When it comes to big sisters I lucked out! Kayla has been my ride or die my whole life! She has laughed with me, cried with me, danced with me, fought with me and protected me through all of the best and worst times of my life. Kayla is the first person to make me feel better when I am upset even if she says she's not great with crying she will have my back give me a drink and fight anyone who will try to hurt me. I can't imagine having anyone else stand by my side while I marry the love of my life. Brian also can't wait to start embarrassing his new big sister. Honestly, he's already pretty good at it!

Kayt came into my life when I was 19 and from the moment she met my brother, we became sisters. She has been there for me through every big event in my adult life and I am always happier when she is around. If I ever need anything, wanted to go dancing, NEED a drunk midnight snack or just need someone to be honest with me, Kayt is the one I call. She has had my back from day one and I know she will have it when we are old and grumpy. I can't wait to see you on the dance floor!!

Victoria is the best cousin a girl could ask for. I look back at our childhood and always remember all of the fun we had. I couldn't Imagine not being apart of your big moments in the way you have always been apart of mine. From birthdays to vacations to proms to graduation and now weddings. You are such an amazing person who is always there for the ones you love. It makes me so happy to have you be such a big part of my wedding and mine and Brian's life's.

My bonus sister Maddie came into my life when I was 8 years old she has always been there for me and is the first one to make me laugh with something absolutely ridiculous. Maddie is always down for an adventure, but with lots of questions. She is tough, sweet and a role model for so many. I am so happy I got to grown up being influenced by this incredible woman and to spend another important moment with her!

You know that person in your life that you can talk to until 4 am about absolutely nothing, but at the end of the night we have convinced each other that we just solved all of the world's problems? Well, that's my Bridget. We met when I was 22 and immediately became best friends. We love making stupid decisions together, and I couldn’t pick a better person to share my time with. She is brave, strong, and will do anything for someone she loves. My best times are sitting on her couch drinking "fine pilsner's" all night talking, to then waking her ass up the next morning to go to brunch with me! I wouldn't want to be "not as funny as we think we are" with anyone else, but you!

Kristen and I met when I was 25 years old, and even though we have not been friends for super long you are the first person I call, to find out if I'm a crazy person! You always tell me the truth and talk with me for hours figuring out a solution and just talking out all of our thoughts which are always all over the place. You are the voice of reason in my life. I honestly could not function with out our chats with Brian about absolutely nothing or all of the juicy girl talk, which everyone knows is Brian's favorite subject. You are the most Intelligent, strong, kind, and brave person I know and I will forever look up to you and cherish our friendship.

CJ is the first friend that I ever made, and he's been in my life ever since then. I was his best man at his wedding, and I'm happy to have him by my side as my best man now! CJ and I met in Lockland and we grew up around the corner from each other. Before we knew it, we were teenagers running around all over Cincinnati once he got his first car. Fast forward as adults and by now we've spent many nights together over a couple cold ones or a bottle and never needed anyone else to have a good time. We both grew up as only-children, but I can confidently say that this man is my brother.

Brian is special because he gets a write up from both the bride and groom. From the Groom: Brian is a man that I have only known for a short time, but am already looking forward to gaining him as a brother. I feel like we were able to hit it off early and I never had to worry about the "scary/mean big brother," but I can still know that he would do anything to protect his sisters. For this, I have a great amount of respect for Brian and he is someone that I am excited to become family with. THE BRIDE: I don't think I could of asked for a better big brother! You are my best friend and one of my favorite people in this world even if you drive me crazy half of the time! From the moment I was born you have always loved me and protected me from everything you could control and watch from a distance to make sure I was safe from anything you couldn't stop me from doing and I love you so much for that. I cannot wait to have you standing beside Brian and I for one of the biggest days of our life's.

Don't be confused, this is not Zac Efron that you will be meeting at the wedding. Fitz and I became good friends in High School and have remained close ever since. Fitz is one of the guys that I and many other friends would meet up with to play sports, and he was the ridiculously athletic one. This man is a stud on the football field and out on the wrestling mat. Nowadays, he likes to think he's a stud on the basketball court but he needs to work on his Euro-step. Don't be afraid to say hi at the wedding, as this is one of the nicest guys you will meet, and he is sure to make you smile!

Tucci and I met back in elementary school and played soccer, baseball, and basketball together for many years. It was from this that we would both end up building a bond over gaming and many other topics. We spent many hours running around Gielinor and grinding out skills while complaining about homework from that day. Tucci also enjoys hiking and travelling to new places to see the world. He is absolutely hilarious and is sure to make you laugh at the wedding!

McKinney is 100% my metalhead counterpart. We became close in Jr High by bonding over Metallica, A7X, and many other bands in homeroom, and I don't know if either of us expected it to grow into such a close friendship. Though we didn't play the same sports until I joined the football team my Junior year, I think I spent the most time out of school with Mike during our high school years. From running around Reading, lifting, gaming, and partying, it was not uncommon to find me at Mike's house on any given weekend. He was a college athlete in West Virginia, so we didn't get to see each other much in college, but still found the time whenever we could. He was always someone I could count on in those years and know I still can to this day.

This right here is DJ Entity, but you will get to know him as Rico. Rico and I played soccer together for 3 years at Reading, and we continued to grow our friendship through college and into today. At one point, Rico and I were hanging out almost every day. We decided that we wanted to start lifting together, and we would often hang out for a bit after each workout. It was at this time our FIFA and Budokai rivalry began and to this day it's ON SIGHT. Rico is an absolute riot of a man and always is the life of every party he goes to, and you should try to meet him. He can dance, freestyle, draw, make music, and also knows a thing or two about animation and electronic media in general.

Anthony is one of my first close friends that I made when I went to UC. We lived in the same Dorm, 3 doors down from each other, so we were basically neighbors. Myself, Anthony, and Bobby would go on to become a close trio for all 5 years of college before eventually going our own ways. In college, Anthony and I bonded over our love of metal, football, gaming, and general online trolling. We would go on to be roommates after our freshman year, and lived together until I moved away to New York. He is a fantastic chef, and the biggest Cleveland Browns fan you'll ever meet. If he's looking thirsty, mention the Browns so he has a reason to drink!

Bobby is one of my first close friends that I made when I went to UC. We lived in the same Dorm, and he was across the hall on the same floor as me. It was very common to find myself, Bobby, and Anthony, all together in one of our rooms as Freshmen watching movies, drinking beers, and even doing a little gaming. Bobby and I partied a ton together and we did much of our bonding on the weekends. For a couple years of college, I practically lived on this man's couch every weekend, and neither him or his roommates ever complained. We also have a love of terrible movies and media, which would lead to me discovering some of the greatest movies ever made during my college years. Bobby loves to travel, and has lived all over the USA. If you see him at the wedding, ask him about some of the places he's lived for brutally honest answers.