The groom’s only sibling – We grew up side by side, sharing a love for the same sports: baseball, bowling, and even middle school wrestling. I always enjoyed watching him play baseball, to the point where I could recall the exact score of every game I attended. While we never had the chance to be on the same team, we did compete against each other for a few seasons, which made for some unforgettable moments. One of my favorite memories is traveling to his college bowling tournaments, where I had the privilege of watching him compete on one of the best teams in the world.

Thomas is one of the groom’s best friends, and like many of us standing by his side, we first met through youth leagues and bowling tournaments. After Thomas returned from college, we reconnected and quickly bonded over our corny inside jokes and our shared love for video games. Since then, we’ve been there for each other through both the good times and the tough ones. Thomas has taught me so much about bowling—from practice routines to traveling for tournaments—and those experiences have created some of my favorite memories. Beyond bowling, I’m especially grateful for his advice, his support during tough conversations, and all the talks that have made our friendship what it is today.

Ricky has always been the “dad” of our friend group—and for good reason. I’ve known him since our youth bowling days, and over the years, we’ve either competed against each other or teamed up on the lanes. He’s easily one of my favorite people to bowl with because win or lose, we always have a good time. Our humor is totally in sync—we’re like two peas in a pod—and I can always count on getting a laugh out of him no matter the situation. Ricky’s also the guy you go to when you need real advice or someone to lean on. I’ve turned to him more times than I can count, whether it’s been about work, bowling, or just life in general. That’s why he’s earned the “dad” title. I had the honor of standing by his side at his wedding this past March, and now I’m incredibly grateful that he’ll be standing by mine.

Tyler was originally friends with my brother, but it didn’t take long for us to become close as well. Funny enough, even though we grew up in the same neighborhood, it took us a couple of years to realize it. We first met Tyler at the bowling alley, and only later figured out we lived just down the street from each other. From there, we spent a lot of time hanging out at the park and playing basketball at each other’s houses. Tyler eventually became my unofficial Uber driver, giving me rides to and from school once my brother graduated and I wasn't old enough to drive yet—something I was definitely grateful for, especially to avoid riding the bus. Over the years, we discovered we had a lot in common, especially our love for the New York Yankees (even though our favorite football teams are big rivals). Some of my favorite memories with Tyler include shooting a team 300 game together and winning a Top 5 Championship. Those are moments I’ll never forget.

Mason is one of the groom’s oldest and closest friends. We first met during youth bowling leagues and quickly became one of the best duos out there. We bowled almost everything together until we eventually moved into adult leagues. On top of that, we even worked at the bowling alley together for years—our first jobs—which made our bond even stronger. Our personalities just clicked from the start; we always acted like kids when we were together, and that never really changed. I was there for all of Mason’s 300 games, and he was right there lifting me up after I bowled my first 300 and even my first 800 series—ironically, while bowling against him. Over the years, our connection grew beyond bowling and into gaming, especially Fortnite. During the COVID days, we’d spend hours playing, bickering like a married couple, but no matter how much we argued, we both knew that nothing could ever break our friendship.

My sister Elizabeth being my maid of honor means the world to me. From the moment we were little we have been inseparable we’ve shared so many memories such as recording ourselves play, fighting, and posting it all over Facebook for our friends and family to see (who let us have Facebook so young) Having her by my side on one of the most important days of my life is truly special. I couldn’t imagine anyone else standing with me as I say “I do,” and I’m so grateful for her love, friendship, and the incredible bond we share.

Heather was originally Jason ’s friend first She’s not just a friend; she’s family. Over time, she has become one of my closest friends as well. We Have made countless memories together from beach trips, to cookouts to late night board games and now she’s my bridesmaid. She has humor and kindness that made it easy for me to connect with her, and now, she’s not just a cherished friend but also a bridesmaid. I’m so grateful to have her by my side during such an important time in my life, and I know her support and friendship will mean the world on my special day.

I met Elizabeth while working at Rocket Media, and from the start, we hit it off with our shared loud energy and endless Banter. She may not be my longest friend, but in the short time that I’ve had the honor to get to know her we have become inseparable.. She’s always been a bright, fun presence, and I’m so grateful for the countless laughs we’ve had together. Now, I’m beyond excited that she’ll be standing by my side as my bridesmaid. I couldn’t imagine celebrating such an important day without her—she’s been such a wonderful friend in such a short amount of time and I’m so happy to have her in this special chapter of my life

Shaliyhah is more than just my best friend; she’s a constant source of laughter and support. We first met while working at Dairy Queen, where her kindness and infectious energy instantly made her stand out. We were constantly being goofy and just having an We were constantly being goofy and just having a good time while trying to work. Then we started to be more than just coworkers and over the years, our friendship has only grown stronger, and I’m so grateful to have her by my side as one of my bridesmaids. Her genuine heart and unwavering loyalty mean the world to me, and I couldn’t imagine this special day without her standing next to me.

Kayla is one of the most amazing friends I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting, and our friendship started in the most unexpected way—at the bowling alley talking about stupid boys! From the moment we first met, there was an instant connection, my favorite memory is the first memory we ever made together and we went to Hunt club farm. We were still very new friends, but we got so scared. We were holding each other‘s hand by the end of the night. Over time, she’s become someone I can always count on. We may not be able to hang out all of the time since becoming young adults, but I just know she’s always someone who will be in my corner Now, having her as one of my bridesmaids feels so special. Kayla’s warmth, humor, and kindness light up any room, and I can’t imagine this big day without her by my side. She’s not just a friend; she’s family.