COOPER KOWALSKI - Cooper has always been looking out for his little cousins in the Peterson crew! His composure, kindness, and thoughtfulness made him the perfect choice for Emma and Ben's special day. He has officiated other friend's weddings, too!

COLE KOWALSKI - Emma's cousin, Cooper's younger brother, and everyone's friend! Cole and Emma were always up to trouble growing up, and Ben has since been a part of all the fun! Cole's creative abilities and deep thinking are some of the reasons he was chosen to give a speech during the ceremony.

ISABELLA PETERSON - Emma's younger (but taller) sister; the built-in best friend! Isabella was there every step of the way of Ben's and Emma's relationship!

ALISON SMITH - With over 10 years of friendship, Emma and Alison have stayed close after high school through their love of travel, annual hiking trips, and goals to out-tan themselves from prior summers!

MADISON MCGOWAN - Emma and Madison got close in their junior year of high school, and despite distance apart during college, they continued to make memories until ultimately living together (with Alison and Reagan, too!) in Tempe 2022-2024!

MADDIE MCCORMICK - They met as sorority sisters, related to each other as journalist majors, and decided to be friends because of their love of hikes, high tea, and country music!

REAGAN BLEASE - They first became friends in high school, but there was nothing like being college dorm-mates at U of A to bring them super close! Reagan and Emma lived in three different places together.

JENNIE MILLER - Emma and Jennie were practically bonus siblings, having been friends since they were born! No matter how much time or distance came between them, they always found their ways back to each other.

NICK PURDY - Ben's best friend since high school. They lived together during the Covid-19 lockdown, but that didn't stop them from making some wild memories! They share interests in cars, golf, and humor.

JARED PETERSON - Emma's youngest sibling. With his colorful taste in music, fun style, and artistic ability, he brings the life to every party! He never misses a good time.

JONATHAN WALTERS - Jonathan and Emma were friends in high school, even though they went to different schools. Once Ben came into the picture, the trio found themselves in lots of crazy adventures! Pinetop trips, Salt River tubing, Tempe parties... their fun never stops!

ZACH SAWYER - Emma introduced Zach to Ben, and they clicked right off the bat! Golf, guns, cars, fixing things, beer, and shenanigans... their shared interests are vast! Fun fact: Emma and Zach were Homecoming dates their junior year of high school!

MAX CHRISTOFF - Max and Ben attended high school together and reconnected years later when Max began dating Emma's sister, Isabella! Since then, they have been apart of all the Peterson adventures. Despite Max being the only snowboarder in the crew, they still love him!

CODY RICHARDS - Ben first met Cody on Facebook Marketplace when he purchased a Miata part from him! They hit it off immediately. In between the wrenching and racing, they've become unstoppable pool partners and skateboarding buddies.