first met Mikey after the Merco consolidation at the ripe age of 10. Mike and his family quickly became a second family to me as we were always together, boating, hanging out, or taking trips to places like Florida and Texas. Throughout our lives we have continued to be best friends through athletics and other extracurricular activities we participated in. When Michael and I get together there is never a dull moment, as we are always causing trouble or having a good time with whatever crazy plans we got ourself into. Mike will always be my brother for life and I am extremely grateful to be a part of this beautiful couple getting married. Hannah is the Ying to his Yang and they go together like peas and carrots. I am excited to be a part of their big day and I wish many years of fun, love, and happiness to them both! Congrats to this beautiful couple!

Hey all, I’m Christopher. Not everyone knows this but I met Mike the day he was born. Pretty cool and Mike has stayed pretty cool since then. He and Hannah started dating a few years ago and they are a great match. Both are crazy, caring and they are constantly working to help make each other better. I’m excited to see how their relationship grows in the future. Congrats!

Hannah and I first met when Mike finally brought her around the family. We had a nice day of boating and enjoying the sun together then went back to mom and dads to hang out for the rest of the night with all our friends and family. (We are just gonna skip all the embarrassing things, you’re welcome Hannah) I ended up braiding Hannah’s hair and forming a small bond with, at the time, my brother's girlfriend. The more and more Hannah and I were around each other the more we started opening up to each other. I love that I got to witness my brother falling in love. The small bond we formed that first night turned into a friendship pretty quick. We started doing more things together and that just turned into us communicating every day. When I found out I was pregnant with Anastasia you were by my side through absolutely everything. You went to doctor appointments with me and talked me through so many of my panic attacks. You have always treated me like family and I feel that every day. Seeing you be Ana’s aunt is beautiful. The love you have for me and my girl just goes to show how much our bond has grown into a sisterhood. Being able to witness you and my brother grow closer and stronger to the Lord and become the people you have become is an absolute blessing. I am forever thankful the lord has brought you to our family. I love you Sister<3

I wanted to share a special story about my friendship with Mike. Our bond goes way back to our high school days, filled with fun parties and spontaneous food runs into town. One memorable day, as Mike was dropping me off after one of our food adventures, he noticed my parents working on the lawn. Without hesitation, he introduced himself, and from that moment, he became a part of our family. Over the years, Mike has remained a best friend and now, I am incredibly fortunate to officially call him a brother and witness the joy he brings to my sister's life.

Hannah and I first met at our summer job. She was very much the opposite of me—bright, positive, infectious energy. It turns out that we had gone to rival colleges for the same conference. She played softball, and I ran track. She was very much everything I wasn’t—extroverted, bubbly, and full of so much life. I was quiet, more of an observer, happy to let life happen around me. But not with Hannah, never with Hannah… From the very first day, she didn’t just tolerate my introverted self; she accepted and loved me for it. She made me feel like I didn’t need to change a single thing to fit into her world. Her kindness is unmatched. She had this way of understanding me without me ever needing to say a word. On tough days, she’d call me and say, “You’re coming with me, we’re getting atomic,” her energy alone, is already enough to lift my mood. In return, I became her ramen chef on demand, or when she called me in the middle of the night, needing a ride, I’d show up, no questions asked. She taught me how to open up, and I taught her that quiet moments could be just as meaningful as loud ones. We balanced each other out in a way that felt effortless, like it was always meant to be. My life got brighter, more full, just because she was in it. If you’d asked how it all happened, I’d just say, “I honestly don’t know, she chose to keep me and I will forever love her for it.” She saw something in me, and from day one, she loved me unconditionally. To this day, I’d cook her ramen a million times over, pick her up at 2 a.m., or sit in comfortable silence together—just to remind her how much she means to me.

Me and Mikey have been friends since we were 9 years old and were finally put in the same class together after moving out to Westmer two years prior. The reason we became friends was because he would always get picked on from the rest of the kids in his special education class, so after many weeks of begging I finally convinced my teacher to let him be in our class instead. We also played many sports together over the years. Congratulations bro I’m very happy for you!!!

Hannah and I originally met on the softball diamond when we played on the 10u RocketFire team around 2008-2009. After countless meetings at games and tournaments, mutual friends, and a decade later, we reconnected in the Fall of 2021 when we both started working at the BirthCenter together! The universe knew that we matched each other crazy and we would be forever friends from that point on. Life is so boring without her

Mike and I have been friends since we were little kids causing havoc on the school bus. Mike has always been a trustworthy friend and someone I can always rely on. We always have a great time when we’re together, and I know we will continue to do that in this next chapter.

Hannah and I hit it off right away after meeting again through our husbands. She has become more of a sister than a friend in a short period of time. From all the cookouts, shopping/coffee trips, and wedding planning I could not have asked for a better friend. I am so excited to go through this crazy life with Hannah and Mike, but I am and even more excited to be by her side on her big day! Hannah has become such a support system for me, and I am so honored to be able to stand by her and support her during this memorable time.