Danielle & Ryan
Wedding Party
Sarah Ferguson
Matron of Honor
Sarah has been my best friend since the fourth grade! We share so many great memories of growing up with each other and even spending time as college roommates. Whenever we are together we will constantly laugh over inside jokes and somehow end up having a dance party to our favorite songs. And watch out- we may whip out some of out synchronized dances on the wedding night! Another fun fact is that her husband Todd, and Ryan went to the same college and both played lacrosse! Such a small world. Ryan and I have really enjoyed spending time with Sarah, Todd, and their little boy, Otto over the past few years. Where will you find Sarah at the wedding? You will find Sarah on the dance floor until the night ends!
Dana McDonald
Bridesmaid
Dana is my brother's girlfriend and the ultimate bachelorette planner! Over the past 4 years we have gotten to know each other and often bond over poking fun at my brother and his friends. Dana has hands down the best Mac-N-cheese in the world and will make the most delicious desserts (two both very important qualities!) I look forward to creating more lasting memories with Dana including our annual Deep Creek ski trip (even though we might not partake in the "ski" portion!) Where will you find Dana on the wedding night? You'll be finding Dana making friends and celebrating all evening!
Nicki Baehr
Bridesmaid
Nicki and I quickly became best friends after sorority recruitment. After meeting her I just knew she was going to be my Little and that we were a match made in heaven. Our bond as big and little grew over the years in college and we won best Big and Little 3 years in a row! After college, Nicki moved to Federal Hill where we spent plenty of nights out and had sleepovers- she was even with me the night I met Ryan. I can always count on Nicki for a fun night out- even if it's at the Jetty in Kent Island! Where will you find Nicki on the wedding night? You will find her by the desserts and watch out for her fabulous dance moves!
Mikayla Kissner
Bridesmaid
Mikayla is the wife of Daniel, Ryan's brother and my soon to be sister-in-law! It has been wonderful getting to know Mikayla over the past few years and we quickly grew to know that we have a lot in common. I am so grateful to have a sister-in-law that is as easy-going, fun, and caring as Mikayla. I look forward to all the memories we will make in the future as we attend family parties, visits, and vacations together! Where will you find Mikayla at the wedding? Mikayla will be bonding with the fam and tearing up the dance floor with her hubby!
Kathleen Grosz
Junior Bridesmaid
Kathleen is Ryan's cousin and I owe it all to her for our engagement! While on vacation in the Outer Banks two years ago, Kathleen wanted Ryan to propose right then and there! Unfortunately Ryan was not exactly prepared at that time but Kathleen tried to help him make it happen anyways. Ryan ended up waiting a few months to pop the question, but Kathleen gave great suggestions for Ryan and lit a fire under his butt to do it! I am so excited to be spending more time with Kathleen in the future and make more Tik Tok videos with her (because we all know how much I love a good Tik Tok dance!) Where will you find Kathleen during the wedding? You may find her making sure all the adults are behaving and sneaking in a couple of Tik Tok dance moves on the dance floor.
Fred Ruff
Officiant
My brother Fred (or as I call him, Freddy) has the special role of being our officiant. When it came to choosing an officiant, we knew we wanted to have a relationship with the person who would conduct our wedding. We also considered who will be great at speaking in front of others and who will be able to make it personal to us. I know that Freddy will do a fantastic job as our officiant. After all, we spent many years making home videos with him being the director and me some sort of supporting role. I have always looked up to my brother, I knew I had to include him in a special way.
Daniel Kissner
Best Man
If you don't know Daniel, he has been my brother and partner in crime since the day he was born in 1993. He is a veteran who I have the utmost respect for being in the Marines and 2 tours under his belt. He is a loving son, brother, and husband who would do anything for anyone with the drop of a hat. I'm excited for him to be standing next to me on my big day and I'm hoping he doesn't tell too many embarrassing stories during his best man speech.
Drew Kissner
Groomsman
Drew, this could be a multi-paragraph description about you and the crazy stories which come along with it. He is another loving son and brother who I'm happy to have up there with me on my big day. For those of you who don't know Drew, it won't take him long to come up and say hi to you and possibly convince you to take a shot with him. He has a big heart and I'm happy to have him up there with me!
Matt McNeely
Groomsman
Matt and I have been friends since High School where we played Lacrosse and Basketball together. For those of you who don't know Matt, he will be the tallest person at the wedding and also will most likely be the first person on the dance floor. Matt, Blazeck, and I lived together for 5 years in Baltimore where we had some great times. I think I speak for us all when I say we'd go back and do it all over again if we could. Danielle often referred to the Lancaster house as a "Frat House," but she wouldn't have had it any other way. Glad you'll be up there with me on our big day brotha!
Josh Keys
Groomsman
What can be said about Josh other than when all of us get together he seems to be the biggest instigator of them all. From getting us to drink more than we should or be the helping hand to push us to do something we otherwise might not have done without his help. Josh and I have been friends since 9th grade when we were put in the same homeroom together. If you're looking for a good story about me potentially doing something dumb or irrational, this is the guy to talk to.
Derrick Vogel
Groomsman
What can be said about Derrick other than he's the life of the party. When Derrick wants to do something whether it be golfing, basketball or simply going out and having a good time, its hard not to bring the same energy as him. Derrick and I met in High School playing sports where we've shared a lot of blood, sweat and tears together. He'll most likely be the first person on the dance floor and the last to leave but not before sweating through his shirt. Happy to have you up there with us on our big day!
Tracy Armstrong
Groomsman
Tracy and I met playing lacrosse at Essex community college or as we called it, The U. I still remember showing up to our first practice and seeing this guy decked out in USA lacrosse gear thinking to myself, what did I get myself into and man I hope I'm faster than that guy cause he just might kill me. Tracy and I went on to Greensboro College where we lived together for 4 years, so if you're looking for some good college stories, this is your guy. He's always down for whatever and might be the chillest person on the planet off the field. Glad you'll be up there with me on our big day!
Mike Blazeck
Groomsman
Where to begin with this guy, from hanging out in your parents basement every weekend in high school playing Mario Cart to living together in Baltimore post college for 5 years. Mike still only calls Danielle Danny from the first time I brought her to the frat house in Fells. When we first moved down to Fells I still remember moving the couch in the rain cause we were both to anxious to get down there and start the next chapter, mega couch will live in memory forever. Mike is now a loving father of 2 boys and glad to have you up there with me on our big day!