Alyssa and Allie became besties on the middle school softball team. They started as “relationship buddies” and grew closer through high school, Disney trips together, and making so many memories at IU! They’ve eaten many oreos and hibachi together, and giggled until their stomachs hurt. Allie is an unwavering friend who is always there to help Alyssa decide on an outfit and curl her hair.

Nick is Will’s brother and best man. They have spent their whole lives growing up together and are now working together.

Abby is Will’s sister and was friend’s with Alyssa before Will entered Alyssa’s life. Abby and Alyssa met when Kos and Craig coached our Boys and Girls Basketball team and have been laughing and getting into shenanigans together ever since! Abby is a hilarious, deeply kind, and joy of a future sister in law and dear friend!

Brother of the Bride, Will got to know Alec better through Alyssa and Will has greatly enjoyed becoming Alec’s brother he never had.

Lauren is Alyssa’s amazing cousin. Though they didn’t live close, they have many fun memories growing up visiting each other and going on family vacations. They love sharing an Aperol spritz together while chatting about life. They’ve had the best times at wine tastings and spending time with Lauren’s daughter, and flower girl Emma! Lauren has always been a sweet, fun, encouraging, and strong cousin Alyssa has looked up to.

Thomas got to know Will through Boy Scouts in middle school and grew closer throughout high school and college.

Jaclyn and Alyssa grew close in high school and closer even while attending different colleges. “Jaclyn and Alyssa days of fun” became a tradition when they were both home in the summer! These days include going to the farmers market and chatting by the pool. Jaclyn is fiercely loyal, has the best words (could be her job in PR), and always brings a fun time!

Clark grew up in the same neighborhood as Will (and Nick) and were great friends throughout school, as well as, Boy Scouts.

Erika was Alyssa’s instant best friend when she first moved to Zionsville. They became best friends in Mrs. Dettmer’s second grade class and have stayed bffae (best friends for ever and ever) keeping close while going to different high schools and colleges. They always had fun and laughed baking together (shout out Golly Polly’s Doodles!) Erika is a constant, positive, and encouraging bffaeae.

Glen was part of the crew in Boy Scouts and became friends with Will through that time.

Kristi and Alyssa have known each other since they were babies. They have so many memories growing up walking across their backyards to play as kids to traveling Croatia together a few years ago. Kristi has always been there as a true friend who will always stand up for her people!

Will met Clayton freshman year at the University of Iowa on the shooting team. The two became great friends and lived together for the rest of college.

Keegan and Alyssa also have known each other since they were babies. They grew up in the same neighborhood and share a love for being greek! They played sports together when they were little and the nickname Keegan still calls Alyssa, “Shoebox” began after a softball game. Keegan has been a loyal and supportive friend since the beginning!

Will met Troy in the engineering school at University of Iowa and they have remained friends ever since.

Arden and Alyssa became friends in high school and have stayed close through living different places. From fun sleepovers in Zionsville to visiting Arden at school in England, they always laugh (and maybe happy cry too) nonstop when together!

Rick was/is Will’s mentor into Sales at Willoughby Industries. Rick and Will became friends through their years of travel together at work.