My best friend, my sister. I always think back to when we used to share a room and have our late-night conversations that I will always cherish. She is the person I turn to when I need advice or just want to talk. She is a senior at St. Louis University. She is studying to get her doctorate in physical therapy. She is one of the loudest and most enjoyable people to be around. No matter how much we fight, she is always there for me, and I would not have anyone else be my maid of honor.

One of my best friends from college. We met sophomore year and became super close. Whenever her, Mae Mae, and I get together, we are going to have a wild and memorable night. I will always cherish the post-college football games we continue to attend, and yelling at the football team when they are playing terribly. She has become like a sister to me. She is in PA school in Knoxville, Tennessee. Fun fact, she got engaged the day after me. I cannot wait to have her standing by my side.

My random roommate sophomore year, who became the biggest blessing. We lived together for three years and would love having our Saturday debriefs, or running to Target to redecorate the apartment. She currently works in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as a nurse in the mom and baby unit. She is always someone I can turn to, even if we go periods of time without talking. We can always pick up right where we left off. I cannot imagine not having her stand by me on my wedding day.

The girl I randomly started talking to in the bathroom before dynamics class, sophomore year. I never would have imagined that bathroom conversation would lead to me meeting my best friend. She is currently studying to get her PhD at the University of Tennessee. She just recently finished her internship at NASA. She is the person I have no boundaries with and cannot imagine not being in my life. We tell each other everything. I can always count on her for anything.

My new sister, the person I get to go through our engagement era with. She has been someone, from the first time I met her, whom I knew was special. We have cultivated a very strong friendship and I look forward to whenever I get to see or talk to her. She tries to keep my brother in line, not an easy task. She has her PhD in physical therapy and works in Cleveland, Ohio. She is one of the smartest and hardest-working people I have ever met, and I am so happy she is joining the family.

Luke has been one of my best friends growing up, considering how much time we have spent together. He and his sister would spend 3 days a week at my house during the summer while his parents were at work, and we were able to grow up together in that sense. We have an amazing connection that goes way beyond seeing each other at family holidays. We had countless sleepovers, trips to the movie theater, and pool days that helped us bond over the past 24 years. We will hopefully be able to refrain from quoting "Dumb and Dumber" during the reception, but don't be too surprised if the blue and orange tuxedos make an appearance.

Cole and I met back in the 5th Grade when I started at my new school. He has remained one of my closest friends up until today. Since he and I lived in the same town for the majority of our time in grade school, we would go biking around town and explore the woods of West Dundee, Illinois. You aren't missing much if you haven't been. Cole is one of the most fun-loving and energetic people I've ever met. I cannot wait to see him get after it on the dance floor. If you're wondering who the girl with the long hair wearing a suit is, that's probably Cole.

Hagen and I met during the 5th Grade as we were both new students at Westminster Christian. We bonded over both being new and quickly became best friends. Our families ended up going on two vacations together, memories that I love to this day. We have always been huge sports fans and bonded over that, even though we butt heads for Bears vs. Packers (Bear Down!). We have remained great friends and will always find time to get together whenever I come home. He is one of the funniest people that I know and someone that I can always talk to.

Michael and I met during our Sophomore Year of college at Tennessee. After that, we spent most of our weekends in the same parties and activities. We got to bond over Tennessee sports, along with the finance classes that we took together. We had a similar mindset in trying to be highly achieving in classes, but also giving our all for Tennessee sports (in the stands, of course). He has been a Knoxville staple for me and is always someone I could count on for anything.

I met Riley on my first day at the University of Tennessee. I didn't know a single person until a guy that I met on my floor took me over to Clement Hall, where I wound up in Riley's dorm room. Our friendship quickly blossomed as we bonded over the ongoing MLB playoffs and getting around to meeting other people as we started our college careers. Riley and I were a part of a group that would get together for every meal, play sports in our free time, and try to avoid any COVID restrictions. We also got the chance to work together for our Junior and Senior years as RAs in Hess Hall, which would bring in even more fond memories.