Collin and Maya have known each other since high school — same school, same college, then seven years together in Boston after that. She's been the one steady voice through basically everything in Maya's life since. These days she splits her time between Fort Worth and Maine, running her own photography business, and travels the world solo chasing beautiful moments — deserts, coastlines, wherever the light is right (@collinhowellphoto).

Carol and Maya met in their twenties in Dallas — Carol was married with a career already going, and Maya had just left New York and was still figuring things out. They connected on a lot of levels: spirituality, art, relationships -- and still do. These days Carol is working toward her PhD in Clinical Psychology and lives in Salvador, Brazil with her husband Fabio and their two children.

Ami and Maya were introduced by Mayas father, Ajit, whos friends with Amis mentor, Jayesh Parekh. Maya had just moved back from Boston, and Ami was running a non-profit focused on micro-lending for women entreprenuers in India and Maya joined the board. They became close -- often contemplating purpose, beliefs and habits. and recently completed a seven month study focused on all three. Ami serves as Director of Business Development at Hightower Signature Wealth and lives in Dallas with her two children.

Beth and Maya met at a summer course in architecture at Harvard — they were both flirting with a career transition, and the six-week course became the perfect creative outlet. They connected instantly and pushed each other's ideas along the whole way through. Beth was an integral part of Maya's time in Boston and has stayed one of her closest friends since. She lives in Newton, MA with her husband Tod and their two children.

Alex and Maya were roommates in Boston and she totally broke open Mayas shell. They threw Halloween parties, spent time at Alexs familys home on Marthas Vineyard, and had countless evenings walking to dinner after work in downtown Boston. Alex has remained one of Mayas closest friends ever since. Shes co-founder and CMO of Upwell Materials, and lives in Manhattan with her husband Steve and their three children.

Katy and Maya moved back to Fort Worth from the East Coast at the same time — Katy from Manhattan, and Maya from Boston. They were both single at the time, and several people told each of them they needed to meet. Maya was so glad they did, because they became great friends. Katy has been a close confidant throughout Mayas dating life. She is Private Bank Market Lead at PNC Bank and lives in Fort Worth with her husband Mark and their son, Ford

Renu and Maya met years ago on the board of Opportunity+, a nonprofit run by their mutual friend (and bridesmaid) Ami Doshi. Board meetings at Amis house turned into real friendship, fueled by shared purpose, wine, and laughter. Since then, theyve grown closer. Renu and her husband, Devashish, are an awesome pair — bringing fun and energy wherever they go. Renu is a professor at The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and she and Devashish live in Pittsburgh, PA with their three children.

Kendall is the reason were all here! She introduced Maya and Amish. Kendall is a powerhouse — pretty, smart, fun, and loyal. Shes the ultimate connector — always thinking about who should meet whom in her life, and shes usually right. Kendall is a realtor licensed in Texas and New York, specializing in luxury condos, and lives in Dallas with her husband, JT.

Jacie and Maya met on Mayas first day of high school at Trinity Valley School in Fort Worth. They became close friends, experiencing life together as high schoolers do — homework, nights out, lots of time driving around, summer jobs. Maya has known Jacie the longest of all her bridesmaids and cherishes their friendship. Jacie currently serves as Director of Infection Prevention at Prisma Health and lives in Asheville, North Carolina with her husband Neil, their two children, and a menagerie of animals and plants.