Ellie is Emma's older sister. Emma has always looked up to Ellie as a role model and growing up was always copying her. Emma can't wait to have her cool older sister by her side on her wedding day!

John is David's older brother. When these two are together they get into all kinds of trouble but they always have a good time. They've grown up so close and David couldn't imagine this day without John by his side

Emma and Natalie were born 5 days apart and were baptized together. Ever since they've shared many milestones and are even engaged at the same time. Emma couldn't imagine this day with out her by her side!

Alec and David met Freshman year at Loyola. They lived together for 2 years and took many of their classes together. Alec loves to golf, exploring new places, and always has great suggestions of things to do in Chicago. Alec now lives in the West Loop.

Emma and Grace were freshman year roommates at Loyola University Chicago and instantly hit it off. They lived together all four years of college making many fond memories that will last a lifetime. Grace had a front row seat to Emma and David meeting and starting to date in college to it's only right that she's by Emma's side on their wedding day!

Luke and David met Freshman year at Loyola and lived together in Rogers Park and Wrigleyville. Luke is an avid golfer, fan of the Green Bay Packers, and enjoys having a good streak and drinks with friends. Luke still resides in Chicago's West Loop.

Emma and Deanna met when Deanna sublet a room in their apartment their junior year at Loyola. They quickly realized they were very similar and have been quite the pair since. Deanna is Emma's "mom" friend, and Emma couldn't imagine this day without her!

David and Alex met their freshmen year in college. They were roommates for their Junior and Senior years and liked to explore the city together with friends. Alex is adventurous and loves to ski and hike outdoors, and was the grill master of the group. He now lives in Scottsdale, AZ.

Emma met Erin through Natalie and after years of running into each other with Natalie they became very close! Emma and Erin spend a lot of time together crafting and love to exchange book recommendations. Emma can't wait to have her right there with her on the big day!

Ali and Emma have known each other since their middle school choir days and have become closer and closer over the years. Ali has always been a big hype woman and the life of the party and Emma can't wait to have her bring that energy to her wedding day!

Aidan is Emma's younger brother! At some point Emma mentioned letting him officiate her and David's wedding and he didn't forget it. Emma's loved watching Aidan grow up and now he's a cool full fledged adult that she's friends with. We may hear some cheesy "mawwige" quotes from Princess Bride but it means so much to us to have one of our favorite people officiate for us!