Jake and the groom met in the sixth grade at Roland Grise Middle School and became close friends. They share a similar sense of humor. They enjoy playing poker and video games together.

Izzy and the bride became close friends in the sixth grade. They bonded over their love of the outdoors, spending much of their childhood kayaking and fishing in "Dawson's Creek". Izzy attended Appalachian State University and roomed with the bride their senior year. Izzy and the bride enjoy jamming to music and catching up over a cold IPA.

Nick and the groom met at Roland Grise Middle School, but became close friends their freshman year of high school. They both attended Appalachian State University. They enjoy hosting poker nights with friends, watching sports and playing video games.

Francine and the bride met in the dorm their first week at Appalachian State University. They were college roommates for three years. Some of their favorite memories include tailgating before Appalachian State football games and line dancing in Austin, TX. They enjoy playing billiards and catching up over a glass of wine.

Jared and the groom met in the sixth grade at Roland Grise Middle School and immediately became close friends. They bonded over their love of soccer, playing for their middle school and high school varsity teams. They enjoy discussing cryptocurrency and playing video games.

Stephanie and the bride met at Appalachian State University through her now husband, Nick Bass. They share a mutual love for planning trips, hosting parties and organizing game nights. They also enjoy going to the beach and local farmers' markets.

Gray and the groom met sophomore year at John T. Hoggard High School and played on the varsity soccer team together. They both attended Appalachian State University and were roommates all four years. They enjoyed hosting "kickbacks" at their college apartment with their closest friends.

Emily and the bride met in graduate school at Milligan University. They were partners throughout the program. They bonded over their love of Japanese takeout and Mario Party. Emily and the bride were roommates in Pikeville, KY during their fieldwork and spent their free time binging every episode of "America's Next Top Model."

Liam is the younger brother of the bride. He is a recent graduate of Appalachian State University. Liam and the bride enjoy fishing, playing board games and traveling together. Their favorite trip (so far) was to Yellowstone National Park.

Kayla is the younger sister of the groom. She is a graduate of East Carolina University and is an interior designer in Wilmington, NC. Kayla and the groom have the most fun together when they are on a boat, riding four-wheelers in the country or going out to eat at K38.

Charles and the groom met in the seventh grade at Camp Kanuga and have been close friends ever since. They are both Appalachian State University graduates and love to cheer on the Mountaineers. Charles and the groom also enjoy playing Warzone online with their friends.

Denisse is the bride's younger cousin. They have spent many Christmases together, stealing Abuela's cookies out of the kitchen. The bride and Denisse have traveled across the country together, visiting places such as Acadia National Park and Yellowstone National Park. One of their favorite memories is riding dune buggies in the Grand Canyon. When they get together, they love to go dancing.

Jarod and the groom met at Roland Grise Middle school and became close friends freshman year of high school. They both attended Appalachian State University. Jarod and the groom like billiards, hiking and late-night runs to Waffle House. They enjoy catching up while playing poker and having an IPA.

Haley and the bride met at Parsley Elementary School in the fourth grade. The bride had just moved to NC from RI and Haley became one of her first friends. They grew up playing soccer together and became co-captains of their JV High School team. The bride and Haley both attended Appalachian State University. They enjoy going on hikes and relaxing on the beach together.

Samir and the groom met in high school Spanish class and have been friends ever since. They spend a lot of time together online, playing Rocket League. They also enjoy fishing at various spots around town.

Abby and the bride sat next to each other on their first day of graduate school and quickly became friends. The two enjoy catching up over a cider at their favorite spot "Gather," hosting movie nights and taking day trips to Asheville, NC.

Cadman and the groom met at Roland Grise Middle school and became close friends. They grew up playing soccer together and both played for their high school varsity team. Cadman and the groom enjoy listening to music, going to the beach and getting together with friends.

Michal and the bride met while attending the Masters of Occupational Therapy Program at Milligan University. They became fast friends, bonding over their mutual love of karaoke and trivia. Their go to karaoke song is "Zombie" by The Cranberries.