Ricky and I met in high school, but it was really in college that I grew to rely on him. He's always been there for me, being in the same classes and later working for over three years at Westinghouse together. He is everything I could ask for in a friend, and even when we disagree, I always appreciate his perspective and lively debate. Ricky is such a kind caring person, and I am honored to have him stand as my Best Man.

I met Maddie during my fellowship and we hit it off very quickly because she is one of the kindest, funniest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. She has been there for me in more ways than I can remember and made me feel like I had a friend in a new city hundreds of miles away from everyone I've ever known within a matter of days. She has been there for our relationship from the very beginning with an approving "he's cute!" when I showed the dating profile for a bestie approval. While she is my maid of honor, I'm the one who is honored to have her in my life.

Joe is just awesome. Hard to imagine it has been 20 years since we met in grade school, but time flies when you're with a friend. Joe even flew 700 miles solo to surprise me for my 30th birthday, what a guy. To many more game-filled, zesty nights in the future!

Becca is my closest and only friend from high school. We started hanging out senior year and I'm sad we never met sooner because she cares ferociously about the people in her life. She is accepting and kind to everyone and is and has always been unapologetically herself. She has been there for me at some of my lowest lows and highest highs and I'm excited to add my wedding to that list.

Hey sis, I'm getting married! But really! Its hard to put into words how amazing you are, and how much I love spending time with you. You've pushed, challenged, and supported me through so much, and I couldn't have asked for a better sister.

Lindsay is my eldest sister. She is the one who taught me about makeup, tanning, clothes, and how to walk in heels. She helped me navigate my many anxieties and is my go to when I need someone to fight on my behalf. She has comforted me when I needed it the most and is always there when I need it.

Nikki has been such a great friend since college, even putting up with me for a year as roommates. We've been there for each other through quite a few wrong relationships, and I'm so happy to have her here for the right one.

I was always Nessa's mini-me, which was true because I really looked up to my big sister. She was the cool one who wouldn't get annoyed when I wanted to go in her room and see what she was up to. She is incredibly generous and goes above and beyond for her people the way she did throwing my pharmacy school graduation party. She has a way of making me feel special in ways that I hadn't before, and I'm so glad to call her my sister.

I first met Thomas as my mom's coworker... And promptly stole him for myself. He was the first of my family to meet Kayla, less than two months of being together. I'll never forget his advice, "She seems like a good one, don't fuck it up." Thank you for being there for me.

Jenna is without a doubt (and I think all of us agree) the coolest of the four sisters. She makes me laugh harder than anyone, and her emotional intelligence makes her an incredible person to talk to whenever I'm feeling upset or angry. I'm so proud of how far she has come, and I really cherish every moment with her. I don't know what I would do without her.