Jonathan, my best man and older brother, has always been a constant in my life. Though there is an 18-year age gap between us, we have become incredibly close over the years. Growing up, he was in college while I was still a kid, so we did not spend as much time together. But as I got older, we connected on a deeper level. Jonathan has not only been a brother but almost another father figure to me, offering wisdom, guidance, and support whenever I need it. I know I can always count on him for anything, and I am incredibly grateful to have him by my side on this special day.

Jessie and I first met through a Facebook group when I was looking for a church, and from our very first friend date over Mexican food, I knew this was the friendship I had been praying for. She continually brings me closer to Christ, keeps me grounded, and somehow always manages to match my chaos. Together we share a single brain cell (lovingly named Ernie) and never fail to keep Caleb (aka Bert) thoroughly entertained. Between mothering our perfect cats and obsessing over them, various road trips & travels, and many wine nights full of laughter and deep conversations, Jessie has become one of the greatest blessings of my life. We can always count on matching the other -never copying, just always on the same wavelength. She has the rare gift of calming my heart and brain when life feels overwhelming, and grounding me when I start to drift. Jessie's heart, faith, and humor have made her one of the greatest blessings in my life, and I am endlessly thankful that He put her in my life because I can not imagine it without her.

Ryan, my brother-in-law, has been part of my life since middle school. When he started dating my sister Laura, I was the classic annoying little brother hanging around, but over time we have become incredibly close. From late-night video game sessions to countless shared memories, Ryan has become one of my best friends. He is a genuinely great guy, and I feel very lucky to call him both family and a friend. I could not imagine celebrating this day without him by my side.

Andrea is my younger (and only) sister, but if you had seen us growing up, you would never guess we would end up this close. Somewhere between her childhood habit of biting me, me babysitting her and making her check for intruders, and me moving home just in time for her to head off to Los Angeles, we somehow found our way back to each other. Now, I can not imagine my life without her and thank our mom every day for the little sister I never wanted but God clearly knew I needed. It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to watch her grow into the incredible woman and wife she has become, and to be able to call my sister my best friend is a gift I will never take for granted. She is not only drop-dead gorgeous, but also brilliant and endlessly inspiring - always pushing me to become the best version of myself. No matter the distance, she is my built-in best friend and her love has become one of the truest constants in my life.

Adam, my brother-in-law, has been part of my life for as long as Ryan has. He married my sister Lyndsey. We have shared countless great times together whether it is debating sports, cheering for the Braves, or staying up late playing basketball, Mario Kart, or Fortnite. I am very lucky to have him as part of my family and grateful to have him standing with me on such an important day.

Molly and I met in chiropractic school during our 7 a.m. Urinalysis lab - there is truly nothing like peeing in cups next to each other to start a lifelong friendship. From that moment on, we were inseparable. From all day library dates and getting chicken parm pizza from Liberty Pizza delivered while we suffered, to wine festivals when we should have been studying for Boards, I would not have survived (or enjoyed) Atlanta without her. Even though life has taken us to so many different states, we have never gone a day without talking like we are still sitting in the back row of classes together. She is the friend who has always shown up for me in every way that matters, and I could not imagine this day without her next to me.

Brandon, my brother-in-law, has known me since I was in elementary school, back when he started dating my oldest sister, Jessica. From the very beginning, he has been nothing but kind, dependable, and someone I have always looked up to. There is truly not a bad thing you can say about Brandon he is a great guy through and through. The relationship he has with my sister is something I have always admired, and I know I can rely on him for anything. I am grateful to have him in my life and honored to have him standing with me on my wedding day.

Katherine is my oldest friend - we have been partners in literal chaos since elementary school. We first bonded over being absolute menaces and singing John Deere Green for hours straight on a road trip (with, somehow, neither of our parents present). Through high school and college, we gave my mom plenty of gray hairs. From our little late-night adventures in Meadowbrook to the legendary day Katherine hit Tim Kaine's car while driving Anne (with me obviously riding shotgun and Anne in the backseat! Sorry Anne and Senator Kaine and Mom lol), Katherine has been front and center in all of my favorite stories. She is my favorite travel partner, joining my dad and me back in Capri and really becoming part of our family - despite nearly giving me multiple heart attacks flying standby home from Naples and leaving me alone on our original flight. She has been my constant through everything I have ever gone through - the one who truly shared my grief when we lost Anne and has made sure that we keep her memory alive, the one who has held me through heartbreak and never once let go. Katherine's love has been a lifeline through every version of me, and having her by my side now feels like the most perfect full circle.

Hunter is one of my best friends and my longest-standing friendship. We first met back in 5th grade when I moved to Prince George, and we instantly connected over our shared love of animals, fish, and Virginia sports. Even though we were not always as close when he went to a different high school, and later to LSU and New York, our bond has always stayed strong. Hunter is someone I can always rely on, and I know he feels the same about me. He is a great guy with a big heart, and I am very lucky to call him not just a friend, but a brother.

Davy has been my best friend since high school and the one who chose me when neither of us fit into the usual cliques. We bonded over spaghetti tacos on Topless Tuesdays, Keith movie reruns, and way too many adventures in my little red truck (including being with me for my first car accident! And I still hate roundabouts to this day). Despite going separate ways for college and living states apart until I finally moved home, she has never once made the distance feel far. She is fiercely loyal - the kind of friend who loves and protects with her whole heart. From surviving high school together to now having hot girl coffee dates in our homes as adults, she has been by my side for every moment, whether it be insignificant or insane - and somehow despite being in my car while I battle the medians, she is still willingly along for the ride and I could not imagine this day or moment without her. Duzanne & Shristine forever :')

Austin, one of my best friends, and I go all the way back to elementary school. We have shared more stories and laughs than I can count, and we could probably spend an entire day reminiscing about all the things we have gotten into over the years. I still thank God that he totaled two vehicles in two weeks, thankfully without injury. He started riding to school with me and staying over, that time turned our friendship into a brotherhood. Austin knows exactly how to push my buttons, but he also wears his heart on his sleeve and is always there when I need him and is ready to stand by me, no matter what. I am incredibly grateful to have him in my life and by my side on this special day.

Summer and I first connected on Instagram back in 2018 through the bodybuilding world, but our friendship really took off during the Gabby Petito investigation - going down insane rabbit holes, unpacking conspiracy theories, and realizing we saw the world in the exact same (and slightly unhinged) way. We went through breakups and massive life changes at the same time and became each others safe place through every twist and turn of it all. Somewhere between trauma bonding and me asking her what she thinks teeth taste like, we built a friendship that somehow makes perfect sense. I have had the joy of watching her love story unfold with her now husband, which makes it even more special that she is here with me. We talk all day, every day - a nonstop stream of consciousness that somehow never runs dry? None of my friends could believe we had not actually met in person until my bachelorette trip in October, because we are scarily the exact same person. She knows me better than people who have known me forever, and this friendship feels like one that has spanned a lifetime.