Groom / Usher
Todd was born in Cleveland, Ohio. At the age of 8 he moved with his family to an island named Grosse Ile located on the Detroit River. He has worked at the Edw. C. Levy Co. since 2002. He currently serves as an Oracle Systems Business Analyst focusing on Inventory and Production. Todd is a man of culture. He loves dogs, sports, craft beer, financial topics, sports card investing and building things. He currently lives in Grosse Ile, Michigan with Andrea and their dogs.
Bridezilla
Andrea was born in Mexico City and raised in Hidalgo, Mexico. After attending engineering school in 2011 she accepted a job at ZF Friedrichshafen which included job training in Michigan. In 2015 Andrea was promoted to Senior Development Engineer for braking systems and moved permanently to Michigan. In Andrea's spare time she operates a small business named Corgium. She also enjoys working out at the Crossfit box, judging competitions, collecting corgi related items, true crime tv shows and podcasts. Andrea lives in Grosse Ile, Michigan with Todd and their 2 dogs Corgirella and Pippa.
Mother of the Bride
Gina and Andrea share a very special relationship not just mom and daughter but they are best friends. She is a kind, creative, loving mom to both her kids Daniel and Andrea. Gina taught Andrea how to dance and swim. Gina was an English teacher at the local university in Hidalgo. Their shared interests are dogs, arts and true crime investigations. She is retired and enjoys golfing with Jose, painting, cooking and knitting. She lives in Atitalaquia, Hidalgo Mexico with her husband Jose.
Mother of the Groom
Janet grew up in Arlington, Virginia. She currently splits time between Isla Mujeres, Mexico and Grosse Ile, Michigan. Janet is a caring mother who always took the time to make sure her children were in a position to have the best opportunities in life. Janet has accepted Andrea like one of her own kids and they share a special relationship. Janet has been married to Dave Davison for nearly 50 years! Janet enjoys reading, walking her dog Bella, spending time with Family, being a grand mother and keeping Dave from talking politics.
Father of the Bride
Jose is the best dad in the world according to Andrea, he is funny, loving, smart and chatty. He is an expert in oil refining processes, experience he obtained for working over 36 years as a refinery plant chief for Pemex. He and Andrea share their love for sports, puzzles and science. He is retired and enjoys playing golf, traveling, watching sports, movies and spicy food. He lives in Atitalaquia, Hidalgo Mexico with his wife Gina.
Father of the Groom
Dave Davison is a man like no other! Dave loves islands. He and his wife Janet of almost 50 years split time between Isla Mujeres, Mexico and Grosse Ile, Michigan. Prior to his retirement Dave was procurement executive. Dave has seven grandchildren. He enjoys warm weather, n scale trains, spirted political discussions, yard work, an occasional tequila and his dog Bella.
Maid of Honor
Jody and Andrea met in late 2015. Jody had some Corgis in need of a home and Andrea was in need of a corgi. That’s how Corgirella came to Andrea’s life. They kept in touch for corgi reasons and an amazing friendship was born ! Andrea and Jody share their love for their Corgis and all animals, music, dancing, tacos and makeup. Jody currently lives in Mesa, Arizona with her husband Andrew, their 3 dogs Reggie, Lucy and Cora and their horse Muchachito.
Best Man
Matt is Todd's youngest brother. He enjoys playing golf, fitness, losing at Mario Kart, local beer and coaching sports. Matt and his wife Lisa have been married for over 16 years. All of which have been spent in Cincinnati, Ohio. They live a busy life with their children Ayden and Ella, dog Chloe, cats Blue and Rosa and their Gecko Picasso.
Flower Man
Daniel Is Andrea’s big brother. He is the smartest person known by Andrea. From early years he was constantly inventing machines and designing electronic circuits. They both spent countless hours doing science experiments, climbing trees and riding bicycles. He is a talented musician proficient in guitar, bass, violin and piano. Daniel currently lives in Hidalgo, Mexico with his dog a St. Bernard named Renyi.
Officiants
Erick and Daniel were the first friends Andrea had when she moved to Michigan. They clicked immediately since they had been transferred to Michigan from Mexico for work reasons as well. They have been a key part of Andrea’s life since then and now Todd as well. They also share common interests like doing Crossfit and competing as a team, dinning, craft beers and traveling. Erick & Daniel currently live in Royal Oak, Michigan with their two cats Mila and Valentina.
Dogs of Honor
Corgirella & Pippa are Todd and Andrea's fur babies! They are Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Corgirella is Pippa's biological mom ! They will not be attending the wedding but they still are the dogs of honor. Corgirella (AKA. Ella, Eloide, Eloidal, Cruella, Pigglet, Ellers, Walrus, etc) is very independent, smart and loving. She loves playing fetch and destroying her toys. Pippa (AKA. Pips, Peps, Peppers, Peppy, Poopa) is the sweetest baby ever, she loves being pet and getting attention. She enjoys napping, chasing the laser pointer and chasing deer off the property.