Love this lady! Instant friends! From Crazy New Year's Nights to Flogging Molly mosh pits; we've been through some tough and wonderful times together; breakups and rebuilding. So honored to have this woman by my side to celebrate this special day.

It all started with an invitation from a stranger to be her roommate on a cruise with other strangers... Turned into awesome weekend at Country Thunder, unlimited mimosas and drunk rodeos, softball and sloshball, happy hours and the best workout partner a girl could ask for. Deanna is such an inspiration and motivator, I don't know what I would do if I didn't have her in my life. She's such a vibrant personality and when she's around you can't help but absorb it. I'm so glad she didn't think I was crazy when I asked her to be my bunk mate. :) 

I grew up with Sara. We've been besties since we were in elementary school. Real friendships are those that endure a lot but in the end you are friends and you will always magnetize back together.  Our friendship is stronger than ever and I love her so much. Now as we both enter a different phase in our lives, i can't think of the more perfect person to have standing by myside to support me. And I can't wait for her new addition to pay the world a visit!

Amber is my sister from another mother... sounds weird but we grew up together literally in a 2 bedroom apartment with our moms. We've endured all the trials that 2 siblings would and we are just as close as 2 sisters would be. We have 2 wonderful women in our lives that have given us guidance, love and support in everything we do and we couldn't have asked for better mothers growing up. Having Amber standing up with me at my wedding was a no brainer. She belongs there by myside as the sister I've always had but didn't always appreciate when I was younger :P.  

I swear we were separated at birth. If we lived closer we'd be inseparable but even distance doesn't slow our friendship down. It was friendship at first site. We'd had a crazy cruise, flip cup waterslide, raining river trips, yacht sunbathing, and all out debachery.. lol. I love this girl to pieces and wish she lived closer. But at least she will be there on my special day and I couldn't ask for more than that :).

I haven't had a lot of time with Melissa (and maybe that's why she agreed to be my Bridesmaid...she wasn't aware of my crazy antics yet) but I know she's a creative genius, she's in for a keg stand and she's always willing to lend a hand. I think I'm growing on her :) I can't wait to be able to call her my siste-in-law and am happy she is standing up there with Dan and I on our special day.

Love them! The 3 oldest cousins! I'm mimi to them. I've enjoyed watching all three of them grow up and can't wait to continue to be a part of their lives in the future. (Thank you SOOOO much Amber for making their Skirts - ADORABLE!!!).

Dan, Dan Dan Dan, I was just out of high school, my friends from high school were all going down the tubes fast with either going to jail or getting seriously into drugs.  I decided to cut ties with that group.  My Brother saw this and invited me to go to one of his friends get togethers, I was born again.  Dan was the loud funny one, but the one with the biggest heart.  It has been about 12 years since the first beer he snuck me and it has been the best friendship I have ever had ever since.  Dans wife Brittney and Maegan became fast friends so needless to say we are constantly doing things together and being a part of eachothers lifes.

Dan is a slacker and hasn't finished!

So In the short time I've known Ricky I know he's a loyal friend, a good father and an amazing Chef. All the stories I've heard of Dan and RIcky are all full of happiness and fun...and lots of alcoholic pasttimes :) He is definitely someone who is an important part of Dan's past, present and will continue to be part of our lives in the future as a Forbes family.

Again... Dan is a slacker....

Andrew has been a crucial part of Dan's past. I've heard so many stories of trips to Flagstaff, drunk nights at the Hensons house, and just fun times. He's shown that he's a a great Dad to his beautiful little girl even when he tries to put on his hard face... :) He's also a great friend showing up to friends dinners/pool parties and house warmings. Can't wait to get to know him and Jenn and little Scarlett better in the future and to share this day with them.

Dan is a slacker and hasn't finished...

So I'll add my opinion. Derek is by far one of Dan's best friends. He's been a big part of Dan's history, and Dan in Derek's. They are there for each other and balance out each other quirks. We've had some fun experiences in a short time with hiking and Short trips to Flagstaff. We can't wait to set that successful example of marraige for him (and Olivia ;P) going forward.

Around August 2013 I got sick and tiredof wakingup at 0330 hrs and to a new position at work that had a 1000 hrs start time.  My new partner was Taylor.  At first I didnt really think much of this guy, kind of a douche.  I learned later that the feeling was mutual.  Until..... Spaceballs, Ghostbusters, The Blues Brothers and FAMILY GUY!!!!  I shortly discovered that we both watched too much tv over the years.  Then he went and introduced me to the woman I am marrying.  We had fun working together for three years and theni t spilled over into out of work.

I'll let Dan write something about his brother :)

So happy that Melissa and Brian have allowed us to include Eli in the wedding. He's going to be right around the age where his free will is kicking into over drive so who knows if he will make it down the aisle before the bride but we are hopeful :)

This is my love and cousin Gabe. I'm so happy that my Cousin Theresa is going to make it down from Minnesota for the wedding and allow her adorable son to be a part of our big day! His responsibility is to walk with Eli to make sure that both Eli and the ring get to the front of the aisle to Dan :)