I cannot express how much Sara means to me. Although, a word that sums it up quite perfectly is, best friend. Sara has been my partner in crime, my shoulder to cry on, and someone I can be completely myself with. I miss watching Parenthood with her, while sneaking handfuls of candy out of a pillowcase we stashed from Halloween (but ate long after we should have...) and all the amazing times we have shared together. I cannot wait to have her walk me down the aisle. I love her more than anything and cannot wait to share this day with her. Sara loves Soccer, poetry, writing, and doing nice things for those she cares about. Sara is currently attending Valparaiso University pursuing her Bachelor's Degree.

I can't believe that Catie and I have only known each other for 6 years. It honestly feels like I have known Catie for my whole life. She is one of the most giving, supportive, and loving people I have ever met and always tries to make people feel heard and accepted. We bonded over our mutual passions and interests, and over our share values of family and friendships being so important to us both. I loved all of the summers in Wisconsin, spraying champagne on the ceiling and laughing at nothing in particular with her. She is family to me, and I am so grateful we met and that she became one of my best friends. I can't wait to see what the future holds and all the amazing adventures we will surely have together. Catie loves teaching, anything rose gold, cheese (jk), and random acts of kindness for others.

This lovely and wonderful person and I met in seventh grade, back when Converse, Victoria's Secret body spray and too much black eye liner was our everyday. From gym class dance fails, meeting halfway between our houses, and burning churros, we've really been through it all. I truly appreciate how dedicated, present, caring and thoughtful of a person she is. She is one of my best friends and I know that I can always count on her to make me laugh, or answer at 3:00 AM, when I really need someone. Bri loves her bunny, her kitty, writing, books and quality time spent with the people she loves.

We are definitely "cut from the same cloth" in terms of our weirdness and general behavior. I loved jamming out to Screamo in Grandpa Bruce's kitchen while baking food together. It was so fun hanging out with her at every family event growing up. Whenever I knew that she was coming over, I instantly got excited about all the fun and weird things that we would do together. Hannah moved back to Illinois from Oregon this past summer (2023) and I am so excited to have her back in the Mid-West and for her to be a part of my special day. Hannah loves LOTR, elvish and fairy things, Autumn, and cozying up with a good book.

Fooies, Ring 2 pt. 2, Pokémon, and many more inside jokes shared with this weird and wonderful person. We met in third grade and Aditi was one of my first friends coming to a strange new school. She made me feel welcomed, accepted, and loved for my weirdness. We have remained close and connected over the years, despite distance and always pick up right where we left off. I am glad to have her a part of my special day. Aditi is currently pursuing her master's degree in environmental engineering. She loves exercising, nature, education, and making other people's day in any way she can.

This wonderful lady has been one of my best friends since freshman year of high school. We spent many nights sleeping over at each other's houses and getting into mischief. Thank you for sitting through so many movie marathons with me and putting up with my puns. Fast forward, we have been friends since then, and have remained close over the years despite living states away. I appreciate her and I'm glad she'll be standing up next to me on Nate and I's special day. Rena is studying to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Midwestern university. She loves dance, makeup, soccer, and finding new food places to try.