Chelsea and KC met when they started their graduate assistantship at Cleveland State University. They became fast friends, roommates, honorary family, and now maids of honor! KC actually got married to her husband, Chance in September of last year and Chelsea was KC’s maid of honor as well! When KC isn’t wedding planning she loves a good book, is always down for a fall festivity and is in the process of decorating her home to maximalist perfection! KC moved from San Diego, CA to Cleveland, OH voluntarily so she is the best person to ask if you want something fun to do while you’re in Cleveland!

Andrew is Anthony's little brother and one of his best friends, though it wasn't always that way. After growing up, the two brothers became close over the years. These days you'll find them together on the golf course more often then not arguing if it was a bogey or a par. Maybe some things never change?

Katie is Chelsea’s Matron Honor and Cousin. Katie’s father and Chelsea’s mother are twins, so growing up their families were inseparable. Being the oldest daughters and so similar in age, we were built in best friends. They continue to support each other through life milestones, most recent of which has been the birth of Katie and her Husband, Garrett’s first child, Theodore Rhodes! Proof of how similar the two are can be seen in their career choice of clinical mental health counseling, but they have been told they look pretty similar too! Katie is a master crocheter, bibliophile, has an extremely impressive green thumb, and is bound to have an extravagant earring on.

Tim and Anthony met in the summer of 2012 playing pickup Ultimate together. As is tradition, when it was time to grab some beers after playing Tim asked Anthony (who was 19) to join. One awkward admission of age later, and a friendship that's lasted over a decade bloomed. After years of playing ultimate together in the summers and board games together in the winters, Tim and Anthony found themselves living down the street from each other. Them being that close lead to a Sunday tradition of going to their favorite breakfast place, hanging out by the pool at Tim's apartment complex, and grabbing food from a local bar every week. The two are so close that to this day Tim's girlfriend Amber jokes that Him and Anthony are the ones in a relationship and she's just there for the ride.

Haley and Chelsea met during their first grad school class ever. Chelsea and Haley bonded over getting stuck with not so ideal partners and a love for yapping. They started going to the gym together after class, and their friendship grew steadily as they worked on research for the same professor, had most of their classes together, and had the same career goals. Chelsea actually set Haley up with Zach, Anthony’s cousin (and groomsmen), and let’s just say our bets are that their wedding is next! Beyond work, Chelsea and Haley bonded over their love for trash TV and traveling.

Rich and Anthony became friends when they were teenagers all the way back in 2010 at their high school programming program. Throughout the years they've experienced everything together, from helping with each other's relationships, to living together (a few different times) they grew up together and became the closest friends you could imagine. Chelsea learned pretty quickly how close they are, when Richard gave her a "totally legitimate" legal contract written on a sticky note saying that even though we're getting married, the two of them still get Thursdays with each other. These days, you'll find them both bowling every week, playing magic together, or finding some random metal show to go to just to kill some time.

Ela and Chelsea met their freshman year of college when they lived in the same dorm. They have watched and helped each other grow from naive children to happy, healthy and successful adults. Ela lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chelsea credits Ela for their continued long-distance friendship success. Ela and Chelsea both share a love of traveling and may or may not use their reunion trips as an excuse to visit somewhere new. When she’s not helping the next generation at work, Ela loves to play with her dog, Boots, visit a local coffee shop, and go out with friends. She will never say no to a brunch date or a breach trip.

Chris and Anthony became friends during their freshman year of college when Chris woke him up because he was late to ultimate practice. Little did Chris know at the time, extroverts like Anthony really enjoy making friends with introverts like himself. Living two doors down from each other and playing on the same club team led to them becoming closer and closer during their short time at school. After both left college, they maintained their friendship visiting each other in Boston and Cleveland, and eventually all the way out in Seattle. Even though they're literally a country apart, the two never let their friendship slip.

Shay and Chelsea met while working in the mental health field while still in school. Shay was the first person to make her feel welcome and help her understand the dynamic of each case. Chelsea became an integral part of Shay’s life when she asked her to be her daughter Zora's, godmother (who is a flower girl)! Chelsea and Shay’s get togethers now revolve around child friendly activities, but they wouldn’t have it any other way. Chelsea and Shay share a love for musical theater and try to see at least one new musical per season. Shay is really skilled in volleyball and even coached at the collegiate level. She is currently working on her PhD, so be sure to ask her what she is studying!

Matt and Anthony met in high school when Anthony moved to Solon, and became close friends after a summer of throwing two parties every weekend at Matt's parent's house over the summer. What started as drinking and rush-cleaning a house to match photos of what it looked like before they threw a party turned into playing games online, then into becoming actual adults together. Over the years as they've slowed down and adjusted into adulthood, Matt's thoughtful advice has helped Anthony get to where he is today. These days, Matt lives in Columbus but never misses the chance to come back up to Cleveland to hang out with Anthony and Chelsea for a few days. His personality won't fail to bring a smile to your face on our big day.

Chelsea and Chelsea (confusing huh) met when Chelsea began her Clinical Internship at their current practice. Chelsea the bridesmaid had already worked there for two years and became a hub of knowledge as Chelsea was navigating how to be a therapist for the first time. The Chelseas quickly found they had a lot more in common than work. Both they and their partners enjoy a good backpacking trip and try to get out as often as they can. Chelsea and her husband have a two year old named Dominic, and he keeps them busy in the best way! When she’s not chasing toddler, Chelsea loves a good exercise fitness class, she even used to lead them, and is an avid football fan. We think she may have turned into a Bills fan at this point, but we don’t blame her. Maybe we can get her to break a table at the wedding.

Matt and Anthony met in high school when Anthony moved to Solon, and became close friends in the following years. Back then, they'd often be found playing games online together almost every night with other friends from around the country. Their friendship led them to be groomsmen in each others weddings, giving valuable life and career advice to each other and making memories along the way. These days, the two golf together on an (almost) weekly basis. Adjustments had to be made after Matt had his daughter, but they still get out as much as they can together.

Amanda is Anthony’s second oldest sister. Amanda was at the birthday dinner the first time Chelsea met the Abouhassan family, but unlike Amie, Chelsea didn’t get to talk to her much at that moment because she was on the other end of the table. As Chelsea came to more family events, Amanda and Chelsea got more time together and their relationship grew. Amanda and her husband, Cole, have two kids, Ethan (ring barer) and Evelyn (flower girl), and life with two toddlers is wild! When Amanda isn’t wrangling one of her three children, she loves to get her nails done (you will never see her with bad nails), is probably hanging out with her neighborhood family friend group or packing for their next cruise. Ask her which one she and her family have planned next, and if she really plans on bringing them!

Anthony and his cousin Zach were inseparable as kids. As they grew up, Zach got taller than him and never failed to remind Anthony that he was the short one in the family. After college when Zach moved back home the two hung out more and more, learning about life from each other. These days, hanging out with each other is easier than ever since they're both living in the same neighborhood, almost like it's a second chance to relive their childhood. Zach and Chelsea became close quickly too, especially after she set him up with his girlfriend - her bridesmaid Haley.

Amie is Anthony’s oldest sister and basically second mother. She and Chelsea met when she met the rest of the family at her birthday dinner. Because everyone was there it was a bit chaotic but Chelsea sat next to Amie and her son, Caden (and ring barer), and spent most of the night learning about their lives. Chelsea and Anthony actually live down the street from Amie and Caden! Most walks around the block include a visit to each other’s house and Caden loves to get into trouble with Tetra the dog whenever she comes to see him. When Amie’ does get some time for herself there’s a strong chance she may be shopping for good deal, finishing a gem painting, or building her investment portfolio.

Chelsea's brother, Allen, met Anthony shortly after he met Chelsea. Being kind of a nerd (I mean come on, he's an electrical engineer working at Los Alamos for God's sake), he clicked with Anthony almost instantly. Both of their immature humor led to driving Chelsea a little bit mad, but they know deep down that she loves it. The two of them talk regularly about everything from life and work, to whatever is happening in RuneScape that week, even though he plays the worse version of the game (in Anthony's mind at least). You'll find the two of them together whenever Allen's back in Cleveland, either at a Browns game or hanging out at Anthony and Chelsea's house with his niece - AKA their dog Tetra.

Anthony's Nephew and Godson Caden is on the job with his little cousin Ethan to make sure the rings are securely delivered to the couple at the end of the aisle

Anthony's Nephew is on the job with his older cousin Caden to make sure the rings are securely delivered to the couple at the end of the aisle

Anthony's niece Evelyn will make sure she melts your heart as she prepares the aisle for Chelsea to walk down!

Chelsea's Goddaughter Zora will make sure she melts your heart as she prepares the aisle for Chelsea to walk down!