Cousins by birth, sisters by heart. Through thick and thin, good and bad, laughter or tears, Carol and Bink will always be found side by side. So of course, on this special day, that’s where they’ll be yet again.

Tamatha is Carol’s sister-in-law, who she has known for well over half of her life now, making her the closest thing to a sister there is. The two have a very special relationship and for the past 20 years her SIL has always had her back. Tamatha also trusted Carol to nanny the three kids when they were small, giving her the opportunity to grow a special bond with each of them, and for that she will always be grateful. Drew and Tamatha have a very close relationship with Nick as well, treating him like family from the get-go and loving him like a brother. Drew and Tamatha have always been on team Nick and Carol through the tough times!

Jenn is Nick’s sister and soon to be Carol’s. Carol knew Jenn in junior high and always liked her a little more than her brother, just kidding… kind of. Carol felt the SIL bond with Jenn the minute Nick and her started dating. Fun, easy to talk to, and always the life of the party, Carol knows she won the jackpot of sisters-in-laws with Jenn and Tamatha.

They’ve said it before, they’ll say it again… they may be second cousins, but they were FIRST best friends. Carol and Britt have rehearsed this scene over and over from the age of 6. Now they’re ready to nail the final performance.

Carol moved to Missouri for college in 2010. On her first day of her brand new job, in a brand new city, halfway across the country, Carol met David, the person who would train her at Red Robin. After a lot of fun, a lot of tears, A LOT of beers and a graduation later, the two had formed a bond to last a lifetime. Although they are miles apart now, Carol and David still cling to the friendship they grew years ago, sliding around that Red Robin kitchen.

Lynn, along with Carol, David and Emily, is a Red Robin survivor/MSU alumni and one of the ‘Fan Four’, if you will. Over time, the four have built a bond that seems to only grow stronger despite the years and miles. Carol and Lynn became fast friends after meeting at the RR. They didn’t realize they were making memories and becoming family, they thought they were just having fun.

Emily is the youngest of the the Fan Four. She and Carol also met while serving at Red Robin between MSU classes. Their relationship can be summed up perfectly by this quote…“I’ve learned your college friends become a kind of family. You eat together, take naps together, fight, laugh, cry and do absolutely nothing together, until you can’t remember how you ever lived your life without them in the first place.”

Ashley and Carol have been bff’s since Junior High. Joined at the hip from 7th grade on, the two played basketball together, went boy crazy together, had endless sleepovers together, went on family vacations together, grew up together, and have been there for each other’s major milestones of life. And sometimes to this day, you can still catch them talking and laughing like little junior high girls.

Brookie is Carol’s niece, the oldest of the littles, making her pretty grown up now and one of The Girls! Carol never knew such a deep love existed, then Brooklynn Rae was born.

Nick and Joe have been best friends since high school. And to this day, they get to see each other everyday at work. Joe is always there, no questions asked. His friendship is much appreciated.

Drew is Carol’s older brother and now, one of Nick’s good friends, and soon-to-be brother. He’s always been on Nick’s side, and will be there again on the big day. And his sister, wouldn’t be the woman she is today, if it wasn’t for the love and wisdom of her big brother.

Chris is Nick’s brother-in-law. Kind, fun and a wonderful example of a husband and father, Nick couldn’t ask for a better brother. And Carol couldn’t have a better BIL.

Ben is Nick’s cousin, lifelong friend, and one of his favorite people. Ben went to the gym everyday with Carol and Nick when they first started dating. They both love him dearly and can’t imagine the day without him. Just don’t wear your sweatband Ben.

Gabe and Nick met on the soccer team at Santana High School. After all the ups and downs life brought from then on, Nick still says Gabe is one of the best friends he’s ever known. Carol has known Gabe since high school as well and has seen the incredible friend he has been to Nick and many others.

Jono and Nick met at Best Buy when Nick was 18. Their families have grown to be great friends since that day. Jono will always be one of Nick’s closest friends.

Talk about a boy stealing a girl’s heart, this handsome guy sure stole his Auntie’s. He is the “cream in the middle” of Drew and Tamatha’s three kids. He always shows up with a kiss for his Aunt and a ball ready to throw around with Uncle Picnic. We couldn’t love you any more than we do, Sawyer Bronx.

This little lady is all kinds of amazing. She melts Uncle Nicky and Auntie Carol with her smile, sweet voice and contagious laugh. We can’t wait to see her in her beautiful princess dress!

Colt was so little the first time he met Nick, he had never heard of the name. So, he called him Picnic. And the nickname sure caught on! Colty loves his Picnic and his Auntie and he brings so much joy and laughter to their world.

This handsome boy is the baby of the bunch. He is so loved by his soon-to-be cousins and his Aunt and Uncle. And just so you know, don’t mess with the rings…or you’ll get a Spider-Man web thrown at you. Can’t say we didn’t warn you.