Connie is not only my big sister but also my best friend. She is my biggest cheerleader and supports me all while keeping me grounded. She is the first person I seek out whether I need a laugh or a shoulder to cry on. She truly is my absolute favorite person in the whole world and I have no idea what I would ever do without her and while I hate to admit it, she is actually way funnier than me.
Alyssa and I met in the 8th grade and have been best friends since she decided to befriend "the girl with the weird bangs". From kids with terrible haircuts (and outfits), grumpy teenagers, to now adults, there is no one I can trust with my deepest fears and feelings like her. She is the tanner, prettier, much kinder version of myself who constantly makes me strive to be a better person.
Bree and I met when I was her R.A. back in summer of 2010; I have no idea what college (or life) would've been like without her. She probably knows me better than anyone else and can perfectly finish my thoughts and sentences (even when I haven't finished them myself). I can always count on her trust and love and aside from Marc there is no one else I can so freely be myself around.
Alex was one of the first people I met when I came to the University of Tampa. Since then, we've become great friends, spending the majority of weekends going out or watching sports. He's also partly responsible for introducing me to Bern shortly after college. He is a relatively new husband and even newer dad and I’m glad I will have him to teach me the ropes in this next stage.
This wouldn't be our wedding website without mention of our precious and perfect little animal- Penelope. Although initially Marc was against me getting a dog, once we set our eyes on her, we knew she had to be part of our family. She is the friendliest little pup, with slightly too much energy, who is absolutely loved by all.