Ninamarie & Brandyn
Wedding Party
Lara von Nyssen
Officiant
Nina's sister and one of our very favorite people! There's no one better to help us officially tie the knot. As most younger siblings do, Nina has always looked up to (and often, tried to copy) whatever Lara is doing. To this day, Nina still regularly raids Lara's closet and calls her sister for advice at least twice a week. Lara was the very first person Nina called to say "So I met this guy Brandyn...and I think he's the one." Lara is currently in nursing school and is the mom to the world's cutest pit bull.
Amanda Leger
Wedding Planner
For all wedding questions, find Amanda!
Shannon Nolte
Maid of Honor
Nina and Shannon met in college and the rest, as they say, is history. From wild nights out in LA to learning how to become adults while living in San Francisco, these two have truly grown up together. Shannon is finishing up her MBA at MIT, but she spends most of her time exploring the world for new adventures, looking for all that life has to offer.
Troy Smith
Best Man
Best friends since middle school, there was no one else Brandyn could choose as his best man. Troy has been Brandyn's fishing buddy, drinking buddy, and squirrel hunting buddy for many years and will be for the rest of their lives. Brandyn can always count on Troy for advice, a hilarious story, and a Miller Lite.
Allison Haworth
Bridesmaid
Allison is Nina's grandbig from Alpha Chi Omega, and they have remained close friends since college. Allison has always been there to listen, give brilliant advice, and share a laugh. She also is always on hand to provide power tools for building IKEA furniture. Allison lives with her fiancee in Temecula, CA, and spends much of her time planning epic vacations and hanging out with her two precious pooches.
Cayden Confer
Groomsman
Another member of the three musketeers, Cayden and Brandyn became good friends in high school and while Cayden worked on Brandyn's dad's farm. A lover of cows and beer, whenever these two get together, the laughs are sure to follow.
Megan Summers
Bridesmaid
Nina and Megan became close friends while they were teaching in Alabama. Their friendship can in fact be told purely through Dunkin' receipts, roadtrips (Tuscaloosa, Nashville, Raleigh, just to name a few) and sending music to each other. Quite possibly the most eclectic person Nina knows, Megan spends her time painting, propagating succulents, and reading the co-star app.
Ethan Purnell
Groomsman
Brandyn's former roommate, these two struck up a friendship based entirely on an affinity for bowties. Since then, they have shared a love of brewing beer, making wine, and buying entirely too many fish.
Ashtyn Moore
Bridesmaid
Brandyn's sister as well as the maker of the world's very best cookies! An avid football fan, Ashtyn can (and will) tell you more about Penn State and the Pittsburgh Steelers than you thought any one person could possibly know. Ashtyn is a bunny whisperer and general animal-lover and can often be found at Dunkin. Nina relies on Ashtyn for laughter and her purse splenda.
Dave Speer
Groomsman
Friends since college, Dave and Brandyn have spent many days on backpacking trips. Together, they have seen many beautiful sights, danced (poorly) and melted many a s'more.
Desmyn Moore
Bridesmaid
Brandyn's youngest sister and the world's weirdest sweetheart. She's currently in school at Penn State, after which she plans to attend veterinary school. Desmyn likes to eat quesadillas for breakfast, after which she can be found rescuing and adopting snapping turtles, listening to boy bands, and brightening the day of anyone she interacts with.
Eli Bechdel
Groomsman
Completing the three musketeers, Eli and Brandyn have been friends for many years. If you hear laughter, the sound of a Miller Lite being popped open, or any mention of a cuban, you'll be sure to find Eli.