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Charlotte & Roux
FLOWER GIRLS
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Louie
RING BEAR-ER
Our People
Erika and I met in 3rd grade, when I was new to Washington Elementary school. we hated each other immediately thanks to an intense rivalry over Justin Timberlake, and who was more likely to become his wife (I think we both landed better husbands in the long run). In 5th grade, our school took a trip to white pines, Erika was sleeping in the bunk next to mine, and the rest is history. She has been on countless vacations with my family and I essentially lived at her house growing up with her parents quickly becoming like a second set. I think there was a whole summer that we had a sleepover every night of. We grew up and went through every phase and concert together. from head banging to less than Jake first row at the house of blues in middle school (LOL, thanks Larry), to every Beyonce tour together. A lifetime of memories with my Urika! It has been so heartwarming to watch (from afar) her become a wife and a mother!
Erika Smith 
Courtney is my soul sister. I would be lost without her sisterhood in kc. she became a very fast friend when Kyle and her began dating, its not always easy coming into friendships that go back to freshmen year of college, but courtney was a seamless addition, and somehow made us love Kyle even more. She has been there for us during our darkest times and shows up ways that few can. She has enhanced our spiritual connection by guiding us through reiki sessions. she has a way of making me feel understood and seen, and not just because we both exclusively enjoy rocking sweat suits. Courtney is one of the smartest and most interesting people I know and has so many stories to share. She is also the hostess with the mostest, and always makes you feel warm, cozy and relaxed. we are very bad at taking photos together because we never stop talking and laughing when we get together.
Courtney Cook 
Morgan FosterMorgan was my very first (girl) friend in Kansas City- I barely knew anyone when we moved to Kc and I was in the thick of my illness. Morgan was one of the most empathetic and understanding friends I have ever had and immediacy put me at ease! She quickly became one of my nearest and dearest when Paul introduced us at their Littler office party! we got on right away and have been stirring up trouble ever since- don’t threaten us with a good time! Morgan is truly one of the sweetest people I have ever known and has a heart pure as gold! being by her side when she got married to Brice in Florence, was a proud moment and one of Paul and mine’s favorite memories that obviously left an impression on us. the last almost decade of friendship has flown by, filled with so many special memories together.
Krissy and I met sophomore year of college, which feels like another lifetime ago at this point. she is a long time proponent of Paul’s, nudging me to accept him asking me on dates and telling me I was being an idiot for calling him “just a friend”. she can sniff my BS out miles away & still would also cover for my BS (routinely) when I was absent from Spanish class. Kristen was the only college girlie who showed up at the hospital when I was struggling with my health and she would hang in dark rooms with me when I couldn’t go out like I used to with her. From tailgating with moonshine, to pretty lights concerts, down a country road and back, to welcoming me into her sweet family, we’ve loved each other from college parties, to visiting her after graduation, to marriage and watching her be the most amazing wife & mother of 4 beautiful babies! krissy has been a ride or die through it all! No matter how busy life gets, we pick up like no time has gone by at all.
Kristen Blevins 
The big sister I never had. janna started as a client in my classes when I was a brand new pilates instructor, quickly began privates, and then became one of my dearest friends. She has supported and encouraged me in the hard times and believed in me more than I believed in myself. Her loyalty is unwavering as she has followed me from the first studio I started teaching at to my own private studio and became a sister and best friend along the way. she is my confidant, my drinking buddy, who I am always on the phone with, the mom to Charlie (Roux’s best friend), and has saved me more times than I can count. There isn’t a truer friend than her, no matter what we are up to-she always makes it a fun time. I am endlessly blessed to call her a best friend and have loved becoming close with her sweet husband, kids, and friends over the years!
Janna O’Neill
Corri Pisani Paul’s sister and the reason I get to be an auntie! 13 years in the books, Holidays together (both in Kc and Chicago), family vacations, inside jokes, being room mates for a year, and celebrating life’s milestones together. Paul introduced us at a Mizzou tailgate (something I have no memory of), as just “Paul’s friend”, to becoming family & sisters over the years. Corri is one of the best people to have in your corner, a true defender there to support us in the worst and best of times. The fact that she (and Mark) make really cute flower girls and ring bearers , doesn’t hurt at all. notably, Corri was our “officiant” and signed our legal wedding certificate, along with Bear and Roux’s paw prints as our witnesses. Some of the best days of my life include Corri; our legal nuptials, Meeting Charlotte and Louie, Celebrating at her and Mark’s wedding & we look forward to a lifetime more of memories to come!
Kyle has been stuck with us since freshmen year of college. he knew us both before we dated and knew immediately that when Olivia’s cousin wasn’t around to impede us - we’d be together. Kyle has truly been through it all with us. As one of the OG’s, Bear would literally pee with excitement anytime Kyle came over. Kyle has a steadiness to him that’s made him a constant in our lives. Kyle is also someone we are endlessly impressed by, he is resilient while maintaining a heart of gold. When we get to talking about college, the stories and laughs never end. getting together is always a treat. we’re all very likeminded and can talk endlessly- usually leading to late nights. As friends have faded, Kyle has shined through as a friendship were incredibly lucky to share. His now wife, Courtney has only enhanced and solidified the friendship as a lifelong one that we truly treasure. We are so excited that we made him get a passport for this and look forward to more travel together! BTW, If Charlotte asks, this Is Jesus.
Kyle Cook 
the life of the party, the most outspoken person in any room, coupled with the softest heart; an endearing combination that we instantly gravitated to. Paul met Brice during the first month of their professional careers at Littler And Mendelson and have remained friends ever since! Brice always says things as they are and speaks his mind and that is something we have always loved about his company, plus he keeps us all laughing endlessly. When Paul and Brice get together, the entertainment keeps coming. It’s debatable who’s stories go on longer, who is more theatrical, or who hits the dance floor harder- a perfect counterpart to keep the good times coming. We love getting together, going to new restaurants, and walking home from one another’s houses after a fun night together.
Brice Barnard
Danny Krone AKA: Zan Pizani (since he used Paul’s ID as his fake for a few college years)
Zan was there when it all happened our junior year. I will never forget the time I had Paul help me carry things to Zan’s dorm room and asking him across the room with “thumbs up, thumbs down” gesture in regards to what he thought of Paul. Zan quickly gave me both thumbs up and a yes head shake. Zan started as Olivia’s friend, but she is pretty certain that he’s only stuck around because of his fast friendship with Paul. Zan is who we couch surf with in Chicago so we could bring Bear when we visited.
from Olivia and his hay days at Edward Maya at the Aragon Ballroom, Country Thunder, Mizzou and Iowa visits, countless road trips (which he slept through entirely), Hours on FaceTime, a shared love of Bravo, skiing in Colorado to Saint Barths for his and his twin sister (Lauren’s) birthday- we’ve made some truly special memories over the years.
Paul’s cousin (on his mom’s side), fellow Liverpool Fan, and the reason Japan became part of personalities in 2019, when he got married to his wife Shinobu in Hiroshima and twisted our arm to make the trip! Speaking at his wedding was one of my great privileges and a special moment I will always have. Whenever we have the chance to see Tommy and Shinobu it is always epic, connecting with him whenever we’re in NYC and most recently visiting them in New Jersey where they graciously hosted us and showed us a great time!
Tom Grabski 
Paul’s brother in law. uniquely has known Paul since he was 18 and been a Solid fixture in his life as his only brother. Mark brings a levity to family gatherings, and keeps the conversation going with his great sense of humor. He and Olivia are both Aries, something she insists is obviously the energy our family needs. We’ve shared a lot of family trips over the years, but mark especially always shows us a great time at the lake and has hosted many of the people on his stage for fun weekends together! Corri and Mark have made me an uncle, which is one of my favorite roles in life and has brought myself and Olivia so much joy over the years.
Mark Stoltz 
Bear Pisani our number one boy and Paul’s best bouche man. Here with us everyday in spirit and carried in our hearts forever. The one who made us a family, put his paw print of approval as our witness for our legal marriage, and the only one to hear our vows exchanged (so far). our biggest blessing in life forever.