Kristine met Jessica in 2013 in the school counseling program at Gonzaga University. The two discovered a large overlap in interests besides their grad program such as Disney, sports, and Harry Potter. They became attached at the hip. They attended many Gonzaga basketball games together and Jessica brought Kristine to an Eastern Washington University football game. Kristine had the honor of being a bridesmaid in Jessica’s wedding in 2017.

James and Jeremy met as freshmen at Kennewick High School. They have been on many vacations together and attended the same college for a short time. James has always been a fan of band and both he and Jeremy participated in many different music classes while at Kennewick High. They also helped to start a local Venture Crew in the Kennewick area and spent many winters snowboarding. James has been Jeremy's go-to friend in many situations and has helped him to become the man he is today.

Jeremy has known Erik since his freshman year in high school. They have been housemates for a majority of their college careers at both Central Washington University and Washington State University. They have also been involved as instructors with many high school marching band programs around eastern Washington as well as the Cougar Marching Band at Washington State University.

Sam and Kristine met in 2009 through an eHarmony-like roommate match program at Western Washington University. Kristine truly hit the jackpot in getting Sam as a roommate. Kristine had moved to WWU without knowing a single person and Sam was so kind, funny, and welcoming. The two became fast friends while bonding with dance parties, the tv show Lost, and being college freshmen. The two lived together for two years. Kristine had the honor of being a bridesmaid in Sam’s wedding in 2018.

The story of Dan and Jeremy has indeed been legendary. They met as freshmen at Central Washington University and have been great friends through many changes in both of their lives. They have bonded over music and drinks ever since. Dan's caring and crazy personality always brings an added life to the party!

Katie and Kristine met in 2013 before entering their school counseling program at Gonzaga University. Both didn’t know anyone in Spokane and wanted to be able to split rent. The two became close very quickly with their love of movies, school counseling, and Gonzaga basketball. Katie also has a sweet lab named Zuma that lived with them. Kristine saw the bond Katie and Zuma had and knew that she wanted to have something similar. In January of 2014 Kristine adopted Ollie and their home grew to four.

Kristine met Renae in 2009 while working at Meadowbrook Family Fun Center. A friendship was forged over making pizzas, running go karts, and coordinating birthday parties. A few years later both Kristine and Renae attended Central Washington University. Renae and Kristine now both reside in the Yakima Valley with careers in education. Kristine had the honor of being a bridesmaid in Renae’s wedding in 2018.

Joey and Jeremy met during their rookie year with the Seattle Cascades in 2006. They were both members of the low brass section. After marching together they lost touch until they learned they were both attending Central Washington University. Jeremy asked Joey to come teach with him for the Seattle Cascades in 2012 and they have been working with each other there and at various programs around Washington. They also were both housemates throughout their college careers. Both lovers of craft beer, you can pretty much guarantee they are at a brewery when they are with each other.

Taylor and Kristine met in 2004 through volleyball at Eisenhower High School. The two didn’t become friends until their sophomore year when they were both on the JV squad. They became inseparable. After high school Kristine and Taylor went off to separate universities but both decided to transfer to Central Washington University. They lived together at CWU for two years. During that time they experienced 21 runs, tears, and so much laughter.

Connor is Jeremy's nephew and groomsman for the wedding. Jeremy and Connor bond over their love of Star Wars and Transformers. Jeremy is so happy to be a part of his life and to watch him grow up and follow his dreams.