I've known Maria my whole life. She is my big sister and my Moose (also featuring the ring bearer Kolbe). I think I've known for a while she was always going to be apart of my wedding party, even when we were kids. I can't imagine getting married without her by my side (I also can't imagine keeping my sanity through this process without her). It's weird to think that we're all grown up now, but I'm glad I got to grow up with her.

I will never forget the first day at a new middle school when this one kid came up to me and asked for my name and told me his. Little did he know that he changed my entire life. I went from little to no friends to having him as one of my best friends in the world. From the classroom, to basketball, the gym, and many other wild adventures, I am thankful for having Jacob in my life.

Kateri is my other big sister. I think it's crazy to think of how close we've gotten now that I'm not an annoying little sister who tells on her to mom. I love how close we've gotten to each other over these past few years, and I'm so grateful to have her by my side on this special day!

This is my little brother who I am honored to have him up there with me. He takes the cake for knowing me the longest. He been there for me in time like only brother can. When we were planning this wedding, I knew he had to be up there with my by my side as he’s always been and I will always be by his.

I have known Megan for literally longer than half of my life. We grew up together since we were in PDA at The Fort Wayne Sport Club (I think that's about 6 or 7 years old). We played soccer all the way until we graduated high school, and split ways. She's actually the reason I went to Huntington in the first place, so I guess in turn, without her I never would have met Zach. So she's one person to thank for this day happening. She's my bestest friend and my Buff.

I met Justin way back when we were 5 years old. We grew up in the subdivision next to each other and ran in similar circles until we went to separate middle schools. Then when high school came around and we both wen to Aurora Christian High School. That first day we were like, “wait a minute, that’s him.” We then both were on the basketball and track teams our freshman year where many inside jokes were formed. We continued to run around in the same group of friends causing trouble and driving way too fast. Cloud, thank you for being my one of my best friends for so long.

Eleni Hansen and I (Zach) became friends our junior year of high school on a trip to visit Huntington University. We stayed in contact and ended up at HU together with her studying theatre and me studying music, but being the only only major for my graduating year she invited me into the theatre group. She is a great friend in times of need or celebration. Late Taco Bell runs and philosophical conversation trying to figure out life solidified our friendship even deeper. She is one of my best friends and I am so thankful for her and her friendship.

Carson is my (Julia's) best friend. It just seems right that he's there with me on this amazing day, and it doesn't matter whose side he's on. I would never say this to his face, but he means the world to me. I hope he catches the bouquet.

ReBecca and I met as castmates in our college production of "Silent Sky", where we might have caused each other to miss cues, and definitely tried to get each other to break character on stage. Now we've ended up living together, and I'm so thankful for the way our friendship has changed and grown over this year and a half into one of my best friends!

Lex and I have grown incredibly close over the year we've known each other. It helps that we actually have a lot in common, and we literally share a room. I'm so incredibly grateful to call Lex one of my best friends who stands with me on my special day.

Joe has become a friend to me very quickly. From his first attempt at intimidation to the instant bonding over Anderson East to advice about life and more. Joe is a fantastic man with a big heart and I am glad to have him here with Julia and I on this day.

I actually met Skye while she was doing a tour of Huntington's campus with her sister Sommer who was actually my RA. She met both Zach and I the first time in the dorm lounge that night. Here she is, once my roommate and still one of my best friends who I can trust to make sure I commit to my impulsive thoughts, as a bridesmaid!

If you ever need advice or a friend you can count on, Parker will be there. He is a great man with a great heart. He is selfless and supportive. I am thankful to have him here with Julia and I.

Jessica is my mini-me and my partner in crime. She means the world to me, and just as she's been through thick and thin with me in the past, it just seems right she's standing next to me on this special day!

Charlie is my cousin and is becoming an outstanding young man. Charlie is funny, creative, silly, outgoing, and brave amongst many other great qualities. I’m thankful he’s my cousins and thankful for him on this day.