Bride's sister and Most Important Person (MIP). She has been by my side and we have watched each other grow, cry, mature and venture into life. She is my partner in crime and my sleepover companion--we have given each other advice in the middle of the night and we shared a room for 20+ years. Andrea is the reason my life took the correct turn in key moments. She is my sun and I am her biggest fan.

One of the best friends of the Groom since 6th grade and future neighbor. Parker and I bonded quickly over basketball, school, board games, having 4-hour long conversations while looking in the same direction, and calling ourselves "Italiano" in Spanish class (paid off for my future). We've gone through everything together as we took on the challenge of coaching elementary school kids, visiting each other in college, and living together for 4 years as we entered adulthood...until we conveniently both found our soulmates right before living apart.

Bride's cousin that feels more like a sister + Official Emergency Contact. She is a role model, a source of strength when I feel weak, a spark of happiness when I fail to find one. Andrea, myself and "Kiki" (as we call her), have been a trio that nothing can and nothing will separate.

Agent of chaos and yin to Groom's yang. Jason can always hold over Parker that he had one more class with me (7 classes) when we met at age 11, which he successfully got our school counselor to replicate at age 15 after joining me on the Cross Country team and needing to switch his class schedule to mirror mine. Jason is always willing to compete in whatever game or contest, which is great, considering he is unphazed by repetitively losing. His unwavering quest for life is admirable, as I somehow both always know and never know what he's up to at the same time. He and Dani are probably the only people I can go on a 24-day Europe trip with and still be ready for more.

Bride's best friend from College, soul mates and book fanatics. We send each other 5 min+ long audio messages daily and we have a podcast called "Cronicas de Reinas y Asesinas", because our audio messages were not long enough to gossip about our favorite books. She is the most caring friend. There is nothing I could ever tell her that would make her judge me. She is The Glitter to my Taylor Swift. She is a Gift from God.

Closest cousin in age and Father to Groom's Godson. Koury has always been just a half step ahead of me in life and we like to compare notes and help each other along the way. He enjoys the finer things in life and is interested in deep conversations and a good laugh. His son has recently informed me that his dad is "ripped now."

Bride's new sister! Mariam is Abe's sister and we have bonded over being the eldest daughter. She is a true example of someone who loves family and loyalty. Mar is also an inspiration and one of the hardest working women I know, especially convenient when any of us are sick and can call Dr. Mar on speed dial. Thank you for your endless baking goods and the pleasure of tasting your cooking every time you are in town.

Brother of the Bride and first brother of the Groom! Raul was the first family member of Dani's that I met and it quickly became clear that we are two flavors of the same kind of chip, if you know what I'm saying. We are both habitual hobbyists and love to learn and perfect new crafts. He always stays busy, loves playing and listening to music, and has a need for speed. Ask him about something related to physics or philosophy if you really want to get him going. I would be remiss if I didn't include that Dani loves her Irish twin to the moon and back (ask him to calculate how much that is).

High School best friend, adventure companion and making the bride laugh champion. She has been a constant love in my life and we have been through each others' different life updates, changes and incredibly embarrassing situations.

Retired filmmaker, 2nd Doctor on this list, and fellow curly-haired cousin to the Groom. John B is sort of a cross between my sister and me, moving from one theological conversation with me to a medical one with my sister. While he may be buttoned up in a white coat by day, watch out for his moves on the dance floor by night.

Finding friends in your adulthood is not easy, but she made it seem so. Ale is the kindest, most loving soul. She has demonstrated what the word "loyalty" means when you put it into action. She has given me the best hugs when I needed them the most. We have shared secrets, and told each other multiple times how nothing can break us.

Cousin of the Groom and fellow washed-up high school athlete. Wesley and I used to crave competition whenever we were together as kids, always counting on each other to bring a football or deck of cards to keep ourselves busy for hours. To this day, he'll always ask me what iPhone games I've been playing recently to see if I have anything new for him. He is the closest thing I've had to a little brother.

Bride's adulthood gift. My friendship with Victoria is one that came when I least expected it. We instantly clicked together. Her, Ale and I have a connection that many people will never have the blessing of having. I can call and she will answer. Victoria is my fashion icon, my determination role model--nothing is impossible for her. I am lucky to have her by my side.

Childhood Best Friend of the Groom. From kindergarten, Grant and I used to spend entire days at each other's houses, competing in basketball, wiffleball, video games, nerf wars, and testing his dad's new board games. We set records shagging foul balls at minor league baseball games and designed our summers around what sports camps we wanted to go to together each week. To this day, Grant calls his own dad what I used to call him growing up (¨Mr. Norman¨) and his parents call their son what my dad used to call him (¨G¨).

Lexi entered the bride's life when they were both in 8th grade, and they never let go of each other's hands since then, even through distance. Lexi, who lived in Oregon, became a vital and important part of my life since the day I met her. We have one of those friendships that can withstand time and distance. We have both seen our worst and best days and will forever travel miles for a hug and fangirl about trashy TV.

Childhood Best Friend of the Groom. Keon lived 2 doors down from Grant and the 3 of us were constantly together. Keon and I got particularly close in middle school when we would talk about anything and everything and bond over our Middle Eastern heritage. I can always count on Keon for a unique perspective or random thought-provoking question that no one has ever asked me. When I think about committed, loyal friendship, Keon is at the top of that list.

Bride's Cousin. She is a ray of sunshine in my life. She enables the happiest version of myself. She is honest, she loves life, she is a sister in Christ and loves to be the most positive person in the room. I love to surround myself with women like her that are unstoppable, hard working and put family first.

College Roommate of the Groom and world's best hugger. Ryan and I were randomly assigned as freshman year roommates in Morrissey Manor at Notre Dame. He was a large, football playing, eventual heavyweight boxing champion from Minnesota and I was a thin runner and basketball guard from Texas--we were very different, but I couldn't have asked for a better supporter and roommate. Ryan is a real life teddy bear and we bond over our shared love of food, at least as long as there's enough available for me to get a few bites in before Ryan has already inhaled it. Ryan's wife, Shannon, likes to keep me updated on his annual hot dog intake and loves when I constantly sing his praises.

Bride's life long best friend. Natalia and I have seen each other grow, mature, endure challenges and we have held each other's hands while doing so. Our lives have been intertwined by God in more ways than I can count. We will always have each other when it matters the most.