The groom’s dad and best man: a duo who tackles sports, life lessons, and personal grooming together. Their secret? A lot of jokes, a little neck-shaving, and a whole lot of love.

The brother Tate always wanted. The brother-in-law Ali never asked for.

Johnny and Tate have been friends since elementary school, meaning Johnny has witnessed every awkward phase, bad haircut, and questionable decision Tate has ever made—and somehow stuck around.

Jake is the life of every party, and he spent most of college trying to drag Tate along for the ride. Basically, if there was fun to be had, Jake was already there… probably holding a red cup.

This is Luke, Tate’s younger cousin and partner in summertime mischief. Together they spent their summers doing good ol’ redneck stuff… the kind of activities that usually start with ‘plug your ears’ and end with someone needing a bandage.

This is Seth, Tate’s older cousin and his summer sidekick at the Bureau County Speedway. The two love the Green Bay Packers, the Fighting Illini, and copious amounts of Pizza Cellar pizza. Enough to qualify as it's own food group.

And this is Frank—Tate’s stepson, groomsman, and the guy who proves family isn’t just about blood. Tate stepped up to be the dad Frank needed, and Frank’s been looking up to him ever since… mostly because Tate’s taller.

Meet Sara, the bride’s cousin and lifelong mermaid co-conspirator. From splashing around the pool pretending to be mermaids to making a pact that they’d be each other’s Maid of Honor, Sara has been practicing her wedding duties since childhood… fins and all.

This is Morgan, the bride’s cousin and caffeine queen who slangs the best coffee east of the Mississippi. A true Powerpuff Girl, Bills bestie, and all-around gem.

Meet (Aunt) Laurie: giver of the best advice, distributor of legendary hugs, and a full-time cheerleader who produces more laughs than a comedy club. Basically, she’s the GOAT.

Maria, Maria—the third Powerpuff Girl completing the squad. With twin vibes, endless laughs, and enough energy to fuel the dance floor, she’s basically a package deal of fun.

Here's Cass! The bride’s cousin and the one Ali always looked up to as a kid. She's a certified dance floor demolition expert. Basically, she’s been setting the bar—and the moves—since day one.

Kebong, Ali’s best friend since childhood - the sole reason Ali graduated high school, her ultimate adventure buddy, and the world’s second-best rapper.

Meet Nick, every girl needs a gay best friend. He's been her hair stylist since 9th grade (yep, disaster included), funniest human she knows, and absolute best in dress.