PCHO. PMAN. Paully pocket 05. The man who has helped me tremendously in life from stealing his cool t-shirts to stealing his cool pants. Always willing to listen and been my best friend for a long time. It's because of you I have everything I hold dear in my life. Couldn't be more happy to have you by my side. Never give up, never surrender.

Master Bain. One of the most subjectively beautiful men in the world. Never far from his english roots, you can find him sinking piss in a pub and trying to tell you that blood sausage is actually really good and not disgusting. A really good friend who accepted me into the group immediately when I moved over. You can always trust you won't go hungry or drinkless around this beautiful man. Priveledge to have him by my side.

Diggy. The Lord of Fire. Like a moth to a flame, he will happily ensure the fire will go out safely at 5am. Always down for any activity and a nice live music session. A man with a belter of a pub voice and overall just a great human. It was an honor to be at your side for your wedding and I appreciate you returning the favor.

Jamie. The 2nd oldest of the group. The one that makes me feel slightly less old. The most welcoming selfless friend you could ask for. Welcomed me into the group without hesitation. Man with great style whom always appreciated when I put on house music bangers. Great friend with wisdom beyond his years.

Phoebe has been my best friend since Year 7. She is kind, caring and extremely generous, a trait passed down from her parents who became my second family during high school. Every year, Bruce, Patsy and Phee would invite a group of our friends for a week down at their holiday house in Philip Island. These getaways remain some of my most treasured memories from high school. Phoebe has always been a straight shooter, steering me in the right direction – especially when it came to boys. She believed that this would never work as Kyle lived too far away. After 10 years, it looks like I can finally prove her wrong. I am so lucky to call Phoebe a friend, and thrilled to have her by my side.

Bella and I have been friends since Year 1. Going through junior school, Bella was known to have the best lunchbox in the class (hello dunkaroos!) and a bizarre need to eat a tomato like an apple, must be the Italian in her. As kids, Bella and I loved to play 'The game of Life' when we got to the spot to 'get married' we would place the game on hold and design our dream wedding dresses. 1 wedding down and 3 kids later, this day will be the final piece missing from our childhood dreams. Bella is sweet, incredibly thoughtful and has a tendency to thumb herself in photos. Bella and Kyle have bonded over their fear of bears and she kindly laughs at all his jokes – even when they’re bad. I am beyond grateful to have Bella by my side.

This exotic combination of a Kiwi Queenslander was brought into our group by Matthew, and aren’t we glad he found her. Rachel has brought haberdashery skills we never knew we needed and a love of Costco and crafting to match my own. Rach and I have bonded while drinking cocktails and chatting away as the boys sit by the fire and smoke some meat at ungodly hours of the morning or night. Rachel is a seasoned camper, always organising our group with the best camping dishes, while still trying to convince me that camping with no toilet is ‘not that bad’. Rach spoils our girls as if they were her own, coming over for playdates or afternoon craft sessions with Addie. I am thankful she was brought into our life, and proud to have her by my side.

The cornerstone of this whole event. It is because of Becca that this wedding is occurring. Nearly 10 years ago I was honoured to be a part of Becca’s bridal party as she married Kyle’s brother Paul. Becca and I met at Deakin University while she was studying abroad from San Diego. Our friendship flourished as we ventured the East coast of Australia together driving from Sydney all the way to Cairns. Upon her return to the US, I decided I needed to study abroad in San Diego and thus we got another 6 months together. She was my mother hen, setting me up in my dormitory, and taking me out with her every weekend. We spent the 4th of July together in Lake Tahoe, where she met my future brother in law. While I haven’t seen her in forever, I can't marry Kyle without this beautiful girl, that I soon get to call my sister, by my side.