Elise was my first best friend and has been my best friend my entire life. I am so lucky to have her as my sister. We laugh, we cry, and have about a million inside jokes together. Together, we quote the most obscure movie quotes and love to insert them into everyday life. I don't think I have laughed with anyone more than I have with Elise and I hold the proud honor of being her #1 fan. But Elise is also one of my deepest friends and one I can talk to without a fear of being judged. I could not imagine getting married without her by my side.

Zach is married to Mrs. Irelynn and they live in Chattanooga, TN. Zach is a Veteran and a Police officer. They have 2 dogs. Zach is a huge Packers fan. Zach and I met in New York where we were stationed. (Also with Manny) We spent 2 years together in NY including a deployment to Afghanistan. We met back up in Germany where we spent another 2 years together and the deployment to Poland where I met Emily. In Germany we played semi pro football together, went on countless dinners, many road trips, many hours watching or talking about football and just hanging out together. Zach knows everything about me and Emily's relationship and has been a great supporter, listener and best friend over the years.

Eden is my partner in crime and adventure buddy. We go on dates together for coffee, bubble tea, and rock climbing. Eden and I love going on big adventures together like skiing and snowboarding at Breck but also love to sit and watch our tv shows together for hours on end. Eden is one of my best friends and I'm blessed to call her my sister. She is an incredibly strong, loyal, and kind friend. I cannot imagine getting married without her by my side.

Jeremy is my (TALL) older brother. He's a manger for the paint company, Sherwin Williams. He recently moved to Rochester Minnesota. Jeremy is a huge football and Colts fan. He went to college in Sheridan, WY. He has a beautiful yellow lab named Milo. Growing up we had opposite personalities but that didn't stop us from doing everything together. Being only a year, month and 5 days apart, we went to school together for most of our lives. Growing up in the same rooms and getting lots of hand me downs, we grew as close as anyone could. Tons of video games, movies, sports and family trips together Jeremy as my first best friend with a million memories we can laugh and look back on.

Maddie is another of my built in besties - my cousin. We like to say that we share a face. Some of my favorite memories from growing up include Maddie. All the cousins would make plays together, have diving shows in grandmas pool, and together shared all the information we learned about growing up and becoming adults. I am grateful for Maddie's friendship to me and how she loves me without judgement. She has the best laugh and is the greatest of friends.

Khariff is married to Mrs. Jessica Marie and they have a beautiful baby girl, Kehlani. They live in El Paso, Texas. I met Kharif when i got stationed in Germany. After we came back from our deployment in Poland and we directly started working together, Laboy became one of my best friends. From multiple training rotations, bunking up together, snowboarding trips, Angus steakhouse, and watching shows together, we grew very close. Laboy has known about Emily and me since day 1 and has a been a great supporter with anything I needed even after I left Germany. Getting to know Khariff over the years has made him a best friend for life and someone who i can always count on. He always said if Emily and I don't work out, I can always live in his basement in Texas as long as I help babysit.

Tiffany is my longest friend outside of family members. We met when we were 10 and have been best friends since. We got to live next to each other for about 4 years in North Carolina and have since taken turns visiting each other in all the different places the Army placed our families. Tiffany has been an incredible friend and one I love to dream with. Tiffany is one of my biggest fans, and if I tell her a dream I have for my life, I know that she will back me up 100% and probably do a lot of the research for me. I am so excited to have her with me for this exciting day.

Eddie is a college student at FIU in Florida. I met Eddie when we both got deployed in Poland. He was the one who told me about the new cute girl on base and introduced me to Emily. Eddie and I went on many mini adventures off base and lots of movie nights in his room with the group of friends we made out there. Eddie is a very spontaneous, and outgoing gentleman. There's never a dull moment when you're with him and he's always out living life to the fullest. Eddie has been a great friend and will always be there for me and Emily.

Jules is one of my very best friends. We met at a gap year program we both attended after high school. We bonded over hating all the rules and had to be separated from each other at different times because we would laugh too much and were a distraction. Jules loves adventure and we have been on some pretty fantastic adventures together, to include a Europe trip. Jules is an amazing friend, and I know that she will always be there for me, no matter what.

Manny is a veteran and a cattle farmer in Dodge city, Kansas. Manny and I met in New York where we were stationed together, (With Zach). We became great friends after coming home from Afghanistan and worked more closely together. We had many dinners and adventures together around New York. Manny was the last person I saw before I moved to Germany as he drove me to the airport and sent me off with a hug. After he got out of the Army, he moved back to Kansas and we continued to talk while I was overseas. Manny is a great friend and although we live a state apart, he's still one of my best friends.

Katelyn was my first friend in Colorado and has been my friend for almost 6 years. We met on a canyoneering trip in Utah where we lead a bunch of high schoolers. Katelyn has been a huge supporter in my life and always draws me to the Lord. Together we have hiked many trails in Colorado Springs and talked for countless hours over a plate of food and cup of tea. I am grateful for Katelyn's wisdom and care in my life and the way that she has loved me so well over the years. I am so excited to be able to share this special day with her by my side.

Aaron is an Army veteran and a huge sports fan. I met Aaron through Zach (best man) while we were deployed to Poland while stationed in Germany (with Khariff). Aaron was also on the Afghanistan deployment but in a different unit. We spent a lot of our army time together from multiple training rotations and long nights in the field talking and playing card games. We played tons of football and basketball together in Germany, along with years of competitive fantasy football. It was also easy to relate army things together as we both served at the same duty stations at the same time. Aaron is now living in Colorado Springs and it's great having a close friend living near by again.

Heather and I met from a Facebook group called "Connecting Christian Roommates". We became roommates hardly knowing each other, and have been best friends since. Living together means that we do a lot of life together, and it has been so fun. We like to laugh and say we're old grannies when we are sitting there doing our paint by numbers and planning on being in bed by 8:30, but we also love to go on grand adventures together exploring all that Colorado has to offer. I am so grateful to Heather and her friendship, wisdom, and companionship over the past 2.5 years of living together.

Gage is an army veteran and is now Living in Montana where he is going to college, majoring in history. Gage is a huge outdoor enthusiast! I met Gage while we were in basic training together. Gage got stained in Texas but the distance didn't stop us from being close friends. Gage and I frequently talked and kept up to date with each other's lives. We love talking about hunting, fishing and everything outdoors. I've known Gage the longest of my groomsman (except my brother), Gage is a great friend to have and always a breath of fresh air to catch up on life and just someone to talk to.

Amy is a truly kind and caring person. She is always happy to share her home and delicious things she has prepared in her kitchen. Together with Heather and Katelyn, we are in a Bible study and Amy always has wise and encouraging words to say. You can always count on Amy to be there for you and support you whether you are struggling or celebrating. I am grateful for Amy's friendship in my life and am thankful to have her by my side.

Trent is a Navy veteran and my soon to be brother-in-law. Trent and his wife Elise live in Fort Collins where he is currently going to school for business and legal assisstance. He is becoming an avid fly fisher and loves to rock climb. I've gotten to know Trent this past year when visiting Emily. Trent has a great sense of humor and will always make you laugh. I'm excited for the future and him being my brother-in-law.