Griffin is a close friend Emmett met in his first year of college through a dorm mate. They bonded over watching nerdy shows and going to new restaurants in Stillwater.

Autum is Jasper's sibling and best friend. They grew up an inseparable pair and as the oldest siblings, spent their days cosplaying, watching anime, and tormenting each other.

Tegan is Emmett's cousin and lifelong best friend. The two have been a pair ever since they were elementary kids, and could often be found causing mischief amongst their family.

Salem is a friend of Jasper and Emmett who quickly grew close with Jasper as they discovered their shared love of horror, strange things, and cosplay.

Ethan is Emmett's youngest sibling and "sunshine." The two were always close siblings who would often play, put on shows, and watch endless hours of cartoons.

Miles and Emmett became quick friends in middle school, and persevered through the daunting challenges of being a teenager. They were trouble-makers and giggle monsters.

Kenzie is a friend of Jasper and Emmett who met Emmett when they were only 13. She is now a close friend of both grooms as they bonded over cosplay, roadtrips, and conventions.

Alex is a friend of Emmett's from his journalism courses in college. They became quick friends over a shared hatred for data journalism, and enjoyed working on projects together, boosting each other in creativity, and planning.