Lauren, Luke, and I met at the YMCA, which if you didn't know, is a prime spot for singles looking for love. Getting to see them grow from two lifeguards snuggled up in the break room to life partners and the most dutiful cat parents has been a privilege (and frankly quite entertaining.) Being there to celebrate them on January 13th is an honor, but even more so is getting to be their occasional cat sitter and friend!

I'm one of Luke's older brothers. I've had the pleasure of working alongside Luke at various jobs, including the Gahanna YMCA where Luke met Lauren. Luke and I currently work together on the pool deck coaching a swim team and trained together in the pool as well. We've shared many moments of brotherly love in our youth, but the one Luke enjoyed the most was my relentless sarcastic comments. I'm glad that Lauren shares my sarcastic personality so that Luke can enjoy it all the time.

I’m Mikayla- Lauren’s college co-RA/roommate. We were pretty skeptical of each other at first, especially after Lauren told me she didn’t like watching football! But after bonding over sleeping in all morning and binging the most dramatic TV shows, we were suddenly matching in grandma sweaters and maroon. I’m so grateful to have continued our friendship beyond college and been able to share in all of the adulthood experiences, including Lauren standing up with me at my own wedding!

My name is Andrew and I am the oldest brother of the groom. I live in Seattle, WA with my wife Casie and our two children Owen and Addison. The first I heard about Luke and Lauren's relationship was during my own wedding weekend. It was a real joy to learn I was going to be a part of their wedding and help usher them into this new phase of life.

My name is Emily! I am Luke’s twin sister and Lauren’s future sister-in-law. I’ve known Lauren since 2016 when we were all lifeguards at the Gahanna Y together and caused nothing but trouble. It was so fun to witness their love story start firsthand and to now get to be a part of their big day! 

My name is Kris and I am Luke’s brother-in-law. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Luke and Lauren for the past five and half years and in that time have enjoyed our various game nights and Pokémon adventures. I am honored and excited to be a part of their wedding and to support them in this big step!