Dana & Ryan
Wedding Party
Jill Harry-Wetzel
Maid of Honor
I've known Jill since we were 10 and in the same 5th grade class. My first memory of Jill is watching her give a presentation about Harry Potter. Since then, we've been by each other's side through a move mid-high school (me), college, a wedding (Jill), masters degrees, a baby (Jill), and living internationally (Germany for Jill and the UK for me). - Dana
Sean Lohrer
Best Man
Sean is my big brother and best man. Sean is a great writer, a very funny guy, and a loving husband and father. I have always looked up to my brother. Whether it was taking me to college parties when I was underage, practicing painful wrestling moves on me, giving me a variety of many nicknames growing up, or taking me to my very first concert, Pearl Jam. Sean has always been there for me and I’m thankful to have a brother like him. He’s not only my brother, but my friend. - Ryan
Abby Moreira
Bridesmaid
Abby and I met in college at Penn State Beaver. However, it wasn’t until after Penn State when we really became close while working together at Shutterbooth. In addition to being co-workers, we both quickly realized we had a shared love of crafts, wine, and shopping. In 2016, I️ was a bridesmaid in Abby’s wedding. I️ can’t wait for her to return the favor! - Dana
Mel Moraes
Groomswoman
Mel and I have been very close friends for about 15 years. It began Freshmen year of high school when I asked Mel if I could have a quarter to buy a chocolate milk, and it just kept going from there. Drama Club, Eat N Park, trips to WVU, getting me into Disney for free, making me watch Youtube videos that only Mel finds funny, the list goes on and on. Mel likes to use the term “BFF”, and that is accurate. I am extremely thankful to have a wonderful friend like Mel and can’t wait for more fun things to happen in the years to come. - Ryan
Emily Lohrer
Bridesmaid
Dana and Emily met and became friends while working at Shutterbooth. If it wasn't for her - this wedding wouldn't be happening! Who knew a craigslist ad for a job could lead to a wedding? As co-workers, we learned that we had a shared love of traveling and British TV. We keep in touch almost daily now through snapchat photos (mostly of Calvin and Richard) and bitmojis. - Dana
Roman Petrov
Groomsman
Roman is my fellow movie nerd. Whenever Roman comes back to Pittsburgh and all of our friends get together, the two of us have to have at least an hour to talk about the movies we have seen. I met Roman in high school when we were in the Drama Club together. We attended Point Park University where we both majored in Cinema and Digital Arts and got to work together on short films. Even though Roman lives in California, it doesn’t stop us from talking about movies on a weekly basis. He is a dear friend to me and we both will probably be quoting movies the day of the wedding. - Ryan
Michelle Sklack
Bridesmaid
Michelle is my second oldest sister. Growing up, we shared a lot of things in common - from watching cheesy movie to NSYNC to shopping. now as adults, we try to squeeze in movie nights and shopping trips when ever we can. - Dana
Max Hancsak
Groomsman
I have been friends with Max since the 4th grade (going on 20 years) and I still can’t remember how to spell Max’s last name. He is another one of my fellow nerds and a very talented artist. The two of us have seen it all, well maybe not everything but we have seen The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings 6 times in theaters together. Whenever I need help with anything Max is there for me. If you ever need to borrow an 18th century pistol or a 19th century top hat, Max has it. It doesn’t happen often that you’re still friends with people from elementary school, but damn did this one work out. - Ryan
Tahishia Simmons
Bridesmaid
Tahishia is my oldest sister by 10 years. Having a big sister that much older had a lot of advantages - she took me to my first concert (NSYNC), drove me around, and introduced me to one of my favorite movies - The Princess Bride. - Dana
Aaron Brown
Groomsman
This guy is the man! Aaron and I go back to sometime in middle school and it has been a great friendship. There were many, many fun night in Oakland. Where to start? Eating $5 pizzas at Sorrentos, eating half off meals at Fuel and Fuddle, hanging out in the smoky bar of G-Door, and the many times watching the Steelers and screaming at the TV. He’s a loving husband and a fantastic father, and I am very thankful to have this man as a friend. - Ryan
Calvin Lohrer
Ring Bearer
We're a bit bias, but we think our nephew is the coolest little guy you will ever meet. This kid has brought us so much joy and we are so happy Emily and Sean brought him into our lives! - Dana and Ryan