Maid of Honor
Andrea is Jillian’s favorite and only sister. Although Andrea is 5 years younger than Jillian, they have always pretty much been best friends. Andrea loved Hanging out with Jillian so much she used to pay her to tag along. It was bitter sweet when Andrea decided to leave Jillian a year ago and move it to Arizona. Even though they are a 4 hour plane ride away....they haven’t missed a beat. They still talk on the phone multiple times a day...nothing can get in the way of their long distance relationship.
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Bianca is Jillian’s oldest and best friend. These 2 met in fourth grade at Holy Angels. They didn’t like each other at first. When the teacher realized they didn’t get along, she sent them to the principals office. The principal made them stay after school...and Bianca started telling her “you can’t make a Mexican eat spaghetti and meatballs if they don’t want to”. After that day, they became inseparable. Bianca has kept Jillian laughing ever since.
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Whitney is Jillian’s cousin and first childhood bestie. They became very close when Jillian went to college and was able to see Whit more often. Whitney is always there when Jillian needs her. Now that Whitney move back home...they get to have dinner nights with Jay and Joseph where they laugh most of the night away.
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Kelsey is Jillian’s twin! Not really...they are cousins but have been mistaken for each other more times than they can count. Kelsey and Jillian have been on so many fun adventures together....there is never a boring moment when these two are together.
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Holly was actually Jillian’s first best friend when Jillian moved to Sandusky (don’t tell Bianca). They met at bible school the summer before 4th grade. They went to different catholic grade schools...so weren’t able to rekindle their friendship until the 8th grade. They were inseparable until the graduated high school...Jillian basically lived at their house to the point where Mrs. Sampsell bought things at the grocery store specifically for Jillian (mountain dew and Doritos). Although Holly & Jillian have been in a long distance relationship for the past 12 years...it’s like they’ve never been apart when they are together.
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Emily and Jillian became best friends in 8th grade when they had their 1st of 5 years of Math classes together. Jillian and Emily sat next to each other in Algebra I in 8th grade and that is where they started solving all world problems...they pretty much talked about everything besides Algebra...and their friendship has grown from there. Jillian is so happy Emily lives in Cincinnati and they are able to keep the good times going!
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Molly and Jillian became best friends when they interned together at Clear Channel their senior year of college. They lived in the same apartment complex after college and had some of the best times together. Molly is one of the best people Jillian knows and is so happy that an intense unpaid internship brought them together.
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Lindsay and Jillian first met their sophomore year of college. They really became best best friends their senior year of college when they interned together at clear channel. Lindsay became an unofficial roommate at Jillian’s apartment because they were always together. Lindsay knows more about sports than any person Jillian has ever met (shhhh...don’t tell Jay). Jillian knew Lindsay was as a good friend when she caught her tweeting about a big game that she was missing because Jillian made her watch a lifetime movie. 😬
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Sara and Jillian have been best friends since they met at Wilmington College. They met freshman year because they both played on the basketball team. Their friendship really took off when they moved in together junior year. They lived together for 2 years. Jillian quickly learned that sara had 2 different personalities. Sara....the responsible girl who went home on the weekends to study...and then there was Elizabeth (Sara’s middle name) who liked to go out and have a good time! Jillian obviously likes Elizabeth best...but Sara is pretty great too!
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Callen and Jillian also met at Wilmington College. They became roommates their junior year...and quickly became best friends. Callen and Jillian—aka Buckwheat and Porky— were inseparable. Jillian’s college experience simply would have not been the same without Callen. Callen taught Jillian one of her most valuable life lessons....”you can have whatever you’d likeeeeeee”
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Megan is Jillian’s soon to be sister! Megan and Jillian first met about 3 years ago when Megan started dating her brother. Jillian so happy to have Megan joining her family! Megan is a fantastic mother...and Jillian truly admires her for that and all of her hard work.
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Katie and Jillian became best friends their sophomore year of college when they met working together at Damons. The two of them had so much fun working together...they started hanging out outside of work. Jillian had to convince Katie to come out on Halloween...but she was so glad she did. Katie is one of the nicest people Jillian has ever known...and is so happy they have stayed close after all these years.
Best Man
Joey is Jay's middle brother and one of his best friends. It couldn't have been easy for Joey growing...Jay was basically a sexier, more athletic, taller version of Joey. Jay was the Shaq to Joey's Muggsy. However - Joey knew that Jay would always have his back no matter how short he might be...
Best Man
Jude is Jay's youngest brother and one of his best friends. Jude has always emulated everything about Jay - especially his singing and acting ability. It was Jay's musical talent that motivated Jude to pursue his dream of becoming an actor in New York City. FUN FACT: Jude also never ever, ever, ever had a beard until he noticed that Jay had grown one...
Groomsman
Billy is one of Jay's Longest and Best Childhood Friends. Billy and Jay met in the 6th grade after Jay came to Billy's defense after he was beat up by Kyle Bartzen at St. Mary's basketball camp. Billy was also not very athletic so Jay took him under his wing to help him become a better Football, Basketball, and (especially) Baseball Player.
Groomsman
Kyle and Jay met their very first day at Xavier. Jay came over to Kyle's room and asked if he could borrow some tape and the rest was history. Kyle also was not a very good student so Jay also tutored Kyle for many years. Kyle would go on to say that Jay was one of the main reasons he actually ended up graduating from college.
Groomsman
Eric is one of Jay's best friends from Xavier. Eric calls and texts Jay almost everyday and both of them share a passion for Cleveland Sports and Xavier Basketball. However, Jay is a much more knowledgeable and passionate fan. Eric spends most of his down time calling into local Canton Radio Stations - telling them the 7 reasons why the Browns are back...
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Fun Fact: Jay and Rob both attended Xavier - however- they really didn't even know each other till after they graduated. Jay and Rob became great friends over 10 years and 2 very average post college rental houses. Jay and Rob like Xavier Basketball, Tailgating, and Rick and Morty. Jay and Rob do not like Dayton, Mondays, or Clowns
Groomsman
Jay is one of Joe's best friends from Xavier. Joe has been quoted in saying that Jay is also the greatest roommate he ever had. Jay also taught joe everything he knows about music, cars, and movies.
Groomsman
Kevin wandered into Jay's Xavier dorm room at two in the morning the second night of freshmen year looking for fellow groomsmen Kyle Fairchild. From there the rest is history...Jay and Kevin went on to live out a storybook bromance that will most likely be talked about for generations to come. Kids will tell stories about this dynamic duo - Jay as the batman to Kevin's Robin.
Groomsman
Tommy and Jay were college friends who hit it off right from the beginning after figuring out that they both had a passion for Notre Dame Football and Kanye West's "Late Registration" Album. Tommy also had heard about Jay's game winning buzzer beater shot in high school so he knew this was someone he wanted to be best buds with.
Groomsman
Logan and Jay attended Xavier together and became great friends over the years. Logan also was not very cultured and knew that Jay was sort of a renaissance man who knew everything about French Cuisine and English fútbol. Logan knew that he would not only benefit from Jay's friendship but also his world tutelage.
Groomsman
Joe - AKA the Undertaker - and Jay became really good friends over the years at Xavier and while living in Cincinnati. Joe is one of those guys who can both replace a crown (he is a dentist) and stay out watching the Indians with you till 2am on a Monday.
Groomsman
AJ is Jillian's younger brother and him and Jay have become really close over the years. AJ became the new favorite brother when he picked up our cars when they got towed at the engagement party.
Junior Attendant
LaDiamond is Jillian’s little sister. They were matched through big brothers and big sisters 6 years ago. Jillian has loved watching LaDiamond group up into the beautiful young lady that she is today.
Junior Attendant
Jillian has known Kayla since Kayla was born. Jillian’s dad and Kayla’s dad were matched through big brothers and big sisters and have remained in touch after all of these years. So that makes Kayla, Jillian’s unofficial cousin. Jillian has loved watching Kayla grow up into the beautiful young lady she is today...and is so happy she is able to take part in this special day.
Ring Bearer
Jay’s nephew
Flower Girl
Jillian’s niece
Flower Girl
Jillian’s cousin
Flower Girl
Jillian’s cousin
Flower Girl
Jillian’s cousin