Best Friend of the Groom since College. Jared and Dan (Big Country) met in college at Encounter Campus Ministries. Jared and Dan have a lot in common like construction and not knowing their place in this world.

Older sister of the Bride since Forever. Megan never wanted a younger sister, but as Nicole got older Megan found Nicole came in handy especially for pure entertainment purposes seeing as Nicole threw the best tantrums. The only problem was when Nicole got to loud, mom came marching down the hallway to find out what was going on and no matter how much Megan tried to calm Nicole down she wouldn't have it and told on her big sister. Since then times have changed and Megan is now married, a full-time third grade teacher and a new mom. Nicole is blessed to have a big sister like Megan and is so proud of all she has accomplished.

Best Friend and unofficial sister of the Bride since Preschool. Anyone who knows Ann and Nicole know they have completely opposite personalities, but despite that they are there for each other no matter what. From backing each other up on the soccer field, heartbreaks, girl drama, career moves and distance between them nothing changes.

Younger Brother of the Groom. Zac is Jared's younger brother, but no one can say that he is the little brother anymore. Currently lives in Minier and works at Motion Industries.

Best Friend of the Bride since Elementary School. Liz and Nicole grew up in the same group of friends, but it wasn't until 6th grade that they really started to grow closer to each other. Liz is the friend that you can always count on for anything. Even though Liz is off doing wonderful things in Connecticut for AmeriCorps Nicole couldn't imagine her big day without Liz by her side.

Best Friend of the Groom since College. Josh was the first friend Jared made in college, and has been a close, trusted friend ever since. Josh currently lives in Shirley with his wife Hayli, and works at State Farm.

Best Friend of the Bride since High School. In elementary school no one would have believed that Nicole and Tiffany would be friends but they wouldn't have it any other way. From high school to career women these two still find time to workout together, go on trips together and try new vegan/vegetarian foods together with their group of friends.

Best Friend of the Groom since College. Josh and Jared became instant friends freshman year of college.

Best Friend of the Bride since High School. From the freshman volleyball team, to German class, Movie nights watching "She's the Man," and eating Wendy's, to separate paths after High School they have been through alot together and apart. Now living in the same town again Britta has time to whip Nicole's butt into shape at the gym, but that's if Nicole shows up.

Best Friend of the Groom since College. Luis and Jared became good friends sophmore year of college, going to UFC fights, and eating Chinese food every pay day.

Best Friend of the Groom since College. Matt and Jared also met Jared's freshman year of college, but their friendship was solidified during a dangerous, fun Guys retreat.

Best Friend of the Bride since College. Jodi and Nicole met in the dorms and Nicole got Jodi to join a sorority with her making them sisters for life. Their friendship grew over the years at Illinois State University and they even became roomies their senior year. After college they went their separate ways, with Jodi living in St. Louis and Nicole in the Chicago suburbs, but they still find time to catch up and visit.

Best Friend of the Groom since Elementary School. Brady and Jared have been close friends since they could walk. They have always been there for each other.

Best Friend of the Bride since College and met on a fall retreat thrown by the campus ministry they attended called Merge. On the drive down they found out the both shared a love for Miley Cyrus' song "Party in the USA!" From there they went on mission trips together, ran a half marathon together and Nicole get's the privilege of standing up in Marta's wedding as well.

Best Friend of the Groom since College. Vance and Jared didn't become close friends until Jared's last year in college, but it has been an meaningful friendship.

Best Friend of the Bride since 2014 where they met at a church ice cream social that Nicole had no intention of attending if it weren't for her older sister Megan. Good thing Nicole went because from there Sammi and Nicole became fast friends and Sammi got Nicole to join a church small group where she met Jared, her future husband. It has only been two years since they met and they have already done so much together from contra dancing, ski trips, medieval times and more.

Best Friend of the Groom since College. Jared and Dj met during Jareds last year at ISU, but kept in touch ever since.

Best Friend of the Groom since College. Rob and Jared met at ISU and have bonded over Fast N Furious, fishing, and handstands.

Brides Brother-In-Law. Dustin is married to Nicole's sister (Megan Hoffman - Matron of Honor) and he let Nicole live with him when she first moved to Champaign, IL.

Nephew of the Bride, born December 20, 2015 at 12:59PM weighing 9lbs 2oz and 22 inches long. Even though he is in his first year of life he has grown up so fast and the bride and groom couldn't be more thrilled to have him be part of there wedding day.