Suzanne & Daniel
Wedding Party
Joe "Bucks" Simoneau
Officiant
Daniel met Joe as interns at RBS but it wasn't until they started full time that they realized they should be best friends. Since then they have been inseparable, including living together as roommates, taking a boys trip to Greece, and Joe even followed Daniel to RBC so they could spend more time together. Glamour magazine highlighted the incredible friendship with a feature in their March 2017 issue (no joke, look it up!). Joe is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet, the kind of guy that would carry an old lady's groceries home from the store (which he has done). He has developed a special friendship with Suzanne where when the 3 of them hang out, Daniel often plays the 3rd wheel. They both are so thankful to have Joe in their lives & are honored to have him officiate their wedding.
Jackie Lynn
Matron of Honor
Jackie is Suzanne's oldest sister and best friend since birth. Jackie has been the greatest role model throughout Suzanne's life and has been a constant source of mentorship and love. Jackie is full or energy, lots of fun, and has the biggest, most generous heart. As a special education teacher, she has incredible patience for her students and a genuine passion for helping others, which she does every day. She is such a positive influence in her students' lives, just as she has always been such a positive influence in Suzanne's. With Baby Boy Lynn on the way, Suzanne couldn't be more excited to become an aunt in July! Suzanne & Daniel are honored to have Jackie in their wedding party and Daniel can't wait to officially call her his sister!
Drew Larson
Best Man
Daniel met Drew on the soccer fields when they were 5 years old. Simple roots led to an incredible friendship that has spanned both distance and time. No matter how long it has been since they have seen each other, they pick up right where they left off. The trust & love they have for each other continues to grow as they experience different phases of life together and they both know its a friendship that will last forever. Drew is the 'best man' Daniel knows - he is passionate about his wife, family, & friends and puts them all before himself. Drew & his family have been one of best things in Daniel's life and he is proud to have Drew standing beside him as he marries the love of his life.
Elise Bal
Matron of Honor
Elise is Suzanne's older sister and best friend since birth. She is a smart, hard working, fun, generous, caring person who always puts others before herself. Growing up, Elise & Suzanne shared a passion music and started a non-profit organization together called Project Strings. They both went on to play the violin & viola in college and have shared that special bond throughout their lives. Elise has always looked out for Suzanne and has been there to guide her through every stage of her life. She is the greatest listener, cheerleader and confidante. Suzanne couldn't imagine getting married without Elise by her side and Daniel can't wait to officially call her his sister!
Michelle Nellis
Bridesmaid
Michelle is Daniel's sister and partner in crime since birth. Michelle is very patient, caring, thoughtful and kind. She works as a physical therapy assistant helping others every day, which she does with such grace and humility. Suzanne and Michelle have spent time together in Michigan where Michelle helped teach Suzanne how to beat Daniel in backgammon, in NYC being tourists and seeing the Harry Potter play, and San Francisco to celebrate a milestone birthday with the family. Each trip Suzanne was able to spend time with Michelle and grow closer as family. Daniel & Suzanne both couldn't imagine their wedding day without Michelle. Suzanne couldn’t be luckier or more excited to officially call Michelle her sister!
Norah Scanlan
Bridesmaid
Norah and Suzanne have been friends since high school and have only become closer as the years have gone by. They both went to southern universities and have been living in New York City as adults which allows workout classes and dinners to catch up to be a part of their routine. Norah is thoughtful, caring, kind, fun & always in the know of the happening spots in NYC & Brooklyn. She's been there for Suzanne through highschool, college, work life & becoming an adult, and Suzanne feels blessed to have a friend who has been able to grow with her through so many phases of life. Norah is an amazing role model, working at The Innocence Project and starting a masters program in August, and Suzanne looks up to her in many ways. Suzanne couldn't imagine getting married without Norah by her side.
Tyler Larson
Groomsman
Daniel was not born with an older brother, so he took it upon himself to go find his own. Fortunately for him, Drew was willing to share his and Ty graciously accepted the role. Ty has always been an incredible role model, he was always the guy that worked hard in school and stayed out of trouble. He even hooked Drew and Daniel up with their first jobs. Furthermore, Ty was a man of style and was able to pass some much needed lessons down to his short and t-shirt wearing younger brothers. Today, Ty continues to set an incredible example for his younger brothers as a husband and a father. As usual, I am sure they will follow suit. Daniel is so thankful to have had Ty always looking out for him and knows it has made a major impact on his life.
Kim Seisz
Bridesmaid
Suzanne and Kim met in 7th grade when they both were selected for the New Jersey Regional Choir and became fast friends. They have grown up and changed a lot since then, but their friendship has stayed strong through 18+ years of knowing each other. Kim has been a constant friend who is always there for Suzanne. As an elementary school teacher, she is incredibly patient, smart and caring. With countless trips down the shore, to Florida, AC, and crazy nights out in Hoboken, they have shared a lot of amazing memories growing up in Jersey together. Suzanne couldn't imagine getting married without Kim and is honored to have her by her side on this special day.
Kyle Glidden
Groomsman
Daniel met Kyle through Drew in Middle School. Daniel and Kyle quickly developed a friendship of their own with many games of basketball involved followed up by hanging at the pool. Kyle embodies the saying of "great guy, even better friend." When times get tough, he is the friend you can call and know you can count on. He is so selfless, constantly helping others and completing service work for those less fortunate. He is an adventurer, taking on incredible hikes and pushing himself to explore new things and places. Through all his experiences, he has developed an incredible perspective and is always willing to give you an honest opinion (and he is always right). Daniel considers himself so fortunate to have such a caring friend.
Danielle Warman
Bridesmaid
Danielle was one of Suzanne's first friends at the College of Charleston. They lived next door to each other in McAlister Hall their freshman year in what is called 'The Tower' (aka the penthouse of the dorm). They were fast friends, taking on college together, and have stayed close over the past 10+ years. Danielle is a world traveler and currently lives in London with her husband, but distance as never come in between their friendship. They were able to spend a lot of time together when Danielle was living in NYC after college, and Suzanne can't wait for Danielle to be moving back stateside soon! Suzanne couldn't imagine getting married without her by her side!
Tom Stygares
Groomsman
Daniel & Tom became instant friends during their internship at RBS. After receiving full-time offers, Daniel & Tom agreed to be roommates after college. Some trouble with the leasing office forced Daniel & Tom to live in the penthouse apartment -needless to say, setting the stage for an incredible year which culminated in Tom proposing to our honorary 3rd roommate Jess (Tom's college gf at the time). Tom and Jess are some of Daniel & Suzanne's closest friends having experienced so much together including ski trips, New Year's parties, and even baby showers! Tom is a fierce friend who will do anything for people he cares about and Daniel is so thankful that he is one of those people.
Caroline Windom
Bridesmaid
The stars aligned when Suzanne was living in Atlanta and found Caroline on craigslist to be her roommate. They quickly became best friends and were inseparable while living together. They were crazy kids in Atlanta and have only become closer as they graduated from the Buckhead bar scene to slightly more respectable establishments. They have shared so many amazing memories together, including living on a boat for a week in Croatia, and know they will only continue to create more as lifelong friends. Living in Atlanta was a great time in Suzanne's life made all the more special by the incredible friendship she was able to form with Caroline. Suzanne could't imagine getting married without Caroline by her side!
Ishan Bhadkamkar
Groomsman
Daniel & Ishan played tennis together at Grinnell College and have been close friends ever since. Daniel's favorite memories from college all include Ishan. From winning tennis conference championships, studying abroad in Denmark, and even sharing classes as Econ majors. They were highly competitive, always pushing each other to success in tennis and the classroom but there was an unspoken deep respect for each other. Whether it was discussing internships, jobs, friends, or family, Daniel always got the best advice from Ishan because they were so similar/understood each other. They stay close to this day through catch-up calls. Ishan is intelligent, thoughtful, and one of the funniest people Daniel has met - Daniel is blessed by the laughs and experiences they have shared.
Katie Grolio
Bridesmaid
Suzanne and Katie met while studying abroad in Australia back in 2010 and have been on many adventures together ever since. From diving on the great barrier reef and wine tasting in New Zealand, to being snow bunnies in Vermont, to holiday weekends in Nantucket, to exploring St. John in the Caribbean, Katie is a friend who is always up for going on an adventure! As a stem cell researcher with her Masters from Harvard, Katie is not only crazy smart, but the sweetest, most kind-hearted person you will ever meet. Suzanne is honored to be standing by Katie's side as she marries the love of her life in June, and couldn't imagine getting married without Katie by her side in October.
Colin Johnson
Groomsman
Daniel and Colin met the first day at Grinnell College and have been friends ever since. They played 4 years of tennis together, lived together as roommates and won many drinking games together especially after Alec and Juan Carlos graduated. After college, Daniel and Colin took a trip to Ecuador to visit Juan Carlos during which they visited the rain forest and the galapagos islands. To this day, it is still one of the best trips Daniel has ever taken and he enjoyed sharing it with Colin. Colin is one of the smartest, most ridiculous people you will ever meet. He is kind to his core and will teach you a fact about something you had no idea you needed to know. Colin has always been fun to be around and Daniel could not be more excited to have him as a groomsman for his wedding.
Alistair "Alec" Moore
Groomsman
Alec was captain of the tennis team when Daniel started at Grinnell. Despite overlapping for only 2 years, they have continued a friendship after college having both lived in New Mexico at the same time and taking on New York City together for 4 years. As an upperclassman, Alec was quick to introduce Daniel to the college experience and always was willing to "teach him lessons." To this day, Daniel is still not sure what those lessons are... Alec is one of the hardest working people you will ever meet, a trait Daniel has always held in high regard. No matter the circumstance, you can always count on Alec to show up and give it his all. He is a great friend and Daniel is fortunate to have shared so many different experiences with him.