Mary is one of my roommates from Ball State. We lived together freshman year, and even created a megabed to spend countless hours in hanging out or watching movies. Mary so very quickly became my best friend as we have so much in common, the same sense of humor, and taste in music. We have gone to 3 concerts together to see The 1975, our favorite band. Mary is one of a kind, with a heart of gold, and the best dance moves. Catch her on the dancefloor!

Jane and I met during sorority recruitment. Instantly, we hit it off. Jane became my little throughout the sorority process and now we are co-workers at school! She is a person I can always count on for a laugh or advice. Jane constantly looks out for others and puts her loved ones first. Give Jane a Modelo!!

Alyssa and I lived together for 4 years in college. Alyssa and I both switched our majors, so we got to spend 5 years together at Ball State. Therefore, we had the amazing opportunity to live together for many years. We spent many nights up laughing, going to the gas station for Mountain Dew, and having fun. Alyssa is a gem, one of the funniest people I know, and always has the right thing to say. Queue up the Dixie Chicks!

Mo and I met working our many summers at Camp Manitoqua. We worked on Journey Day Camp together, where we happened to have our camper groups right next to each other for a summer. We planned so many funny activities together for our kids allowing us to become such great friends. Mo and I have so many memories of laughing, doing insane things, and being there for each other. Mo is one of the best! She is a true friend.

Maggie and I met when I started working at Soto High School. She and I co-taught Algebra for the freshman students. Maggie took me under her wing, taught me the ins & outs of school, and quickly became someone so reliable to me. She is kind, helpful, and someone I can always count on. I truly would not know what to do without Maggie!

Alex is my brother's fiancé whom I love dearly. She lights up the room with her laugh, smile, and loud voice. She never fails to make everyone laugh. I am so lucky to be gaining a sister like Alex. Cheers to Texas!

Ryan is the best big brother I could ever ask for. Whether it was playing Sega for hours as kids, teaching me to skateboard or going to wrestling shows together. Ryan has always been there to look out for me. I’m so thankful to have a brother like him stand by my side on Mackenzie and I’s big day!

Aaron was my camp big brother in my 4 years on full time staff at Manitoqua. He taught me so much in the time we lived together and made me laugh more times than I could count. For years Aaron and I have called each other “uce” which means brother in Samoan (we picked it up from wrestling) but he is truly my brother from another mother!

Nik was the first person I really became friends with on Manitoqua summer staff in 2014. From a bond over our love for Space Jam and QCD to now standing in each others weddings! Nik has made me laugh harder than anyone I’ve ever met. No matter how by long it is between when we see each other we can always pick up right where we left off. He is truly an amazing friend! I know I can always count on him for life advice or to tell me what craft beer is closest to Bud Light!

Todd was my mentor in my time on Manitoqua full time staff. Whether it was growing as a person, helping me navigate through tough times, or teaching me something new with my hands, Todd was always there. He’s the most intentional friend I’ve ever had, and I value that so much in our friendship. I’m honored to call him my mentor and my brother!

Collin and I kicked it off from the moment we met at camp in 2015. We’d spend hours after camp and on the weekends talking about life, camp, movies and everything in between. Collin is one of the best and truest friends I’ve ever had, it was an honor to be his best man (cheers Collin and Alania) and I couldn’t be happy to have him stand by my side!

Michael is Mackenzie’s older brother and someone who has made me feel comfortable in the Bainbridge family since day one. Even if I did come in wearing a Jimmie Johnson t-shirt to meet the family! I couldn’t be more excited to have a new brother in Mike!