Matron of Honor
As Emel's older sister, Damla has played many important roles in Emel's life. From secret keeper to sounding board to cheerleader to life coach and now matron of honor.
Best Man
Eric has been Dave's travel buddy for 11 years. They have traveled from Everest Base Camp to the beaches of Samoa to now down the aisle at Dave's wedding.
Bridesmaid
Colleen and Emel met freshman year of college after they became sorority sisters. They share the same quirky sense of humor that is sometimes always amusing to the two of them. They lived together for some many years that if common law marriage was legal in Indiana they'd be married by now.
Groomsman
Tim and Dave met in the office at MISO where they both work but figured out they were destined to be friends after to a trip to the Pint Room where they discovered they both had a strong appreciation for craft beer.
Bridesmaid
Kathryn was Emel's first friend at Purdue when they met during Boiler Gold Rush. They soon found out that they older sisters were actually roommates at the time and they were destined to be friends (and later on sorority sisters as well!).
Groomsman
Brandon and Dave met after college though fellow groomsman Adam. They spent many nights out in Indianapolis in their 20s which they love to reminisce about now that they're in their 30s.
Bridesmaid
Natalie and Emel were sorority sisters at Purdue. Post college, Natalie was Emel's go to phone call on long drives from Indy to Michigan. And due to company plane's route to Houston was able to still see Natalie fairly often even though they were many states apart.
Groomsman
Adam and Dave met at Purdue and bonded over their mutual love of the band My Morning Jacket. They have stayed friends over the year even living in different states by consistent communication about the Bill Simmons podcast and great bands they've been listening to.
Bridesmaid
Karen, Dave's older sister, and Emel met a few months into Emel and Dave's relationship. They were able to easily bond over their love of reading and teasing Dave.
Groomsman
Kevin is Dave's brother-in-law but ever since Kevin invited Dave to the music festival Bonaroo he became a friend. It's hard to go to a concert and not get swept up in Kevin's enthusiasm for his love of the artist.
Junior Bridesmaid
Myles is Dave's niece and is credited with adding Emel to the Schoon/Deal family text chain.
Ring Bearer
Conor is Dave's nephew and Dave is credited with being his first best friend. Conor helps to keep Dave young and his wrestling skills in check whenever they're visiting.
Flower Girl
Lila is Emel's oldest niece who was probably Dave's toughest critic. But he won her over with a game of catch and she's already welcomed him into the family.
Flower Girl
Ella is Emel's younger niece and Dave's biggest fan. While she's not always vocal about her appreciation, she likes to keep tabs on him and ensure he comes to visit regularly.