Nan is Dylan’s beloved aunt, known for bringing fun and joy wherever she goes. Sweet, caring, and full of heart, she welcomed Katherine into the family with open arms. At the Fourth of July in 2025, she half-jokingly told Dylan she was a priest—clearly hinting he needed to marry Katherine soon! We’re so lucky she’s officiating, bringing her warmth, humor, and love to our ceremony.

Katherine met Holly at work, and it didn’t take long for her and Dylan to become close to Holly and her wife, Maddy. Their friendship has been full of laughter, support, and countless shared moments that make every hangout feel effortless. We’re so grateful they’re standing with us as witnesses, sharing in this special day and celebrating alongside us.

Cydney and Katherine met in 2018 outside a stats class at Kansas State, where Cydney claims Katherine “adopted” her on the spot. From late-night study sessions to unforgettable Aggieville nights, their friendship has been full of laughter and unwavering support ever since.

Brandon is Dylan’s little brother and a loyal Red Wings fan, much to Dylan’s Leafs-loving frustration. He’s been teasing Dylan since the beginning, but their bond wouldn’t be the same without it. Brandon and his girlfriend, Satori, were there to celebrate our engagement.

They met through the bromance of Devan and Dylan, and Julie and Katherine quickly bonded over their love of animals—and their cats, the true rulers of their friendship. Since then, their connection has grown through laughter, cat stories, and countless shared memories.

Devan and Dylan met in the Navy and have been best friends ever since, building a bromance full of inside jokes and unforgettable memories. While Devan can’t be here due to deployment, there’s no doubt he’d be front and center—probably trying to steal a slow dance with Dylan.

They’re lucky that Brandon, Dylan’s brother, brought them together, because some friendships are just meant to be. Katherine calls her “her sister,” and their bond shows in the endless TikToks they share and hours of nonstop chatting. If laughter and long conversations were a sport, they’d be Olympic champions.

Spencer met Dylan in the Navy, so they’ve seen each other at their best, worst, and most sleep-deprived. As one of Dylan’s closest friends, Spencer has a sharp, dry sense of humor that could probably use a warning label. If he roasts you at the wedding, consider it a compliment—probably.

Katherine, Molly (and Steph) met through the running community on Twitter, back when bonding over miles and memes with strangers was totally normal. Thirteen years and countless running shoes later, they’re still just as close—though Katherine has retired from 6 a.m. long runs. When Molly moved to Chicago in April 2025, Katherine cried, thrilled that one of her favorite people was finally close by.

Nathaniel is Katherine’s younger brother by three years and a master of sibling-level annoyance. Despite a childhood spent pushing buttons (and hiding her stuff), he loves his sister fiercely — and even agreed to dress up and behave for her big day. A proud Royals fan, he’s still figuring out how to sneak a bit of blue into his groomsman outfit.

Katherine met Steph (and Molly) through the running community on Twitter, bonding over sore legs and race anxiety in 280 characters or less. Thirteen years later, that online connection has become real-life memories, including the honor of being asked to witness Steph and Alyse’s wedding—proof that online friends can become chosen family.

It all started in the Navy, where Jon and Dylan crossed paths, shared laughs, and bonded over “Go Pack Go.” Jon is the reason Dylan ended up in Milwaukee, and their friendship grew over whiskey flights and plenty of emotional support. Then Katherine came along and, like a rom-com twist, completely took over—leaving Jon happily playing the third wheel with a front-row seat at the wedding.

Met in the Navy, Dylan and Justin became fast friends. A loyal Red Wings fan, Justin makes the trip every year to Detroit to watch them take on the Leafs (and to give Dylan grief about his team).