Wedding Party
Kaley O'Donnell
Bride
Kaley is passionate about personal growth, healthy living, and meaningful experiences. She loves sushi nights, travel adventures, and thoughtful conversations. She often enjoys nature walks, deep thinking, and a good cup of coffee. Her warmth, intentionality, and enthusiasm for life are just a few of the many things Dan loves most about her.
Daniel Norris
Groom
Dan can usually be found coding on his computer, imitating obscure film and television characters, or going on long walks with his husky Yukon. Dan enjoys running, cooking and baking. His calm presence, sense of humor, and love for intentional living and emotional growth quickly won Kaley over.
Rachel O'Donnell
Maid of Honor
Rachel is Kaley's twin sister and bestest friend. Close since the womb, there could be no other maid of honor for this wedding. Rachel lives in Hollywood and works in the film industry, her childhood passion. Rachel and Kaley are "two peas in a pod" both literally and figuratively, and love going on adventures, confiding in each other, and enjoying the lifelong gift of a built in best friend.
Nick Galbreath
Best Man
Nick is Dan’s brother-in-law. He is married to bridesmaid Charity Galbreath, and together they have three children. Nick enjoys working in the family flooring business, taking on new adventures, and spending time with his friends and family. Known for his friendly nature and easygoing personality, Nick is a great friend who loves connecting with new people.
Carrie Dicks
Bridesmaid
Carrie is Kaley's best friend of 17 years. The two met through campus ministry at Ohio University during a trip to New York where they quickly bonded over a shared mishap involving stolen belongings, an unforgettable start to a lifelong friendship. Since then, they've shared countless memories as well as a shred love for dance parties and moscato wine. Carrie is married to husband Aaron and together they have their son Jensen.
Justin Prazen
Groomsman
Justin is one of Dan's longtime friends and former coworkers from their Crystal Dynamics days. Though Justin now lives in Utah, the two have stayed close through regular phone calls and Dan's visits out west. They've worked on projects together, navigated career changes side by side, and become a steady support for each other over the years.
Charity Galbreath
Bridesmaid
Charity is one of Kaley's future sisters-in-law and married to the best man. Charity and Kaley have bonded over dinners out, escape room challenges, hanging out with the family and mutual friends, and planning the wedding. Kaley has really enjoyed getting to know Charity and her other sisters-in-law Angela, Jane, and Bethany.
Mike Svymbersky
Groomsman
Mike is another of Dan's longtime friends from their Crystal Dynamics days. Now based in Las Vegas with wife Enid, Mike and Dan have bonded over years of tackling tough technical problems together and have remained close through regular calls and Dan's visits. He's the kind of friend who's always good for a deep conversation about work, life, or whatever puzzle either of them is trying to solve.
Darla O'Donnell
Mother of the Bride
Darla is Kaley and Rachel’s mother and a constant source of love, warmth, and support for her family. When she is not working in special education, Darla enjoys spending evenings at home with her 100-year-old mother, Lyla, cheering on the Cleveland Browns and Guardians, and planning her next trip. She loves spending quality time with her daughters both at home and abroad, and has a special gift for pouring love and care into the people around her. Kaley credits her mother for her love of meaningful experiences, beautiful nature, and deep connection with others.
Randy O'Donnell
Father of the Bride
Randy is a Lutheran pastor, and proud dad to Kaley, Rachel, Theo, Tess. He has always encouraged his children to pursue their passions and wholeheartedly supports them in all they do. A devoted Pittsburgh Steelers enthusiast and avid traveler, Randy passed along his sense of adventure and love of travel to Kaley. She is grateful for the many memories, trips, and life lessons they have shared together over the years.
Linda Norris
Mother of the Groom
Linda is Dan's mother. When she is not caring for her five children or twelve grandchildren, she enjoys sipping tea and crafting with her Cricut machine. Linda loves spending time with her family and teaching first grade. Dan gets his work ethic and kind loving nature from his mother.
Larry Norris
Father of the Groom
Larry is Dan’s father. He and Linda are often found at home hosting big Sunday afternoon family dinners or gathered around the table for a competitive board game. Known for his quick wit and love of a good mental challenge, Larry often wins said board games. Dan inherited both his intellectual curiosity and his sense of humor from his dad.
Theo O'Donnell
Ring Bearer
Theo is the brides little brother. He is entering third grade and loves cats, video games, and Pokemon.
Tess O'Donnell
Flower Girl
Tess is the brides little sister. Tess is starting first grade this year and loves ballet and all things rainbow and pink.
Pastor Aaron Layne
Officiant
Pastor Aaron is Kaley and Rachel's Youth Pastor from their years at Calvary Lutheran Church in Chillicothe, OH. Pastor Aaron and the O'Donnell family have know each other for many years from when Aaron was a Pastoral Intern.