Danielle & Randy
Wedding Party
Alex Wilson
Maid of Honor
Alex is Danielle's younger cousin. Danielle remembers the day Alex was born and used to babysit her and her twin brother often. Danielle used to always say she couldn't wait until their 6 year age difference no longer mattered. It certainly doesn't anymore - Alex is very mature and Danielle is such a proud older cousin! Alex graduate from Central Michigan University (Fire Up Chips!) and works as a consultant at EY in Detroit, Michigan.
John Wyant
Best Man
Randy met John in middle school, but didn't become good friends until high school. They both played soccer, video games and board games. They once had a wizards duel in front of the theater for the Harry Potter midnight showing...Randy lost :( John graduated from Purdue and works as a software engineer in Durham, North Carolina.
Hannah Golovin
Bridesmaid
Hannah is Randy's only sister and they have a very close blond. Hannah was there when Randy and Danielle started officially dating! Since then, the 3 of them have gotten to hang out in TN, TX, and MO together. Danielle can't wait to have Hannah as a sister :) Hannah graduated from Miami University of Ohio with degrees in Psychology and Nutrition and works as a Dietician in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Corey Roach
Groomsman
Let's face it, Randy is a huge nerd! In graduate school Randy thought he would lose touch with Magic the Gathering (one of his favorite games). Enter Corey. "Dude, Randy, you play Magic?" ... "Uhhh, yeah." Randy and Corey would bond over Magic while building their friendship cruising around in Corey's late car Jordan (RIP). Corey had the distinct honor of helping furnish Randy's apartment so that Danielle didn't see him living out of cardboard boxes! Corey graduated from Rider University and works as a graduate student studying Neuroscience at Duke in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Amy Brooks
Bridesmaid
Danielle has known Amy since 2nd grade - like Jenny, she's also part of the original "LTR". They grew up on puzzle balls, swimming pools, SET, and A Bug's Life. They also loved to double dutch jump rope and race each other in roller blades. Amy graduated from Boston University with a Masters in Scenic Painting and works as a Scenic Artist in Vero Beach, Florida.
Kevin Golovin
Groomsman
Kevin is Randy's older brother. Kevin has always been an important mentor in Randy's life. Whether it was soccer, video games, or school Randy always strived to keep up with his brother's fierce competitive spirit. Kevin and Randy enjoy endlessly quoting their favorite movies from the 90s and early 2000s which often results in uncontrollable laughter. Kevin graduated from The University of Michigan with his PhD and works as a Professor of Engineering at the University of British Columbia in Kelowna, BC Canada.
Shelley Croud
Bridesmaid
Shelley and Danielle met in high school as band geeks and have been close ever since. They attended Central Michigan University together and have a lot of great college memories, including doing the "Disney College Program" where they got to work in Disney World for a semester! Shelley graduated from Central Michigan University and works as a stay-at-home mom to an adorable toddler.
Seth Golovin
Groomsman
Seth is Randy's oldest brother. Seth has been a constant source of creativity and fun in Randy's life. Whether it is introducing him to a new game or having long discussions about the world, Seth is always there to listen and help Randy along his path. Seth is an incredible story teller and Randy's love of fantasy books and fantasy worlds stems largely from Seth telling him the complete adventures of The Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Narnia series when he was in elementary school. Seth graduated from The Columbia College in Chicago and works at Meijer in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Jenny Barrett
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Jenny formed a bond at middle school lunch - there were six girls at the lunch table. They still call their group of friends "LTR" - Lunch Table Reunion - also, coincidentally, Long Term Relationship. A lot of people have been asking lately if Danielle and Jenny are twins! Jenny graduated from The College for Creative Studies and works as a Graphic Designer in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Chris Garnier
Groomsman
Chris and Randy met when they both attended RPI for college. After finding shared interests in video games, Magic, and soccer, Chris and Randy became roommates starting their sophomore year. Through years of painstaking effort, Chris was able to help Randy form a small semblance of a social life during their time at RPI. Chris graduated from RPI and works for Boeing in Charleston, South Carolina.
JP Noel
Groomsman
Randy met JP in graduate school and were roommates for 3 years where they enjoyed soccer, board games and commiserating about grad school. One of JP's greatest graduate school achievements was including Randy's picture in all of his presentations. Not to be outdone, Randy included JP's picture in all of his presentations, starting a memorable tradition that lasted their whole graduate school careers. JP graduated from Vanderbilt University with his PhD in Neuroscience and works as a Postdoctoral Researcher at NYU in New York.
Whitney O'Connell
Officiant
Danielle and Randy met Whitney through one of Randy's groomsmen, JP. Whitney and JP were Randy's roommates for awhile during graduate school. Whitney witnessed Danielle and Randy's relationship grow from the very beginning and they all bond over similar interests in education, board games, and pizza. Whitney graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College and works as an educator for EverFi in Manhattan, New York.
Kayla Kopke
Maid of Honor
Kayla is Danielle's older sister. Kayla didn't always like Danielle, and used to call all her friends flowers and Danielle was a weed. Nevertheless, Danielle was persistent to hang out with her cooler older sister and act out "Spice Girls" music videos. They now share an unbreakable bond and often reminisce about their childhood cottage, trampolines, and cats. Unfortunately, Kayla will not be in attendance. Kayla graduated from The College for Creative Studies and works at Kopke Remodeling and Design in Sterling Heights, Michigan.