Wedding Party
Nicole Liu
Maid of Honor
As the bride’s super Type A younger sister, she’s been there for 26 of Danielle’s 27 years on earth. She’s been through all the ups and downs of sisterhood and went from being bullied to being the bully 😎 (jkjk). Nicole has loved seeing Danielle and Korbin’s relationship grow into the beautiful love story it is today. Currently living in Jersey City, when she’s not cradling her cat, Louie, she’s slaving away in corporate America as a web designer. If you need anything organized - whether a physical space or digital space - trust her to do it!
Marco Ares
Best Man
Marco is incredibly honored to serve as Korbin’s best man. He has known Korbin since their WSU days, and after graduation, the two lived together as roommates for a few years in Seattle. They enjoy music festivals, concerts, basketball, traveling and making the most out of everything. Marco has seen Korbin grow so much as a person throughout the years and he even helped Korbin develop a good fashion sense as well. But what was even more meaningful to see was that he found someone who truly makes him happy. Marco couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this next chapter in his life.
Samantha Stack
Bridesmaid
After living in Boise, Idaho for 19 years, Samantha traded the potatoes and dry desert air for apples and constant rain, moving to Kirkland, Washington. Fast forward to a year and a half later, Samantha and Danielle found friendship through a Seattle Girls Facebook group. From their first conversation, to meeting up at Marymoor Park, to Galentine’s, these two girls have uncovered so many unexpected similarities. And when they’re together they lose all sense of time. Sorry Korbin! They’ve seen a few job changes, several moves, many trips, concerts, craft nights, sweet treats and lots and lots of ice cream. Not to mention major relationship milestones- an engagement of course! And the sweetest thing of all is experiencing all these things with your forever friend.
Matt Lovell
Groomsman
Korbin and Matt’s friendship started back in high school AP Calculus, where a shared struggle with derivatives turned into a lasting bond. What began as study partners quickly grew into a friendship built on equal parts loyalty and questionable academic confidence. After graduation, Korbin followed Matt to WSU, joining the same fraternity and making it clear early on that this friendship wasn’t going anywhere. From college memories to post-grad life in Seattle, the two have managed to stay closely connected through every stage. Through it all, Korbin has been one of Matt’s most dependable friends.
Emma Cole
Bridesmaid
Originally from Vancouver (Canada), Emma now lives in Seattle, where she and Danielle met just a year ago — but you’d never guess it. From the start, Danielle’s calming presence and contagious giggle made Emma feel instantly at ease, and the two quickly bonded over their mutual weakness for shopping, café hopping for matcha & coffees, swapping travel stories & dream destinations, and cozy craft nights with yummy snacks. Emma and Danielle’s friendship is a testament that close connections can happen anytime, at any stage of life. Emma feels honoured she met Danielle just in time to walk down the aisle with her.
Naveen Bhatia
Groomsman
Naveen is incredibly grateful and humbled to be one of Korbin’s groomsmen. He’s known Korbin since their days at WSU, but their friendship really took off after they both moved to Seattle. What started as a simple acquaintance turned into a true brotherhood, and that’s something really special. Naveen has seen Korbin be wrong about a lot of things over the years… but the one thing he got absolutely right was choosing Danielle to be his lifelong partner. It’s been incredible to watch Korbin grow from someone more quiet and reserved into a man full of confidence, determination, and perseverance. Naveen couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this next chapter in Korbin’s life and to see what the future holds for both of them.