Miriam is John's sister, and she is one of the sweetest, kindest people I know. She has a big heart and is very warm and loving. I am honored to count her as one of my friends, and soon, a member of my family.

I've known and been friends with Elizabeth since elementary school (20 years now!). She is another person I consider to be like a sister to me. I can't imagine starting a new chapter in my life without her there with me.

I've been best friends with Emmy since 7th grade (18 years of friendship!). She is one of my oldest and closest friends, and one of whom I consider to be like a sister to me.

Last but not least, I have known Rebekah since 8th grade, and we have been best friends since high school (17 years or so of friendship!). She, like all the women in my bridal party, have been with me through some of the best and worst years of my life, and I am so glad she will be there with me and them on the best day of my life.

John's fraternal twin brother, always there with him through thick and thin and all other stages of life. We are honored that he said yes to stand with his brother on one of the most important days of his life.

Dan Howard has been part of our lives for several years: he and John met in 1997 and I met him in 2003. He has been a steadfast prescence for both of us throughout the years. We couldn't imagine our wedding without him.

Shaun is John's cousin, and an important figure in his life.