Danielle & Joe
Wedding Party
Megan Hrycaj
Matron of Honor
Where we met: Ninth grade biology class Why we're friends: Even with 300 miles of distance between us, it's like time never passes and we pick up exactly where we left off. She knows me better than I know myself. Song she absolutely has to dance to with me: Wannabe by Spice Girls
Bill Hoerst
Best Man
Where we met: our mother's womb Why we're friends: because we have to be Song he absolutely has to dance to: anything by Bleachers because he inexplicably loves Bleachers.
Leia Cywka
Bridesmaid
Where we met: In a hospital in Detroit when I had to relinquish my only child status Why we're friends: I'm stuck with her, but she's pretty damn funny, and always has a good story. I'm so proud of who she's grown up to be. Song she absolutely has to dance to with me: We Like to Party by the VengaBoys
Mike Becker
Groomsman
Where we met: Technically at Oak Hills, but I didn't really remember he existed until a few years later. Why we're friends: I honestly couldn't tell you Song he absolutely has to dance to: "Despacito" feat. Justin Bieber because he's a big Biebs guy.
Kelli Cywka
Bridesmaid
Where we met: Yet another hospital in Detroit Why we're friends: Lucky for her, she's stuck with me, too. She's a realist who gives good advice, and she's fearless in pursuing her dreams. I'm equally as proud of her. Song she absolutely has to dance to with me: The entirety of the Emo Night Playlist (jk, we'll narrow it down for everyone)
Scott Manze
Groomsman
Where we met: Xavier, 1823 Mentor Avenue pre-move in, teaching me how to play beer pong... "sometimes, you can drag" Why we're friends: because he hasn't stopped talking long enough for me to step away Song he absolutely has to dance to: "Born in the U.S.A." by the Boss. Anyone can scream into a microphone.
Kylie Stam
Bridesmaid
Where we met: Our grad school interview at NKU Why we're friends: She's the coolest person I know, she matches my feminist energy, and she's got the best listening ear. Song she absolutely has to dance to with me: Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard
Tom Moskal
Groomsman
Where we met: Xavier, probably in the Kuhlman Smoking Circle Why we're friends: we just kinda vibe, dude. Song he absolutely has to dance to: any of the "fa la la" songs by Alt-J
Mel Hoerst
Bridesmaid
Where we met: Rosedale Bar, technically! Why we're friends: She's the nicest, genuine, most down to earth human you'll ever meet. Everyone deserves a Mel on their team. I lucked out in getting her as a sister-in-law²! Song she absolutely has to dance to with me: Bye Bye Bye by *NSync
Mike Steinmetz
Groomsman
Where we met: Xavier Club Baseball house. Thought he was a nerd. Turns out I was right. Why we're friends: "...and they were roommates!" Song he absolutely has to dance to: "Hey Ya!" by Outkast, whistling at the top of his lungs
Bandit
Best Good Boy of Honor
Where we met: Our Oakley apartment, when his foster mom brought him over for a meet and greet and it was love at first sight. Why we're friends: He's the bestest boy in the whole wide world, duh. Song he absolutely has to dance with us to: Who Let the Dogs Out by Baja Men