James is one of my oldest friends and has been there for most of my crazy adventures.He has had an entrepreneurial spirit, and has done everything from rebuilding classic cars, starting multiple businesses, and serving our country. He has done his best work at creating a beautiful family. I am happy to call him my best man.

Kelly was born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK and moved to Denver five years ago. Kelly and I found each other at at the coffee shop where Vance and I first met. A year and a half later, we have developed a beautiful, loud, hilarious and never -boring amazing friendship.

Reagan is my brother and has a tender heart and fun spirit. It is this love for life that has spurred a strong friendship between us both.

Lauren entered my life 12 years ago when she connected with and eventually married my brother. Lauren has taught me so many things, and I could never ask for a better sister -in- law! Thankfully, Lauren has a great deal of patience, which might seem like a prerequisite for being in our family, at times. Lauren lives in San Francisco and is enjoying being a new mama to my very first niece with whom we are all obsessed.

Ed and Vance have been friends for almost 25 years. They hung out during the summers when Vance would visit Amarillo at an early age. They enjoyed high school's moments as great friends.

Elizabeth is my other sister in law. She and my other brother, Tim, got engaged in California (where they live) in February. Congratulations! Elizabeth is an amazing photographer and she and Tim work together in their photography business where they travel almost every day to snap photos for their clients! We are so thankful that she is standing next to us on our big day!

Jada is one of my childhood friends and we have known each other since elementary school. Jada and I used to play soccer together every year, oh good times, Jada, good times! Jada was born and raised in Fort Collins, CO and is currently living in Wyoming where she is working to finish her law degree. Jada enjoys making the best flower and vegetable gardens in her free time.

We are fraternity brothers, have been roommates, and share the same birthday. He has stories to tell, but won't.

Ryan and I met on my second day in Denver. We have been friends and have had each other's back from day one. Ryan helped Me found the Denver Chapter of AMBUCS and shared in my joys for helping others.

Janelle is also one of my childhood friends. We met in 7th grade. She and I spent many a weekend together growing up and is one of my dearest and best friends. Janelle was raised in Fort Collins, CO. She is currently living in Providence, Rhode Island and really enjoys working in the ER as a nurse. She loves living near the beach.

Da'Nelle met I played on a kickball team together with my cousin Saunders. Later we realized we lived on the same street. We have enjoyed kickball teams, drinks and business discussions. I considers her an outstanding person and a friend to the end.

Angela and I met in our freshmen year in college and were also in the same pledge class for our sorority. Angela encouraged me to apply at Starbucks, where she worked, and challenged me to use all the skills I had after I got my cochlear implant. I ended up working for Starbucks for a couple years. Thanks Angela! Angela graduated from CSUN a degree in Education and Deaf Studies. Angela is also very fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).