Mackenzie; my sister, my best friend and now the one to stand by my side on my wedding day. We have always been really close, aside from a few broken noses and the occasional fight over some missing clothes. We grew up with a lot of the same interests and activities. I loved to push her around the house in a shopping cart, go fishing together in Canada, and let’s not forget the many... many hours we spent together in the gym. Over the last few years, we've had a lot of laughs but also many tears. After our dad passed away, our bond grew even stronger. We share a different kind of understanding, created by the feeling of losing a parent at a young age. I feel so blessed to have a younger sister that I can rely on for anything and everything. I look forward to having her by my side on the most important day of my life!

Paige is my longest friendship that goes all the way back to middle school. Though, our junior year of high school we became inseparable. From late night drives around Chippewa and Starbucks runs, to winery dance parties (as pictured above) and sleepovers, there were lots of laughs (and cries...mainly Paige, while I tried to comfort her.) We've been by each others side through so many highs and lows. Fast forward to now... Paige and I are miles apart and see each other once or twice a year. But despite that, we're still very close. Now, instead of late night drives, I get long snapchat videos from her that I listen to like a podcast. Forever grateful for our longtime friendship and can't wait to bring our dance parties to the dance floor!

I'll never forget the day I met Viv, it was the first day of AAU basketball practice. My dad had mentioned that a new girl was coming to potentially join the team. Well, let's just say, Viv and I did not hit it off. Viv was on her way to the WNBA and I was the Coach's daughter. However, Viv joined the team and our friendship quickly blossomed to a forever friend. We were always together on our basketball trips, we made trips to each others houses for extended stays, family vacations together and even got matching tattoos. Viv became more than my friend, she became family. In December of 2022 Viv was the first of my friends to get married. I felt blessed to stand by her side and now she will stand by mine. My soul sister for life!

Sabrina and I only met 3 years ago, but some of my favorite memories in my 20s are with her. Whether its booking a spontaneous flight, dancing on the stage at a bar, or riding on the back of a bike through Times Square, I can always count on her for a good time. Like me, Sabrina is a former STAC baseball girlfriend. We met for the first time in Delray when Kyle and Danny were here for a baseball tournament. They snuck out of their hotel to meet us at Tin Roof. Even though she didn't know me at the time, Sabrina invited me to come with her and I did, which was very unlike me-iykyk. Ever since that day we've been so close. Sabrina is someone I can always count on, especially when it comes to making an itinerary or needing to vent. Everyone should have a friend like Sabrina!!

Skye and I were teammates at STAC but quickly became friends and decided to room together my sophomore year. She is someone that can always make me laugh! Even after I transferred, we remained close. For the last 3 years I've been trying to live in the same state as her. I got close when I moved to Long Island... however, she soon decided to become a yachtie and moved to Florida. Now I live in Florida, but Skye went back up north for the summer. At least once a month I have to confirm with her that she'll be back. Skye is the life of the party and nobody gets my sarcasm better than her!

Sophia is a cousin of Kyle.  I always remember him telling me that I would get along really well with his cousins. Kyle was right, Sophia and I have become really close and talk almost everyday. We always try to hangout on the weekend when we can. Aside from having very similar personalities, we also bond over what purchase we should make next, food & working out. Sophia is one of the most genuine people who I am blessed to have by my side and soon not only call her a great friend, but family too.

Natalia is not only Kyle’s cousin and Sophia’s younger sister, but just like Sophia, she quickly became a true friend. I met her while on vacation in Florida a few years ago, then again when she came to visit NY. But, it wasn't until we moved to Florida that we began spending a lot of time together and she has truly made Florida feel like home. When you see us together we're probably trying to find the nearest ice cream spot. Natalia knows how to light up a room when she walks in and I cannot wait for her to be apart of my special day!

My older brother Christopher is my best man... and for as long as I can remember he has showed me what not to do! I am just kidding. I had the honor of watching my brother grow up and learning from him. He has taught me a lot throughout my lifetime and even though we might not always see eye to eye, I am grateful for him. I was able to stand by my brother on his special day and I look forward to having him be by my side to start the next chapter of my life!

Connor and I's story began Sophomore year of high school when he invited me over to his house after just meeting him on Playstation. I am so glad I didn't say no, because Connor has been my best friend since that day. Whether it was almost drowning each other in pool basketball or drinking a case of beer until 4am while talking about aliens and watching Blue Mountain State, I'm grateful to have these memories together that we can laugh about for a lifetime. He is truly a forever friend and a brother for life!

Sean and I really kicked off our friendship in the Auditorium of St. Anthony’s high school my sophomore year. I was just transferring into the school and knew very few people. He came right up to me as I was nervous for my first day and the rest is history. Sean and I always feed off each other’s energy and he's a person you can dream big with!

Matt and I go way back to when we were 10 and I filled in for his baseball team in Cooperstown. From that trip on our paths always crossed, and I am forever thankful for that. He is a guy that will always have your back and I am lucky to call him a friend. Rickey's for life!

AKA 'Artie brings the party Xanthos' - A BFC Legand! I’ll never forget meeting Artie for the first time when he transferred into STAC. Usually, you don't get along with your position rival, but not me and Artie. There's nobody like Artie, he's one of the most genuine, respectful, and funniest people alive and I'm happy to continue making unforgettable memories together.

Danny is another Post University transfer just like Artie... but he came in and didn’t say a word. I knew what transferring into a school felt like, so I tried to get him to speak, but my efforts failed. Not until we had a breakthrough after Covid when we finally got to play together and I learned that we had a lot in common! Danny and I evilly planned to sneak out and go to the bar with our girlfriends during one of our Florida baseball trips and this caused us to get even closer because our girlfriends actually liked each other! 2 months later we all went on vacation together and have carried the tradition on ever since. Maybe one day they'll move down to Florida like they promised us at Tin Roof 3 years ago!

It all started when he crashed his spaceship into a dumpster my Freshman year of college. Josten and I were roommates for two years, where “elite” video gaming would happen. Unfortunately for Madison, this "elite" gaming still happens a few days a week. Josten is the friend that checks up on you and genuinely cares about how you are doing. He is a great friend to have around as we are always laughing and making stupid jokes together.