Vilmarie aka Mima, Mimosa, Meems and most affectionately Bean, was Alex’s college roommate and best friend since undergrad at Stetson University. This was just the beginning of their sisterhood as it was decided 18 years ago that they would stand by each other’s sides on their wedding days.

Another life-long friend, Carrie aka Care Bear, Caz, and known professionally as Dr. T met growing up in the Florida Keys. Even though their friendship started in kids sports and rebellious teenage behavior (mostly including bridge jumping off the local bridges). Their friendship continued on as roommates, taking on the Big Apple in their 20’s and 30’s.

Maddy aka Midrin, Bratty Maddy, Mads is one of Alex’s oldest friends dating back to the first grade. Maddy made such an impression with the Aldrich family, that she has and always will be, part of the New York fam from Long Island.

Frank is from good ole Tennessee. Five years ago, Dave and Frank met in Charleston, SC, while Dave was on vacation and have been friends ever since.

Dave and "Hepp" grew up together in Marshall, Michigan. They have been friends for over 30 years. They played numerous sports together all middle and high school.

Dave and Brian "Kipper" have been friends for 40 years. Growing up as neighbors in Marshall, Michigan, these kids were pretty much inseparable from the start. They watched their first scary movie together at an early age and had nightmares for a couple years following.