Being only a month apart in age, Kayla and Keely have been cousins and best friends from day one. Kayla’s steady presence—her consistency and dependability despite distance—has been a grounding force in Keely’s life, making her the perfect Maid of Honor. From dressing up as princesses to dressing up as brides, Kayla and Keely have truly done it all together. Keely always said Kayla would be married first (and she will be in June). Kayla is a phenomenal chef —her cheesecake is a personal favorite of Keely and Aidan.

Jacob met Keely and Aidan during their first week at Purdue University. His heart of gold and genuine care for others made him special to both Keely and Aidan. He and Aidan were roommates in their sophomore year, spending late nights playing video games and having deep conversations about their shared faith. Keely recalls the time he rescued her after a bike accident on campus, ensuring Aidan was made aware and any injuries were properly dressed. As Best Man, Jacob’s loyalty, kindness, and unwavering friendship mean the world to the couple.

Meredith and Keely met in seventh-grade band and quickly became close, later attending youth group together and helping start the youth outreach at a church plant. Nicknamed "Grams" for her quiet, thoughtful nature and love of sweaters, Meredith has always looked out for Keely. She’s marrying another long-time friend of Keely’s in May. Keely is especially grateful for her “knowledge cake”.

Levi is Aidan’s youngest brother, sharing Aidan’s dry, sarcastic sense of humor. Aidan introduced him to new music and video games, which sparked a long list of shared interests and a close brotherly bond. Though shy at first, Levi’s thoughtful, inquisitive nature quickly endeared him to Keely—his questions have even left her pleasantly stumped more than once. Both Aidan and Keely love finding ways to bring Levi along for whatever they’re doing.

Chelsea has been Brendan’s long-time girlfriend and quickly became part of the family. She and the bride bonded over many weekend nights trying to watch sports with Brendan. The bride is forever thankful to Chelsea for introducing her to Drizzilicious. Chelsea joined the couple on a memorable trip to New York, where they made many incredible memories—moments that left the couple grateful she’s in their lives. The couple are excited for many more trips and memories together in the years to come.

Brendan is Keely’s brother and one of her closest confidants after Aidan. Keely often reminisces about late nights in Airbnbs across Europe—spent watching Criminal Minds or Brooklyn Nine-Nine. These trips and more have led to a wide range of inside jokes that Keely cherishes. While Keely loved her time at Purdue, one of the hardest parts was being away from Brendan. Brendan’s compassion, loyalty, and knack for keeping Keely laughing have made him essential every day.

Cara and Keely met while working together on Purdue’s campus—long hours in the office quickly turned into a fast friendship. Cara’s sensible, practical nature became a steady support during Keely’s most stressful student days and beyond. They bonded over Disney singalongs during late shifts and inhaling Cara’s homemade guacamole. Cara’s dependability and calm have made her essential to Keely and Aidan.

Aidan has always thought of Matthew as the “eldest brother” of the Wilson cousins. Matthew’s creativity and adventurous spirit have long impressed Aidan—from watching a thunderstorm together atop the Smoky Mountains during Matthew’s bachelor party to traveling down the West Coast in an RV. Matthew brings the fun and slightly crazy ideas; Aidan is grateful for his daring sense of adventure that pushes him out of his comfort zone.

Alayna met Aidan during their first year at Purdue, and they quickly formed a close friendship grounded in late-night conversations about faith and trust. Aidan considers her a sister and values her honest, caring nature as it keeps him accountable. Keely is grateful to have met Alayna through Aidan — they spent many nights in the Windsor dorms, where they both lived, sharing snacks and watching sports, and their easy friendship has been a constant ever since. Keely admires Alayna’s ability to balance all aspects of life with grace.

Any idea the Wilson boys had growing up, Gabe found a way to make happen. Gabe has done it all, from hiking the Grand Canyon to traveling the West Coast and rappelling off a building. Aidan remembers go-karting around their grandparents’ property as kids and has always looked to Gabe as a role model and brother. Keely loves how Gabe’s quick humor instantly eased any nerves when meeting the extended family. He has been working for the Tennessee Titans as their mascot, and both Aidan and Keely are excited to see where this career can take him.

Keely has known Julie since the day she was born—Julie is her cousin and the younger sister of the Maid of Honor. They grew up bonded by a shared love of reading, trading recommendations throughout childhood. Now a dedicated student at the University of Michigan, Julie constantly surprises Keely with her academic achievements. Keely is looking forward to having Julie's sense of humor in the bridal suite the morning of the wedding.

Andrew is Aidan’s younger brother and a fellow thrill-seeker—whether it’s roller coasters at Kings Island and Cedar Point or parasailing in Cozumel, he’s always up for an adventure. He shares Aidan and Levi’s taste for video games, giving them plenty to talk about. Keely often finds herself laughing at Andrew’s quiet, off‑the‑cuff comments in a crowded room.