Meet Taylor! She is Tia’s little sister and built in best friend. Taylor owns her own Lash business in Morris. She enjoys playing/being with cats, shopping, scrap booking, and more. Taylor and Tia didn’t always get along when they were younger (Tia being the oldest, used to pin her down a time or two when she made her mad) but have grown into each others rock and are basically the same person. They love to sing, shop, and just be their goofy selves together. They both call each other Sir, and are not sure why, so if you hear them yelling that on the dance floor don't be concerned!

Meet Amanda! She is Tia's friend since Kindergarten. Amanda works as a Physical Therapist Assistant and enjoys being with her dog Ivy, buying and taking care of plants, and being with her husband Kendall. Tia still remembers their first play date when they were 5, where they played with horses and touched all her dad's taxidermy animals. Since then, they've spent countless sleepovers together from elementary, junior high, and high school. They have bonded over the outdoors and they still love to go fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities together.

Meet Addison! She is Tia's friend since Kindergarten, lifelong friend, and her Freshman year college roommate. Addison works as Professional Organizer and enjoys reading, being with her dog Lola, and playing Volleyball. Addison grew up with Tia where they made many memories camping, playing soccer, and going on vacations. Addison actually went on so many family vacations with Tia throughout their childhood that her cousin David, when he was 5, was confused when she wasn't at a family function one time and thought she was actual family. Now Addison loves to come over and play games while third wheeling with Matt and Tia all the time!

Meet Niki! She is Tia's college friend from ISU. Niki works as a Nurse in Denver, CO and enjoys spending time with her husband Evan, hiking, and skiing. Tia and Niki became friends her freshman year of college after they did a dance philanthropy together. They became so close that Tia would often sleep at Niki's parents house rather than her own apartment. They served as co-secretaries in their sorority, and planned their birthday parties together every year as their birthdays are only 10 days apart. Tia also had her teeth accident at Niki's 21st birthday for those that know about that! Although Niki moved away to Colorado, they still keep in touch daily.

Hallie & Matt have not always seen eye to eye, and growing up, she did make him eat an actual mud pie and push him down concrete stairs, but we are past that for the most part. Hallie has always helped Matt with being creative and understanding how to do things the right way, but in recent years, she has also helped Tia and Matt decorate their first home, watch their pets, and think outside the box when it comes to design. Hallie has always been there for Matt when he needs some help in a pinch, and he is glad she is back in town, even if it’s only for a couple years.

Matt and Lilly, what a combo. With Lilly being so much younger, Matt had the opportunity to help raise Lilly, and seeing her grow up has been fun to watch. Matt had to tutor Lilly one summer for Math, and that was probably the most stressful time of both of their lives, but in the end, Lilly now knows 2+2 does equal 5. Lilly in more recent years has had the opportunity to Chauffeur Matt and Tia home from downtown Morris on occasion, so the debt on raising her to be who she is today is settled for the most part. Catch Lilly driving around town, hanging out with one or 10 of her 50 friends by the pool or in the basement on Spruce St.

Meet Shawn! He is Matt's friend. They met in 4th grade, and have been close ever since, from sports, school, the problems of growing up, and everything in between, they have stayed in contact for just under 20 years. Shawn even helped Matt get his first job as a Caddy in Hinsdale for a summer, but Matt is basically blind and that did not help his pursuit of that career path. Even through moving and currently living across the country from each other, these two guys are the same as ever. Shawn has been around for a long time, and has been someone that Matt can reach out to for just about anything. Matt even got lucky and had Shawn move to Morris for a few years. Countless hours have been spent on weekends catching up, and there are memories just growing up as kids on their bikes that Matt will never forget. Ask Shawn about the Jim and Bob show if you get a chance!

Meet Eric! He is Matt's friend and Tia's long time friend as Eric and Tia's moms have been friends since before they were both born. Joplin will also be Tia and Matt's flower girl for the ceremony. Honestly still can’t fully wrap my head around the fact that we’re allowing this guy to literally marry us, but here we are. Eric and Matt met playing Baseball at Shabbona Middle School, and Matt’s first interaction with his family was breaking his dad’s windshield with a foul ball. They continued the sports trend later on playing football together, and became good friends, hanging out with Luis Valencia and Tanner, amongst other people in high school. However, they didn’t really become the idiots they are today until after college. “Haish” and “Dart” are avid sports fans, enjoy pranks and stupid jokes, and will attempt to go their entire lives avoiding complementing one another.

Meet Matt Crossman or as we call him, Crossman! He is Matt's friend. Crossman and Matt attended Highschool together, and connected again during their early working years. Matt and Crossman are typically together every other weekend when he isn't working at the plant. From pool days, to Christmas parties, and College Football Saturdays, you can find these two together just about every time! P.S.A. don't challenge Crossman to a shotgun.

Meet Tanner! He is Matt's friend. Tanner and Matt became friends through Sports at Shabbona Middle School. Playing Basketball, Football, Baseball together (and still trying to get him to play hockey) created a friendship that still remains to this day... Matt also used Tanner as his referral for his first Sales job(scary if you know him). You will likely see Tanner around Clayton's with Tia and Matt, or at the pool with his dog. Ask him about the summers on the east side!

Meet Eric! He is Matt's cousin. Eric and Matt are 3 months apart in age, and have been friends their entire lives. Hanging out at the Rod and Gun Club, playing sports and video games, and experiencing a lot of things together has made them more like brothers than cousins. From embarrassing family talent shows to getting yelled at to smile in pictures, there’s always something they will do to make Aunt Diane mad. P.S. Eric will say that he’s taller, but everyone knows that Matt holds that crown.

Brandon and Matt have known each other as long as either can remember. Growing up, Brandon, Matt, Eric, Kailey and Hallie were all a little group of hoodlums at the Rod and Gun club. Brandon was hilarious as a kid, and always knew how to make everyone laugh, especially after a long day of biking, swimming, and basketball. Matt has also learned a lot from Brandon, seeing his recent accomplishments personally and professionally and how good of a father he is, and hopes to follow the same path.