My cousin, my friend, & my Maid of Honor. Our bond started early. (I was still in the womb while she was already a fully formed tiny human, waiting for me to hurry up and join the party!) From sleepless sleepovers fueled by onion rings, Paws, Nintendo and cookies & cream milkshakes to sneaking into clubs we definitely didn’t belong in, we’ve built a lifetime of memories! She’s been there through every awkward phase, big milestone, and every dance floor we’ve ever conquered (invited or not). Couldn't love and appreciate her more! ♥️

Friends for almost 20 years. That's long enough to trust her with a quick change, a secret, and now, a bridesmaid dress! We spent years standing side by side on the line as Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall, and now she’s standing by my side on my wedding day. Epstein has always had my back (& a bobby pin when I needed one). She’s the kind of friend who shows up early, keeps it real, and can turn any backstage corner into a therapy session. Part line and life sister and full-time professional problem-solver in heels. Thru thick & thin. That's Epstein to me. 🫶🏼

Schuman is my twin sista from anotha mista! My forever partner in fashion obsessions, plant parenting, and unapologetic food enthusiasm! (vegetarian style, of course). We shared the line as Rockettes at Radio City, where I was lucky enough to have her step in as my swing on occasion but even luckier to have her stepping into my life as a life long friend. We talk about everything and nothing, flawlessly mixing deep thoughts with total nonsense. From enabling each other’s online shopping habits to convincing ourselves there’s always room for just one more plant, celebrating every new leaf like it’s a promotion, and fully agreeing that owning 175 plants is totally normal. We’ve laughed until we cried, countless times and through it all, she’s been my unwavering support and soul sister. 🤟🏼

My cousin and my first friend. We grew up together, we played as children, and we play too much. From flipping in the front yard at my grandparents, where I grew up, to making him jump through a window (he did have to go to the hospital for that, sorry btw). Every time Brad came over the house, it was time for fun. We got in trouble for goofing off but we also made everyone laugh, so they couldn’t be too mad at us. We moved from NC to OH at the same time and after we conquered OH, we moved on to our separate lives. Now every time we see each other, it’s like we never left. We might be cousins by blood, but we’re brothers at heart.

Classmates, teammates, friends. We met in middle school “smart” class (they didn’t figure it out yet). We played soccer together, breakdanced together, and we got kicked out of Walmart a few times for being really good dancers together. When I broke my teeth, I gave Rick my head spinning helmet, and that started my path towards dance outside of breaking. Rick was always there for me. My down for anything bro. We were the smartest dummies you’d know. Rick and his family were my second family, I grew up partially in his house as well. He’ll always have my back and I’ll always have his.

My brother and my friend. We became brothers as teens, and learned that life is pretty crazy at the same time. We road four wheelers together and became one with mud at one point. We clean up nice, you’ll see. Shane and I used to make movies and sketches together, and they were hilarious. He was my first ever scene partner. I thought I wanted to be an actor. After acting with Shane, I knew I wanted to do that the rest of my life. I’m grateful for him and those moments. He’s a wonderful person, down to earth, and he was there to be a brother to me at times that I needed it more than I knew.