Dani & Andrew
Wedding Party
Lauren Hess
Maid of Honor
Lauren has known Dani from the day she was born, and ever since she has struggled with being her older sister versus being her second mother. From sock fights through their jack-and-jill bathroom, to making their father the butt of all their jokes, to navigating life in Pennsylvania together, these two couldn't be closer. In fact, if Lauren had never gone to Shippensburg and met the love of her life, Trevor Hess, Dani and Andrew would never have met! Lauren has seen Dani through all of her not-so-perfect relationships, and it is only fitting that she is at Dani's side as she finally gets it right. Their last names may change, but they will always be sisters!
Mary Ahalt
Bridesmaid
One does not simply quit the Main Cup. And that's how Dani and Mary met! Together they worked for years as the expo-runner dream team, the girls behind the curtain making it all happen. Their friendship blossomed over books (naturally), and was sealed when the movie for said book crashed and burned before their eyes. Their "rage days" included porch beers, Pinot Grigio, decoupage, and Sid-shuffling across Mary's apartment floor, and now their old lady days include wine at lunch, true-crime podcasts, and going to bed by nine o'clock (though they've agreed they'll try to make it past nine on July 25, 2020 -- but just this once).
Heather Daugherty
Bridesmaid
Despite being almost 10 years older than her, Heather is the one to keep Dani young at heart. They first met at Heather's last night bartending at Hollow Creek, and when Heather started working at Main Cup, it wasn't long before the pair really hit it off. From slow jam date nights every Tuesday they worked together to heart-to-hearts back at Hollow, these two really love each other (from the right side of their hearts!). And never believe them when they say "just one drink" -- because that usually turns into "sooo grapebombs?!" (And be sure to share some pictures, write your reviews, and thank your wonderful bartenders on July 25, 2020 -- Black Label Bar was co-founded by Heather, who is gladly hooking it up for her girl Dani!)
Corri Wilkinson
Bridesmaid
Dani and Corri first met their freshman year of high school at Middletown, where they walked the halls and commiserated about some of the awful teachers they shared. After high school, they both attended Frederick Community College and later roomed together at the University of Maryland. Corri has always been there as a rock-solid friend for Dani to lean on, from dropping her fourth of July plans to see one of Dani's favorite bands with her after a break-up, to having hot tea waiting for her once she trekked back to their apartment during Jan-term. As one of the sweetest, most thoughtful and caring people Dani knows, she couldn't imagine saying "I do" without Corri there with her.
James Robertshaw
Best Man
James has always been Andrew's little shadow -- and although Andrew is the oldest brother, he can't remember life before James. Andrew had the privilege to be one of James's best men in his wedding in August 2019, so he figured it's time to return the favor! From Cherry Hill, NJ to West Chester, PA, these two have been inseparable, and even though they're now an entire timezone apart, that hasn't stopped these guys from trading jokes, analyzing Philadelphia Eagles strategy, and shooting zombies together. Andrew may have helped James take his first steps, but now it's time for James to get Andrew ready for his walk down the aisle.
Phil Robertshaw
Officiant
He may be the youngest of the Robertshaw brothers, but he's got arguably one of the most important roles of the big day! Andrew is so close to both of his brothers that he wanted to give them each equally important roles, so meet the officiant! From sneaking across the hall when little Phil couldn't sleep, to planning their brother's bachelor party together, Phil and Andrew have always stayed close. And while Andrew jokes that he's getting married to someone younger than his youngest brother, Dani and Phil bonded over what younger siblings can get away with -- and Capitals hockey! Dani and Andrew can't think of someone better to marry them on their special day.
Matt Chestnut
Groomsman
Matt and Andrew met their freshman year at Shippensburg, where they shared the same dorm and later experienced stories only possible on a college campus. They bonded over their love of sports, as Matt tried for many years to get Andrew to root for a specific college team. In the same way that Andrew was introduced to Dani as "Shaw", Matt has always been known as "Nut", so don't be surprised if you hear that from across the dance floor on July 25, 2020. Originally from Downingtown, Matt and his girlfriend Kate have since moved to West Chester, where they're always up for a night in town with Andrew and Dani. And now that Matt has gotten Andrew to root for Wisconsin (purely from buying him a Wisconsin zip-up), they can finally bond over college ball!
Trevor Hess
Groomsman
It's safe to say Andrew would never have met Dani if it wasn't for Trevor. Trevor, Andrew, and Matt all shared the same dorm in Shippensburg, then Trevor met Lauren, and years later at their engagement party, Andrew and Dani hit it off! While they plenty of fun and crazy stories in college, one of Andrew's favorites is the time Trevor lured a squirrel into their townhouse by leaving a trail of peanuts that lead into their house. When Trevor went to show Andrew his success, Andrew understandably freaked out and chased the squirrel out of the house, thinking himself a hero. Just one of the many stories they have together. Andrew is happy to have Trevor by his side on his big day, and he can't wait to be brothers-in-law with one of his best friends.
Ryan Kroft
Groomsman
Surprise, surprise, Andrew also met Ryan Kroft during their time together at Shippensburg, as they lived in the same dorm with Matt and Trevor. They grew close in college, bonding the way only men know how -- sports and beer. Through the years, they've stayed close, traveling to London together to watch Ryan's younger brother play in the NFL (who used to play for the Bengals, but now it's "go Bills!"), partying together at weddings, getting the Ship crew back together for lunch, and even working on Andrew and Dani's townhome together. Ryan, also known as "Kroft", was happy to have Andrew in his wedding party in June 2019, and now Andrew is happy to have Kroft standing with him on his special day just over a year later.