Samantha is Katelyn's younger sister. She is currently a nursing student at Texas A&M School of Nursing and will graduate with her BSN in December. Living apart was difficult for both girls, and when the opportunity presented itself, the two became roommates in college. Sam is loving, caring, and a very hard worker. She loves her big sister more than she can describe, and is looking forward to officially welcoming Matt into the family!

Joey is set to graduate in 2020 with a BS in Cyber Security at Wilmington College in Delaware. Joey has been a big part of Katelyn’s life since she was 3 years old and she is happy that he excepted this role.

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Danielle is Katelyn's childhood best friend. At three, they met in preschool, and their moms became best friends. Many play dates, family vacations, and a few bad hair-cuts later they are still inseparable. Danielle is honored to be apart of Kate's special day and knows she will be a beautiful bride.

Rachel is Katelyn's high school best friend. They met their junior year on a party bus to winter formal and instantly clicked. The summer after junior year they worked together at an Italian restaurant, where Rachel met her now husband, Tyler. Kate was a bridesmaid in Rachel's wedding and now Rachel has the honor to stand by her best friends side as she marries the man of her dreams.

Kayla is Katelyn's college best friend. They worked together at a children's center as infant teachers and they both shared the same interest in childhood education. Kayla now lives in Colorado and misses Texas dearly. She is looking forward to breaking out her cowgirl boots and witnessing her best friend say "I do"!

Gaby is Katelyn's oldest step sister. Gaby is a nursing student at Incarnate Word University in San Antonio, and will graduate with her BSN in December. Their parents brought the girls together when they were in elementary school and they have been partners in crime ever since. Gaby is very grateful for her bonus sister and is looking forward to the big day.

Anna is Katelyn's youngest step sister. Anna just finished her first year at Boston University and loves it! She is the baby of the family and bonded quickly with Kate, in the midst of dance parties and movie nights. She's honored to be welcomed into the bridal party and can't wait for Matt and Kate's special day.

Michelle is Katelyn's cousin. These cousins have gotten extremely close as they've grown older. Michelle is the queen bee of the family and graduated from Texas A&M with her engineering degree. Michelle is so proud of Kate and can't wait to be apart of her special day.

Jason is the oldest out of the Merth family. He is currently in college, and working at Lenscrafters in Pennsylvania. When Katelyn and Jason were growing up they always looked forward to going swimming at Grammy's house, and playing "Marco Polo." The Merth brothers, and the Socko sisters are very close even when living far apart. Katelyn stated that "Seeing the boys grow up, is one of the best memories." She had while living in PA. Katelyn looks forward to having Jason stand by her side on this special day.!

Christopher is the youngest out of Katelyn's cousins. They grew up living right down the road from each other when she was living in Pennsylvania , and thinks of him as a little brother. The four group of cousins (Jason, Chris, Samantha, and Katelyn) have always been close, leaning on each other when they need need it the most. Katelyn cannot wait to have Christopher stand by her side on Matt&her wedding day!

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