To my Maid of Honor, Brooke: Growing up side by side has been one of the sweetest gifts of my life. From messy childhood adventures to the giggle fests that got us into trouble, every memory with you has shaped who I am today. I can’t imagine stepping into this new chapter without the girl who’s been there since the very beginning. You’ve always been my steady place, my voice of reason, and the person who could make me laugh even when I didn’t want to. Having you beside me as I take a new name means the world to me. With all my love, Lauren

To my Bridesmaid, Azarina: I can’t imagine saying “I do” without you by my side. We have had countless memories and adventures together, many heart-to-hearts, and all the moments in between. You've been my best friend and soul sister for years. It means the absolute world to have you standing beside me, as I step into a new chapter and take a new name. You’ve been my rock and my source of endless friendship, and there’s no one I’d trust more to help keep me grounded and make this day even more special. I can’t wait to share every step with you! With all my love, Lauren

To my bridesmaid, Arianna: I can’t imagine saying “I do” without you by my side. We have had countless memories and adventures together and feed off of each other’s energy. It is so special that we are in our bridal era together! You've been such a great friend these past few years and it means the absolute world to have you standing beside me, as I step into a new chapter and take a new name. You’ve been a source of endless friendship, and I need you by my side to make this day even more special. Passing of the torch, Mrs. Cross -- let's go!! With all my love, Lauren

To my bridesmaid, Hannah: I can’t imagine saying “I do” without you by my side. We have had countless memories together and I cherish our longstanding friendship. You've been such a great friend and supporter these past few years and it means the absolute world to have you standing beside me, as I step into a new chapter and take a new name. I stood by your side on your wedding day, and the time has finally come for you to stand by me on mine. Told you I’d get married eventually! ;) Thank you for sticking by me through every phase of life! With all my love, Lauren

To my Best Man, Mitch: I am so honored to have you by my side on my wedding day as you have been by my side for well over a decade. From showing me how to lift weights properly at the YMCA, to being the one who introduced me to cars, you have been such an impactful and beneficial friend in my life. No matter where you may be physically located, I know that you are one quick text or phone call away from being there for me and helping me in any way that you can. We have experienced a lot of life together so far, and I am so excited to see what adventures we experience in the future. Cheers to my best man. 🍻 Love, Evan

To my Groomsman, Mark: You are my longest standing friendship and I could not be happier that we are still as close as ever. Even as time has gone on and the distance between us has gotten farther, we are able to pick up right where we left off anytime we see each other in person or talk on the phone. You are the most loyal and supportive person I know, and I am so incredibly grateful to have our friendship after all of these years. We may not be the kids running around in the neighborhood anymore, but the laughing and spontaneity of being kids still lives in both of us when we are around each other. Thank your for sticking by my side all these years! Love, Evan

To my Groomsman, Justin: From being my big brother in Theta Chi, to being the solid rock I desperately needed after graduating college, I cannot express how much I appreciate our friendship and all of the memories we have made. You are such an insightful thinker and some of my favorite memories are random conversations about business, careers, and life. I appreciate just how deep and real our friendship has gotten over the years, and I cannot be more grateful to have you in my life. Love, Evan

To my Groomsman, Colin: It has been such a joy for me to get to know you more through these past few years and become more intertwined in your family. You are an astonishing young man that I am so excited to see what the rest of life has in store for you. You have completely opened up your arms to me from the moment we first met, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that. Yes, Lauren is going to become an Ellis, but I also understand that I am equally joining a part of your family as well and I want you to be by my side for it. Love, Evan

How lucky am I to have my grandparents? Both sets have been married for over 50 years and have set the tone for what I want in my marriage and what marriage is supposed to look like. We have no kiddos in the family (yet) and my grandparents are so deeply special to me, so it only makes sense to include them. My adorable "flower grandmas" will sprinkle the aisle with flowers accompanied by my amazing grandpas before I walk down the aisle to the biggest moment of my life. To my grandparents: Words cannot express how special you are to me, thank you for being apart of our special day. I love you so much! With all my love, Lauren