Beyond grateful to have a bestfriend so willing to take on this big role in my special day. After 16 years of friendship, she's seen me at my worst and watched me grow into my best and through it all, she stood by my side and always had my back. I know I can rely on her for anything! Her role in my life is more like a sister than a bestfriend, it's a rare once in a life time kind of friendship that most people never have. I couldn't imagine this day without her!

My crazy sister, my second mom, my confident, my twin separated in the womb. I can honestly say our relationship is one of a kind. Growing up, instead of harassing me for being the "youngest sister", she took me under her wing and is a huge part of who I am today. She taught me how to tame my wild curly hair and how to do my make up, she encouraged me to experiment with fashion and play with new trends, but most importantly she is the one that taught me to confidently be me, I couldn't take this step without her by my side!

From the best lab partner an organic chemistry student could ask for to one of my best friends to this day. She's kind, genuine, and so supportive. She's the type of friend that down for anything! brunch two hours away? Sure. Never held a gun before but skeet shooting competition? Definitely. Rawan always brings amazing energy to a room and is the life of the party, I'm so grateful to have her be a part of wedding party!

Though I've only known Renee for about two years, as soon as we met I knew we would be best friends! Renee is a cup of sunshine in my cranky mornings at work. She's level headed and helps steer me straight as a great role model both personally and professionally. Renee's most admirable attribute is her willingness to work out in my garage with me just to hang out! I'm grateful to have this strong woman taming the chaos that will be my wedding day.

Devin has been one of Alexis's best friends since they started competitive weightlifting on the same team in high school. This friendship has grown over the years as they continued to support each other on and off of the platform. When Nick came into the picture, him and Devin immediately clicked. Soon, Devin became a good friend to both the bride and groom, making him the obvious choice to be the wedding Officiant and the perfect person to kick off this next chapter.

Zack isn't just my brother; he's been my best friend since we turned a family vacation in Virginia into an adventure, complete with turtle escapades. Our bond has only grown stronger over the years, united by our love for sports, shared laughter over standup comedians, and all the shared experiences of growing up together. He's more than a brother; he's a lifelong partner in crime.

Cody entered my life courtesy of his wife, Roxy, who seemed to know we'd click instantly. And she was right! From our first encounter, we discovered we were both on the same wavelength of gooberness. Our friendship has been a series of lame dad jokes and pushing each other to the limits with our running escapades. Cody is the friend who always keeps the mood light and the laughs coming.

I met Dan at an entrepreneurial club at Rowan University, and it was an instant connection. We both shared the spirit of being dreamers and doers, always chasing big visions. Our bond has been cemented through our love for entrepreneurship, delving into the world of conspiracies, and the aspiration to retire out west on a cattle ranch. Dan is the kind of friend who continually inspires me to dream bigger.

Matt and I first crossed paths at the Rowan University Rec Center. We quickly realized we were misfits there but found a strong connection with each other. Throughout college, we bonded over lifting weights and challenging each other. Now, we continue our friendship on the golf course, sharing both good shots and laughs. Matt is the friend who's been a constant through the changing phases of life.