Luke has been a huge part of both our lives since high school. He’s been a steadfast presence, consistently showing us what it means to be challenged and to push ourselves to grow. He has spoken into our lives, encouraged and loved us, and has been an incredible mentor, friend, and brother in the faith. We are truly honored to have him marry us!

Emily is my best friend. After living together for 4 years we have certainly seen each other through better or worse. We have seen through cooking brunches, talking late into the evening, and more recently watching all the old Barbie movies together. However it's not just living together that has forged our bond, it has been the dedication and desire to support and push each other to be strong women of God. Emily truly has brought a tremendous amount of healing and hope into my life, and I am beyond honored to have her by my side.

Mallory is my oldest sister and someone I am so grateful to have in my life. Because of the age gap, our relationship has not been the most traditional, since she headed off to college by the time I was four. Nevertheless, Mallory has truly made me a priority in her life and has gone the extra mile to care for me. She has been someone I knew I could call on the phone and chat with for hours. I remember when I was young, I wanted to grow up and be a nurse just like her. While I ended up choosing to be a teacher (like everyone else in my family), I think what I truly admire is her thoughtfulness and resilience. Mallory has seen me through all my stages in life, and I am so excited to have her by my side as Tanner and I get married!

Morgan is my other older sister, and I appreciate how fun Morgan makes my life. She is constantly coming up with creative plans and ideas for kids, her classroom, and our family. Morgan's competitive spirit and drive to succeed are something I look to when things get difficult in my own life. As I got older, I loved getting to talk to her about deeper and more complex topics. Because of her, I am better at articulating my own thoughts and grateful for the way she models patience. It's truly special to have a wonderful sister like her standing next to me.

I was privileged enough to live with Syd for a quick 6 months, right before her graduation! It was during that time that I realized just how much of an impact she had made on my life. Her inner fortitude inspires me. I saw how hard she worked in nursing school and how caring for others deeply matters to her. Tanner and I were in a small group with her, and I remember vividly several times where she shared her wisdom and patience with us. I take a lot of comfort knowing she will share in the joy of our day and bear witness to our love.

Oh, sweet Abby! She is the friend who buys me flowers just because she was thinking of me. Since being in the same church, Abby has always been someone I know I can rely on to yap with me about anything. I have admired bravery and vulnerability in both the big and small moments. She has an excitement for life that is contagious. I am grateful for how she has opened her heart and her home to me time and time again. It's been really great getting closer with her the last year and I'm so, so happy she will be a part of mine and Tanner's special day.

DeAni is one of the strongest women I know (literally, she is a bada$$ powerlifter). However, she shows strength outside in the gym in so many wonderful ways. She is such a sweet soul, and I loved getting to see her goofy side as she has grown in confidence. I deeply value her friendship and appreciate how steadfast it has been over the last couple of years. I always cherish when we make space to try out local coffee shops and catch up. I can't wait to bust out moves on the dance floor together.

One thing I'll never question about my friend Juilete is her love for me. I trust her to be honest even in the face of fear or anxiety. Her willingness to ask deeper questions and learning the uncomfortable is something that I have learned greatly from. Despite being different in a lot of ways, it has been our love for the Lord that drew us close. She truly makes life more rich and beautiful, and I couldn't imagine celebrating our wedding without her.

Kylie has been one of my longest and most consistent friends. She has shown up for me time and time again. She has shown me love in truth and in action. Because of Kylie, I am a better disciple of Christ and a better friend. It has been one of the greatest joys to be a committed friend in her life. I had the honor of standing in her wedding almost 6 years ago now, and I'm so overjoyed to have her with me as I begin my marriage.

Ben and Owen have been constant companions in my life, and we’ve been through a lot together. From our shared love of video games and music to our dedication to hard work and serving the Lord, we have so many similarities. I always know they have my back—and they know I have theirs.

Mitchell is my cousin, but I’ve always seen him as a brother. We grew up close and spent a lot of time together over the years. His sincerity is one of his most shining traits, and I’m always excited to catch up with him whenever we get the chance.

Jake is a friend I deeply value and a brother in the faith I’m grateful for. We’ve been in the same small group and are currently roommates, so we’ve shared a lot of life together. I admire his tenacity to grow in all areas of his life, no matter how difficult the task. I always enjoy our long yap sessions at the dinner table—somehow, I leave every one of them feeling more edified and a little wiser.

Jon (or “Jawm,” as some call him) is someone I look to for wisdom. A friend and brother in the faith, he has played a big role in helping me grow into who I am today. I admire his curiosity to try new things, his thoughtfulness toward others, and his constant desire to grow. Unfortunately, he’s also stronger and faster than me—and that needs to change, one way or another.

Lucas is a brother in the faith whom I deeply respect and enjoy crafting jokes with. He’s been there for me when I needed someone to talk to and has offered wisdom when I needed it most. Lucas has helped shape me into the person I am today. I admire his outlook on life, his desire to help others—and yes, he also makes a mean chicken Smoobie.

Collin and I share a love for conspiracy theories and performing odd lifts. His passion for investing in his community is something we can all learn from, as is his ability to make any moment a good time. A brother in the faith and a trusted friend, I value his perspective and rely on him to help me grow as a person.

Zane has been my friend since second grade. We grew up doing just about everything together—learning, making mistakes, getting into fights—but always working through it. We’ve been there for each other through so many stages of life, and I’m grateful to still call him a close friend to this day.