Dana & Corey
Wedding Party
Evaline Schaal
Co-Matron of Honor
Evaline, also known as Grandma Schaal, is, you guessed it, my grandma! Grandma, naturally, has known me since birth. As digestively challenged soul sisters, we have always been close. She is the first person I want to call when I have had a bad day because she has an exceptional talent for somehow making everything better. Grandma has always been my biggest champion and supporter, so naturally, I could not imagine getting married without her by my side. When together, you can find us gossiping nonstop, swapping funny stories, and always looking for our next sweet treat. Evaline lives near three of her children in North Tonawanda, New York.
Owen Chambers
Co-Best Man
Owen is the youngest of my three siblings, but it does not always appear that way. Owen and I may be nine years apart, but we have been the best of friends ever since he could walk. Whether it be playing sports, passing the time, or dealing with a tricky situation, you want Owen there. Owen currently attends and plays football at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
Robin Schaal
Co-Matron of Honor
Robin is my oldest brother Kyle's wife. He brought Robin home to meet us in 2009, and we have been best friends ever since. I honestly do not know what I would do without her. We might be sisters by default (thanks Kyle), but truly she has become one of my biggest role models and the older sister that I had always dreamed of having. When together, you can find us discussing our next cocktail (which rarely ends up tasting well), texting each other across the room, and rapping all the lyrics to any rap song that comes on in the room. Robin lives in Ponte Vedra, Florida, with my brother, Kyle, and their three children, Caroline, Baker, and Kate.
Cody Betzler
Co-Best Man
I first met Cody in middle school when he thought frosted tips were in style. We instantly became friends on the first day of eighth-grade football practice and have been close ever since. Cody is the definition of "will give you the shirt off his back" and one of the best people I have had the pleasure to know. Cody resides in Hamilton, Texas, with his wife Sarah and French bulldog Bean.
Neelam Mehta
Bridesmaid
Neelam is my childhood best friend. We met in 2005 in our beginning band class and have been inseparable since. Without Neelam, I would have most definitely failed every spanish class I took. When together, you can find us always sitting on the floor while laughing at nothing and probably not making smart choices...sorry mom. Neelam lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where she is a resident at Emory, working towards a future career in anesthesiology.
Logan Warren
Groomsman
Logan and I met and became friends during our freshman year of high school football practice. We were essentially inseparable from that point on. When Logan and I are together, there is rarely a dull moment. He still is the most athletic person I have ever met and the only one I have seen catch a football while doing a backflip. Logan resides in Huntington Beach, California.
Kayla Chambers
Bridesmaid
Kayla is Corey's little sister. Kayla is a middle child of the C Squad children. Corey introduced me to Kayla back in 2019, and now she practically lives at our house, but I wouldn't want it any other way. Kayla has the biggest heart and passion for helping others. I am beyond lucky to have her in my corner. When we are together, you can find us with a glass of red wine in hand, always having deep venting sessions while snuggling on the couch. Kayla currently lives in Pacific Beach, California. However, we are losing her soon to Arizona as she pursues her career further in medicine. We could not be more proud and excited for her!!
Cory Blau
Groomsman
Cory Blau, the man with a great name. We met during our freshman year of high school in basketball practice. Funny enough, this future professional basketball player actually started his career on the B team. Cory is always up for doing something fun and will make it so even if the activity is not. Cory is a "must attend" for any social gathering. Cory resides in Laguna Niguel, California.
Olivia Chambers
Bridesmaid
Olivia or Livy is Corey's youngest sister. Livy has been in college for most of my time with the family, but I feel like I know her the most. Livy has such a contagious personality that you instantly want to be her friend when you meet her. When we are together, you can typically find us discussing online shopping, being bad influences on each other, or laughing together at Livy's jokes. Livy lives in San Luis Obispo, where she is a senior at Cal Poly pursuing a degree in communications/health sciences.
Joe Carrieri
Groomsman
Joe and I met during our sophomore year of high school football practice. When I first met him, I thought we had just recruited a 40-year-old transfer student. But instead, it was one of the most energetic and positive people I have ever encountered. Joe likes "dad jokes" as much as I do, and we never seem to stop laughing while we are in the same room. Joe resides in Dana Point, California
Caroline Schaal
Head Flower Girl
Caroline is my oldest niece. I had the opportunity to watch her for the first year of her life and we have been bonded ever since. Caroline is very inquisitive and loves learning new things. I love her even though she does not want to be in my Harry Potter house. When together, you can find us discussing makeup, coloring, and playing mermaid in the pool.
Baker Schaal
Ring Bearer
Baker is my only nephew (for now). He is never slow to tell anyone that he loves his uncle Corey more than me. Baker has the biggest heart and an eye for adventure. I believe his classmates described him best, whenever Baker is in the room, he always makes an activity more fun! When we are together, you can find us sneaking spy chocolate milk, building Lego, and talking about our favorite Paw Patrol characters.
Kate Schaal
Flower Girl
Kate is my youngest niece. I think she might be the sassiest member of the Schaal family. Kate knows what she wants and how to obtain it, so watch out. When together you can find us mean mugging the people around us, watching the Little Mermaid on repeat, and eating snacks.