Megan & Danny
Wedding Party
Renee Shirk
Matron of Honor
When I try to pinpoint my favorite memory with Megan, I find it nearly impossible. I think about the days we spent wearing ridiculous costumes and dancing until we could not dance anymore. I think about the late night sleepovers, driving around with our brand new drivers licenses, celebrating Thanksgiving with turkey hats on our heads, being the best prom dates, traveling the states together, and easily finding food to share every time we are out to eat. But, some of the best moments we have ever shared have happened in the last two years. Standing next to each other through the journey of marrying the loves of our lives is something I will cherish forever!
Chad Heiztman
Best Man
One of my favorite moments with the bride & groom (my second family) is our hiking trip in Utah. It's great to have such close friends that can appreciate the beauty the outdoors hold. Although we had some 12+ mile hikes, rationing our last bit of water in the desert, I would not have wanted to be with anyone else. Taking in the birds eye view of Angels Landing or hiking through the waters of the Narrows will always hold a special place in my heart. I appreciate & love the time we share together every time our family gets together. That trip was just one of many adventures, but hold some of my best memories with the amazing couple. The best part is that I know we have many more adventures, memories, & deep talks to come! Love you guys, can't wait to see your journey continue.
Hannah Parkes
Bridesmaid
I'm not always the best at making decisions, but choosing Megan to be my best friend was the easiest & best choice I've ever made. I want to be like her when I grow up- she's generous, hard working, wise, selfless, caring. I can't say I have a FAVORITE moment of Megan or Danny, because all of the moments are my favorites. There might be a high number of miles between us, but it provides epic reuniting moments with bear hugs & probable tears. Every milestone & major event in my life Megan has been involved in. She's just there. In a constantly changing world, it rocks to know that'll always be the same. So here's to holding the umbrella for each other, spooning queso in our mouths, crushing each other in dizzy bat, & laughing every single second we're together. You're just my favorite.
Alex Good
Groomsman
It was hard to think of a memory that was family friendly. My favorite memory with Danny would probably be a recent one. Just in August 2021 we decided we wanted to attempt to become 46ers, as in summiting the 46 high peaks of the Adirondacks in New York. We made an impromptu trip up for a long weekend to get it started and it honestly almost couldn't have gone any less to plan due to weather conditions. However, I think it perfectly sums up who we are as people and as friends since we had a great time even though 75% of the trip was miserable. Contradicting, I know, but we love to make light and find enjoyment in our misery. It's what keeps us going. 10/10 would maybe, probably not, do the same exact trip again. The only thing I would change next time would be for Meg to be there.
Mary White
Bridesmaid
It's hard to name just one favorite memory I've had with Megan (and Danny I guess) over the past couple years. Meeting Megan at our first job in NOVA was truly a blessing. From walking the halls in the clinic screaming "MEGAN," taking numerous workout classes together, quitting our jobs only to end up working at the same hospital system, going on vacation, forcing my friendship on Danny, being the godmother to Jameson (I may have just assumed that role on my own)- to being asked to stand up in their wedding. You guys are truly the best thing about living in NOVA. I love you both and can't wait to celebrate you two!
Dom Haynes
Groomsman
My favorite memory of Danny was when we met for the first time during our college soccer team's two mile test. We were side by side on the last lap and both exhausted. On the last turn our coach called out the time and it didn't sound like we were going to make it. We both look at each other and without saying a word took off for the finish line and make the time on the dot. Ever since then I knew I would have an amazing friend that would push me on and off the field to be a better person.
Elizabeth Mays
Bridesmaid
It's October 25, 2015 at 5:37pm. Meg & I are laying in twin xl beds in our room junior year at Ithaca College. We're already thinking about dessert as I get on the insomnia cookie website. We agree on some flavors; chocolate something or other for Meg. I rattle off quantities- 1, 5, 10, 300. She says extremely perplexed, "Why would you order THREE HUNDRED?!" Feeling stupid when I tell her for a large event & she begins laughing so hard she's legitimately crying. I have it on video. Face beet red, tears flowing. This snippet of our 8 year friendship describes Meg so well. Dessert loving, modest, laugh until you cry, take one for the team (sharing a room) & so smart despite the occasional blonde moment. All the best reasons to love her! I should order 300 insomnia cookies for the wedding.
Alfredo Torres
Groomsman
I have many great memories with Danny and Megan over the years and it's hard to put my finger on one and say it was the best time we've had. Danny and I were college roommates for almost 2 years and it was an honor. Not only did we have so much fun, but he was always just a great friend and so supportive. He knew when to check me, when to let me learn for myself, and offered me guidance when he saw I needed it. He just knew when to do one of those things and I can never repay him for those moments, the many great memories we have shared, and all the moments in between.
Grace Schaenzer
Bridesmaid
My favorite memory of Danny and Meg is when we met in Maine to go to lobster festival with Meg's parents. We got the full experience with lobster bibs and all. I didn't even like lobster that much, but how could I have gone the whole summer between semesters without seeing you?!
Will Lockard
Groomsman
One of my favorite memories with Danny was playing Marco Polo with Raymond. As kids, Danny and I always made a point of terrorizing Ray (my stepfather, Danny's father) and this story is no different. While playing a game of Marco Polo in the yard, Ray was "it". Danny and I took turns yelling "Polo" which eventually led to us guiding Ray close enough to a tree that the final "Polo" would cause him to turn and run face first into the tree. Ray had a lump and scratched up face for weeks. Of course we both thought this was absolutely hilarious and still get a crack out of it to this day.