Matron of Honor
Cara is Briana's cousin and has been like a sister their entire lives. Cara is a lawyer, but don't let her serious occupation fool you-put on one of her favorite songs and she's lip-syncing all the words (probably the wrong lyrics), and dancing her heart out like no-ones watching. She's carefree and lives life on her terms and we admire her for that!
Matron of Honor
Taylor is also Briana's cousin, who has been like a sister to her. She could never pick between her or Cara to be the ones who stand right next to her on her big day. (and they would never let her live it down if she did!) Taylor is a mom, a wife, and a labor and delivery nurse. She's the type that will strap her shoes on at 3am when you call her and tell her we have a situation to handle. She won't know what she's agreeing to but she'll do it anyway! She also has no problem embarrassing herself and will just match your energy-no matter how silly or weird! We love her for that!
Bridesmaid
Jada is Briana's middle sister. Her sister's are the most important people in her life besides Christian, of course. Jada's a voice-over actor and loves cartoons and anime. She will talk your ear off if you let her, especially if you quote a movie- she will probably recite the whole thing. She's insanely talented with her voice, ask her to sing something for you!
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Mara is Briana's little sister. Briana cannot imagine doing life without either of them. Mara's a new mom and learning life while taking care of a little one! She's someone you can ask to give you her honest opinion and she will tell you like it is, but shes also the most supportive person in our lives, speaks without judgement and loves just as hard.
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Sara is Christian's little sister. A built in best friend to the groom, and a blessing to add another sister to Briana. Sara is an elementary school teacher (and the influence of getting Briana to teach!) Her energy is infectious and after a couple of drinks you'll find her barefoot on the dance floor tearing it up!
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Erin is one of Briana's best friends, they've known each other for 6 years and actually met at the gym where Christian and Bri met! Erin is god-fearing, an amazing mom of 3 and a wife to one of our groomsmen (Dillon). They quickly became our close friends back in 2019, we were inseparable for a long time while we went to the beach every weekend, worked out together at the gym almost every day, going on out of town trips together, spending holidays together.. Her kids call us Aunt Banana and Uncle Banana and they will forever be apart of our family.
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Galen is one of Christian & Bri's best friend- Erin introduced us to her 20 year best friend (Galen) back in 2020 and have been close every since. We have gone to beach festivals together having some of the best times of our life, game nights at the house, sitting at a bar just talking about life... Galen is someone who is hard to break through that initial wall, but once you do she loves hard and becomes someone you can call for a spontaneous trip or decision and she's down for anything. You'll usually find her chatting with her close friends, and by the end of the night you look around wondering where she went and we just know.. she Irish goodbyes.. and that's just Galen!
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Kate is one of Briana's best friends. We met Kate at the gym as well! (our favorite people came from this gym obviously) Kate came into our lives at a time where we felt so defeated, she was god-sent. After our condo flooded back in 2022 we had no where to live- Kate reached out and literally gave us her entire apartment for "as long as we needed" with our two huskies we moved in. Ever since then Kate has been a confidant, and someone we know we can count on no matter what. She values quality time over anything, whether that's with her friends or her soon-to-be husband. We're so blessed to have a friend like her!
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& last but certainly not least, Jordy! (guess where we met her... at the gym!) Jordan quickly became a close friend after meeting her and her mom in 2019. Her entire family has been almost an extended family to us, always inviting us to her house for family gatherings, holidays, and parties. Jordan is the type of friend that will be your hype woman. She's such a great support system and we're happy to have her in our corner!
Best Man
Tyler is the brother that Christian never had. They've been friends since 4th grade band, playing the saxophone together, and friends ever since with some time apart when Tyler went into the Navy and Christian went to college in Iowa. After the Navy, Tyler came to Iowa to get his degree and the two roomed together for Christian's last couple years there. Through the good times and the bad, these two have stuck it out and definitely have enough stories to write a book. Tyler used to breakdance competitively so be sure to challenge him to bust a move when you see him.
Groomsman
It's not DiGiorno, its DiGiorgio. Joey D has been one of Christian's closest friends since they met back in 8th grade. Throughout high school they spent the majority of time together and eventually went to college together too. Joe is a year older and after Christian went to visit him in Iowa he was sold on coming with. The two, along with Dano, roomed together for the next 4 years with too many good times to count. Joe's the one that has the laugh you heard from the parking lot and he sings opera so ask him to belt out some high notes when you see him.
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Christian and Aras met back in 8th grade, the same time as Joe, and they've been close friends ever since. These two were together what seemed like every day throughout high school, from the gym, parties on the weekends, summer days by the pool, street racing any opportunity they got, and a lot of other dumb ideas we won't talk about. Aras, along with Joe, were the guys that Christian credits introducing him into two of his favorite things: lifting weights and snowboarding. Aras was always the guy Christian would compete against (whether he knew that or not) and always pushed him to be better. Aras doesn't speak much English so make sure you speak extra slowly and use your hands to communicate.
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Dano and Christian met in college, but it feels like so much farther back than that. Dano was Joe's roommate his freshman year and when Dano was introduced to our friend group he was instantly part of the family. Dano was always the guy Christian could count on for anything. Every night out, studying for finals, snowboarding trips, spring break trips, just hanging at home, you name it Dano was always down. He's a beer racing champion as well so be sure to challenge him to one and don't hesitate to call "bullfrog" if he has a beer in his right hand. He'll know what to do.
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Pat's one of Christian's oldest friends going all the way back to 4th grade band. Pat played the Tuba and can still lay down "Hot Cross Buns" like a pro. Pat has been a major part of Christian's life from childhood to becoming adults. From school and band, to birthdays, sleepovers, and backyard sports, to high school dances, the gym, football games, spring break trips, and eventually college visits and more throughout life, Pat has been a brother to Christian and always will be. Pat recently discovered that he can read fortunes and loves any chance to practice so ask him about yours if you meet him.
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Zack and Christian met in high school and instantly became best friends. Anyone that knows Zack knows that he is one of the friendliest most outgoing people in the room. Give him 2 minutes and he'll be your best friend too. The two of them hung out a lot in high school, mostly at the gym and Taco Bell, and eventually they roomed together in college freshman year. Zack has been and always will be a brother to Christian. Zack also claims to be the best dancer on this side of the Mississippi, so make sure to put him to the test if you get a chance to meet him.
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Zach and Christian have been friends since high school. These two had many good times together at parties, spring break trips down to Florida, hitting the gym, and the times Zach came up to Iowa to visit in college. This is a guy that will always be there for you when you need him. He's genuine and gives everyone respect. Another friend that Christian will always consider a brother. Zach also used to do stand up comedy and loves to throw out some jokes whenever he can so be sure to ask him for something if you see him.
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Dillon is just about the only friend Christian made after college, obviously going for quality over quantity. The two of them met while working together at the gym when Christian first moved down to Florida. This guy has pushed Christian harder than probably anyone else. In his personal life, in his work as a coach, and in his spirituality. I can't give enough respect to a person who doesn't want anything but the best for you and expects it. That's Dillon, and I'm proud to call him my brother. If you get a chance to meet Dillon, ask him to show you some bird calls, he's really good at them.
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Mitch is Christian's Sister's boyfriend, and now one of Christian's brothers. Mitch and Sara were friends since they were little kids and whenever Sara would bring all her punk friends around, Mitch was the only one that would always make a point to come say hello to Christian and their parents as well as thank them for having him over. At such a young age, he already was the most likable and respectable kid in the bunch and he still is to this day. Give him a few minutes and he'll become your best friend. Mitch also loves building legos and has pictures he loves to share so be sure to ask him about them!