Kaitlin is Ashley's lifelong best friend. Their friendship began at the Garden Center of Flying Horse. The girls were 7 year's old when they were each independently picking strawberries and hated each other(for no reason at all); Each thinking & knowing, that their strawberries were better than the others. After just a week of riding bikes and sharing a mutual neighborhood friend, the girls were best friends. As time went on they began calling each other sisters and never completing a single event without the other... Including their freshman year of college together at The University of Colorado. Since 07" the girls have traveled all over the world together and cannot wait to see where life sends them next.

CJ is Max's best friend from the Academy and the life of the party. CJ takes credit for introducing Max and Ashley but Nickolai has something to say about that. Regardless, CJ will be Max's life long friend and may just be their biggest cheerleader.

Alie is Ashley's "Work Wife" from Something New bridal. Since they met, they have gone through all of life's obstacles, good and bad, together, and always remind each other to ground themselves in laughter and prayer. Ashley now holds the(self-ordained) title of auntie to Alie and Andy's new baby girl Stella.

Aidan is Max's hometown best friend and co-conspirator. Whether it was foosball club, debate, soccer or practically every class at Chagrin, Max, Aidan, and Trevor were most often seen together.

Camryn is Max's cousin who he truly considers a sister. Although Cam is from Maxwell's side of the family, Cam and Ashley have had the rare opportunity to bond over several trips to Colorado and Ohio; The girls both share a love of tequila and dancing!

Mason and Max grew much closer in their senior year of high school going through the military academy application process. While they went to rival academies, Mason and Max still spent most of their time during summers together working out, going on long runs, playing corn hole, mountain biking and competing constantly. Mason and Max always drive each other to get better.

Jenna A.K.A "J-Lo", is one of Ashley's forever friends from Nursing school. Ashley and Jenna share a love of dancing and laughing through literally everything, and quickly became each other's rocks in the nightmare that is Nursing School. Ashley, Jenna, and Savannah are an unstoppable trio that loves to line dance their way through all of life's challenges.

Max and Nick are both remarkably similar but also different. Max and Nick largely think alike, love golf, and love to compete. They are golf buddies and share everything they possibly can about their game and take trips all over the country to play together and have fun. Nick has known Ashley longer than anyone in the bridal party and this is certainly a full circle moment for them!

Kathryn is quite literally Ashley's "sister from another mister". Kathryn is married to Fuhren Tsai, one of Ashley's previous sponsor brothers. From the moment they met, they knew they were destined to be... Ashley and Kat that is. Since then, Fuhren has graciously shared Kat with Ash and they have gone on several girl trips, and date nights to be remembered forever.

Grady and Max did nearly all of their USAFA coursework together and continue to stay involved in each other's lives. Both Grady and Max like to learn and push each other to do great things. Grady is the smartest person Max knows and knows how to bring the best out of people.

Peyton is Maxwell's oldest cousin who in any case scenario he refers to as a sister. Peyton & Camryn truly are sisters and graciously accepted Max as their Brother the day he was born. Ashley cannot wait to have two new sister-in-laws added to her family.

Ryan is another one of Max's best friends from the USAFA baseball team and an amazing guy. He is a main character in the funny stories the academy friend group has together and is always up for a good time. Max, Ryan, Zupp, and more recently CJ all love playing golf together and giving each other grief the whole time.

Sarah is Ashley's family friend-made "sister". Sarah and Ashley's mothers are childhood & lifetime best friends giving them an immediate sister bond from birth on. In their early childhood, the girls attended summer sports camps at USAFA and would never bat an eye introducing new friends to their sister. Sarah and Ashley have been all over the country together, grew up during the summers, and share a love of all things country.

Trevor is one of Max's best friends from high school. He, Aidan, and Trevor did most everything together and still enjoying keeping up on each other's lives and being involved. All three of us are surprised that Trevor was not the first in the group to get married.

Savannah A.K.A "savage" is one of Ashley's nursing school best friends and is part of the family she formed during her hardest times at nursing school. Ash considers Savannah to be her hick town best friend as their love of flannel, fringe, the US of A, and country music is infinite.

Zach is a full-hearted individual who gives all of himself to the things he cares about. He is extremely passionate and caring of the people close to him and steals fans from the people he doesn't know. Zach and Max spent plenty of time together during their time at USAFA and are looking forward to coming back together for the wedding!

Taylor is Ashley's older brother and sounding board. While he may have a tough exterior, he is always the life of the party and sure to be the first on the dance floor on every occasion. Max has had the opportunity to be watched not only by one but two personal bodyguards as Taylor( Ashley's brother) and Brian are best friends.

Izzy is Ashley's niece and is full of the sass, energy, and grace required to be a top-notch flower girl.

Rea is a little someone who Ashley considers to also be her niece, she is her brother's best friend's daughter. Reagan belongs to Stephanie and Brian Guyette(Taylor's USAFA bestie) and Ashley has always considered them family.

Henry has been tasked with the job of Ring Security and has selflessly accepted his mission.