DIANNE & DAN
Wedding Party
Amanda
Matron of Honor
Amanda and Dianne met when they were 12 years old and have been best friends ever since. They both shared a love for the same taste in music and have been to countless concerts together growing up. Amanda recently became a mother in 2020, to a sweet baby boy, Leo. Amanda married her fiancé, Brian, in September 2022 and Dianne was so lucky and honored to stand by her side as her maid of honor on Amanda's wedding day.
Richie
Best Man / Officiant
Richie is Dan's older brother and although they are not blood related, Dan has always felt like him and Richie have had the closest bond in their family. Richie is very compassionate and caring of others. Despite their age gap, Richie always took Dan everywhere with him. Richie has always been a proud supporter of Dan's goals and aspirations and Dan could think of no other person to be his best man and officiate his wedding, other than his older brother.
Stephanie
Bridesmaid
Stephanie knew Dianne since birth since Stephanie's parents are Dianne's godparents. From living in their childhood neighborhood together, to their families moving to neighboring suburbs, Dianne has always considered Stephanie and her family to be her own. Stephanie has always been supportive of Dianne's major life events and Dianne is so appreciative to have her as a staple in her life and for the casual hangouts in between.
Daniel
Groomsman
Daniel is the older brother of Dianne. They are siblings by chance, but friends by choice. Daniel has always been encouraging of Dianne's dreams and Dianne is incredibly proud of how her brother has grown up. Daniel and their dad helped Dianne and Dan drive 2,000+ miles from Illinois to Washington to help them move. Dianne cherishes her brother's free spirit and spontaneity. Dianne can always count on her brother for a good time.
Brooke
Bridesmaid
Brooke and Dianne were next door neighbors growing up. Dianne remembers always going to Brooke's house to play dolls when they were little and even after Brooke's and Dianne's family moved further away to the suburbs, they would still make sure to spend time together every weekend. Dianne has always considered Brooke to be her older sister growing up. Although Brooke moved to Los Angeles five years ago, their friendship has remained just the same. Each time they see each other, it's like time never passed.
Cody
Groomsman
Cody and Dan knew each other when they were four years old, since Cody lived across the street. They spent their entire childhood together riding bikes, trading Pokemon cards and playing video games. Even though Cody moved away during their middle school years, they remain best friends to this day. Cody has a big heart and has always been a dependable friend of Dan's.
Rachel
Bridesmaid
Rachel and Dianne became best friends in high school over their love for dance. They danced for their high school's dance team for four years together, spending almost every school day together at dance practices, football and basketball games, and dance competitions. They even became co-captains of their dance team their junior and senior year. Rachel's an avid traveler and fashion writer and has a positive energy that is so infectious.
Drew
Groomsman
Drew has been a friend of Dan's family since Dan was little. Since Drew is Richie's best friend and former roommate, Dan became closer to Drew growing up. When Dan lived in Tennessee during college, Drew and Dan spent weekends exploring flea markets, barbecuing and playing countless games of Mario Kart. Drew's unique personality and great character makes him a great friend.
Emily
Bridesmaid
Emily and Dianne first met during an audition for the UIC college dance team. They were partnered together during their auditions by fate and have been best friends during their college years and afterwards ever since. They bonded over their love for dance and shared the same career goals of becoming a nurse. Emily is an amazingly genuine and warm soul and insanely creative with her DIY crafts.
Samantha
Bridesmaid
Sam and Dianne's first college job was at Red Bull where they spent countless hours in the Red Bull mini driving around Chicago. Even after college, Sam and Dianne worked together for another marketing company. Work never seemed like work to Dianne when she was working with her best friend! They also loved to celebrate their birthdays together as Gemini twins. Sam is a visionary for all things revolving decor.