To say my sister is my hero is such an understatement. I have looked up to Blaine for my entire life and while we used to get in a hell of a fight every now and then, we have grown so much closer as we have grown up. From driving to dance every thursday together, to getting me through college meltdowns, and now we talk almost everyday (well she holds the phone while I visit with my sweet Aves) I'm thankful everyday that I was blessed with you as my big sister.

I met Keyana my very first day of Nursing school. She sat directly beside me. We soon found out we were in the same program and had the following class together as well, once we compared schedules we realized ours matched to a T. Keyana looked at me that day and said "well I guess you're stuck with me" and we have been bestfriends ever since. Derek and I have relied on Keyana to keep us in check in the more recent years of our relationship, especially when it came to all things vegan, Derek is not a huge fan of this to say the least. But above all else, I found my soul-mate in Keyana, and there is not a day that goes by that I am not reminded of how lucky I am to have her (by her of course). I can't wait to have you standing with me on our wedding day Keeks.

My little Blue Noser <3. Cassidy and I have been friends since grade nine and have recently reconnected when I moved in with Derek in the Big City of Coleville. Naturally since she was only a back alley away, we have become each others side kicks. We have had many wine nights, snacks, movie dates, and puppy play dates together, she got me through a friggin pandemic, and now she will stand with me on the best day of my life. I got through the first few years of my nursing career because of you Cass and I will forever be grateful to have you by my side.

Saaage my partner in crime, my dance partner for life. You my friend are sunshine in human form. Starting when we were six until today, our friendship has never changed, growing up together and seeing the world change around us has been nothing short of amazing with you. Not only have we grown up together, but you have seen Derek and I's relationship grow from day one. I'm SO thankful for the constant you have, and always will be, in my life.

To my Sweet Baby Cousin. You were my first ever best friend. Inseparable since we were kids, seeing the strong and beautiful human you have grown into has been the best gift. I think about those days I would sleep over at your house and we would laugh until we couldn't laugh anymore. I have so many beautiful memories of us together and adding my wedding day to the list was a no brainer. Love you forever Britt <3

Tanner and I met through my brother when we were basically babies, he and Kyle were friends and Tanner soon realized who the cooler twin was. Ever since Tanner has been one of my closest friends, and also a royal pain in my ass, but every girl needs a friend like that in her life right? Either way, I couldn't imagine my life without Tanner in it, and even more so, I could not make it through my wedding day without him beside me. I'm sure my wedding day and the rest of my life will be filled with laughter and brother-like torture because of you T. I wouldn't have it any other way ;)

Fern Daddy Deluxe© Pilot, below average hunter and fisher. Seen this guy pumping gas at the Co-op one day and thought "sure hope I never have to talk to him." Here we are 10 years, multiple canoe trips, a journey to Australia, a trip to Yellowstone and countless memories later, it's safe to say I'm glad I did. Couldn't ask for a better best man. (You could but he was unavailable).

Ripper. The younger, bigger brother. A company man. I'll never forget in my 3rd year midget hockey, I finally got to play with Riley. We played on a line together where we were looking like the sedin twins, which resulted in us winning exactly zero games. Anyways just like in hockey Riley will have your back no matter what, whatever the cost, whatever the issue he will look out for you and it makes me proud to be his older brother.

Mlop. The elder. Pro tire slinger, elite curler. Shane has been my older brother my whole life. Shane and I have been on multiple adventures together, from a trip to Thailand, to Yellowstone to a rainy canoe trip. Countless Rush games, and BVJ multiple times. Shane's always down to do something whether it be with or without ya. Proud to share a name with him.

Donny. Semi retired professional amateur athlete. My soon to be wife's twin. My journey to entrepreneurship began and ended with ole Donny way back in grade 8 or so. We made some custom threads, sold none and have been fighting for majority control of the company ever since. We've been friends before I started dating Kel, and he's been there every step of the way in our relationship. I'm truly grateful we will soon be official brother in-laws.

Joshemsauce. Dental boi. The wisard (cause he's so wise). Joshy has to be the smartest guy I know. Man can spit facts about any subject and has life wisdom far beyond his years. Our friendship first blossomed when we shared a plate of spaghetti at Paintball Bible camp. Since then it's been annual snowboard trips, annual canoe trips (5 years running) and rounds of golf. He's the type of friend you don't have to talk to for months but know nothing will have changed when you do talk to him. The respect I hold for ole joshy is 2nd to none.

Kodman. The original tow trucking plumber. The most genuine dude you will ever meet. Ask him for anything and he'll move the sun to get it done for ya. I had the pleasure of being a groomsman for Kody at his wedding as well as his wedding commissioner (NBD), so I'm stoked Kody can be here for mine. I look forward to many more laughs and memories in the future with this stud.