Cassandra & Dan
Wedding Party
Sinead Gaynor
Maid of Honor
Sinead and Cassandra met in Alaska working seasonally near Denali National Park. Then they traveled to Phuket, Thailand where they lived together and completed a Teach English as a Second Language course together. If you can share a queen bed for 2 months in the tropics, you will be friends for life! She is, among many wonderful things, a Doula in Bend, Oregon.
Lindsay Yourist
Bridesmaid
Lindsay is Cassandra's older sister, they grew up together in Des Plaines, Illinois. She now lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin with her fiance Matt and their pup Boomer. Their big day is coming in April 2023! She's an amazing crafter and crocheter who loves being outside and exploring new towns and restaurants.
Julia Szczecinski
Bridesmaid
Julia is the Sister In Law to Cassandra, Danny's sister. After spending many years in Arizona, luckily she moved right down the street here in Staunton, Virginia! When she isn't bartending or creating art, she is at the lake, forest, or fishing.
Holly Mandrich
Bridesmaid
Holly and Cassandra met when they were duplex mates in Whitefish, Montana and have been friends ever since. They spent the summer of the pandemic living together with their partners outside of Glacier National Park sharing an RV and tent space. Holly recently moved to Traverse City, Michigan, is a photographer, and has her own online coaching business.
Megan McKay
Bridesmaid
Megan and Cassandra met on a local community hike in Northern Montana. They instantly connected and went on many adventures and supported each other through several life changes. Megan lives in Kalispell, Montana with her husband Ian and son Gavin. She works for United Airlines and spends most of her free time flying around the country. She is due with a baby in January too!
Brian Kwasny
Bridesman
Brian is one of Cassandra's oldest close friends. They went to high school together and have been best friends since Freshman year. Brian lives near Chicago, Illinois with his pup Gus where he is a Union Electrician and all around handyman. Don't ask him anything...he knows too much.
Brendan Walters
Best Man
Born 3 months apart, Brendan and Danny are more brothers than cousins. Their adventurous spirit has led to unforgettable escapades together throughout their lives. Since being locked down in Boston with Brendan, his beautiful wife Asya, and their Maine Coon Georgie, in April 2020, they have added their Siberian Husky Zelda and smiley and spirited baby Henry to their wonderful family.
John Szczecinski
Groomsman
Danny could hardly wait for Johnny to grow up. Indeed he did, but he's still a lovable kid in a grown up body. Being born from the tutelage of Carrie and Jamie, John is also an explorer and outdoor enthusiast who is loves traveling. John and Dan had an incredible 45 day road trip together in 2019 that will always be cherished.
Bryan Colbourn
Groomsman
Bryan and Dan met at St. Ed's in 4th grade and were on the same basketball teams every year there. The pair teamed up together again in college to coach some dynamic youth hoops at St. Ed's. From the hardwood, to the classroom, to the neighborhood shenanigans, and through the college years at UD, these two have always enjoyed laughing at the lighter side of life.
Matt Szczecinski
Groomsman
What are the chances of two Szczecinskis living in the same state outside of Delaware?? Matt, Danny's cousin, began attending Clemson the same year Danny moved to the Upstate of South Carolina. This brought a sense of home and family to the two transplants, who were happy to have their cousin nearby. Historic adventures and great memories ensued. Matt currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife Meredith, their son Westley, and golden doodle Cooper.
Steve Payne
Groomsman
While Dan was teaching in Spartanburg, his co-worker Kim welcomed him into her family. She introduced him to her son Stevie and the two grew close over the years at hanging at family events, on the MTB trails, and by the campfires. Steve continues to live in the Upstate with his wife McKenna and their son Baker.