As a cousin, Carly and I were always together. Our family is very close, so we celebrate literally everything with each other! I always looked up to Carly growing up, she is so much fun to be around. In high school when we had sleepovers, it was so much fun we would prank call people, watch movies and stay up late talking! I don't think there is any other person on this planet that I can talk to for hours and not even realize how long we have been talking lol. I always enjoy our very long phone calls when we catch up on the past week! Carly is honestly the closest thing I have to a sister! I am so lucky to have my cousin as my best friend and I am honored that Carly is going to be by my side on my big day!

I met Kourtney in 5th grade, we were inseparable most summers, and her family for sure hated me for the number of times I would call the landline. Kourtney and I would spend the summers going into abandoned houses and freaking ourselves out, walking to the park (almost getting kidnapped), and having sleepovers. Kourt has always been the person that challenges my thoughts about a situation (instead of just agreeing with me that the other person was wrong). It's no surprise that I would need Kourt on my big day as she has always been there for me and never lets me down.

I met Nicole in 7th grade when I joined the Cheerleading team. and we have been close ever since! Always there for each other and I can honestly say we have never been in a true fight where we did not talk to each other. Nicole is the sweetest person I have ever met, so many times in high school I would step in to make sure no one ever took advantage of her kindness. She was always like a little sister to me. Nicole and I have been through so much together, and that's why can't imagine getting married without Nicole there with me.

I knew of Sam in High School but we did not talk until after. Sam is also like a sister to me, she always has my back no matter what. Sam always knows how to have a fun time, whether that means stealing sombreros or dancing on top of the bar! She makes sure all of us have a fun time when we go out. I know that if there is anything I ever need Sam will be there and never lets me down. I know Sam will make sure I have a fun time on my wedding day and also help keep everyone in line lol. I am so happy to have her as one of my Bridesmaids.

Kelly and I met when I started dating her brother (8 years ago). She was very welcoming and always made sure that I felt like part of the family. Kelly and I became friends right away, she always knows how to have a good time and make sure everyone is included. She has a very genuine heart and is an amazing Auntie to my Frenchies so I know she will be an amazing Aunt when human babies come. I am so lucky to finally gain a sister and forever friend. I am so lucky to have Kelly by my side on my wedding day!

I met Sam in 4th grade, I was the new girl and I remember like it was yesterday asking Sam if I could sit with her at lunch... She said No..... lol Luckily I did not give up on trying to be friends with her. It just so happened that I moved in on the street that she had just moved away from. I became close to her old neighbor friend which probably helped break the ice. I know when I go to Sam she will give me her honest opinion and not just tell me what I would like to hear. She has been a lifelong friend and I don't know how I could get married without her by my side.

Laura and I met in High School, but we became super close freshman year of college. I will always remember the day that sparked our friendship, we went to the beach and she came with her friend group and I went with mine. After the beach, Laura asked me if I wanted to have a sleepover lol... It was very random as we never really hung out before then but I am so thankful that she asked because I don't know what I would do without her. We share a love for horror movies and we spent most of our summers watching every scary movie. Laura is the kind of friend that is hard to find, and I am lucky to have found her and be able to call her one of my best friends!

Mel and I met 7 years ago, when she started dating my cousin Hughie. As mentioned before my family is very close and we get together very often so I have had the pleasure of getting to know Mel pretty well over all these years. She fits so well in our family. I'm sure our family is pretty crazy to her but she does a good job of putting up with all of us lol. Mel is now marrying my cousin and I am so happy she will be officially part of the family (even though she already has been). Mel is a very genuine and thoughtful person, my cousin is lucky to have her and I am lucky to have her as one of my bridesmaids.