Dana & Wade
Wedding Party
Kristin Townsend
Matron of Honor
Dana and Kristin may be 18 months apart in age but act more like twins - they are inseparable! Dana couldn't possibly have made it through planning this wedding (and through life) without her! Their bond is unbreakable and Dana couldn't imagine anyone else standing next to her on the big day.
Sarah LaRoe
Bridesmaid
Sarah is Dana's 'person' - they clicked the moment they met and have been best friends since! You can catch them skiing, golfing, or getting through nurse practitioner grad school together. Dana couldn't possibly get married without Sarah by her side.
Morgan Hunt
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Dana met while working as nurses on the pediatric unit - Dana couldn't help but gravitate to Morgan's positive and fun energy! They've been through a lot together (like black diamond ski runs in Montana) and Dana couldn't picture getting married without her by her side.
Christa Nimmer
Bridesmaid
Christa and Dana met at Ball State University, and have kept a special friendship through the years. The distance between them doesn't stop them from traveling together (pre-COVID...), chatting about and eating a LOT of food, and supporting each other through life's big events.
Mark Menezes
Best Man
They may have met in middle school, but the best friend title didn't come until high school at J.L. Mann. Their friendship continued at the University of South Carolina as frat brothers and roommates. Mark is Wade's brother from another mother and friend for life!
Ted Nisbett
Groomsman
Wade and Ted met at Winthrop University while Wade was getting his MBA. They met the first night Wade moved in, and have been a huge part of each other's lives since. They lived together for six years in Charlotte and co-parented their trash loving dog, Ginger!
Sean Cannon
Groomsman
Wade and Sean became friends at the University of South Carolina when Sean became Wade's little brother at their fraternity. They have remained close friends ever since, despite Wade giving Sean a hard time about.... well, everything! Luckily Sean takes it like a champ!
Josh Perry
Groomsman
Wade met Josh on his very first night of college and they instantly became great friends. Josh was Wade's first little brother at their fraternity and they spent more hours then they'd like to admit playing Mario Kart together!
Harper Townsend
Flower Girl
Harper loves the color purple, being silly, and giving Didi and Wadey squeeze hugs. She continues to claim that Wade is HER boyfriend. Harper will be almost 5 years old on the wedding day, and she can't wait to be able to throw some flowers around!
Hudson Townsend
Ring Bearer
Hudson likes to throw the football around with Wade, talk about the Vikings with Didi, and play video games while eating special treats with them both. He will be almost 7 years old and has the big job of walking the rings down to Didi and Wadey!
Cindy Samaha
Mother of the Bride
Dana is so lucky to have a mom like Cindy - selfless, supportive, fun... the list goes on. Cindy has been Dana's rock through life and the best role model to look up to. Catch her on the dance floor at the reception!
Kevin Cuddihy
Father of the Bride
Dana and Kevin are adventure buddies - they love skiing and are on the same race team together! Kevin has always been there for his daughters and continues to be the best girl dad.
Bonnie Nisley
Mother of the Groom
When Bonnie isn't taking care of her three dogs, you can find her in her kitchen making her famous chocolate chip cookies for Wade! Bonnie and Wade have been through a lot together and have always had each other's back. This mother/son duo makes a great team!
Hon. Sharon S. Townsend
Officiant
Sharon is Dana's sister's mother-in-law. But more importantly - Sharon is a beautiful person inside and out with the most resilient strong will. She has the biggest heart and Dana and Sharon share a strong bond. She is a retired New York State Supreme Court Justice of the 8th Judicial District (!!) - and Dana and Wade are so lucky to be married by her!