Wedding Party
Dana Cody
Bride
Her middle name is literally Little Bear. She is small, much gir. Can be found obsessing over Kyber or International Relations. Has never met a Riesling or dark chocolate she didn’t like. (CM:MI)
Robert Call
Groom
A walking encyclopedia for European Military History, Star Wars, Wine Parings, and Dana’s favorite meals. Can be found pointing out castles in the European Countryside and making Cucumber Kimchi (not at the same time). (EN)
Samantha Pearson
Maid of Honor
World Traveling, ass kicking, cat loving, extraordinaire! Sam has lived on three different continents - you’ll have to ask her how many countries she’s traveled to! She’s the best partner (and coordinator) for vacation plans where you can expect excellent coffee and better company. (CM)
Kevin Schleitwiler
Best Man
Clara Jacobson
Bridesmaid
A pint-sized warhead of fun. Clara met Dana at her own Birthday Party (long story, be sure to ask her about it) and immediately they got on like a house on fire. Clara is a connoisseur of Cat Cafes, good friends, and maxing her deadlift.(QM)
Will Zideck
Best Man
Cara Bertron Lowe
Bridesmaid
Dana’s godsister and the one who taught Dana everything she knows about baking, sewing, and card playing. Brilliant and lovely, Cara will win every game and is so gracious you might even thank her for it. For her 30th birthday she cycled from Oakland to Texas!
Jesse Bertron Lowe
Groomsman
Dana’s godbrother and weaver of the best tales. Jesse introduced Dana to Harry Potter, Shakespeare, Swing-Dance (with Cara), and Kayaking. Recently published Poet and fully licensed Plumber!
Melissa Russell
Bridesmaid
David Russell
Groomsman
Jinal Kapadia Dahya
Bridesmaid
Jinal and Dana have been friends since Middle School! They both went to O.L. Slaton in the the deceptively big town of Lubbock smack dab in the middle of the lonely, dusty plains of West Texas. They spent three years together at Lubbock High, before Jinal graduated early and went to Texas Tech! Jinal is currently a PA! While neither lives in Lubbock anymore, Jinal makes sure to catch Dana when she travels back.
Zach Call
Groomsman
Casey Sturzo Skillings
Bridesmaid
The Wicked Smaht Casey is hilariously silly, with the fastest wit in New England. She met Dana through Alden, her husband, and they got on like lifelong friends. Although Casey and Dana have always been separated by either vast expanses of land or sea, they have remained connected by Star Wars memes and a love of Spirit.
Alden Skillings
Groomsman
Alden met Dana at a nerd camp for high schoolers interested in National Security and Diplomacy in DC. Their friendship started when he spied an icon for a Star Wars game on her computer and the rest is history. (IN)
Nako Caternor
Bridesmaid
Nako and Dana were in the same Philosophy class at West Point and forged an unbreakable trauma bond. She is a brilliant former ADA Officer who is currently attending law school and on her way to becoming a JAG Officer. With an impeccable fashion sense and the ability to find the most beautiful blooms, Nako has the best look books on Instagram. She was also in the Glee Club! (JAG)
John Govern
Groomsman
John and Dana met on the ModelUN team their Plebe Year at West Point and have been fast friends ever since! Team escapades have taken them to compete (and gavel) across the US, Canada, Spain, and Panama. Then five years after graduation, John and Dana crossed paths in Vilseck, Germany at the post office - proving that the world is a lot smaller than it seems! (IN:MI)
Katie Walter
Bridesmaid
Katie and Dana met on the West Point Model UN team and traveled all over the US, And Panama City, and Madrid together. Bonded through the Catholic Community, West Point, and a love of International Relations - Katie and Dana’s friendship has grown from sitting on scratchy grey girl blankets giggling about crushes to Katie’s Wedding and now Dana’s. Katie is a kickass mother of two and an Armor Officer. (AR)
Kiana Stewart
Bridesmaid
Kiana was Dana’s roommate at West Point and was well known to be very good at making any institution do what she wants instead of the other way around. Her vibe is either florist or government destabilizer and there is no in between. Unfortunately she can’t make it on the day, but she is with us in spirit! (IN)
Kyber
Best Dog
Will steal your plastic bags