Gabriele is Julianna’s first younger sister. She has been her built-in best friend for 25 years now and always will. Being only 14 months apart, they’ve experienced so much of life together and had fun while doing it! She is sure to keep the dance floor popping all night long!! Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Gianna is Julianna’s second younger sister. They are 5 years apart but feel and look like twins a lot of the time. Gianna has an unmatched sense of humor that is sure to keep everyone ROTFL. Labeled by most people as their “favorite Thompson.” Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Brielle is Liam’s first younger sister. From the first moment Juli met Brie (and Kell) she couldn’t believe how lucky she was that they were Liam’s sisters. From coffee dates to family gatherings and the bachelorette trip, Brie and Juli are always chatting up a storm and laughing about something!! Hometown: Essex, ON

Kellene is Liam’s second younger sister. She also lived in Chicago when Liam and Juli did which led to lots of fun memories of being in the big city together! Juli thanks her lucky stars everyday that she gets two more sisters, especially ones as sweet as Kell (and Brie). Hometown: Essex, ON

Grace and Juli are like family and have been close friends since pre-school! They’ve been through thick and thin together, from middle school swim team to bus rides on Cabby D and everything in between! No matter how old they get, Grace and Juli will always be there for each other! Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Marina and Juli thought they were cousins for a long time as their dads, who are best friends, told them so. Whether blood related or not, they share a special bond and Marina has been present for all of Juli’s important moments! Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Abby met Juli freshman year at Georgetown playing ultimate frisbee - they shared a room at the first away tournament and became college besties immediately. Abby would get lunches weekly with Juli and Liam sophomore year and had the privilege of watching their friendship blossom into a strong and inspiring relationship! They’ve shared many post-grad memories together including a gals trip to Napa! Hometown: San Francisco, CA

Leena met Juli working at the University of Chicago on a research project, the Comprehensive Care Program. They got lunch their first day and have been great friends ever since! Juli had the privilege of standing by Leena’s side at her wedding, and she is honored for Leena to do the same! Hometown: Chicago, IL

Lily also met Juli working at the University of Chicago on a research project, the Comprehensive Care Program! Funny enough, Lily interviewed Juli and now they look back and laugh at the fact that they were planning a double date during that zoom call. Safe to say, these Aquarius birthday twins are gonna be friends forever! Hometown: Gladstone, NJ

Julia met Juli during their group interview for Ohio State medical school. They knew they would be besties right away and have navigated medical school side by side ever since! Whether at a Miami club, a farmers market, or just a day at the library, Juli and Julia are more likely to be spotted together than apart! Hometown: Andover, MN

Nolan, the best man, is Liam’s younger brother who grew up with him in Essex. They’ve spent countless hours building Lego, playing outside, and more recently, getting in many, many Fornite reps together. Liam is overjoyed and honoured to have Nolan as his best man for his wedding. Hometown: Essex, ON

Jake met Liam on their first day of college at Georgetown, as he and Zach lived directly next door to Liam in Darnall Hall. Liam and Jake love to jam together, share a fantasy football addiction, and dream of becoming the GMs of their AL-leading Tigers and Yankees, respectively. Hometown: Danville, VA

CJ lived one floor above Liam in their freshman year dorm and the two started living together in their junior year. CJ, Liam, Juli, and Kaelie had the good fortune of watching their Hoyas clinch their sole March Madness appearance during their time at Georgetown while celebrating Chili’s’ birthday in Arlington, VA. Hometown: La Crosse, WI

Zach and Liam have known each other since the first day of college, as Zach and Jake shared a dorm directly next door to Liam’s. Some of their fondest memories include Friday evening Wisemiller’s runs, April weekends glued to the Masters, and many nights spent hanging out in their forever apartment in the basement at 3332 P St. Hometown: Asheville, NC

Another freshman year resident of Darnall Hall, Aidan and Liam instantly bonded over their love of Canada, Tim Horton’s, and hockey. Liam relies on Aidan’s sommelier-level wine knowledge when feeling (and looking) lost in the wine aisle in Columbus grocery stores. Hometown: Buffalo, NY

Noah met Liam in their Grade 1 class at Holy Name Catholic Elementary. They played many years of minor baseball together and, while catching, Noah had a front row seat to many of the home runs Liam surrendered on the mound. Hometown: Essex, ON

Darren is Liam’s first cousin and they were lucky to spend many summer and winter breaks together in both Windsor and Toronto. They share a longstanding Scrabble and Euchre rivalry that runs deep to this day. Hometown: Toronto, ON

Mitch and Liam met each other in Grade 9 Phys. Ed. at Cardinal Carter in Leamington. They’ve stayed close buddies and Mitch enjoys beating Liam by 35+ strokes when they golf together. Hometown: Leamington, ON

Rob and Liam met at Lily’s birthday party in early 2023 and have been close friends since. They’ve enjoyed many Cubs and White Sox games together in Chicago and collectively accounted for 10% of last year’s revenues at their favourite coffee shop, Intelligentsia. Hometown: Weston, MA

Andrew met Liam in Grade 9 at Cardinal Carter. Andrew used to be Liam’s partner in the 100+ strokes club on the golf course, but it would appear that Liam is now on his own in that department. Liam is beyond excited for Andrew and his fiancée Adona on their upcoming wedding. Hometown: Leamington, ON