Known Kate for 12 years! Met at McDonalds and became fast friends. Kate would often try and keep Sarah late at work just to spend more time with her. You would think Sarah and Kate are polar opposites but they suck to each other like magnets, bringing out the true best parts of one another. They share the love for things as deep as mental health awareness and Taylor Swift. While also trying to watch football so they can spend more time with their men. They have a weekly schedule that they have to hang out once a week at least and long voice messages and screen shots are never out of the question. They show up for each other in the good and the bad. Nothing is too much information and judgement has no place in their friendship. When most people think of soulmates they think of an intimate relationship, but Sarah and Kate have found soulmates in each other as well as in their fiancees

Kate's sister, the organized one. She is the crafty one that will make sure everyone is having fun but also everything is gorgeous in the process. She is a ride or die and when shit hits the fan you need her in your corner. She stands up for the people she loves with a intensity that is admirable. Kate and Sarah have had many adventures together including traveling to Texas, being each others dates to weddings, and also doing matching halloween costumes. They both have the same guilty pleasure, reality tv often when Kate would come visit from school you would find her sharing a bed with Sarah watching the Kardashians. You could call Sarah at three in the morning to drive four hours to come help you and she would start driving right away and not even ask a question. Ride or die is and understatement.

Kate's sister that is as talented as she is smart. Need a makeup suggestion? Julias got you. Need a book idea? Julias got you. Go to the bar with her and she will protect you with her life. Even going so far as to yank a drunk girl off Kate to protect her hair extensions and dignity, the hulk strength is real when Julia's sisters are in danger. She's silly, goofy and real. She's a mean dancer on the dance floor, but her hair and makeup will stay on point through the whole night. Julia has fixed Kate's hair on multiple occasions including the one time Kate cut her bangs wayyyyy to short and Julia braided them back into her hair for a whole two weeks straight until they grew out. Julia and Kate in the last couple of years took a trip to Miami together where they both experienced luxury flying first class together and hitting the beach and bars every night, to even trying some odd food together like steak tartar (they were not a fan).

Taylor and Kate have been friends for over a decade! She's been with the bride and her family through every single move and obstacle through the years that she's basically an extension of the family. Kate's childhood is full of late night sleepovers, mixed cds, road trips and vacations with Taylor. Some of her favorite memories with Taylor throughout the years is being on the phone with Taylor as she proceeded to fall down the stairs, or when she was little and was riding her bike over to Kate's house and flew off her bike when she saw a raccoon move. Kate and Taylor even spent Taylor's 21st birthday together in Disney drinking around the world and then driving the day before Christmas eve the 19 hours exhausted and slap happy. Big life events they have always showed up for each other, whether it be graduations, court cases, and even proposals. The love and memories shared between these two go back for what feels like their whole life. She will always be the Leslie Knope to my Ann Perkins :)

Haley and Kate met in high school their freshman year and became fast friends. They did sports together, and took classes together. Even after high school ended and they both went to different schools across the state they still kept in touch. They're the type of friends that no matter what is happening in each others lives when they are together it is a great time. Always considering themselves the moms of the friend group they bonded over their love of helping others. Whether it be spring break trips together, or going all the way to Nashville to see the solar eclipse and sleeping in a car outside of Walmart (accompanied by their other best friend Taylor) the laughter and nostalgic memories are plentiful with these two. Just being around one another Kate feels lighter then ever and is always reminded of what unconditional love in friendships feels like. They call each other twinsie for a reason :)

Jane and Kate met in elementary school in the lunch room because they were always the last two eating and they bonded. They became fast friends spending ever recess together making up dances and doing gymnastic routines. They spent a lot of time outside of school together also with sleepovers were the girls would stay up till the wee hours in the morning talking or playing games on the computer, often getting yelled at for being too loud with their laughter. Both Jane and Kate were very shy growing up so mostly just kept to themselves. Fast forward to now, every time Kate and Jane get together the conversations never end. Wine nights till late in the night catching up and laughing about all the memories they've shared. No matter how much time has passed when they get together it's like no time at all. They are a staple in each others lives. They call each other their twin flames.

Bill is Tim's little brother. They are six years apart but when they stand next to each other you'd think they're twins. Bill and Tim lived together in Chicago, IL and lived and worked together up north in Mackinaw. Bill followed Tim's footsteps and graduated from Western (Wastern) University. Bill has embraced his inner Kenny by making it his mission to embrace environmental conservation. Whether its yelling at Tim for cutting the trees at the lake house or ripping out the weeds, Bill will let you know. They both share the love of hockey and the outdoors. Bill is compassionate and empathetic. The McMullens' are family men.

"Cornellllll" as he is called by all, has been friends with Tim since they were in middle school. They started the years playing hockey together and later in life they partied together. There was 4-5 spring break road trips to Panama City Beach Florida. Brandon was there for Tim's graduation of college for the infamous $300 bar tab night that ended with no tip. These boys stories go back decades and they have plenty of them. Nowadays Brandon lives in Saint Joe, MI with his family and his three kids where he bleeds more Michigan Blue then any other michigander. Him and his wife like to celebrate every point, touchdown, and maybe even flag with a little celebratory drink. Regardless of Cornell's rowdy nature when he was younger he has always been ahead of his peers. Paving the way in career, and family. Tim and Cornell share the same sense of humor and are a riot in the same room together, but only if doesn't involve spending money because Brandon and Tim are both very frugal.

Justin is Kate's little brother. Kate being the oldest and Justin being the youngest they were always called the bookends growing up. Both very shy growing up they kept to themselves a lot. While quiet Justin is a genius in many regards. He is mister fix it when it comes to anything car. He can watch a youtube video and within 10 minutes understand the problem and the solution. He's observant and thoughtful.

Josh is Kate's cousin. Growing up Josh was always Kate's favorite cousin and she spent most of childhood following Josh around. Whether it was watching him skateboard or watching him play video games Kate was always glued to his side. Now as adults in their lives Kate has watched Josh turn into a thoughtful, vulnerable, wildly intelligent and kind human being while also being hilarious. He will always be one of her favorite people.

Marc and Tim met through work at Dominos in 2010 in Minnesota where Tim worked for Marc. They grew close and realized they shared a lot in common. They even lived together in Houston Texas to continue to work for Dominos and then near each other in Wisconsin. Even though Tim and Marc aren't as close now (distance wise) as they once were they still share a work alcoholic mentality and the ongoing dream of eventually putting themselves first instead of their careers. Tim has always respected Marc for his emotional intelligence, business intellect, and the way he has always had a knack for showing people how much he cared through words.