Danielle & Zach
The Crew
Dan Whims
Father of the Bride
The one and only!
Susanne Whims
Mother of the Bride
The one and only!
Jerry Hess
Father of the Groom
Jerry's youngest is finally get married! We are so very excited to have Jerry be a part of our special day!
Chloe Belle
Guest of Honor
Okay, but is anyone even surprised? She's our right hand gal & our wedding wouldn't be complete without her!
Millie Mae
Honor Attendant
If you're suddenly missing something off of your plate, find Millie - she'll be your first suspect!
Amanda Patrick
Matron of Honor
Amanda and I met during the summer of 2014 when we were both working at Baby Bear's Daycare. Through all of the adventures we've been on over the 8+ years we've been friends... she has been one of the kindest, most genuine and loving souls I've ever met. I adore her and her entire family, have been able to watch her boys grow up, and they have all become some of my (and now Zach's) greatest friends. I remember this one time Amanda and I were sitting in her car in the driveway at about 10:30 at night trying to shove a new hoop nose piercing in my nose (by car light, I might add). Obviously, it would have made a lot more sense to just go inside the house and try to figure it out, which would have also maybe helped us to realize that it wasn't the right size, but that would have been way too easy. The jewel was way too big and it was NOT fitting in my piercing hole, but I'm pretty sure we both peed our pants laughing so hard that night. Amanda SWORE it would just take ONE MORE minute and then she'd have it! These are the types of memories that Amanda and I have always created together. Eventually we got it to "fit", but after about a week of my nose hating me, I eventually took it out, so there's that.
Jill Stump
Bridesmaid
Danielle's cousin by blood, but good friend by choice. We grew up knowing about each other, but partially due to the fact that we lived on opposite ends of the country, we had never met until we were a bit older. When Danielle used to visit Ohio during the summertime to visit her Grandma, she set them up on play dates and they had a blast together! Fast forward to when Danielle moved to Ohio... Jill lived literally 3 minutes down the road. We have had so many fun adventures together, and many, many laughs. From literally shopping until we drop, saving animals from the side of the road, trying out super awkward exercise classes together... the list goes on. I am so thankful for her and our adventures are only just getting started!
Katie Jackson
Bridesmaid
I met Katie in 2020 during my first year teaching at Tallmadge Elementary School in Lancaster, Ohio. That first year, we weren't super close because we didn't teach on the same grade level team, but it also didn't help that everyone was extremely distanced anyways because it was the big COVID year. But, everything changed during my second year of teaching because I moved to the 3rd grade team (which Katie was already on). Additionally, Katie was assigned to be my RESA mentor. Having this type of relationship has given us so many opportunities to get to know each other on a more personal level through all of the meetings and discussions we have had through this program. There is so much she has, and continues to teach me about the art of teaching. She has become one of my greatest friends, confidants, and is my rock at school. Through all the ups and downs of teaching during the madness of COVID, and just life in general, she has been a constant who has always been nothing but genuine, supportive, loving and kind.
Reanna Mourgos
Bridesmaid
Reanna is Zach's sister and Danielle's soon to be sister-in-law! She is fun, spunky, and Disneyland obsessed! We have created lots of fun memories together and can't wait to create more. We are so happy that she is joining us for our special day, and Danielle is so excited to be gaining a sister!
Joshua Hess
Best Man
Zach's brother -- yay!
Christopher Mourgas
Groomsman
Zach's brother -- yay!
Zach Patrick
Groomsman
With Zach being married to one of Danielle's best friends (Amanda), it was no doubt that Zach and Zach were bound to become good friends as well. And it didn't take long at all. These two are quite the duo together and have enjoyed becoming close friends! Fun Fact: Their nickname that they go by is Zach².
Jacob Downing
Groomsman
The dude that started out as Danielle's friend and became one of Zach's favorite gun range buddies!