Heather and Janet met their first weekend of their freshman year of college in the ladies' bathroom. It was 4am and a fire alarm went off and Janet went to the bathroom after the drill and asked if anyone wanted to go to church since they were already awake. Heather said she and her roommate were going and Janet tagged along. It was a truly fantastic start to a truly fantastic relationship. They got coffee after church and then they got to know each other; following that coffee, they became best friends and partners in crime (they won that award from their sorority 2 years in a row). It is a genuine honor for Janet to have Heather as her Maid of Honor.

Dale is Andrew’s uncle and godfather; he has known Andrew his whole life. Andrew has taken several trips down to Kansas City to visit Dale. While on these trips, Dale has shown Andrew all there is to see in Kansas City. Dale has always been a role model and inspiration for Andrew.

Andrew met Kris through fast pitch softball. Kris invited Andrew to travel with the team (Earl’s Club) that he managed and played. Andrew and Kris have participated in many tournaments together over the past 7 years. Kris made Andrew feel invited and welcomed even though he played for a different league team. Kris is one of the nicest people that Andrew knows and Andrew is grateful to have him for a groomsman.

Mollie and Janet met shortly after Janet met Heather. They were on the same floor; Janet was always skipping down to bug Mollie and make her laugh. They bonded when they played mud volleyball and rushed the Delta Zeta sorority together their freshman year. That summer, Mollie trekked all the way to Chicago to tour the town with Janet; Mollie met Janet's dog, named Hawkeye, and referred to him as "Corndust." Mollie and Janet went through a lot together in college all which ultimately made their friendship solid. Mollie is one of the most genuinely kind individuals Janet has ever known. She is so thankful that Mollie will stand up as her Matron of Honor.

Maria picked Janet as her sorority Big sibling in the middle of Janet's sophomore year. It was so exciting for Janet; she had strong relationship with her Big, Tricia, and she adored Maria right away. Maria was and is a compassionate, caring person and brings so much warmth and love everywhere she goes. Janet and Maria went on a whirlwind East Coast adventure to celebrate graduating from graduate school in the summer of 2015; during that trip, they told each other they'd be in each others' wedding. In 2019, Maria will stand by Janet in May and Janet will stand by Maria in June. It's such an exciting year!

Andrew met Tony while playing on the same fast pitch softball team as Kris. Andrew got to know Tony quite well during the long drives to Nationals the last two years . Tony and Andrew also went on many adventures while they were playing softball in Mankato, MN and Fargo, ND. Together, they enjoy going on go karts, frequenting bars, touring LaCrosse, and finding ramen whereever they go.

Andrew met Fernando when they were contractors together working for US Bank and they were friends from the start. Fernando would take Andrew out in downtown Chicago after work and showed him the ropes of city living; he was even nice enough to let him sleep on his couch and take him to the train station sometimes. Fernando has helped Andrew navigate Chicago, whether it be to give him pointers on the best neighborhoods to live, restaurants to go, or places to visit. Andrew could not have found a more sincere and patient person to have as a friend.

Carley and Janet met on Janet's orientation day at L'Institut Catholique de Paris. Janet thought Carley was super cool since she had been in Paris for 5 weeks already and Janet had just arrived from her Pau, France study abroad session. The two really began their friendship when they went to the Louvre and the Pantheon with Jenna. Janet, Jenna, and Carley decided they couldn't leave their friendship in France so when they returned to the States, they made and committed to plans to see each other annually and talk near daily over Facebook Messenger. Janet is so grateful to have Carley stand up at her wedding and to have her as a forever Parisienne friend.

Jenna and Janet met in St. Malo, France when they both decided they needed Pistachio gelato. It was not the best gelato, but it was an amazing start to a friendship. Jenna, Carley, and Janet adventured to the Louvre, the Pantheon, La Jardin des Tulieries, and they shopped together along Les Champs-Elysées. Most recently, they adventured together to the exciting place of...Syracuse, Indiana for a lakehouse weekend with their babies, boys, and beasts (doggies!). Janet is so happy to have kept these friendships since studying abroad and is so happy Jenna will stand by her side when she marries Andrew.

Andrew was first introduced to Bert when Andrew was a contractor for US Bank. Bert happened to be Andrew's manager while he was a contractor; they grew closer once Andrew became a full time employee. Andrew and Bert enjoy going out after work and getting drinks, especially at Del Toro or State Restaurant in Chicago. They have participated in the Dragon Boat race together and also enjoy going to Wing Fest and eating very spicy wings. Bert has been a great mentor and friend to Andrew.

Andrew introduced Janet to Erika, his sister, over Facetime in mid-2017. The following holiday season, Janet met Erika in person and was so very excited! She and Erika had easy conversations and enjoyed a lovely holiday season together with Andrew's family. Janet is so looking forward to having Erika stand up at the wedding and is also looking forward to making more memories with Erika and being a part of her family.