Stephanie and I met at around 11 years old when her dad, Tab, wanted to create an “All-Star 3-v-3” team and took the best player from each club in Tucson and put them together. I still have our 4th place trophy (lol) and my now forever best friend! Steph and I have been there with each other through everything, and she is more like a sister to me than a friend. She is the type of person I can go to about anything and she always has the right words to say. Steph is such a special soul and I am so honored that she is standing by my side through this journey. Hiyaaaaa!

The way Chelsea and I met is a fun story for us to know and for you to find out. We bonded through the summer of 2008 which included Taylor Swift and Rihanna sing-a-longs, a lot of Mac photobooth, and her doing my makeup. She moved to NYC a year before me, and I don’t think I would’ve made the move if she hadn’t been there already. I can always count on her for life advice and a Bravo breakdown sesh. She is also one of the only people I would consider going to Brooklyn to visit. 😉

Ally is my future sister-in-law (ya hear that, Alec?) – she is my little Jersey girl who thankfully inherits anything I don’t feel like returning. We joke and say that Ally and Mikey are alike in that they are the responsible, patient, and reasonable ones in the relationship and Alec and I basically need babysitting. I am so lucky to have her in my life and can’t wait to be forever Jersey housewives together (actual, not ‘Real’ ones…maybe).

Ashley and I met at my first full-time job at Macy’s. The other Ashley (Coup) hired her and when she called her for the offer I was listening in, and she couldn’t be giddier with excitement. After she got off the phone, I stand up to look at her and was like “Are you ok? I don’t think I’ve ever heard you this happy about anything”, and she goes “Yes, you’re all going to love her just wait.” She was absolutely correct – I love my Fireball-loving, Long-Islander twin so much. When I met Mikey, it was pretty much the only time I was a brunette in my life and the time where Maus and I were mistaken as twins the most. We now have a pact to take a shot every time someone asks – thankfully since I went back to blonde it hasn’t happened as much. Also, the reason I wear so many band tees is thanks to her <3

I met Coup when I was an intern at Macy’s and she was the Associate Designer over Material Girl on the 12th floor (throwback!). She took me in with open arms and I couldn’t be luckier to have a role model like her at such an important time in my career. Thankfully, she was still on Material Girl when I got the offer to move to NYC and we have been besties ever since. I can’t wait for a lifetime full of chats on the Calandra’s patio with a bottle of prosecco, a bread basket, and shots of espresso at 2pm on a Tuesday. Since I’ll be Italian now, we can switch off cooking Sunday Gravy – Charlie and Mikey are so lucky.

Katie and I were born a month and 6 days apart (I am older, duh) and we grew up like Mary-Kate & Ashley. We were attached at the hip always playing hide-and-seek, putting on concerts to *NSYNC, gossiping at family parties, and trying to convince our parents to let us have sleepovers. I always looked up to her as a kid and am so proud of the mom, nurse, and soldier she is today.

My beloved co-worker – I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. She picked me up during a dark time in my life and I am forever grateful for our showroom chats, drinks, dinners, lunches, more drinks, all mainly food and beverage activities, tossed in with some *~fashion~*. Mo was there when I met Mikey and is the reason his name in my phone will forever be “Mikey DJ”. My best memories of my life tend to always include Mo, and Bryant Park will forever hold a special place in my heart all because of her (sorry, Mikey). She said I love you baaaackkkkkk!

Micaiah is literally the reason I finished college with flying colors, not lying. She graduated before me and gave me all her notes for the retail classes and if you know anything about Micaiah, the girl knows her way around the Microsoft suite. She was my right-hand woman through everything at the U of A. Micaiah and I also get confused as twins or sisters a lot, so much so that people have been known to switch up our ID’s. Micaiah is the epitome of a good friend and I always laugh the hardest when we’re together. If you ever happen to run into us and we aren’t throwing our credit cards in the trash, napping, watching Wheel of Fortune, or eating beans, then something isn’t right.

Many of you are probably shocked at this decision. I know, I know. Yes, I still can’t stand the way Alec chews or breathes. Yes, the doorknob to my old room is still broken from the amount of times he has tried to break in while I was relaxing. Yes, he still kicks me instead of punching me. Yes, he still copies the clothes I wear, my haircuts, and my shoes. We fought as brothers do, but he’s my best friend and the obvious choice for my Best Man. After all, he is taking ME to Vegas this time. I am even happier these days because we no longer live one room apart and he doesn’t try to annoy me every minute of my life. However, I do feel really bad for his current roommate… As we got older, Alec and I got closer and closer. He may seem like a “hardo” but in reality Alec has the biggest heart and would go out of his way to do anything for Killian and me. I will always remember that time at Mills when defended Killian against that girl. I really wanted to get at Alec as best I could in his bio because I know he is going to absolutely roast me during his best man speech. Check back after the wedding to see if his bio has been updated since then.

Dante is my little brother - who definitely is not little anymore. In fact, many of you attending the wedding that have not seen Dante in years will be surprised to know he stands close to six feet tall. Definitely not the Dante that used to support me at all my little league games! I was in 2nd grade when I got the call from my Mom and Dad that I had another little brother. At first, I was skeptical (because look at Alec), but Dante ended up being my little pal. Dante I love you, and I am proud of the young man you have become. Even though you are still embarrassed by me sometimes, just remember now that you’re 21 and need to get into a club… you are the DJ’s brother AND best man!!!

Anderson aka “Anders” is Killian’s youngest brother and my permanent video game advisor. I live vicariously through Anderson’s video game career. When Anders and I first met, we instantly bonded over our love for competitive gaming. If you think you were good at Fortnite, Call of Duty, or golf, Anders will be the one to sit you down (I’m talking to you Alec). If I could pick one of my favorite times with Anderson, it definitely would be his trip to visit Killian and I in New York. I can always count on him for a good laugh and I am honored to have another younger brother like him.

Michael is Killian’s second youngest brother. Mike and I have a lot in common - we are the same age, we share the same first name, and we both love a nice cold draft beer! I first met Mike when I came to Tucson for the first time and we hit it off like we’ve been friends for years. Although we live across the country, we always get a good laugh out of sharing memes and TikToks of our favorite streamers in the group chat (that Killian is jealous she is not in). Although we may be arch enemies over a 1 vs. 1 in Halo, I am more than excited to have Mike as my future brother.

My “cousin” Anthony and I have known each other from when we were born. Although the only thing that makes us semi-related is sharing the same Aunt Marg and Uncle John, Ant is my brother for life. I can’t even begin to get into the laughs, memories (and trouble) we’ve made together. A cold case of Miller 64, White Castle, the Runescape Cafe, and a Yu-Gi-Oh tournament will still take place 28 years later in the garage down the shore. Rumor has it to this day, his back still hurts from sleeping in Alec’s trundle bed all those years. Ant, I love you, but please, save the speech for a different wedding (you know how that one goes).

Also known as the OG “Chach”. When I met Chach working at Karma Night Club in Seaside Heights, I didn’t realize we would become best friends. Little did we know, we’re cut from the same cloth - Newark Italians with an old-school mentality. I can always count on him for a good laugh, and an even better glass of wine. Whether we take on Miami Music Week, jam out to some freestyle with a scotch, or he gets stuck driving me to my next DJ gig, Chach has been there for me through thick & thin.

Joey and I met in the third grade and have been best friends ever since. We bonded over a computer game called “Runescape” which led to many late nights of microwaveable pizzas, his mom’s cookies, and drop parties. Later on, I introduced Joey to the world of electronic music which he still thanks me for to this day. Countless music festivals, good laughs, and late nights later, no matter how busy we get, Joey and I always seem to pick up right where we left off, especially when it comes to raging in my DJ booth.

Nicky (amongst other nicknames I have for him) is my younger cousin, who can also beat anyone up twice his size. I especially feel bad for all of the kids who tried to hit us in the ball pit at Funtime America. Even though him and Alec were younger than me and Phil, they always seemed to beat us in everything. I love my cousin Nicky more than his love for eating all of the bread on Thanksgiving or Christmas. Nick, there will be no intermission breaks in between courses on this day unfortunately, but I am honored you will be standing by my side.