Keri is my very best friend. We met on a Carnival Cruise docked in Cozumel in 2014. Along with both our brothers, we met a few other friends, went banana boating and Keri ended up breaking her collar bone. While waiting for the ambulance, she asked me to free her wedgie and we've been inseparable since. Throughout the years I have visited Tampa, Florida where she lived with her family and she would come to good ole Valparaiso, Indiana to see me. Our relationship continues to grow more and more each year. We are true soul sisters that will remain in each others lives forever.

One boring day, I made a joke post on Facebook asking someone to be my travel buddy. Danielle responded and we went on our first "date" lol. We became workout buddies which then turned into bar buddies and then just in general best buddies. From walking our dogs together, to pushing each other at the gym, visiting favorite beaches, long drives to God knows where, TikTok videos, late night visits to the park to swing on the swingset, etc. the adventures never ended. I was lucky enough to be a bridesmaid in her wedding and now she gets to return the favor. Danielle and I will forever be crazy soul sisters!

Julissa and I met at Olive Garden where we were both serving at but never really spoke to each other. After we both quit our jobs, we somehow reconnected and started our newly turned 21 adventures together. Casinos, bars and hilarious bad decisions created our bond at first until we both met the very special men in our lives. While we started off young and dumb, lol, we both grew and matured and our friendship grew with us. A bond that will never be broken.

Kirsten and I went to high school together and had crossed paths and talked from time to time. One day we decided to have a girls night and then the girls nights just kept happening! I have always looked up to her confidence and personality. She was one of the main reasons I was able to let go of my shy side and let my happy and fun personality out. Our friendship continues to grow and I couldn't be any happier to have her stand up with me on my wedding day.

Tara and I met through Kirsten. When I was going through hard times, Tara became one of the most important people in my life. We would spend almost every weekend together. Dinner dates at Furin, hanging out at her apartment, nights dancing in the gym to prepare for our trip to Florida, etc. which all created a really special bond that will forever remain. I got to stand with her on special day and I am absolutely thrilled that she will be standing with me on mine.

Katie and I met during the summer of 2020. The two of us decided to grow our friendship by going on a road trip to Nashville, Tennessee. That's when we started to become sisters. We would hangout almost every opportunity we could. She would even drive over an hour to me during the week when she knew I was having a bad day just to get me out of the house and cheer me up. We would dance the bad days away on the weekend and enjoyed long talks in the car or on the phone whenever needed. She will always be like a sister to me.

Olivia is my younger cousin. She always seemed to look up to me which was really sweet. Throughout the years, we became really good friends. I've always called her my "mini me". Olivia has grown into an amazing young woman and I will always be there for her whenever I am needed, No matter how old she gets, she will always be my mini me.

Eva is also my younger cousin. While there is a significant age gap and we didn't get to spend as much time together, I have always seen a brightness in her, and she's very important to me. She is a hard worker, funny, smart, caring, etc. I am very proud of her and can't wait for her to stand up with me on my wedding day.

Amelia is my youngest cousin. She has a heart of gold and a personality that lights up a room. I don't get to see her as much as I'd like, but every time I do, she never fails to put a smile on my face. I look forward to her being a part of our wedding!

Campos and I met in 2011. We were on a baseball team together for about 6-7 years. He was my personal catcher. I wouldn’t pitch to anyone but him. He’s one of my closest buddies. Now he lives in Wichita, Kansas so I don’t get to see him much but he’s one of the most supportive and best people I know. He’s my boy and an amazing father.

Jordan is my older brother. We fought a lot while growing up but got a lot closer in our teenage years. Throughout the years, my brother and I would always go to Cleveland Browns football games together and those felt like the best times of my life. We live 3 hours apart now so don’t get to see each other as often but he’s always been the best brother.

Mitch and I met some years ago because he played soccer with my brother. But we became really close the summer of 2013 when we both worked in the Lowe’s outside lawn and garden department. Since then we’ve grown into great friends. He’s the one who got me into fitness. Mitch is genuinely one of the most supportive and best friends you can ask for. He’s also a great dad.

Tyler is my oldest friend. We met in second grade and have been great friends ever since. Through playing baseball, soccer and basketball, we’ve been not only teammates but like brothers. We don’t get to see each other as much as we’d like but every time we do we pick up right where we left off. He’s a great buddy and the best synchronized swimmer I know. (Inside joke)

Josh and I met as kids. Our dads helped coach us to back to back 3b baseball titles. Josh is one of the coolest and funniest guys I know. I also don’t get to see him as much as I’d like to but whenever we do get together we don’t skip a beat. He’s truly an awesome guy and great friend.

Drew is Jade’s older brother, my soon to be brother in law. The first time we met was when he answered the door when I was picking Jade up. He said “nah you got the wrong house”, and shut the door in my face. I realized it was a joke and he’s actually really cool and funny. We’ve been golfing and on family trips together. I know he is someone Jade looks up to and they are very close so I only hope to create a great friendship and bond with him as well. I’m happy to have him standing up with me to marry his sister.