Valerie is my younger sister. Her husband Conner and Kevin have become great friends over the past 3 years. Val and I are often at the dinner table or family room reminding Kevin and Conner to behave. Val's strong organizing and planning skills will be helpful over the next few months.

Sophie is my niece. She is without a doubt one of the best hype girls a person can have in her life. Her humorous personality has often led to a team effort in teasing Kevin. I couldn't imagine my big day without her standing by my side.

Brittany is a one of my friends, dating back to freshman year. We met during a summer theater program where we'd preform The Jungle Book. I was the only tall enough kid to play Bagheera. After that summer, I switched schools and much to my surprise Brittany recognized me on the very first day. From freshman volleyball to Chicago trips, Brittany's support has been so consistent.

Bethany is another high school friend of mine. We met on the first day as two new kids. Bethany and I would spend most of their first year in high school together being mistaken for each other. We eventually accepted the confusion and spent countless nights sleeping over at each other's house. Many memories were made driving around in her Ford Escape and at sporting events.

Korlynn is Kevin's daughter. She is likely going to be the star of the show in November. Her ideas in a flower girl dress just keep coming. She's so excited to have her moment walking down the aisle and enjoying the dance floor.

Braxton is Kevin's oldest son. He is taking ring responsibility very seriously and would prefer to be called "ring security".

Brayden is Kevin's middle child. He also would prefer to be called "ring security" in November. Brayden is full of energy and ready to hit the dance floor!

Lance and I have been known each other for about 20 years. We have become good friends for the last 10 years and enjoy going to races and exchanging wise cracks back and forth.

Jon and I met when I hired him to work as the Athletic Supervisor for the Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart. Jon came to Indiana from Cincinnati not knowing anyone in the area. Jon and I quickly became friends and have stayed in close contact even though him and his family now live in Tennessee.

Conner or "Slim Jim" as i like to call him instantly hit it off when we met. I think we have been competing since the day we met. We can usually be found huddled around a tv or one of our phones watching sprint cars or Notre Dame Football. I look forward to joining the family and making sure Conner is not the only Son in Law in the family as we all know I will quickly be the favorite.

Steve, well where do I start he may not be as willing to go to the racetrack or join us for Chicago Night. One of these days though I will beat him at golf even it is the golf card game. I do however look forward to joining the family and becoming Steve's brother or "Steve + 2".