Nadia & Daniel
Wedding Party
Marzena Hiler
Maid of Honor
Best friends since 5th grade, Marzena is incredibly hard working, talented and smart. She is the gal I go to when I need help organizing my brain and my life. Fun fact: We lived in separate states for over a decade and finally both live in the same state again!
Dan Gessner
Best Man
Dan and I met playing little league baseball and have just generally been hanging out since the start of time. When dinosaurs walked the earth we were already great friends. We spent countless hours driving around with the windows down blasting the radio, and dedicated our younger selves to the noble pursuit of higher mathematics. Fun fact: Dan worked in South Korea for six months and is the reigning Karaoke champion of Seoul.
Holly Kim
Bridesmaid
Holly is my cousin on my dad's side. She has taught me so much, and really took me under her wing when I was in college living 3,000 miles away from my family. Fun Fact: I had my first beer in a bar with Holly when when I was 20.
Andrew Bolen
Groomsman
I want to say I met Andrew in 4th grade. We played football at recess and all sorts of other sports together as we grew up. He has always been the organizer and glue that held our friend group together throughout the years. His favorite childhood game at the Dowling household was lights out beanie baby wars, with pillow ball as a close second. Fun fact: Andrew runs a real estate empire in Houston, Texas.
Jenika Foust
Bridesmaid
Jenika is the gal I go to for advice. She is my calm in the storm and the smile that lights up every room. We met about a decade ago through mutual friends in Nashville. Fun Fact: In addition to being an amazing vocalist and violinist, Jenika is studying to become a therapist. By the time Daniel and I get married she will be well into her practicum!
Jim Woolf
Groomsman
In a word, reliable. Consistently good in quality or performance, able to be trusted. Jim and I met through work in Washington, DC in 2019. Since then we have traveled to eight countries together and shared both awesome and not so awesome experiences on deployment. He’s a great guy, and when a friend asks for help, he helps them. Fun fact: Jim loves the Packers, the Cubs, and dropping flower pots on stage for the sake of artistic expression.
Jilian McGreen
Bridesmaid
Jilian was my sponsor for basic training, then my coworker, and now, my great friend. She is the kind of person who is up for any adventure, any time. Always looking to grow and learn and always there when you need her. Fun Fact: Jilian is an incredibly talented vocalist and recently left the band to work at Andrews AFB where she frequently works with Kamala Harris!
Rob Guilford
Groomsman
I met Rob in music school at Texas State University. We spent a whole marching band season playing quads together, and have remained great friends since. Currently, Rob is a percussionist and music educator who lives in NYC. If you ever go see Lion King on Broadway, you might get to hear him play marimba. Fun fact: Rob and Jim know each other from the graduate program at NYU, and used to play in Samba bands and drumlines together.
Elyse Badewitz
Bridesmaid
Elyse is a total badass. Business owner, entrepreneur, world traveler. Elyse is a constant source of inspiration that I can do whatever I want if I work for it. Fun Fact: Elyse and I are birthday twins and both originally from Southern California, though we met in Nashville!
Eric Stocki
Groomsman
I’ve known Eric since age 5. We grew up together, started our first band together, and have been friends for nearly three decades. Currently, Eric lives in Anchorage, Alaska and travels to work via bush plane. Fun fact: Eric got me into mountain biking and once bought me a Jimmy John's sandwich after I broke my wrist. Also, his dad has a shovel.
Brianna Reeves
Bridesmaid
My future sister in law!!! Man, I hit the jackpot here! Brianna is kind, caring and as her husband says, always chooses "the kind of grace that is a catalyst for change." Fun Fact: Brianna has many talents. She's an incredible vocalist, was a ballerina for many years, is a wife and mother AND once did the worm at her middle school talent show.
Jonny Reeves
Groomsman
When I first met Jonny, he tripped trying to get out of the backseat of my car. Since then, he has become a fantastic friend and brother in law. His coordination seems to have improved as well. These days, he can pilot a bike up dangerous inclines with unflagging speed. Fun fact: Jonny can cook 30 minute brownies in 20 minutes. Double fun fact: Jonny is officiating the wedding.
Reyna Kim
Flower Girl
Reyna is Nadia's cousin Holly's daughter. Nadia has had the joy and privilege of watching her grow up from the cutest baby, into a smart, kind and beautiful girl. Fun Fact: Reyna loves to sing and can memorize lyrics incredibly fast!