Lindsay has been my best friend for the last 15 years. She is an emergency medicine physician in Vancouver BC. Lindsay and I have had more fun than I could ever describe. Few people are lucky enough to have a good friend as loyal as Lindsay. She is there for me anytime I need her and usually in person. I am so excited for her to stand beside me as I say I DO!

Mike and I have been great friends ever since meeting during our first week at Yale. A year later, my roommates and I "adopted" Mike into our Trumbull College suite, where we continued to live together for our three remaining undergrad years. Mike and I remained close after graduation, both moving to Chicago to pursue graduate degrees at the University of Chicago. Since finishing his law degree, Mike continues to reside in Chicago, where he practices corporate tax litigation. Mike and I get together regularly for libations and conviviality.

Craig, the former captain of the Yale powerlifting team, recruited me to the team early in my freshman year. The two of us became not only training partners, but great friends. After a short separation, I joined Craig in Chicago after graduation, where he had recently taken a job at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. We continue to train together today, but now he spots me as much in life as much as he does at the gym. I am honored to have my great friend and training partner with me at my wedding.

Catie and I are BFFs for life! We have been friends since high school and over the years have had so many adventures and so much fun. Catie recently moved to Australia for a few years with her Fiancé James where she works in market research. She may live on the other side of the world now, but Catie is always just a phone call away. I can't wait for her to be part of my day!

Trella is my younger sister. In the last few years, Trella has grown to become an amazing, inspiring, beautiful and successful woman. She is the owner of two restaurants with her best friend Stephanie. Gilt, where we are having our reception, is one of Trella's retaurants. She is not only my sister but my best friend. I couldn't have my wedding without her.

Dan and I first met as randomly-assigned freshman-year roommates, but we quickly became inseparable friends. We continued to live together for all four of our years at Yale. Many of my fondest college memories were with Dan, from our shared experiences in class to our time-honored tradition of having late-night meals together. Dan and I spent a summer abroad together at the London School of Economics. Dan currently resides in New York, where he works in municipal bond trading. He and I still catch up regularly, and I am looking forward to Dan physically towering over me on my big day.

I am lucky to have Madrigal as both my sister and best friend. Madrigal works with horses in Ayr, Ontario. She is one of the the most beautiful people I know, inside and out. She takes care of her family, and her friends and has never let any of us down. We have had many adventures together and I look forward to this one and many more to come. I can't imagine my day without Madrigal being a major part of it

Stephen is my younger brother of two years. He lives in Richmond, Virginia, where he works in commercial loan underwriting. Our busy schedules keep us from seeing much of each other, but Stephen means a lot to me. When we are together, we enjoy outdoor activities, like skiing and hiking, and his dry sense of humor keeps me laughing. I am excited to have him standing beside me at my wedding.

My youngest brother, Chris, has become a talented musician, following in our father's footsteps. He is a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, where he sings tenor with the Notochords a capella group. Chris is turning into a great young man and we love having him come visit and spend time with us in Chicago. Zrria and I cannot imagine having our big day without "chickie" being a part of it.

Ruth is my best friend from medical school. We went through some of the toughest years of our lives together and will be permanently bonded. Ruth is an amazing friend. Ruth now works an Anesthesiologist in Baltimore Maryland where she lives with her husband, Tim. I could not imagine this wedding without her.

Dan is the four-year boyfriend of Zrria's youngest sister, Trella. Dan and I have become good friends, playing a round of golf every time we visit each other and both putting up with the White sisters. Dan is a great guy and I am looking forward to having him as family. Dan lives in Kitchener, Ontario with Trella and works as a carpenter.

Julia is my shining light in residency. She is the only person who truly understands my life and has become one of my best friends. Julia is my co-resident, and works with me in Chicago. She is an amazing doctor, a great person and she knows how to party. I am so excited she is going to be a part of my day!

Wayne is one of Zrria's best friends from medical school. Over the past couple of years, he has become a close friend of mine, as well. Wayne and I frequently make weekend Costco runs and trips to the driving range together. Wayne is currently a resident physician in anesthesiology at Rush University. Next year, he will begin fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Zrria and I are both very happy to have Wayne with us on our big day.

Samantha is Jon's sister. She is currently in graduate school at NYU. She was the second member of Jon's family that I met. She is a friendly and fun girl. I cannot wait to get to know better and to call her my sister.