I have known Alicia since the day she was born. Although we are six years apart, she has always been the person I can go to and confide in about everything and anything. She is also the person that I fight with the most about everything and anything. Alicia has been there with me through my awkward teenage years, a lot of not so smart college decisions and me growing into the person I am today. At the end of the day no matter how many times we did not see eye to eye, I knew that she would fight anyone who tried to mess with me! I am truly so blessed to have her as my sister and Maid of Honor! There is no person on this planet that I would want or trust in this role more than her. I cannot wait to have you by my side on my big day! If you can't find us by the bar, then we are probably out on the dance floor living our best lives!

I have known Katie since Kindergarten. She is one of my best and oldest of friends! Katie and I have always been there to support one another through dating life, to teaching/work drama, to talking about the latest hometown gossip. Even though we have spent the majority of our adult lives living in different cities. We always do our best to keep in touch with one another and up to date with each others lives. When we do get to be in the same place at the same time we always try to take the time to get together. Whether its on a walk, over a glass of wine or in between nap time! Katie is one of the most genuine people I know and I truly couldn't have imagined my wedding day without her by my side!

I have know Anhelica since my sophomore year of college! From the moment I met her during recruitment I knew I wanted her to be my Little. (if you don't know anything about Greek/Sorority life you can skip this next part) Thankfully that came true and ever since I jumped out from under that giant gift wrapped box she has been a huge part of my life! From discovering our true selves, to learning tough college lessons, to career/life moves and everything in between. Anhelica has taught me to not be afraid to stand my ground and use my voice, as well as never let a good thing go uncelebrated! She is the type of friend you always want to have in your corner. I couldn't imagine celebrating this milestone in my life without her by my side!

Amanda and I hit it off the moment we started working together four years ago. She is unequivocally my work wife, but she is also one of my very best friends! She helps keep me sane and is always down to grab a margarita or three. From helping me move twice within a year of her knowing me, to secretly helping Mike plan our proposal! Amanda is someone I know I can always count on no matter what is going on in my life or what time of day it is. I am truly so grateful to be able to have her by my side on my big day!

I have known Zack since the day he was born and to tell you the truth I wasn’t happy about it. We have had our many years of up’s and down’s as most siblings do. Throughout all the good and the bad two things have always remained true: our love for having a good time and our love for each other (and Alicia)! Zack has such an incredible personality and an electric energy that can be felt when he walks into a room. I look forward to him bringing that energy onto the dance floor with him. I am so grateful to get to have you by myself on my big day!

Leigh and I have been best friend since the day she moved in next door to me when we were in elementary school. Now there was that one time we got into a fight and I drew a line with chalk on the sidewalk between our houses and I told her she was never allowed to cross it! Besides that we have always been two peas in a pod and the type of friends that can pick up right where we left off no matter how much time has passed since our last conversation. Leigh is more like a sister than a friend! She truly is family, which is why I am so fortunate to have her by my side on my wedding day!

Preston and I met as he was starting 9th grade and I was going into my sophomore year at JFK. Preston and I became friends through basketball, but along with our friend Luke (Keck) we ended up doing everything together. Driving to Indians games, traveling to watch the JFK football team play away games, and going to Chipotle as much as possible; we did it all together. Our friendship remained through college and when I moved home for graduate school in 2018 Preston and I again spent our free time hanging out, watching the Indians (RIP), and sampling the local Youngstown cuisine (Chipotle on YSU's campus). After I set sail for Columbus once again in 2020, Preston and I remained best friends, always prioritizing coffee and donuts every time I'm back in Warren and getting together as much as possible to watch the Browns and Buckeyes. Preston has been a huge supporter of Julia and I's relationship, he's one of my oldest friends, and one of the kindest people I know. Truly, the best man.

Joey "Rabbi Joe" was one of my earliest friends at Ohio University. He's a fellow Cleveland sports diehard and a comedic genius. Joey and I have countless tails of youthful misbehavior and hijinx that have continued well into our late 20s. He's the finest senior prankster this side of the Mississippi and you do not know what he'll do next.

Sam has been my best friend and consigliere since we both transferred to Ohio State in January of 2016. Sam and I speak daily to talk about the Browns and Buckeyes, talk through work problems, and talk about our fiancés and families. Sam has been one of the most supportive people in my life for years. He was so excited when Julia and I got engaged that he decided to do it himself (shoutout Sarah)! Sam and I push each other to take risks and to work hard in the gym and work. I believe we'll continue to push each other to be great husbands to our (future) wives.

Jimmy (he hates that name) has been one of my best friends since we met on the first day of 8th grade at JFK. We have been roommates and teammates, we've fought like women and supported each other like brothers. He's one of the most selfless people in the world (ie, innumerable hours of volunteer work at pet shelters, helping my sister move from Pennsylvania to Maryland) and one of the funniest people in the world. Ever the Lady Gaga fangirl, Jimmy can be found on the dance floor all night.

Zach, one of the kindest and most trusted confidants, has been a part of my life since we became co-workers at Avalon in 2019. We've relied on each other like brothers since then. Together we speak daily, talk through life's problems, and talk through all of life's ups and downs. He's the life of the party and will likely be your best friend after the weekend is over.

Leo and I, pals since 2015, rarely go a day without shooting the breeze. He's a funny, funny person and a great friend. Leo and I have spent many weekends in various locations across the midwest (Chicago, Columbus, Warren/Youngstown) attending minor league hockey games and raising hell. Leo has become like a member of our family and is my mom's long lost son. Leo will be joining us from all the way in Montana, what an honor!