I have known Chris for 30 years, mainly because she's my cousin, but also because she became my closest friend along the way.

Julie and I met 12 years ago while working as hostesses at the glorious Mike Ditka's steakhouse. We later lived together for four years where she earned the highly esteemed title of "cat step mom."

Jenna and I met 8 years ago in our first job out of college. We have since travelled to over 7 countries together, in each of which we were asked if we were siblings.

Iris and I moved to NYC on the same day as each other and met later that week. She has since been one of my favorite travel buddies (even if she did leave me for Canada.) (Edit - she moved back.)

Amanda has been my rock in NYC, she lives just a few blocks away so whenever she is home (which is way rarer than I'd like) I end up on her doorstep. When we aren't redecorating each other's apartments, you can find us at the park or local bar.

Hannah and I met in NYC and she has since become one of my closest friends. Hannah and her husband, Davis, (see Pete's pals for more Davis content) were traveling with us on our engagement trip and may be the reason I actually made it to the proposal (see photographic evidence above.)