Conner and Max first met in Spanish class at LSU in 2014. Conner recruited max into his fraternity, later becoming his "Big Brother". The two have been best friends ever since.

Max's brother Jake played a crucial role in the proposal: convincing Rachel the photographer was only there for "brother's pictures".

Max and Austin became step brothers at 5 years old. Being only 2 months apart in age meant they were together and bonded for all the major milestones of their lives.

Max and Brad have been friends since 2012 when they sat next to each other in sophomore biology class. They quickly bonded over a love of medieval fantasy like Lord of the Rings and later were later roommates at LSU.

Greg met Max in 2016 at LSU after joining the same fraternity. Greg quickly bonded with Conner & Max forming a friend group that has stuck together ever since. Greg is Max's most dependable friend, proudly being the first person to arrive at every one of Max's annual Halloween parties.

After graduating from Saint Paul's together, Max and Peter went on to LSU where they were both in pre-med classes. They graduated together first from undergrad at LSU and later from medical school at LSU New Orleans, cementing their status as lifelong friends.

Max and Will became good friends on the Saint Paul's swim team. They are both avid snow-skiers and have since gone on several ski-trips together.

Joe is Rachel's brother. Max and Joe have bonded over dachshund ownership and a shared enjoyment of Warhammer fantasy.

Julia and Rachel met in third grade and have been best friends ever since. They share their love of hiking and scuba diving in amazing new places like the Galapagos!

Morgan and Rachel have been best friends since 8th grade when they both did cheerleading (although they’re both way too tall to be cheerleaders). They share their love of crispy Fall seasons and Morgan’s sweet baby girl Margot.

Julianna and Rachel have been friends since junior year of college when Maggie introduced them. They share their love of travel and have since been on many unforgettable trips together.

Maggie and Rachel met freshman year of college when they joined the same sorority. They share their love of champagne and being bullied by Maggie’s younger sister Grace into staying out way too late on a school night

Haley and Rachel have been friends since 4th year of residency when Max introduced them. Haley is Rachel’s go to girl for all things fashion and they share their love of crafting and travel

Maren is Rachel’s friend and soon to be sister! Maren is everything Rachel wants to be when she grows up and was the biggest help picking out both the bridesmaids dresses and the bride’s wedding gown

Shannon and Rachel have been friends since medical school. Shannon is tiny but mighty, kind, and she and Celia will be the go-tos for peds advice for future baby Morvant’s

Celia and Rachel have been friends since medical school and share their love of all things bougie. They now ride in the Iris parade together every year along with Shannon!