Maya was one of Kelly’s first friends after moving to Charlotte. Maya is a connoisseur of spicy food that can set your taste buds on fire, and she never misses an opportunity to enjoy some perfectly popped popcorn while catching up on her favorite show. She is a fitness enthusiast, offers invaluable advice, and is always down for a road trip (as long as she doesn't have to drive)! Fun Fact: Maya went to preschool in Mexico!

Eli & Clayton are childhood best friends. Clayton and Eli have been through it all: pee-wee football, little league baseball, Hebrew school, Grayslake Central, etc. Fun Fact: Clayton is better at geography than anyone you know.

Kelly was first introduced to Emily through Maya when she moved to Charlotte. They instantly became the most giggly trio on the Charlotte rail trail and have been inseparable ever since. Emily always gives the best fashion advice and will never fail to make you feel special. Fun Fact: Emily puts together the best PowerPoint night presentations. Her latest included celebrity lookalikes of everyone in our friend group.

Andrew & Eli met in college through living on the same freshman hall and grew closer through their fraternity and living together junior and senior year. They share many of the same hobbies, such as lifting, golf and eating steak. Fun fact: Andrew has the best calves out of anyone we’ve ever met.

Riley is Kelly's older sister and doesn't hesitate to remind her of it! From their childhood days skating together to exploring new horizons, she has always been a source of inspiration and joy in Kelly's life. Fun Fact: Riley worked in Alaska as a sled dog handler and helped train some dogs who ran in the Iditarod this year!

Blanchard and Eli were college roommates and fraternity brothers. Blanchard is a one-of-one personality and is truly the life of the party. Fun Fact: Blanch is guaranteed to be the only spear fishing, colorblind artist you know.

Leah is Eli’s younger sister and soon to be Kelly’s sister-in-law! Leah has the biggest heart, creates beautiful art whether it’s on a digital or physical canvas and is extremely smart and well-rounded. Fun Fact: Leah just graduated from Carnegie Mellon with a major in Fine Arts and a concentration in Animation.

Eli & Sebastian met through living on the same freshman hall and grew closer during their time in SigEp and living together junior and senior year. Fun fact: even though they were in the same grade, Eli chose Sebastian to be his big brother in the fraternity.

Sarah & Kelly met at a dog bar in Charlotte. Sarah is the embodiment of thoughtfulness, always going above and beyond to show her care and consideration for those around her. Her thoughtful nature, steadfast support, and honest perspective make her an exceptional friend. Fun Fact: Sarah's dog, Cole, is a good friend of Teddy's and has become somewhat of a celebrity, appearing on many Charlotte Instagram pages. Cole is also a registered therapy dog!

Eli & Jamo met early on in high school and grew closer through a tight knit group of hometown friends and playing golf. Fun fact: Jameson teaches high school freshman US History, so you can sleep peacefully at night knowing the next generation of young Americans are in good hands.

Summer is one of Kelly's college friends – she just moved from Charlotte to Oklahoma City. Whether they're sharing laughs over a glass of wine or diving into deep conversations, Summer always brings an air of happiness and gratitude to every moment. Fun Fact: In late 2023, Kelly and Eli found a stray puppy who was clearly dumped by his owner. Unable to keep him themselves, Summer decided to take him (Henry) in and they’ve been inseparable ever since.

Luke & Eli met through high school cross country and achieved a number of accolades during the 4 years they competed, including a State Championship in 2015. Fun fact: when he’s not searching for the perfect hike, fixing anything and everything at Eli & Kelly’s house, shooting arrows, or brewing his own beer, you can find Luke in the kitchen cooking up incredible recipes, such as sushi, braided pork loin or homemade ramen.

Kelly & McKenna were college roommates their senior year with the worst landlord known to man. Her enthusiasm for life is infectious and was a constant source of support and inspiration throughout all the feelings of senior year. McKenna is the epitome of a “girl’s girl”—always supportive, never critical, and always ready to share a laugh. Fun Fact: McKenna and Kelly both have family dogs named Piper!

Carson & Eli met through mutual friends (Blanch, Andrew and Sebastian) and grew closer through living together junior and senior year and struggling through Economics classes at Davidson. Fun fact: Carson picked up running after college and now is an avid marathon runner.

Kelly brought Teddy home for the first time just days after her and Eli’s first date. Ever since, these three have been thick as thieves. Teddy lives for his people and cannot wait to meet you all and for all the pets, love, and treats he will receive!