Lauren's cousin and honorary sister! Lauren's first best friend where you could always catch them playing video games on the Nintendo DS and Wii. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: Corgis, LEGOs, Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers.

Sam's brother and one of his best friends. Sam and Nate grew up doing everything together from playing sports in the backyard, fishing, and early morning drives to school. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include Chicago sports, his dog Remi, and his jersey collection.

One of Lauren's first friends when she moved to East Lansing, MI even though Shannon doesn't remember it. Haha to be fair, it was in the last couple of months of 1st grade. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: Lacrosse, the Bachelor/Bachelorette, and Books!

Sam's youngest brother and one of his best friends. Sam and Zack enjoy watching the Clone Wars togther and being a tough duo to beat in euchre. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include his growing LEGO collection, cooking, and weight lifting.

Lauren and Lidia met Freshmen year of high school and were inseparable! Lauren and Lidia were always euchre partners or reminiscing about the Barbie movies. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: Disney, Running, and St. Louis

Sam met Liam at Marquette's 2022 graduation when he came to support his sister, Lauren. Sam can always count on Liam for a laugh, a fun fact, or to share an infamous "Heyoo"! If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include music, PBS shows, and his favorite spots to get a burger.

Lauren and Alyne were each other's random freshman year roommates at Marquette University. Lauren's study buddy with a shared love of Erberts and Gerberts. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: Random dichotomies, Taylor Swift, and South Africa

Sam and Nino met when they were both in middle school and quickly became friends and consider each other brothers. Nino fit right in with the Horvath brothers and is Sam's favorite Clash Royale duo partner. If you see him at he wedding, conversation topics could include video editing, Star Wars, and scary movies.

One of Lauren's best friends from Marquette University. Lauren and Sophie met through mutual friends and have stayed close since exploring new restaurants/activities. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics include: Triathlon, her cat Cheerio, and Camp Kesem

Sam and Jan met in elementary school and became close friends throughout middle and high school. They shared some of the funniest moments in their classes together and to this day continue to have intense NBA debates. If you see him at the wedding, conversation topics could include soccer, Godzilla movies, and Poland.