Officiant
Cody is Brittany's little brother. Growing up, Brittany never learned as much as she did from Cody; how to share, how not to yell, how to build Legos... Cody is kind and compassionate and was the obvious choice to have as one of the people to officiate our partnership.
Officiant
Nick is Daniel's eldest brother and one of his closest friends. He is a fantastic father, husband, son and brother. As kids, Nick and his friends would practice WWF wrestling moves on Daniel by dropping him on his head until he admitted he was in pain. Daniel would say he had no brain, so he could feel no pain!
Maid of Honor
When it comes to Julia and Brittany, they are a package deal. They bonded over late nights when Brittany spent most of their last year in college, living in a fort on Julia's living room floor. They chased their dreams to Los Angeles, where they shared a one bedroom in Hollywood.
Groomsman
Hayden is the youngest of the Miedema family and Daniel thanks him every day for being born 6 years after him! As kids, Zack and Dan would rough Hayden up in hockey as if he was the same age. Hayden has developed into a smart, loving, hard-working young man, and the best hockey player in the family!
Bridesmaid
Ruth and Brittany met in college at an ice cream social. They became friends over dance parties and sleepless nights. They've shared holidays together and dreams of becoming runway show stoppers.
Groomsman
Zack is only two years apart from Daniel in age, and the two were inseparable growing up. Zack and Brittany have become close friends as well. Even though Zack is not as good of a bowler as Dan or Brittany, he is truly loved and an important part of our growing family!
Bridesmaid
Miia and Brittany were cast in a show together where Miia had to call Brittany "white like mayonnaise" every night. Naturally, they became fast friends. Miia's knack for baking delicious sweets and Brittany's knack for eating them, made these two a match made in heaven.
Groomsman
Daniel met Joe in elementary school when both were the respective "fat kids" of their groups at school. Wearing shirts in the pool was where they first bonded, not to cover up their rolls and man boobs, but because their Mom's told them not to get sun burn! Joe will be acting as the Master of the dance floor at the wedding, so be on the look out for him cutting up rugs.
Bridesmaid
Daniel says that Megan is his favorite sister; out of the 5 Miedema children, she is the ONLY sister. Dan and Megan lived together when he had just moved to Chicago. She has been a wealth of advice and support in both Daniel and Brittany's life. She and her husband, Rob, gave Daniel and Brittany the most sweet, chunky, nephew, Nolan.
Groomsman
Giuseppe and Daniel have been causing trouble together since kindergarten. Joey and his wonderful family employed Daniel throughout high school and college, teaching him how to be Italian and make the best pizza in town! Joey makes everyone that he cares about a part of his family, and Daniel and Brittany are honored to have their Italian brother share their special day with them.
Bridesmaid
Sarah is one of the most generous, selfless, kind-hearted people this couple has the pleasure to call family. Whether she is raising her 3 little ones with husband Nick, Daniel's eldest brother, or helping with hair issues; Sarah always does things with love and support.
Groomsman
Mike and Dan have been close friends since playing Power Rangers together in kindergarten. Mike was the star athlete through elementary school and high school. In recess football, he would run by all defenders and wait for Daniel at the one yard line so that he can hand him the ball to finally score a touchdown. Mike is a great father, husband, and best friend.
Ushers and Flower Girl
Ring Bearer