Andie and I instantly connected the moment we met walking our dogs in Oak Park, Chicago. Realized we lived two floors apart and the rest is history. Five years, two shared engagements, daily Snapchats and texts, and multiple flights and drives to each other. She is truly my soulmate friend in every sense of the word. It helps that Keith (her husband) and Ryan share a love of motorcycles and Vikings, making our dreams of living on a commune someday that much more real!

Alex met my brother over 10 years ago and has been part of the family ever since. They got married two years ago and I am beyond happy to have such a smart, accomplished sister-in-law. Favorite memories together are drinking wine and trying to protect any dessert I have from her infamous sweet tooth!

Almost 20 years of friendship and counting! Meg and I met in middle school and maintained a friendship that survived countless moves, relationship ups and downs, new jobs, and new experiences. Through it all, we maintained that loyal, comfortable, steady friendship could go weeks without communication until a two hour catch up sesh on the phone. Here's to another 20 years!

Julie is Ryan's younger sister and soon to be my sister-in-law. She is a highly accomplished doctor, travels all around the world for fun and has an eye for the finer things in life. No wonder I adore her! I look forward to growing our relationship over future cocktails in exotic places.

Kirsten and I have known each other almost 13 years, since our paths first crossed during our sophomore year at MSU. After several years, fate brought us together again in Oak Park, IL where we both lived for several years and where her, Andie and I had made countless memories. We now live only an hour apart and have continued our friendship along with Ryan and Mike, her husband.

Tommy and I met at CMU and have one of those "We don't remember how we became friends" stories. . We've been close for almost 10 years now, sharing memes, playing golf and gaming together. Always exciting to watch him and his wife Kelsey grow with their 2 daughters Addi and Rory.

What to say about my older brother Brent Wilson? He's kept me on my toes at every family gathering, constantly reminding me that he's the 3rd parent and in charge of delegating. Brent currently lives in London, UK and travels the world more than I can keep track of but he always makes time to come home during the holidays. He has supported me throughout my life with caring, understanding and advice.

Nick and I have known each other since the 2nd grade, truly one of my oldest friends and one of those friendships that's able to go weeks without talking and pick up like nothing was missed with sharing old inside jokes and stories. From playing ice hockey, tennis and now golf, we've been through it all together. Nick is married to a wonderful woman named Yasuko and has a son named William.

I've known Maj since the 5th grade, running the playground at Frost elementary. It wasn't until I returned from Nashville and moved to downtown Jackson that our friendship really took off. We became fast friends from playing pool at Tilted Arcade Bar, the Jackson beer festival to hitting the Motor City Comic Con. We're always looking to meet up for lunch or drinks at new places.

Caleb is Amara's younger brother and soon to be my brother-in-law. He recently graduated from his PHD program from Cornell University, he enjoys hiking and exploring new areas with his wife Alex. Caleb and I both enjoy whiskey and I'm looking forward to growing our relationship over some Old Fashioneds and new experiences.