Rachel met Kelsey in the second grade when they were seated next to each other in Mrs. Plummer’s class. Quickly the two became inseparable having many sleepovers where they played with their tamagotchis together, choreographed dances to The Pussycat Dolls and Hannah Montana, were in Girl Scouts together, traveled all over, and continued to grow up together while still remaining best friends. Kelsey is someone that Rachel knows will always be in her life and has been there through everything. The bond they share runs deeper than just being best friends because Kelsey feels far more like a sister to Rachel. From going through puberty together to Kelsey standing next to Rachel on her big day - these girls will always be there for each other in life’s big moments (the good and the ugly). <3

Taylor is not only John’s best man but Rachel’s older brother. Taylor is someone that’s easy to get along with to everyone, and when he met John the two of them instantly clicked. From jet skiing the Colorado River to Shaver Lake, to doing the rain dance in the woods, to getting into shenanigans at Taylor’s bachelor party, to celebrating Taylor’s own wedding in Mexico, these two have made and will continue to make memories of brotherhood together. Taylor is the brother John never had and Taylor is someone who’s always made John feel comfortable and just himself. John couldn’t imagine not having the guy who’s been Rachel’s protector her whole life next to his side on his big day. <3

Shelby is not only one of Rachel’s best friends but she’s the reason we are even getting together on this big day. Shelby is the one who introduced Rachel to John at Fox and The Hound and convinced Rachel to come out that night. The two of them met freshman year in the dorms where Shelby lived on the floor below Rachel. The two of them became workout buddies and decided to live together the following year. That’s when the two of them grew the bond they have today. Shelby and Rachel shared so many laughs together and have made so many beautiful memories in Colorado together. Even being states apart they still talk daily and John even refers to Shelby as Rachel’s “wife” because of how glued to the hip they are. Shelby has been the light in Rachel’s life during some of her darkest times and has been someone who always keeps Rachel laughing. We wouldn’t be celebrating this wedding without Shelbs. <3

John met Stephan on a nice sunny day in Arizona at their apartment pool by Stephan asking to borrow John's beer pong floatie in the pool for him and his girlfriend. John said yes but only if they challenged him and Rachel to a game. Pretty sure Stephan and Brittany won. Stephan and Brittany quickly became one of John and Rachel's best friends and conveniently lived in the same apartment complex. Stephan and John have bonded many times together on the golf course over their love of life, their ladies, and having to use one too many breakfast balls. Stephan is someone John always feels comfortable to talk to about anything in life and knows he can always count on some solid advice and a friend who will be there always. John looks forward to having Stephan next to him on his big day and to continue on with the fun times! <3

Ashley is not only one of Rachel's best friends, but she is also her sister-in-law and the sister she always dreamed of having. The second Rachel met Ashley she knew this was a girl who she loved having around. Ashley has always been a calming presence for Rachel while also being someone that has Rachel giggling at all times. Rachel has enjoyed all the river/lake adventures these two have gone on, to taking over Texas together, to celebrating in Cabo for Ashley's wedding, and many more. Rachel can always count on Ashley to make a mean charcuterie board and to give Rachel all the fashion tips in life. This girl is the coolest big sister Rachel could ask for. Rachel cannot wait to have Ashley stand by her side on her big day but also to be by her side throughout life and to go on many family adventures together. <3

Dax is not only one of John's best friends, but he is also his next door neighbor. John and Rachel met their next door neighbors Dax and Lisa and the four of them instantly bonded and became close. They have become best friends to John and Rachel. John can always count on Dax for some ranch next door when he runs out for his pizza rolls and also can count on Dax for a good time - always. Dax is the life of the party and can put a smile on everyone's face by just being himself. John is always comfortable to be his authentic self with Dax and has had the best of times whether they're at a music festival together, at the pool, or just hanging out on their balcony together having some guy time. John looks forward to having Dax by his side on his day as he knows the party just wouldn't be the same without him. <3