Donny is Mark's great friend from Middle School in Summit, New Jersey. They shared the same dark times in Track & Field, only being slightly less competitive at trying to derail the school's concert band. Most would say Donny brings maturity to the group but I made sure to pick a photo that would say otherwise. Jokes aside, Donny is a force majeure of personality and probably disappointed in my choice of signature cocktail.

Matt has been Mark's great friend since Middle School. Running Track & Field together through High School, they have shared the same spirit of adventure by vomiting on the side of a perfectly good track (or was that just me?), exploring the structural integrity of beers duct-taped together, and sinking a boat in the Passaic River (unrelated incidents).

Brother and fellow partner in crime to this event, Doug has been a guiding figure in Mark's life with only the necessary amounts of sibling rivalry. It probably needs to be said that Doug has been a great inspiration to the adventures and code of conduct that the groom has adopted in life, for better or worse.

Married earlier this year, Mark has been an unshakable source of wisdom, advice, and fine Italian cuisine. Mark met Mark through their relationship with Paulina's best friend Katriana. I'll leave it up to you to distinguish between the Mark's as they're fairly interchangeable: Mark is incredibly musically inclined (see Co-Best Man Donny's description), equally committed to the fishing line on the lake as packing the cooler, and sincere about dressing up as a pirate when it's not Halloween. At the very least, they both love a good beer during a hard workout.

In my time getting to know Casey over the years, I've come to know him less than the persona he decides to put on that day. Sure, everybody knows 'after work' Casey, but have you gotten to know him as an Australian Steve Irwin? Of course not, he's currently masqeurading as a Long Islander of the Waste Disposal variety. Hopefully I'm not setting him up for any awkward conversations but in all sincerity, Casey is the best of all of them.

Best friend, partner-in-crime, and Paulina's right hand. Kat and Paulina met in high school but didn't become close friends till 2015 - and they've been inseparable ever since. They enjoying driving their Marks' crazy whenever possible.

High school bestie and biggest support system. Amelia has been there through awkward phases, major milestones, all the good and bad in between. From unforgettable adventures to countless inside jokes, Paulina considers herself very lucky to have Amelia as a bestie.

Dzeni has been there for Paulina since the very beginning and till this day always has her back. She always brings unmatched loyalty, top-tier moral support, and just the right amount of sass.

Loyal friend and hype woman. Paulina met Shelley through Donny and the two of them have been trying to wrangle the boys ever since. She has the biggest heart and you can always count on her to be by your side. Shelley knows how to bring the perfect mix of fun and friendship.