Looking back on summer/fall of 2013, I'm pretty sure it was the best summer of my life. That is due largely in part to Kayleigh and later to Brandon. One Friday night, I was feeling down and my longtime friend invited me to a get together at her friend's house. I went just to get my mind off things. At that party I saw a girl I had never met before but was drawn to her. She was loud in a good way, outgoing, fun, smiley. That girl was Kayleigh. I talked to her a bit, and we decided to go to the gym the next day. We ended up ditching the gym and got lunch instead. We instantly clicked and spent every day together for the next three months. We would get lunch in the afternoons, go to work at our serving jobs, and meet up after our shifts. Every day Kayleigh would come into my serving job and hangout and wait for me to get off work, and then we would go on one of our many adventures. One day she told me about a biker named Brandon who wanted to take her to dinner. I told her I thought that was a fabulous idea! From that night on it was the three of us hanging out. Brandon taught me to shoot a gun for the first time. Eventually that fall I met my future husband through Brandon and Kayleigh at a bonfire at Brandon's parent's house. Meeting Kayleigh and Brandon is honestly one of the best things that has ever happened to me.

Love you guys <3

Kayleigh and I first met in kindergarten at Fairview Elementary. We have been friends ever since! I left Fairview and went to Sugar Creek from 4th grade to 6th grade but Kayleigh and I met up again at Chiddix Junior High. It wasn't really until freshmen year at Normal Community where we became best friends and hung out all the time! We were in cheerleading together and had some of our best memories at practices, games, and summer camps. I think we became such good friends because we hung out together all the time outside of school. We were separated after high school graduation but kept in contact with each other over the summer breaks. After college graduation, Kayleigh and I met up and our friendship continued to grow. It was like we were never apart! Now, thinking of how our friendship has grown over the years, I can truly say this girl will forever be in my life. She is one of the greatest friends anyone could every dream of and I'm so lucky she's my best friend. After meeting Brandon, I knew immediately that they were going to start this brand-new, long chapter of their lives together. I am so happy to have them both in my life and so incredibly lucky to know such amazing people. I am honored to be standing with them as they start their new journey together as husband and wife.

Kayleigh and I are cousins but practically sisters at heart. Growing up I lived with grandparents on my mom's side so I rarely got to see Kayleigh but on special occasions or family cookouts. We had a difference in age so we never got to hangout or understand each other like we do now. Back in 2015 is when we really got to spend time together and become closer as we both experienced the true meaning of life and love. In the time spent together I realized that Kayleigh and I are very similar. We love fishing , camping, bonfires, and Busy Corner lol but my favorite is how we both love family time. In these past 2 years I have to got to witness Kayleigh's kindness and love. Kayleigh has always been there for me when I need her and never fails to put a smile on my face. I thank God everyday for the opportunity to grow and practically become sisters with Kayleigh. I'm so so honored to stand by her side as she marries one of the sweetest and humblest guys I know.

Wilbur (Brandon) and I first became friends in 4th grade when I moved to Danvers. Growing up, playing sports is where our friendship began. Our fun turned to shifting gears and drinking beer as we grew older. He's always been there for me, from the loss of our best friend to daily check ups when I need help with my bike. Couldn't ask for a better guy to call Bud.

Brandon and I met in Phoenix and neither of us could have ever guessed where our friendship would lead us. We were both unknowingly there for the same reason, MMI (motorcycle mechanic institute school.) At the time we were both searching for something and mending wounds. We had seen each other in passing at parties but it wasn't until he approached me to buy him some beer one day after school. (he was thinking I was at least in my 30s.) He was very shocked to find out that I was 20 at the time and we had a laugh and rest from then has been a mixture of tears, laughter and a friend who became a brother. We became good friends right from the start. We went to school together and I had some previous experience in the field and Brandon could tell after we started hanging out. We worked out a deal and I needed a palce to stay but I couldn't afford rent at the time. So he gave me a roof over my head and I showed him some of my unique mechanic techniques. After school graduation he moved back home to Illinois but we still remain best friends. I go and visit him and his fiance as often as I can. I can't wait to be a part of their wedding day.

Small story of our friendship. As most people know, Brandon and I grew up together, but it was a cold fall day and we were probably in 4th or 5th grade when we first started hanging out. I remember we went to Brandon's house for what would be the first of many times. As I recall, I did what everyone always does and slammed the garage door (which is always fun). We played pool in the basement and just hung out. It may not sound like much, but to me it was one of the first real friend experiences I'd had. We hung out almost every day after that. I even moved lunch tables (that's a big step) after Brandon peer-pressured me to sit with him. This eventually led me to interact more with "the guys" leading me to have life long friends. Without that cold fall day playing pool, I can honestly say I may not have all the great people in my life without knowing Brandon "Wilbur" Westfall.

I have known Brandon my entire life. Couldn't tell you how we met, probably just saw each other playing outside in our diapers and then started playing together as we grew up together. We were neighbors our entire life growing up (I still am his parents neighbor.) We went from drinking juice boxes to drinking beers together. I'm glad to be a part of Brandon and Kayleigh's big day.