Emma has been my lifelong best friend. I've known her since kindergarten but really forced myself into her life in grade 5 when my usual lunch buddy was home sick and I told her I was eating lunch with her now. I wish everyone could have an "Emma" in their life. If you know her and know our friendship, you'll know what I mean. I am extremely grateful for her and know what we have is not common. Not sure how I got to so lucky to have a friendship like ours. Nickname: Jemma

Generally regarded as the most handsome man in the room, Dave and I have been inseparable since day 1 after I moved to Canada. His ability to exceed at any sport, quick wit, well-timed jokes, superior intellect, infallible life & career advice, and impeccable music taste are but a very small sample of the truly great person that Dave is. I was honoured to be his best man at his wedding, and it is an honour to have him as my best man too. Nickname: Rave Dave

Known for his impeccable punctuality, infinite patience, and calm demeanour, Arturo and I have been attached at the hip since High School —whence I took him under my wing teaching him to play ping pong and video games. Arturo has been a steadfast friend for almost 20 years, and a main voice of reason in all my important life decisions. I know I can always count on his sage advice, his generosity without asking for anything in return; and him treating me like a brother just like he treats Choy. Nickname: R-Churro

Fer is my soon to be sister in law. Let's be real she's been a sister for the past 13 years but I'm glad we can make it official. Originally she disliked me because I was stealing her bro away from her. But I think it's all worked out alright, eh Fer? Fernanda and I share our obsession with dogs and I'm grateful to call her family. Nickname: Pispi

The only other man in contention for 'Most Handsome in the Room' title, Choy has been here to stay since the day I met him. Choy is famed for his seductive dance moves, his unmatched abilities to charm women of all ages (both in person and late-night instagram DM's), his masterful command of the english language, and his endless knowledge of useless historical facts. I am grateful for his brotherly love and for him not bothering the other guests of this wedding with the aforementioned historical facts. Nicknames: Baby Bok Choy

Ciara and I have the same Mom and she would argue she's the favourite. We didn't live together long growing up because she was 12 when I moved out and went to Mexico. But during covid she moved up to Calgary with Pablo and I, and we invented many drinking games while we were stuck at home doing nothing. Since then she has moved out and sadly taken her dog Juni with her. The house feels empty, and now my mom has to pick what house to go to when she visits. LOL Nickname: C-Brisket / C-Bird

A crowd's favourite, Collin has been a staple beside me since his legendary Firestone tenure. Quick to put a cowboy hat for 14 days straight during Stampede, or saying 'fuck you, fuck you, you're cool, let's go!"; Collin has yet to come across a bet he won't take, a golf club he doesn't need, or a golf round with me he won't book. I am grateful for Collin's patience, his eloquence in moments of great pressure, and his unwavering commitment to getting my score consistently in the 80's since I know Collin can count to 87 just fine. Nickname: Arctic Fox

Brooke is my middle sister and we have the same Dad. Everyone says we look the most alike. I bet she gets sick of hearing it. I don't mind people telling me I look like my sister who's 8 years younger though. Brooke has a bird named Griffin and I hate birds but I try to get along with Griffin because Brooke swears she's a sweetheart, but I'm still not entirely convinced. Nickname: Brookeschmidt

Commonly referred to as the best soccer coach Lethbridge has ever produced—as evidenced by my own prodigious and injury-free soccer career, Ben has been at my side since our very first soccer match. Ben is a worldly man and —besides Jenna— the person who I travelled to the most countries with? I admire Ben's profound knowledge of the Spanish language, his relentless commitment to playing soccer (regardless if its his birthday, Jasmine's, or their anniversary), and his well-mannered sense of humour. Nickname: Benny Boy

Alexis is my youngest sister and we have the same Dad. She reminds me a lot of Pablo, she's a bit of a wild child and he always tells her -- "Don't do more than 1 stupid thing at a time..." She has a little dog named Rocky who is her little protector. Rocky and I have been friends only twice and thankfully I have photo evidence to prove it. Nickname: Itty Bitty Schmidty

The entire friend group's go-to guy when we are in need of level-headed counsel, Mitch has been a rock-solid friend to us all since his early days of doing environmental work up north. Displaying a strong and independent entrepreneurial spirit from a very young age, Mitch is a savvy & tireless businessman, whose unabated work ethic is only matched by his loyalty, his integrity, and his immense heart. Mitch wears his heart on his sleeve and you can count on him to pay you a sincere compliment —and to blush when receiving one back. Nickname: Mitchy McGee