Wedding PartyWedding Party

Anthony CollinsAnthony Collins

Groom

Hey, it's me!

Danielle PooleDanielle Poole

Bride

Hey, It's me!

Ethan MullenEthan Mullen

Best Man

Anthony has known Ethan since it seems like birth. Ethan is a brother to Anthony even know they share no blood. Ethan's family welcomed Anthony with open arms when he needed them most. Anthony Would spend almost all of his summertime at Ethans house when they were in middle school, doing middle school boy things like playing video games or playing outside.

Trevor PooleTrevor Poole

Man/Maid of Honor

As I said in my best man speech at his wedding: Trevor has been my person from the beginning. As the bride, I could not ask for a better brother. He has not only shaped so much of my individuality just by being my younger brother and playing an integral role in my life, but he was once the only person who often saw me for me when no one else seemed to be paying attention. We talk about absolutely everything and he was one of the first people I reached out to after my first date with Anthony and said, "man this really feels like something"... As I marry my new "person", I can't imagine anyone else standing on my other side ❤

Nicholas CollinsNicholas Collins

Groomsman

Nick is Anthony's younger brother who has been there for him for as long as he can remember. Anthony and Nick shared a room with their little brother Ben for much longer than should have been allowed. Anthony and Nick survived traveling to another state, starting a new job (we had no idea what we were doing) sleeping on air mattresses in the house of one of our friends while his dog ate all of our socks LOL and now are thicker than thieves.

Jessica PooleJessica Poole

Bridesmaid

Growing up, I often thought about what it would be like when my brother got married. I didn’t just want to have a relationship with my brother’s wife. I wanted a sister. Which is exactly what I’ve found in Jess ❤️ She has amazing qualities that balance my personality and I’ve come to realize it’s those same qualities that I’ve now found in Anthony as well. Jess has influenced me to step out of my comfort zone on so many occasions. She oftentimes seems fearless and when she’s not she does it scared anyway. If anyone is an example of getting something done when you put your mind to it, it’s Jess. I love the strong-willed, independent, charismatic, and brilliant young woman that is my sister-in-law and couldn’t be prouder to not only have in my life but standing up with me on our wedding day ☺️

Candice JenisekCandice Jenisek

Groomswoman

Anthony met Candice while working at a local shelter, Candice was a volunteer who Anthony connected with through their love of anime and animals. When Anthony started working at the shelter, he felt like the odd man out, working in a women dominated space. Candice welcomed Anthony into her space with her friends and the rest is history.

Tori FinleyTori Finley

Bridesmaid

Danielle and Tori met while working at a daycare together somewhere around 2014. Since surviving that experience together our friendship has withstood multiple graduations and degrees, a marriage, a new house, a new kid, a 7-hour move and more! I couldn't be more thankful for a friend who will FaceTime me randomly to catch up and let me get a glimpse at what life with my hilarious little buddy is like 😊 Tori is my super-spontaneous, down-for-anything, fellow-crazed-Steelers fan, kid-lovin, crazy-in-the-best-possible way friend. If there's any part of this wedding that is slightly over-the-top or you hear someone screaming at the top of their lungs it's definitely this girl!

Benjamin CollinsBenjamin Collins

Groomsman

Ben is Anthony's youngest brother who has been through way too damn much. Anthony respects the hell out of Ben and Ben knows if he needs anything Anthony will help him out, and Anthony knows that Ben feels the same.

Lauren TwiggLauren Twigg

Bridesmaid

Jacob HodgesJacob Hodges

Groomsman

Jake is Anthony's only first cousin and they grew up together. Jake is basically a brother to Anthony. Jake went through all the same ups and downs as Anthony growing up, which made their bond even stronger.

Derek GurtsakDerek Gurtsak

Bridesman

ParkerParker

Ring Bearer

The bride has worked with kids almost her whole life and there hasn't been a singular other kid as cool and smart as Parker! He is super kind, an amazing big brother to River, incredibly smart, creative, expressive, and all-around loving kid. The bride and groom love to brag about how awesome Parker is to friends and share in common interests with him such as reading books or talking about Pokémon. Parker is the son of Danielle's cousins, Jared and Nicole. Shortly after the bride's move to Erie, 4-year-old Parker cleverly discovered that Danielle is a cousin and he's been telling her that he's "so happy to have her in his family" ever since. Hopefully he feels the same way about gaining a new cousin in Anthony as well 🥰 We're so excited to have this amazing kid celebrate with us as ring bearer!

Brittaney AndrewsBrittaney Andrews

Bridesmaid

EliasElias

Foliage Fellow

Tori reached out soon after our engagement in order to say that she would need as much notice as possible about a date so she could plan for someone to watch Elias - the response? "What happens if I want your son in our wedding?" As Tori's son, Elias is obviously a very special little guy to the bride, and now to the groom as well! He is a super smart and spunky kid and we couldn't imagine celebrating without him. He also shares his mom's love for all things spontaneous, like a trip to Target or to see Dani or maybe to Disney 😋 Danielle had a vision of fall leaves being thrown alongside flower petals for the ceremony so thus the role of "Foliage Fellow" (thanks Jared!) was born.

RiverRiver

Flower Girl

River is the most smart, spunky, sassy, and creative little girl either the bride or groom have ever encountered! She is always down to make up a song or silly dance or just say something utterly clever and hilarious. River is the daughter of Danielle's cousins, Jared and Nicole. When Danielle decided to move to Erie in 2022, one of the goals was to foster better relationships with cousins. A relationship with River has most definitely been one of the best payoffs when it comes to having moved so far away - Anthony being another payoff obviously 😉 We wouldn't want anyone other than River help spread joy, flowers, and maybe just a little bit of spunk on our special day!