This is Lindsea, little sister of the bride! She's been a great little sister and one that is right in there to hit the stores when the mood strikes. There's a lot of love and war between sisters, but most of all love. These two have each other's backs and work together to problem solve and comfort each other.

Caitlin and Jillian have been the bestest of friends since they met in 6th grade homeroom at Manteo Middle School. They have been the trouble makers through middle, high and college years! Their best times together were renting Red Box scary movies and downing a whole container of mint chocolate chip ice cream every weekend in middle and high school.

Rachel and Jillian met in 5th grade at Nags Head Elementary School. Rachel had just moved to the OBX from Nebraska. Jillian and Rachel soon became inseparable throughout their middle and high school years. In college they would make trips back and fourth to see each other whenever they got the chance! These two have been bestie girls since they both met all those 16 years ago!

Sierra is another one of Jillian's long time friends since middle school, high school, bible school and college. These two went toMeredith College together and were roommates until Jillian decided to leave Raleigh and head to Michigan to follow Aubrey! They've been there for one another through the best and worst times life has thrown! These two are basically sisters at this point & according to Jillian"s granddaddy. Actually cousins down the line according to granddaddy the "genealogist!"

Maddie and Jillian are Manteo Middle School and on besties! The two have always been the "let's just do it" duo. From riding mopeds on the Beach Road to last minute trips to Ocracoke just for fun. The two of them have always had a good time together! Maddie has always been the best at documenting all of the adventures of the friend groups!

Jillian and Claire met freshman year at Meredith College and soon became lifelong friends! They lived as roommates for the last few years of college. The best times they've shared was driving around Raleigh listening to the best songs, bed rotting on the couch after long days of school and attending NC State tailgates at the fairgrounds every fall!

Ainsley and Jillian met in the Spring of 2022 at a birthday event for Charlie and Samuel. The two "blondies" got along and it was basically friendship at first sight! Ainsley & Charlie made a trip up to Michigan during their fall break in 2023 to visit Jillian & Aubrey. Ainsley works in the wedding industry and has been so helpful with ALL the wedding things!

Jillian met Stephanie when she and Samuel, Aubrey's brother started dating in 2022! Stephanie is from beautiful Costa Rica where she spends her time designing lovely clothing & enjoying her family time. Stephanie is a ray of light that shines on everyone she meets... She also has many talents with food and cocktails! We can't wait to have her with us on our special day!

Aubrey Sr, father of the groom, has always been Aubrey Jr's biggest role model in life. Aubrey Jr gained his interest in boats, sailing, and being on the water from his father. At a young age, Aubrey taught his boys how to build boats, drive boats, and race sailboats. The Aubrey's placed in the top of a few sailboat regattas with hopefully many more races to come and boats to build.

Samuel is Aubrey's middle brother, they grew up competing at everything. This inspired them to be the best they could be. Samuel, being very smart was always willing to help Aubrey with his homework even though he was two years younger, "but he wouldn't let Aubrey forget about it". Aubrey and Samuel completed a 60 hour road trip from Michigan to Alaska last year creating lifelong memories. Samuel has always been a good brother and willing to help out at any time. The two of them currently live in the Houston, TX where they are still showing brotherly love.

Charlie is Aubreys youngest brother, growing up Charlie has always been a blast to hangout with and can take a joke better than anyone. Charlie is also known as "beer king" a nickname that he somehow got in high school. He is often known as the life of the party. Charlie was able to visit Aubrey in college a few times which might have contributed to that name. Aubrey can always count on Charlie to be there for him and Samual at any event, or just to have a good time. Charlie works in construction, and on a fishing boat. He lives near Morehead City with his girlfriend and Milo.

Chandler is the little brother of the Bride. Aubrey met Chandler while dating Jillian in 2019. Chandler has been a good brother to Jillian. He has been an Uber for Jillian and Aubrey over the years. Occasionally Chandler would accompany them on these outings and have a blast. Chandler attends ECU and enjoys fishing.

Ethan Barefoot is Aubrey's cousin. They grew up playing sports together, cutting trails in the woods, riding four wheelers, and cheering on NC State. One of Aubrey's favorite things to do growing up was going to the farm and hanging out with his cousins. Any good or bad decision Aubrey made was probably because he was trying to be like Ethan, mainly good decisions. Ethan has always been a big brother to Aubrey as well as one of his closest friends.

Seth and Aubrey are childhood friends. They went to preschool together, and grew up playing all the sports together. Seth and Aubrey's parents both own homes in Vandemere where they would go every chance they got. They spent most of the time on the dock or playing one of the many games they invented. Every trip to Vandemere they had to watch Happy Gilmore and Dodgeball. Aubrey has visited Colorado when Seth lived there and Seth was able to visit Aubrey in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan when he first moved there. Seth now lives on the Outer Banks doing construction.

Will and Aubrey are childhood friends, they attended Kitty Hawk Elementary school together and would make yearly trips to Ocracoke. Their favorite sport was basketball and they played it together all the way through high school. Both are die hard NC State fans. Will and Aubrey were able to visit each other in college and come home to the Outer Banks each summer, spending time at the beach or on the boat. Will now lives in Tampa, Florida where he is a boat captain and Aubrey was able to visit him there and see their favorite artist, Riley Green.

Ras and Aubrey met the summer before college. They were roommates at William Peace Pacer Camp and hit it off right away. They lived together for 4 years at William Peace University, Aubrey became good friends with Ras and his wife, Hannah. Ras and Aubrey bonded over playing sports together, ping pong, FIFA, and going on snowboard trips. Whenever it snowed in Raleigh the neighbors would complain of loud noises going on outside but it was really just Ras and Aubrey beating up Snowmen they had made... They are now both Officers in the United States Coast Guard.

Sean and Aubrey met in 2015 while working at Nor'Banks Sailing and Watersports. Sean quickly became someone that Aubrey looked up to. Sean became a boat captain which encouraged Aubrey to become a boat captain at Nor' Banks the following year. After work Aubrey and Sean would take the boat out to nearby restaurants usually with Samuel and Charlie. Other days after work they would try until it got dark or someone got injured to land a backflip on the wakeboard. Sean has always been a good friend and pushed Aubrey to be the best he can be. Sean is now the parasail captain at Nor'Banks Sailing and Watersports in Duck, NC.