was protective. No one was going to be good enough for my sister, right? But then I met Lucas, and he completely blew that theory out of the water. He didn’t just love Emma—he respected her, supported her, and most importantly, he made her laugh in a way that only someone truly in love could.
To Lucas: You’ve taken on the role of being her partner in every new adventure, and for that, I couldn’t be more grateful. You’ve brought out a new side of my sister, a side that’s even more full of life, if that’s possible. Thank you for loving her so well.
Watching Emma and Lucas together is like watching two parts of a puzzle click perfectly into place. They’ve faced challenges that would test any couple, but instead of pulling them apart, those challenges only brought them closer. It’s been amazing to see them build a life together that’s filled with warmth, humor, and a whole lot of love.
And it’s the little things, really. The way Lucas looks at her when she’s not paying attention, or the way Emma saves the last piece of cake for him (something she never did for me, by the way). These are the things that show me they are in this for the long haul.
Now, I could stand here and give you advice about marriage, but the truth is, you two already know what you’re doing. You’ve already built a relationship on trust, understanding, and a shared love of really bad puns. So instead, I’ll just say this: Keep finding joy in the small moments, keep laughing at the silly things, and keep holding each other close when times get tough.
As we all raise our glasses, I want to thank Emma for being the best sister anyone could ask for, and Lucas for becoming the brother I didn’t know I needed.
Here’s to new adventures, to a lifetime of love, and to all the amazing things you’ll accomplish together. And most importantly, here’s to knowing that no matter what life throws at you, you’ve got each other to lean on.
To Emma and Lucas! Cheers!