As my brother, John has been a friend from the start. While we certainty have had our brotherly moments (the squirt-gun to his brand new SpongeBob Henna tattoo was a low point for us...), we've always been close and continue to hang out at Penn State games, in Pittsburgh, and most weekends at our parents. I'm looking forward to having him by my side at the alter.

Lina is my one and only niece (soon to be Mark's one and only niece as well), but she is so much more than that. She is my Godchild, best friend, baby doll, and soul mate, to name a few. Her birth gave me the honored title of "Aunt" and that changed my life forever. We are honored she said yes to being our flowergirl. We love you, Lina, with all of our heart.

Lauren is my one and only sister and best friend. She is very close to me and has been a major influence my entire life. I have always looked up to her and wouldn't be the same person I am today without her. She is the strongest and most intelligent woman I know, in addition to being a wonderful mother, wife, and business woman.Thank you for saying yes to being my Matron of Honor, and everything that comes along with it!

I met Matt (call him Lazar) our Sophomore year at Penn State. Chris Connell and him were randomly paired with RJ Littley and I. It couldn't have worked out better. From the 1,000 games of Jeopardy (RJ and I dominated Chris and him consistently) to the many trips to Margate, Lazar has been a great friend through the years.

I also met Ben my Sophomore year at Penn State. Long story short, I was kind enough to give him half of my RU Hungry sandwich one night and we've been friends ever since. Through the years, we've played many rounds of golf, been to many parties, and I continue to train him in Ping Pong to some day be half as good as me. He's done well...

Anna has been my best friend since we were 5 years old. Back then, she would always say yes to playing mermaids, spying on our moms, and singing/dancing to every *NSYNC song ever written. Now, and since then, she has always been there for me. During the hardest time in my life, she flew from Anchorage, Alaska to be with me for less than 48 hours. She is my most emotional and compassionate girlfriend. Anna, I am so happy you said yes to being a bridesmaid because I couldn't imagine the day without you.

Courtney has been my best friend since we were 11 years old. Back then, Courtney was the sugar to my spice (our actual nicknames for each other) and I could always count on her to go anywhere and do anything, at anytime. Now, and since then, I can still always count on her and count on having a good time, every time. She is my most easy-going and positive girlfriend. Court, I am so happy you said yes to being my bridesmaid and bringing the fun to our wedding.

I met Mark (call him Daniels) my first year working at BPMI (this will be a trend with a lot of the groomsmen). We've won multiple club sports championships, and will continue to into the future. I was honored to be in his wedding and can't thank him enough for being in mine. The most important moment though in our friendship was when we decided to go to a pick-up BPMI soccer game after work, where we both met a new girl named Mallory Smith...

Jackie has been my best friend since we were 8 years old. Back then, Jackie and I bonded over everything sports, especially grade school obstacle course competitions and most importantly, soccer. Now, and since then, she is my most hard-working and caring girlfriend. She cares so deeply for all her friends and family and I am so lucky to be one of those individuals. Thank you for saying yes to being my bridesmaid and being with me on my special day.

Dave (call him Hecht) and I also met at BPMI our first year there. I proceeded to go out with him and his group of friends one weekend after that. A couple T&Cs (Tequila & Cokes) later, I found myself hanging with that group quite often. Hecht and I were roommates for five years, and I'm pretty certain that most of the people that will attend the wedding were at our place for a party or two.

Matt (call him Weir) and I met our first year at BPMI (I know, it's getting repetitive). He's been a great friend over the years. Weir is an excellent fisherman, yet the world's smartest fish, the Muskellunge, still has avoided him to this day. I was honored to be in his wedding and am very happy he is going to be in mine.

Lauren has been my best friend since we were 3 years old. Back then, Lauren was so friendly, outgoing and social. There is never a dull moment or a lack in conversation when Lauren is around. Now, and since then, the conversations have changed from boys and gossip to careers and current events but those conversations are still going and she is the best person to have them with. She is my most hilarious and quick-witted girlfriend. Laur, thank you for saying yes to being a bridesmaid, the day would not be the same without you by my side.

I have known Lauren for about 6 years now and we immediately became best friends. Back then, we bonded instantly over food and family. Now, and since then, we've only gotten closer with almost monthly dinners where we continue to bond over everything weddings. She is so accepting and personable. Lauren, thank you for being a bridesmaid in our wedding, it means a lot to me and Mark.