He's the Best that is all

Bradley roomed with Wesley through college, and quickly became the thorn in Wesley's side that to this day, still doesn't know how he got there - but above all odds, Bradley was the set stone that brought both Elizabeth and Wesley together. Elizabeth and Brad met through similar interests online while playing video games together. Through one too many late night drunken phone calls and a friendship that bordered a headache, Wesley was introduced. Many more nights of maybe-not-so-friendly cursing through a microphone led to a genuine trusting friendship. Bradley is responsible in many ways (some better than others) but the one that he can be the proudest of on our special day is the seed that was planted through his own obliviousness. We both cherish Bradley deeply, even if he calls us drunk at midnight after his annual beer olympics to talk about history (Elizabeth does have video evidence).

Fox and Elizabeth both met back in December of 2022, similarly through mutual interests. Beyond the long hours of staring at a screen with building blocks that bordered offensive with how the colors barely fit into a pallet, they both found solitude and genuine appreciation for one other. Fox is someone Elizabeth can and has leaned on even when they reside miles away in Vancouver, CAN. They are someone who is equally the person that will light up the room with dark humor and also verbally stab anyone who even thinks once about being disrespectful to anyone they care about.

As much as Dante is apart of the dark side, don't let him fool you - man's as much of a bully as he is a best friend. Doesn't matter if it's Wesley or Elizabeth, both don't stand a chance against his impeccable timing for comebacks or relentless nonchalant remarks that border offensive. Though, despite his heckles, Dante is someone who always offers his ear to Elizabeth when she rambles for hours about this week's activities and stay up until 3am playing games with Wesley, despite saying "one more round" a couple hours ago. He is someone who puts forth effort to make it to every "Therapy Thursday" with Elizabeth, detoxing over hikes, golfing, lunch hibachi and even hours upon hours of Stardew Valley. It doesn't matter what kind of week he's had, he always shows up - sassy attitude or not. He is someone who endlessly tries to help Wesley succeed in his personal goals, especially those in his passion, technology. With his multiple years and immense knowledge of IT, he does nothing short than to provide sources and tools to help Wesley achieve his own personal goals, never judging him when he has questions or looking for clarification. Despite his sass and questionable tastes, Dante is someone we both cherish very deeply... also mutually want to smack him upside the head (with love, of course).

Leah is Elizabeth's sister and most days... the biggest, pain in her ass. If she loved her any less, Leah just might have been perished many years ago. Elizabeth: ...Alright, all jokes aside, Leah is my pride and joy. Despite not being blood, she really is one of my most cherished things in the world. Words cannot describe how proud I am of her and the young woman she has blossomed into. Our roots of relationship weren't planted in the best soil, but the bond that has grown from that ground is nothing short of unbreakable. She never fails to simultaneously make me say "god, I'm so proud of you" and "what the hell is wrong with you?" in the same breath. Ever since I was young, I always wished for a sibling, regardless of age or gender, but never would I thought that I would've been blessed with such a lively, goofy, bright girl that matches my personality so well. I cannot wait to watch her grow more and more into the person she wants to be, achieving her goals and empowering her passions everyday. Even at such a distance (which makes my heart ache everyday), she never fails to connect with me about daily inconviences and successions. From goofy photos, to complaining about college assignment videos, to random FaceTimes about whatever that crazy mind can come up with - I never feel left out of her life and that... is a blessing I will never take for granted. Even more-so, get to spend this beautiful day with her by my side, most of all.

Wesley has known Lane since they were wee lads. They've gone to school together since K-12 and no amount of time or distance can break their brotherly friendship. Wes and Lane share multiple stories that range from Lane coming over to play outside in Wes's backyard to playing Halo on Lane's Xbox for hours on end and lets not forget the many bonfires that were filled with great laughs and memories. Lane is someone Wesley can call in the middle of the night and there won't be any hesitation to whether or not he will be at his side if needed. Many experiences they did together shaped Wesley into who he is today: his interests, habits and many - we mean many - learned lessons. Without those experiences, he wouldn't be the funny, compassionate jokester we all love, which makes Lane's impact even more special for our coming special day.

Clint is Wesley's brother (technically in law) but you would think they grew up together from the bickering and bullying they do to each other and others when they are together. Clint from day one has considered Wes his little brother. Clint also wasted no time poking at Elizabeth when she entered the family. Wesley never had a big brother growing up(obviously), so when Chelsea met Clint and later on married him, Wesley was so ecstatic to have one. Finally had someone to play video games with, what made it better is Clint had similar interests with Wesley from anime, video games, Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, just about any nerd thing you could think of, Clint knew about it or liked it. Clint is more than a brother, though he's the type of person who would give his shirt off his back just so someone else could stay warm or because they needed it. He's a person who would beat a punk in basketball because they made fun of his little brother's hair color. He's also the type of person to trip you in the middle of a zoo. (that's his favorite story to tell)

Chelsea is Wes's older sister (soon to be sister in-law to Elizabeth). As kids, Wes & Chels tolerated each other from locking him out of the house multiple times to the occasional "you're the best little brother I could ever ask for." (Can confirm she did say this-Wes) Even though they didn't exactly get along the greatest as kids, their bond as brother & sister has been unbreakable over the past couple of years.