I was bribed with an open bar.

I would just like to thank not only God but Jesus for me being here! Not sure how I ended up here, but Brendan showed up to my house one day blasting Toby Keith with a family size box of fruit snacks and a 12 pack of Dr. Pepper and now here we are. Soon to become forklift certified!

Hello all, I am Emily. Now Kennedy and I have had the pleasure of sharing a conscience for the last 7 or so years, I KNOW LONG TIME PASS QUICK. Who knew that the rando I messaged on Facebook would become one of the most important people in my life. I mean we raised a child together as 2 single mothers except Kennedy was already dating Brendan, but that’s besides the point. Now Brendan on the other hand, I barely know that guy. JK THATS MY BOY BRENDA. I am blessed to see these two individuals most days and I would not be where I am without the love, support, and inspiration they both give me daily. But don’t get it twisted, there’s no Brennedy without their adopted lil bby, me. Can’t wait to pop lock and drop it LETS HAVE A WEDDING

Hello I’m Dylan and I’m Brendan’s cousin but I’m also Batman. I didn’t choose this life it just chose me. Other than being Brendan’s favorite cousin I fight crime in the streets and will be making sure that no evildoers show up to this wedding and ruin Brendan and Kennedy’s day. I can’t wait to party with all of you. Xoxo Dylan (Batman)

I’d love to joke about how surprised I am that these two are getting married but considering they’re two of the best people I know and they probably both know where the Lion’s fourth string running back went to high school, I’m not surprised at all. The proudest big sister and most excited high school bff - couldn’t be happier to be a part of celebrating this big day!!!

So I grew up as Brendan’s cousin and let me tell you, Brendan and I would always have the most competitive wiffle ball games in the world. I’m talking 2011 game 6 of the World Series type of insane. Also, if you can think of a random mid 2010’s baseball player, strong chance me and Brendan will know his stats, career path, wife, kids, the whole shtick. Little fun fact about me, I was the youngest cousin, which means I was legally bullied almost my entire childhood. But look at me now!

I am that bitch. …Just kidding. I really value your friendship and I’m thankful the ACC Network brought us together. You’ve grown into one of my closest friends not only in Connecticut, but in life. I love getting to witness your life and your love. (<——-this was so sappy)

I broke in Brendan’s 1st baseman glove in high school. Dating Brendan’s sister. Below average golfer. Oh also I went to high school with Ken too and we've been friends since freshman year.

Least funny AND furthest away in this line up, but I was grandfathered in (I have known Kennedy since she had an eye patch). High school bestie to Kennedy and flash mob dance partner to Brendan, turned florida woman. I like to go to Disney and wrestle gators in my free time.

Good afternoon my name is Brandon and I am a Wilderness Explorer in tribe fifty….oh wait wrong introduction. Well I met Kennedy through Sierra (see sappy post) then met Brendan and it was all over. Now it’s fun when we golf with strangers and tell them our names. And don’t even get us started on the conversations of what we do for work (paper and cheerleading)…talk about throwing strangers for a loop. But love both the bride and groom together and separately and value their friendship so much.

We teed off as strangers, but with each swing, each drink (more importantly), the fairway of kinship unfolded before us. In the game of life, sometimes the most important putt is the one that leads us to genuine bonds.