Sami and Avery have been very close friends since elementary school! They have so many memories from girl-scout camp, cheerleading, choir trips, tennis, and vacations together. Avery wouldn’t be the person she is today without Sami.

Ramona was Avery’s first friend in kindergarten. They grew up together cruising the neighborhood on their pink scooters. Ramona has always been a lifelong friend to Avery. They’ve stayed close for 20 years now!

Dana and Avery were best friends and roommates in college. They met in their first-year chemistry course as Dana’s bubbly personality drew them together. They’ve spent many long nights studying together as well as weekends in Chicago together at concerts and hockey games. Avery was just by Dana’s side at her wedding last summer, and Avery can’t wait to have her by her side this time!

Kaitlyn and Avery have been very close friends since middle school when they met through their dads! They were involved in many things together in high school and also went to college together. Avery was Kaitlyn’s Maid of Honor in October and couldn’t imagine her own wedding without Kaitlyn. She is so sweet, caring, and always a loyal friend.

Jade is Hunter’s younger sister and Avery & Jade have grown so close over the last 5 years. They spend a lot of time together on the weekends and even worked together! They love family vacations and girls trips with Avery’s mom! Avery can’t wait to finally have a sister like Jade.

Abinav and Hunter have been best friends since they met their first semester of college. You can always count on these two to be the life of the party when they’re together. Hunter and Avery often visit Abinav as he’s attending medical school in Kansas City. They’ve all 3 even gone on vacation together taking Avery’s cousin to Cedar Point!

Josh and Hunter grew close while they were attending dental school together. They made it through some of the hardest moments of their lives together.

Connor and Hunter have been close buddies since high school. They’ve stayed close since they’ve grown up. When Connor isn’t farming, he and Hunter enjoy concerts and spending time together in Fort Dodge, IA.

Jeremy and Hunter met when Hunter was in dental school and Jeremy was going through his periodontics residency at UIowa. They spend a lot of time together watching football and basketball games with Avery & Jeremy’s girlfriend, Olivia. When they’re not talking about dentistry, the four of them always find fun things to do on the weekends together!

Bobby and Hunter have grown to be close friends all because of Avery & Bobby’s wife, Dana! The four of them always have a great time together exploring the Chicago area and the boys love going to football games. Hunter was by Bobby’s side last year in his wedding and is very grateful to have Bobby by his side now for his own wedding.

Wesley is Avery's younger brother and recently moved to Iowa City to work as an Audi mechanic. When he is not working, he is Avery's designated dog-sitter and she sometimes makes him pick her up from school, as she is still the big sister! Wes is the life of the party and always knows how to have a good time.

Masen is Avery's first cousin and they have been very close since they were kids. Avery and Hunter have taken Masen on many different trips visiting grandma, grandpa, and uncle Zack in Colorado and going to amusement parks.