Jessica & Derek
Wedding Party
Andrea Buchanan
Maid of Honor
Since about 7th grade, if someone asked me who my best friend was, I never hesitated to say Andie. She has been there for countless volleyball games, adventures, sleepovers, laughing attacks, and basically every other milestone of my life thus far. It only makes sense that we continue the tradition as she stands beside me as my best friend and Maid of Honor at our wedding!
Nick Joy
Best Man
What started as big time rivals on the football field turned into an unbreakable bond off and on the field. We have been great friends since I was 14, from creating wrestling moves in the wrestling room to never finishing the Jason Bourne Series we've been through it all.
Heidi Schneider
Bridesmaid
Heidi is my younger sister by 18 months. We have always been very tight since we are so close in age. Did you know she has the voice of an angel? She will be singing at the ceremony!
Bobby Geiger
Groomsman
Bobby and I are 10 years apart but get us together and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference, just ask our mother. Together we share a love for football, video games and tacos among many others. Without my brother I wouldn't be as motivated to be a great role model.
Erica Schneider
Bridesmaid
Erica is my youngest sister. She might not look like me, but our personalities are very similar. If you bring up a Spongebob quote or talk about dogs, she will probably keep you busy for at least an hour.
Mike Zent
Groomsman
Mike was my first friend at Daemen and luckily for me was also in the Physical Therapy program. We would keep ourselves occupied throughout every boring lecture with stupid comments and predicting scores of the upcoming Bills games. Now we work together as PT's and works towards trying every breakfast diner in Buffalo
Marisa Mauro
Bridesmaid
Marisa is one of my first friends at Daemen! Being commonly known as "One of the nicest people you'll ever meet", she is just that and so much more. Marisa and I lived together for 2 years while in graduate school at Daemen, and she is now a Physician Assistant at a pediatric family practice in Utica, NY.
Nolan Christopher
Groomsman
I met Nolan throughout our time in the PT program at Daemen. Over the 3 year program we became better friends and bonded over the Bills, weight room, and studying for exams. Nolan brings many laughs and talent to the table, just get the man a guitar. Also, Good thing the wedding is on Friday as its his cheat meal day!
Allie Sokoloff
Bridesmaid
Allie and I have known each other since undergrad, but didn't become close friends until graduate school. She was one of my only friends that knew about the proposal. I playfully bugged her for months (sorry Allie), thinking all of the secrecy was about a Christmas gift or something. Little did I know it was so much bigger than that, and she was dying to tell me!
Evan Wells
Groomsman
Our friendship like Nick above began with a football rivalry that grew into a lasting friendship over our bond for football and wrestling. Throughout high school, Evan was the smallest in our friend group with the high voice to now being one of the biggest. Although we don't see each other as often as Evan currently serves in the US Army as an Army Ranger, he someone I look forward to seeing every time he's back in Medina as many more memories are formed.
Karen Mittlefehldt
Bridesmaid
Karen and I met freshman year when we were paired together for a project. We instantly hit it off and we became such close friends. If you ever want someone to cook you delicious food and chocolately baked goods, Karen is your girl. Did you know she can burp louder than anyone in the Schneider family? (Crazy I know)
Dustin Hurtgam
Groomsman
Dustin AKA Mike is the oldest member of the group but you probably couldn't tell. We have known each other for what feels like forever and anytime you get the hometown gang together you're in for tons of laughs and new adventures. From country concerts, to canoeing on the creek Dustin will always be there for a good time and we can always count on him to bring an extra level of excitement.
Desirae Samiani
Bridesmaid
Des and I met in undergrad through Marisa. Since then, we constantly get confused for one another. Teachers, classmates, and even our own friends get caught off guard and call each other the wrong name. Maybe it's the Italian in us! Did you know Des has been to Italy THREE times??
Dominic Montesanti
Groomsman
Dom and I became friends in high school on the wrestling team competing in the room throughout every practice. While I was at Daemen we became even closer over video games and the occasional game of BS, darts, and pool. Nowadays, we catch up when we can as Dom is living it up in Florida.