Though Anna and I attended UNCSA together, we didn't really meet until I moved out to LA in 2020. Since then we've been on countless adventures together - farmers markets, Disneyland trips, craft nights, Vegas, pool days... plus we were there for each other in the early days of our respective dog/cat ownership.

Becca and I lived together for the last two years of college. Even though we didn't really know each other when we moved in, we ended our time together super close and still stay in touch! Every time we talk it's like no time has passed, and it's so special to have her friendship in my life.

Hunter is one of my two high school besties and I'm so thankful to have stayed in touch with her through college, covid, starting our careers, and I was honored to have attended her wedding last year. Let's do it again in August!!

Grace is the other member of the dynamic trio from high school, and it's been such a joy to stay friends with her over the years! Having the opportunity to host her here in LA, as well as visit her in NC, has been so fun. I'm blessed to still have her in my life after all these years.

Matt has been my brother for 25 years. He lives in DC, but we do a pretty good job of staying in touch via Instagram memes and after-work phone calls. I'm really touched he'll be standing on my side (take that, Marty) on our big day!

Andrew is my younger brother, but it usually doesn’t feel that way. One of my most trusted confidants, I can always count on Andrew to be there for me no matter where our paths take us in life. He’s also a programming genius, who has recently embarked on a quest to recreate a classic video game from the ground up, just for fun!

Henry is my younger brother and someone who my life wouldn’t be the same without. Henry cares so much for the people (and dogs) of the world around him, and if you know him, you probably are well aware that he’s one of the best illustrators and animators around. My favorite memories with Henry are all the times we performed alongside each other during high school theatre.

Graham and I have been friends basically from the first instant my family moved to North Carolina nearly 20 years ago. A passionate hobbyist, Graham takes great pride in his collections of video games, movies, and various other art, but also in supporting his friends and all of their endeavors. There’s few people in the world I can say I’ve been such strong friends with for as long as Graham.

Dom is the kind of friend you want around when things are going great, and the kind of person you need when they’re not. As the ultimate “loving dad” friend, I cannot count the amount of times Dom has gone out of his way to restore the world around him in some way, whether that’s lending a hand on projects, surprising a sick friend with warm soup, or just being available to talk and listen.

AJ is a friend I made in my first year at university, but our friendship really grew once we all moved out to Los Angeles. Not only is AJ a reliable friend and an all around jovial person to be around, AJ is something of an expert on movies (especially related to the Oscars). My favorite aspect about AJ is his dedication to the interests (and people) that he loves.