Jordan is my cousin, but I see her as more of a sister. We are only one year apart, and grew up seeing each other nearly every day and most weekends. We did everything together as kids, from making up dances and playing dress-up to high school drama club and birthday celebrations (our birthdays are a few days apart). I couldn't imagine getting married without Jordan by my side - she knows me better than anyone and I'm honored to have her in my life.

Jodi is Jeff's older sister, and someone I had the pleasure of meeting on HER wedding day! I quickly learned that Jodi and I share a lot of common interests, especially our love for good coffee, which we take turns mailing to each other every so often. It has been such a pleasure having Jodi in my life and getting to know the caring, independent, and passionate woman that she is. I couldn't ask for a better sister-in-law, and I'm so excited to have her stand by my side on our wedding day.

I met Amy shortly after moving to Ohio at Rise Fitness. Amy is incredibly kind and thoughtful, and one day before class she introduced herself and welcomed me to town. From there, our friendship blossomed over our shared love for crafting, buying too many plants, getting our nails done, and chatting about life. Amy is one of the most genuine people I've ever met, and I am so grateful for our friendship.

Maddie is my younger cousin, and I still remember the day she was born! I grew up babysitting Maddie and have watched her grow into a wonderful, smart, and motivated woman. I value the friendship we have now as adults, and am always inspired by her ability to pursue her dreams and be true to herself. I can't express how cool it is to have my baby cousin stand next to me now as a friend and bridesmaid on my wedding day.

I met Sarah as a Ph.D. student at the University of Arkansas. As one of the few women in our program, I was excited to make friends with another female graduate student. What began with a casual lunch discussing the duties of teaching Human Anatomy soon blossomed into a truly valuable friendship. Sarah came into my life at such a critical time, and we navigated the challenges of being a woman in STEM and the tribulations of graduate school together, something I will always be grateful for. She has watched my relationship with Jeff grow over the years, and has been such a constant support system through thick and thin. I'm so excited to have her by my side on our wedding day.

Jake is my one and only brother (besides the rumors my dad has spread about our poorly behaved older brother Jeremy who didn't quite make it). We really did absolutely everything together growing up and overtime we fought less and less (as brothers do) and became best friends. I'd be lost without him and am super excited to have him as my best man!

Jonny is Allie's brother, and somebody who has always been incredibly welcoming to me. It doesn't always go smoothly when a guy gets to meet his girlfriends family, but this was not the case when I met Allie's family and Jonny has been a big part of that! He's always down to hangout, watch sports, drink beer, and find a good swimming spot. All things that I enjoy as well!

Henry has been one of my best friends since around 9th grade. I don't even know where to begin when describing our friendship. We've created endless memories together over the years and I truly love him like a brother. He has always been there for me and is somebody that will make things fun no matter what we are doing or where we are. He has been an amazing friend these past 15ish years and I couldn't be more excited to celebrate the biggest day of my life with him.

I've been friends with Steve since Kindergarten. Steve is another one of my best friends and somebody who I've been on many many adventures with. We even started a scooter team together in high school. He is always up for a good time and we've been on countless camping and skiing trips together. He's somebody I keep in touch with effortlessly and every time I see him it feels like no time has passed at all even when we live hundred of miles a part.

I met Evan during my junior year of college at WMU through my other roommate named Evan! After only hanging out a couple of times Evan became my roommate for both of my senior years of college. Evan has an amazing sense of humor, a great taste in music and we basically instantly became close friends. We have so many dumb inside jokes together that don't make sense to anybody else but us. He's a genuinely great person and somebody I consider myself really lucky to have in my life.

Joe and I met sophomore year of College as Engineering students. Engineering school can enroll a wild cast of characters but there is only one Joe Jagodzinski. I'm not even entirely sure of the exact moment that we met but I'm sure glad that we did. Joe and I quickly became good friends and ended up being roommates along with Evan in my last couple years at WMU. Joe is THE most unique and original person I've ever known and somebody I truly care a lot about and am glad to have in my life.