Elizabeth has known Kaleigh since she moved across the street in first grade. Before long, they became close friends, spending their childhood playing kick the can and riding bikes around the neighborhood with their brothers and other friends.

Since then, they have shared so many milestones, from prom pictures and graduations to 21st birthdays. Elizabeth is often considered the fourth O’Hara sibling, having joined in on plenty of road trips, family vacations, and everyday memories over the years. She also made annual visits to Kaleigh at Purdue, which Kaleigh looked forward to every year.

One of the things Kaleigh treasures most is that Elizabeth knows nearly every part of her life from her family and childhood friends to theatre friends, college roommates, and now Jacob. Elizabeth is honored to stand beside Kaleigh during an incredibly exciting time, and Kaleigh feels just as lucky to have had her by her side for so many chapters already.

Gretchen and Kaleigh met as members of the same Alpha Xi Delta pledge class at Purdue. On the way home from Bid Day, they realized they were not only in the same major, but also lived just down the hall from each other. Needless to say, they became fast friends and went on to be roommates for the next two years.

Their Purdue memories include countless hours studying together, cheering on the Boilermakers, and tailgating at Jacob’s fraternity. Gretchen and Jacob also bonded over their shared appreciation for a Two Fella’s loaded breakfast burrito after a night out.

Since college, Gretchen and Kaleigh still constantly turn to each other for advice. Kaleigh especially relies on Gretchen, now a sommelier, for wine recommendations! Gretchen has always been there for Kaleigh, and Kaleigh is so excited to have her by her side on her wedding day.

Mandy and Kaleigh met during their freshman year of high school. Throughout their four years at McAuley, they spent so much time together in classes and rehearsals. They’ve always brought out the silliness in each other, especially during sleep-deprived tech weeks. On occassion, they've been told they look like sisters (or even twins!), which always makes them smile.

Kaleigh has Mandy to thank for much more than laughs and years of friendship; Kaleigh and Jacob first met at a DePaul party while Kaleigh was visiting Mandy during their freshman year of college. Mandy can’t wait to dance the night away with the bride and groom!

Molly and Kaleigh have been close friends since childhood, when they both attended Most Holy Redeemer School. They have many memories of playdates, sleepovers, and afternoons spent together at their brothers’ baseball and football games. In middle school, they could often be found hanging out in Kaleigh’s front yard, pooling together just enough cash for the Jimmy John’s delivery driver.

Even in adulthood, Kaleigh knows she can always count on Molly, whether she needs a quick favor, a big ask, or simply a good friend. Molly can’t wait to celebrate Kaleigh and is especially looking forward to breaking out the karaoke machine from their childhood at wedding events!

Reanna and Kaleigh were each other’s very first friends in UVA’s data science master’s program. From the first week, they walked to class and cohort events together, studied side by side for exams, and even teamed up on a deep learning project.

Kaleigh loves having a friend nearby who she can do just about anything with, whether that means working over coffee, going out on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall, or having a cozy night in. Reanna and Jacob are also a part of the same weekly pickleball league!

Reanna describes Kaleigh as understanding, a great listener, a thoughtful gift giver, and the best person to get giggly with. Kaleigh admires Reanna’s work ethic and well-roundedness and feels so lucky to have found such a supportive and kind friend so early in her time at UVA.

Maeve is Kaleigh’s cousin, and the two have grown up together. From playing together at family parties as kids to planning their own outings to White Sox games in high school, Kaleigh, Maeve, and their cousin Marissa have always been close. Maeve and Kaleigh also attended Mother McAuley High School together, where they made some of their favorite memories through theatre and show choir, including Maeve playing the lead in Kaleigh’s senior year one act about female mathematicians.

Over the years, they’ve also traveled a lot together, from trips to Orange Beach, Ireland, and Orlando to weekends at the lake, Wisconsin, Purdue, and Oklahoma City. Maeve has also grown close with Jacob, especially after he helped her build her professional website. Kaleigh can’t imagine her wedding day without Maeve there to keep her laughing and celebrate alongside her!

Marissa and Kaleigh are first cousins, but since Kaleigh, Marissa, and their cousin Maeve each grew up with only brothers, the three have always felt more like sisters. Kaleigh and Marissa were born just six months apart, and with their long dark hair and matching bangs, they were often mistaken for twins growing up!

They have so many memories together, from begging their parents to turn every family get together into a sleepover to dancing late into the night during their college years. Kaleigh feels so blessed to have been close to Marissa for nearly her entire life. Marissa can’t wait to celebrate Jacob and Kaleigh's love with everyone!

Jane has known Kaleigh since they were in 5th grade at Most Holy Redeemer School. They spent their tween years prank calling and playing “Dance Moms” in Kaleigh’s front lawn. Once they got their driver’s licenses, their weekend mornings began with Dunkin’ runs followed by driving around for hours chatting and laughing. Today, Jane is Kaleigh’s go to person for fashion and beauty product recommendations.

Over the years, Jane and Kaleigh have remained close friends, no matter where life has taken them. From graduating high school side by side to now navigating life as long distance besties, Jane and Kaleigh have seen each other through it all. Kaleigh cannot imagine her wedding day without getting ready and dancing with her lifelong best friend Jane!