Alexis is my beautiful twin sister who has been by my side throughout every up and every down. My other half: she is the pink to my blue, the artist to my scientist, and one of the most talented people I have ever met. We have been living in separate states now for 6 years and it never gets easier. I am so honored to have her stand with me on my wedding day like I stood with her during hers.

Ally is my older sister and mother to my niece Macie. She is an amazing mother, but more than that she is such a strong and great big sister. I'll never be able to repay her for the hours of advice she has given me. We now live in the same state, and it feels amazing to have time with family so close by. I will always third wheel when you are cooking! Some things older sisters are just the best at!

Emily and I met during graduate school when she asked to pet my dog and I have loved her ever since. A Minecraft partner who puts up with my terrible sense of direction. I would give anything to watch Great British Baking Show and paint our nails together every day, but I am so proud of her new job! I was honored to be there during her proposal and planning our weddings together has been the best evolution!

Ayla and I met in middle school and even though we went to different high schools, we stayed in touch through soccer and happened to live in the same dorm hallway for Freshman year at Virginia Tech! I could not imagine college or life events without my fearless best friend tackling me into the snow. I was so happy to watch you get married and I am so excited to have you as a bridesmaid!

Lali and I met in graduate school playing soccer together. I knew from day one she was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. I knew we'd be best friends when she tried to fight a grown man on the field with me over bad sportsmanship - truly a bonding experience! We are each other's cheerleaders, and I wouldn't have it any other way!

Lindsey is married to the Best Man, Ben, and mother to Tyler's niece Addie. I originally got to know her as an upperclassman in choir in high school, and I am so glad we became close while Tyler and I have been together! We've waited so long to be official sisters-in-law and I know how lucky I am.

Cheyenne and I met in graduate school as part of the graduate student council, and we clicked so fast! Our favorite thing was to walk to get an afternoon sweet treat listening to Fall Out Boy while laughing so much. She is a go with the flow queen who is as resilient as she is fun! I love our nerd moments more than anything.

I met Annika in graduate school, and I am just so in awe of how powerful and kind she is! Not only is she iconic in terms of fashion and beauty, but she has always been an amazing listener and support for me so many times. Pool days just aren't the same without her and our watermelon and spiked lemonade adventures!

I met Ben when I was just a small innocent baby...almost as if we were brothers! He has truly been my best friend and is always that person I call when I need someone to talk to. This guy means the world to me and is the true definition of what an older brother is. He has a wonderful family of his own now and made me an uncle to the best and cutest niece there is!

This guy...John is my other favorite brother! John is a goofy guy and if I didn't say I was blessed having one brother let me say I am blessed to have the two best brothers a guy could ask for. John and I are alike in a lot of ways and we are always texting each other about football, racing, and Gym things. I really am honored to be able to call him my younger brother.

Colton and I met through work out in Illinois, he taught me how to enjoy the little things in life. I always remember it being a good day whenever our boss would pair us up for the day....It would always be an interesting day. The dude knows how to make people laugh and I would say he is the life of the party!

Cody lived in the same neighborhood throughout my youth and was always around growing up. He is the kindest soul I have ever met and truly one of my closest friends. Him and Dylan are both Brothers to me and the true definition of "Family means more than blood."

I have known Grayson ever since I can remember. We went to church together and he was my older brother's best friend growing up. He was always getting into trouble with my brother, but as we got older he became a very close friend to me.

I met Lee through my older brother. I would tag along with them often when we would go airsofting, concerts, or just trips to Guitar center. Lee is also the guy that motivated me to learn to play the drums. He is an awesome musician and a great guy.

Jonathan was the first friend I made from Texas, I met him through my brother Ben because they met through working in the oil fields. He is a great guy and we became closer friends from him hitting me up to see how I was doing and always wanting to come visit whenever I was in Texas visiting family.

Where to begin. This man and I were always hanging out together growing up. Part of my 4 closest friends growing up. We did everything together, and I know this guy would have my back through thick and thin. He was always the adventurous one of our group. Dylan is another man I would consider a brother of mine.