Emily and Carolyn met during their masters program at Midwestern University and have been the best of friends ever since. Occasionally it feels like they've known each other forever, and they never fail to share many good laughs whenever they get together!

Bree and Carolyn met during their masters program at Midwestern University. Since then, they have remained very close friends and enjoy reading a good book together, drinking some wine and doing some shopping :)

Taylor and Carolyn met their freshman year at the University of Delaware and have been friends since. Taylor has seen Carolyn through many periods of her life and always provides a warm smile, great advice, and a great hug :)

Rhaldo and Carolyn met at Schaumburg High School and formed a very close bond that has remained strong 10+ years later! They've shared many laughs together while working at the recreation center in Schaumburg, traveling together, and enjoying holidays together!

Nikki and Carolyn met during their masters program at Midwestern University but became very close friends while suffering through medical school together. Nikki was always around to lighten the mood with her quick-witted jokes and infectious charm. Nikki has been an uplifting source of energy and girl power throughout the past few years and will be certain to bring her stylish flare to the wedding party!

Lexi and Carolyn met in kindergarten at St. Hubert while both sitting at the "yellow" table, little did they know they would have a life-long friendship! Lexi has always been a kind soul and a great friend to laugh endlessly with. She and Carolyn have experienced many "firsts" together, like the first trip to the zoo or first time eating tacos.

Nick and Collin have known each other since middle school, and have stayed close friends throughout the duration of their adult lives. They've always been like brothers to one another and it was only fitting that Nick stand by Collin as his Best Man on his special day!

David and Collin have been friends since high school, and originally were vying for the best spot in the clarinet section in the OPRF High School band. That rivalry has since sparked a friendship that has lasted over 10+ years.

Jonathan and Collin met in their freshman year dorm at WashU and bonded over having less-than-desireable roommates. Though Jonathan and Collin live miles away, they always make time to catch up via FaceTiime and their friendship continues to thrive!

Mike and Collin met in their freshman year dorm at WashU and continued to be friends while Mike moved to the Big Apple post-grad and Collin began settling in Chicago. As luck would have it, Mike was able to move back to Chicago after a few years in NYC and Collin and Mike were able to continue on with the friendship they started at age 18!

Josh and Collin also met in their freshman dorm at WashU and developed a life-long friendship that has survived graduate school, living in various cities, residency, and all of life's chaos. Though they live hundreds of miles apart, Josh and Collin continue to remain close friends and are always happy to reminisce on their younger college days while making new memories in adulthood.

Cody and Collin met in middle school and both shared a love for all things musical! They remained close friends throughout high school and beyond, and still play together in Concordia University's community band. Cody has seen Collin grow through many periods of life and Collin is very excited to have Cody by his side for another big life event!