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 and still do. Maya turns to Carol for advice on lifes big issues. 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, 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 architecture course at Harvards GSD in 2008. They spent many late nights creating and supported and challenged each others ideas throughout the course. While neither ended up going into architecture, they each gained a lifelong friend. Beth lives in Newton, MA with her husband Tod and their two 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 is so happy they did, because they became great friends. Katy has been a close confidant throughout Mayas dating life and lifts Maya up when she needs it. 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 we are 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, TX. 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.