Daniel & Danielle
Wedding Party
David Morse
Best Man
Daniel's younger brother. Dan's best friend his entire life. When Dan moved away for Med School, his friends asked if he would be okay socially (and emotionally) without his best friend brother Dav. Dav has a contagious zeal for life. Dave has a unique ability to rip his trousers while dancing and, per some accounts, has ripped upwards of 8 trousers while dancing. Dave sees the world as brimming over with God's goodness and has been a guide to Dan on how to be present in it.
Corrin Smucker
Maid of Honor
Corrin has been Daniel and I's #1 fan. We first met at Church of the City's coffee club, and are now part of the same core group; her friendship has been the biggest blessing and encouragement! I am inspired by how whole-heartedly she lives life-- in her relationships, her walk with God, and her furniture resurfacing projects.
John Morse
Best Man
Daniel's youngest brother. Has guided his older siblings through many outdoor adventures. A natural wrangler, John has spent hours working at a Dude Ranch. Back in Tennessee when the Morse's sheep would escape the pasture, brother John would calmly herd all the sheep back to their home. John is a hero to Dan in how he pursues Jesus and the relationships around him.
Amanda Wong
Maid of Honor
Amanda has been front-row witness of Daniel and I's relationship. She is gifted in both administration and karaoke. She is like Mulan in my eyes, gracefully wielding the balance of strength and tender-heartedness.
Abraham Yu
Groomsman
Dan met Abe on his first day of Med School. Housemates for majority of Med School and Residency. Accompanied each other through the highs and lows of Med School. Abe has blessed Dan in the way he both honestly challenges and deeply encourages. Abe is world class darts player and musician. Highly skilled at cooking pasta.
Ellie Tien
Bridesmaid
Ellie is Little Miss Sunshine -- she radiates God's joy everywhere she goes! We met in community group in NYC; she strengthens my faith and abs in core group with her wisdom and jokes. Fellow granola spirit living in the city.
Spencer Bontrager
Groomsman
Daniel and Spencer shared a room in Houston for all of Med School. One of Daniel’s most consistent, thoughtful, and loyal friends. Spencer is a semi-professional paintball player and expert at Darts. Daniel would often come home and find that Spencer had made his bed.
Hannah Oh
Bridesmaid
Hannah and I met through community group; her friendship is such an encouragement and blessing. I greatly admire her generosity, wisdom, and intentionality, in addition to her impeccable fashion sense and eye for beauty.
Jonah Wu
Groomsman
One of Dan's roommates in NYC. On a snow day in NYC, you will find Jonah sledding or skiing in the neighboring parks of Brooklyn. Dan hopes he can become as good as a skier of Jonah one day. Dan has been so blessed by Jonah and encouraged by his pursuit of God. Dan loves bouncing ideas off of Jonah.
Taylor Cammarata
Bridesmaid
Taylor was my first friend through church in NYC; it has been such a joy growing with her in community and faith and adult life in the city. She is the strongest, silliest, goofiest girl out there!
Benj Pardue
Groomsman
Dan’s best friends though 1st grade, high school and as roommates in college at the University of Tennessee. Countless hours playing backyard football and pre-med studying. Dan can't imagine high school and college without Benj as his best friend. Benj is a semi professional chef.
Laura Morse
Bridesmaid
Daniel's sister... and Danielle's new sister! The kindest, most athletic, silliest cat mom who is always genuinely herself. Best roommate ever during family gatherings. She is compassionate and loves the people around her fiercely. Her jokes hit hard and her rugby tackles hit harder.
Austin Thomas
Groomsman
Dan's friend through College and roommate during Residency in Houston. Dan’s personal counselor. Austin helps Dan learn to understand himself. Austin has shown Dan the gift of hospitality and taught him how to make coffee.
Andra Thomas
Bridesmaid
Andra and I met in high school dance class and have been through so much since then. We've helped each other through the hard, seen each other grow, and visited each other often in our variety of home bases over the years. If there's one thing you should know about Andra, it's that she is a real one... a real supporter, a real friend, a real sister.
Pryce Ancona
Groomsman
Roommate in Chapel Hill during my research year at the University of North Carolina. Pryce remains a lifelong hero of Dan. Pryce is extremely talented at handstands. When Dan was sad with studying for the MCAT Pryce took him out for ice cream. Dan has had a great time riding rollercoasters with Pryce. Pryce loves rollercoasters. Dan’s year in North Carolina was one of his favorite ever and that is primarily because of his friendship with Pryce.
Nikki Saeedi
Bridesmaid
Nikki and I met during high school orientation, and haven't looked back since (actually, I love reminiscing on our dance performances). Nikki balances the serious and the funny so admirably, intentionally prioritizing family and hard med school work while still being quick to laugh (ask for her personal meme content).
Vance Grissom
Groomsman
Dan's roommate for his entire time in NYC. One of Dan's most insightful, kind, adaptable, and fun friends. Vance has been there from the start with Dan and Danielle's relationship. Being roommates with Vance has been one of Dans favorite things about living in NYC.
Katie Kim
Bridesmaid
Katie Kim!! From our first day of high school in biology class, to band and beyond, Katie has been my favorite spontaneous adventure buddy. She lives life with zeal and zest that inspires. If you ever need a car karaoke master or a pal to hike a mountain with, call up Katie.
Brock Hedgecoke
Groomsman
One of Daniel's best friends in Houston. A co-leader of the "shred squad". If Daniel's groomsmen were part of the Fellowship of the Ring, Brock would be Samwise Gamgee. Brock sees life as chock full of goodness and is always down to get after it --whether its wakeboarding, reading C.S. Lewis, chasing the powder on his snowboard, reading great literature, climbing on big rocks, or cooking up breakfast tacos. Brock is a big encourager and his words have meant a lot to Dan over the years.
Stella Lin
Bridesmaid
Stella is one of the biggest reasons I am in my current job and city. We have lived in so many homes together over the past 6 years, from surviving in our first intern dude sublet in summer of 2019, to enjoying our big suburban college house during covid, to braving crazy streets of Times Square and now enjoying Crown Heights. I couldn't have asked for a better friend to do life with!
Jesse O’Connor
Groomsman
One of Daniel's best friends in Houston. A co-leader of the "shred squad". Expert in the craft of brewing kombucha. Helped introduce long-boarding to San Antonio. Things are better with Jesse around. Some of Dan's best memories in Houston were getting one on one time with Jesse. Jesse has been there for many of Dan's best memories in womping around in the the great outdoors.
Pooja Venkatesh
Bridesmaid
My hammocking, longboarding, giggling traveling buddy. The smartest, humblest, most sincerely compassionate goober I have the gift of calling my friend. Also the most likely to be famous some day. Call her up if you (God forbid) are ever in need brain surgery.
Joseph Key
Groomsman
Dan's friend from 5th grade swim team through college and beyond. Joseph has been like a journal for Dan and has been with him through the thick and the thin. One of the best athletes's Dan knows. Dan hopes to listen more to God's voice like Joseph does. Joseph is a great sailor who helped keep Dan afloat on many adventures; in particular a sailing voyage in the Bahamas.
Valentina Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
Valentina is the the most genuine, level-headed, goofiest, hardest-working gal out there. From NYC to abroad, Val has been the sweetest exploration buddy and fellow ramen slurper.
Ryan Tolsma
Groomsman
Danielle's brother... and Daniel's new brother! Wise beyond years. Has a contagious laugh. Uncanny ability to sleep on planes. Ryan once beat Daniel in a game of chess in 55 seconds. For D+D, one of the biggest gifts of NYC is getting to share time with Ryan who also lives there. Excited for a lifetime more of adventures.
Sakke Overlund
Bridesmaid
Sakke is my couch buddy, card game nemesis, fellow Psych-enthusiast and sister. I admire her drive and capacity for adventure -- she is living her best life in Panama currently!
Sam Young
Officiant
Daniel's cousin and life long role model. One of Dans favorite humans to talk faith and theology with. Sam has a great laugh. Will be giving a homily at the ceremony.
Zach Bond
Officiant
Dan met Zach when Zach was at Duke for divinity school. One of Dans big life role models. Zach is a poet who doesn’t even fully know it. An expert in crafting smoothies. Will break your ankles on the basketball court.
Michael Weston
Officiant
The big dawg. Like Danielle's older brother. Loves God and golf and interior design.
Nathan Weston
Reader
Danielle's cousin (like brother), and more importantly snow fort partner. A history nerd and smart fellow.