Leah and the bride have been best friends since they were four years old, so she's had a front-row seat to over 35 years of laughter, adventures and questionable decisions.

Growing up, weekends were spent at Leah's parents' house tormenting her younger brother Luke, dressing up for Nappy Nights at The Event (with questionably short skirts!)  and somehow convincing themselves that whisky-flavoured whipped cream made them got them hillariously drunk. There was also the memorable morning they woke up after painting their mobile phones with glitter nail polish, only for the bride to grab a hairdryer and perform "Driving Along in My Automobile" like she was starring in her own music video.

These days, Leah swaps childhood adventures for travelling the world as British Airways cabin crew, although she's still always up for making memories—whether that's sightseeing in New York or dancing at the Carwash Foam Party in Magaluf.

Known to the bride as "T", she's fiercely loyal, wonderfully straight-talking, and has a habit of secretly filling people's handbags with random objects on nights out. Her greatest achievement? Somehow managing to sneak a restaurant card machine into the bride's handbag... resulting in an awkward return trip to hand it back! She also has an uncanny ability to terrify Lucas without even trying and has always brought out the bride's silly side.

There was never any question who would be standing beside the bride on her big day.

James and the groom first met while working together at Currys, and like many great friendships, it didn't exactly get off to the best start. Fortunately, a shared obsession with cars soon changed that, and before long they were rebuilding them from the ground up, road-tripping across Europe, and somehow accidentally ending up at an Adele concert in Amsterdam.

Their friendship has always been fuelled by horsepower and adventure. From taking part in multiple Bullrush rallies and driving supercars across the country to countless unforgettable trips (and the inevitable stories that probably shouldn't be repeated), James has been there for it all.

Although James now calls Australia home, he's travelled halfway around the world to stand beside one of his best mates on the biggest day of his life—a true testament to their friendship.

A hardworking businessman with more companies than most people can keep track of, James is known for being down-to-earth, confident and incredibly organised. Which makes him the perfect person to ensure the groom is where he needs to be, when he needs to be there... and, just as importantly, to stop the stag do from getting too out of hand!

Gavin and the groom have been friends for so long that neither of them can remember a time before the other. Having first met in nursery, they've been side by side through school, countless jobs (including a glamorous school cleaning gig), and even ended up working together again at Currys alongside James.

Growing up in Chailey also meant plenty of evenings spent one town over, putting the world to rights over a few French beers and creating enough stories to keep the speeches well stocked

Fresh from planning his own wedding, Gavin is perfectly placed to offer the groom plenty of tips and tricks to help the big day run smoothly—whether they were asked for or not!

Known for his dry, sarcastic wit, Gavin also insists he "doesn't dance"... something we'll all be keeping an eye on later. When he's not dispensing questionable advice, he's busy expanding his impressive collection of movie memorabilia and vintage toys, which he claims he's now collecting purely for his young son, Thomas. We're sure that's the reason...

With a lifetime of friendship behind them, there was never any doubt Gavin would be standing beside the groom on his wedding day.

Nicky and the bride have been best friends since they were 11 years old, after meeting at secondary school and bonding over a science spatula of all things. More than 25 years later, they're still as close as ever and still affectionately refer to each other as "Fanny"—much to everyone else's confusion.

Despite being two of the most sensible people in the room... together they're usually found in fits of uncontrollable laughter. From playing hide-and-seek at 2am on a girls' weekend away to the infamous wet paper towel fight that ended with the bride flat on her back and her legs in the air, they've created plenty of memories that still make them cry with laughter.

When she's not laughing with the bride, Nicky is the definition of calm under pressure. A top-tier athlete who heads out for a run to de-stress, she'll undoubtedly be the calming influence on the wedding day—even if her taste in just about everything is the complete opposite of the bride's. They do say opposites attract!

From science lessons to wedding dresses, Nicky has been a constant friend through every chapter, making her the perfect person to stand by the bride's side on the big day.

As the groom's daughter, Beth was always destined to play a special part in the big day. Fresh from graduating with a First Class degree in Set Design from the Northern School of Art, she's brought her creativity, eye for detail and endless ideas to help the bride and groom bring their wedding vision to life.

Whether she's hunting down the perfect charity shop bargain for her latest project or curating yet another Pinterest board full of wedding inspiration, Beth is never short of a creative idea. If there's a way to make something look even better, she'll find it!

When the formalities are over, don't expect Beth to stay in her seat for long. You'll almost certainly find her leading the charge on the dance floor, showing off her signature moves and encouraging everyone else to join in.

From sharing her creative talents in the run-up to the wedding to celebrating in style on the dance floor, Beth has been an important part of making this day so special—and the bride and groom couldn't imagine celebrating without her by their side.

Emily is proof that some of the best friendships are the ones you never see coming. After meeting at work, the bride was convinced Emily couldn't stand her... thankfully, she couldn't have been more wrong! A shared sense of humour and plenty of life experiences soon turned them into inseparable friends.

Since then, there have been countless nights out and more than enough stories to tell—including the memorable Easter bank holiday taxi ride where the driver stopped halfway home to jump out and start a punch-up with another driver... while Emily remained completely oblivious, happily texting away in the back seat!

Some friendships deserve something a little more permanent, so the bride and Emily even have matching birth flower tattoos—a reminder of a friendship that's become part of the family.

Fierce as they come but with the softest centre, Emily is the bride's confidant, biggest cheerleader and the person who's always there with honest advice, a shoulder to cry on, or a much-needed laugh.

She's the kind of friend you meet later in life but can't imagine ever being without. And if the bride ever ended up in prison? Emily definitely wouldn't bail her out... because she'd almost certainly be sitting in the next cell!

As the groom's big sister, Becca has spent a lifetime looking out for him—and she's still doing it now. Kind, thoughtful and one of the most genuine people you'll ever meet, she dedicates her career to caring for both people and the environment, making the world a little better wherever she goes.

With friends scattered across the globe, Becca is usually off on her next adventure, with Ibiza holding a special place in her heart. She's been doing her best to persuade Beth and the bride to join her there, so watch this space!

Becca's infectious laugh, endless kindness and positive outlook make her a joy to be around. Over the years she's been the best big sister the groom could ask for—from letting him visit her at university to making the excellent life decision of living just a stone's throw from Silverstone, giving the groom and Kyle the perfect excuse to spend even more time at the race track.

The bride and groom couldn't imagine celebrating without Becca by their side, and they're so grateful she's swapped her passport for a bridesmaid's bouquet... at least for this weekend!

As the bride's son, Lucas has a very important role to play on the big day... although his first question was, "Do I have to wear a suit?" Thankfully, the bride and groom managed to convince him!

Mischievous by nature but with the kindest heart, Lucas is football mad and a devoted Manchester United supporter (don't hold it against him!). When he's not talking football, you'll probably find him planning his next dance move—so keep an eye out for an epic dance-off between him and Beth once the evening celebrations begin.

As one of the day's official ushers, Lucas will be doing his best to make sure you're sitting on the correct side for the ceremony. Just don't distract him with football chat... or glow sticks.

Speaking of glow sticks... if anyone notices them mysteriously disappearing during the reception, there's every chance Lucas has started his own collection. Please leave at least a few for everyone else!

The bride and groom are incredibly proud to have Lucas by their side as they begin this next chapter together.

As the groom's son, Kyle is another important member of the ushering team. Quiet by nature, he's happy to stay out of the spotlight... unless you get him talking about current affairs, Formula 1, cars or computers—then good luck getting a word in!

A huge F1 fan, Kyle and the bride have an ongoing tradition of trying to outdo each other with their predictions for the season, with the winner earning bragging rights until the next race weekend.

If you spot Kyle glued to his phone during the day, don't worry—he's probably capturing some incredible photos that might just give the official photographer a run for her money.

Unlike Beth and Lucas, you'll be hard pushed to find Kyle leading the charge on the dance floor... but stranger things have happened after a couple of drinks, so we'll see what the evening brings!

The bride and groom are so pleased to have Kyle by their side as they celebrate this special day and can't wait to make even more memories together.