Danielle has been my best friend since we were in diapers, a bond that’s grown through countless memories I could never fit into words. From our early days twirling in dance classes to navigating the wild, messy moments of life, she’s been there for so many of my firsts— and I know she’ll be there for the lasts too. We’ve laughed through terrible birthdays, like that chaotic train ride with screaming kids peeing on the seats in Texas, and danced through the best ones—our sweet 16s, our 21sts. She’s been by my side through every milestone as my sister so it’s only fitting she stands by my side as a maid of honor.

Ajalon has been my cheerleader since our days at Houghton College, literally and figuratively, since I convinced her to join the cheerleading squad with me. She’s the friend who always knew how to pull us out of the shenanigans I inevitably dragged us into—like that time in the Bahamas when she narrowly escaped a kidnapping while I hollered, ‘Go Aje, Go Aje!’ Now, I’m beyond proud to cheer her on as she’s chasing her dream of becoming an athletic trainer. She’ll pass her boards this year with an incredible score! Aje’s loyalty, and heart make her not just a maid of honor, but family.

Amanda was the very first person I met at Houghton serendipitously, and from that moment, we pretty much were inseparable my freshman year. We turned every week into a party—tequila Tuesdays, fishbowl Wednesday, Thursday night wings and keeping GJ's in business on the weekends. I’ll never forget the time I got us completely lost in the middle of nowhere trying to get to New Jersey after one of our crazy nights. Through it all, watching her grow into the most incredible mom to her two little girls has been a true blessing. She’s always been there for me since day one, a true ride or die.

Kaitlin is 1/4th of our Elepham that Justin & I have created here in Los Angeles. She’s the heartbeat of our rave family—the rave mom who’s always there with a water, a hug, or whatever anyone needs. And the disco nap queen that can party all day and all night. Watching her passion continue to grow as a DJ has been nothing short of inspiring; her energy behind the decks lights up every room and I can’t wait to see her love pour out over the dance floor at our afterparty. Kaitlin’s a vibrant spirit and a true soul sister.

I met Talia in high school and at one point she thought I liked her brother better, so I would like to set the record straight here, she is and always has been my favorite Nowak! She is the kind of friend who’s down for anything—whether it’s a quiet morning coffee date, picking strawberries, chasing waterfalls, jumping off bridges, or tackling 5K mud runs with grit. Her creativity shines in everything she does, from planning wild adventures to crocheting masterpieces. I can’t wait to dance and sing (scream) the night away at the wedding together, just like we did at hers. Talia is truly a loving and creative soul, my soul sister.

Brianna was my lifeline during my first heartbreak, pulling me out of my feels and to a party to remind me life still had fire in it. From beach bonfires, dominating beer pong together (somehow), and chaotic club nights—there was never a dull moment with her. Who knew learning to snowboard together would turn into an episode of the Bachelorette on the mountain? All the guys left as friends, so no broken hearts this time, just a backflip dare and a broken wrist. I’ll never forget her crawling up the mountain after I face-planted. Brianna without a doubt is someone that will always show up no matter what.

Noelis became my friend thanks to our brothers’ bromance—it was a cosmic setup of sorts, especially after we convinced my dad to let me go to the same high school. I wouldn’t be the woman I am today without her, the highs and the lows shaped us both. Fair warning: if you think I’m loud, just wait until Noelis rolls in—she’s bold, brave, and could out-volume a firework show. This year she will be graduating with her master’s in social work, and with her advocating spirit and kind heart I know she’s going to continue to thrive in the field. I’m beyond grateful to have her by my side, hyping me up through this whole weekend.

Hi everyone, I'm Ryan. JP and I have been besties with testies basically since we met on our first day at THE University of Texas. Except for that time he was really annoying me a couple of months in. Eventually, he won me over, and I realized his annoying nature had a decent chunk of charm. We've been stuck together ever since. From partying far too much and studying far too little at UT, to traversing a multitude of continents together while managing not to die (just barely), and finally, our current chapter with me conning him into moving to LA to live together because he missed me. It's been a long, wild ride, and we're just getting started. Hook 'em till we die, brother. If you're looking for me, just look for the guy who couldn't be happier his best friend found his soul mate.

My best friend since second grade is a wild soul with a heart of gold, always up for an adventure—like running from the law next to me and my red cast glowing under the streetlights, like a discount superhero. Through every high and low, from scraped knees to broken hearts, he’s been a legend, never wavering when I needed him most. Now, he’s got his second baby on the way, and it might keep him from my wedding. I’m crossing my fingers he’ll still make it, because celebrating without him just wouldn’t feel right. He’s more than a friend—he’s family.

My sister, who’s been clinging to me like a barnacle since the day she was born! It took years of squabbling, but we finally figured out how to love each other, probably somewhere between the rolling hills of Ireland and the whiskey-soaked pubs of Scotland. We’ve traipsed all over the world together, from epic adventures to epic arguments, and now she’s waddling into her next big role—mom-to-be of her first little troublemaker. She’s swapped her suitcase for a diaper bag, but she’ll still be standing by my side, hopefully not going into labor mid-ceremony. Here’s to my sister: part travel buddy, part chaos coordinator, and 100% family!

Carlos, my trusty groomsman and travel wingman since our college days. From sailing the high seas on cruises to sunny Key West to conquering the rugged trails of Machu Picchu to watching me nearly die in a Thai hospital, he’s been by my side through it all. Over the years, Carlos has proven himself to be one of my most dependable and considerate pals—always ready with a thoughtful word or a semi-solid plan. Maybe one day I’ll finally pick up some Spanish and blow his mind translating abroad, but until then, I’m just grateful to have this legend standing up with me on the big day!

Andrew and I go way back to day one at Tyler Junior College, where I found him puffing on a cigarette like he owned the place. That first smoke sparked a friendship that’s lasted years. Our signal to hang was simple—just a text that said, ‘Cig?’—and we’d be there, ready to kick it. One of us has mostly kicked the habit (I’ll let you guess who), but it hasn’t slowed us down. If anything, we’ve only gotten tighter. Even his parents have finally figured out I’m not the bad influence here— turns out, Andrew’s trouble all on his own. Couldn’t ask for a better groomsman or a truer friend.

The brother I picked up in middle school. We met in church group, where we clung to each other like life rafts while our families were doing the divorce tango—turns out, Taco Bell and prayers can really bond two kids. High school? Oh man, we were legends in our own minds, ditching class to terrorize golfers with air horns—picture two punks giggling like idiots as golf balls flew and old guys cursed. Through all the crap and the cackles, Chris has been a stalwart friend, and I wouldn’t trade him for anyone—well, maybe for a winning lottery ticket, but you get the point.

Kevin and I go way back to our grade school days, where we bonded over games like Halo and Gears of War, sharing an uncanny ability to be consistently outplayed by our buddy Will. Despite our misspent youth as a couple of ne'er-do-wells, Kevin’s proven that even the wildest of us can grow into a stand-up guy. His larger-than-life personality is impossible to miss, and I guarantee you’ll spot it somewhere around the wedding—I'd recommend that you just follow the sarcasm.