Wedding Party
Danielle Darah
Maid of Honor
Nicole's oldest sister who currently resides in Manhattan, New York working in real estate and mens fashion. She custom made Brian's tuxedo he is wearing on the wedding day. Danielle loves to take her dog, Vivienne (Vivi) on runs, work out, travel the world, and golf. She has a love for Gin martinis, Bombay Sapphire to be exact!
Brooke Payzant
Matron of Honor
Nicole's second oldest sister, married to Josh Payzant. She is a full time Mommy to Skylar Faye. Brooke is a very talented artist/designer, who loves taking pictures of golf courses with her drone. She is also an avid golfer and THREE time Inverness Club champ!
Thomas Cullum
Best Man
Tom is Brian's childhood best friend. They knew each other since they were 3 years old! Tom and Brian share a love of golf and always make sure to celebrate each other's birthdays with a traditional round of golf each year. Brian witnessed Tom get his first hole-in-one at Inverness Club. Brian is still salty that he does not have one yet.
Josh Payzant
Groomsman
Josh is the brother in law of Nicole and father of Skylar. Josh and Brian reconnected 5 years ago in Toledo after realizing they played on the same travel baseball team when they were 13 years old in Northville, Michigan. Josh introduced Brian to Nicole at Benchmark restaurant around 5 years ago and the rest is history!
Melissa McCoy
Bridesmaid
Nicole's best friend who she met in college. Melissa currently lives in Orlando, Florida working as a paralegal, but hoping to move back to Sylvania full time. Melissa is the only person Nicole will drink Pinot Grigio with. Fun fact: Nicole set up Melissa and her now FIANCE Ryan!
Mackenzie Gross
Bridesmaid
Nicole's family friend for over a decade! Mackenzie is a CPA specializing in tax. Mackenzie loves to spoil her dog, Mulligan, and take him to patios and breweries. Brian & Nicole enjoy golfing, dining and participating in wine tastings at Inverness with Mack and her husband, Justin.
Julie Dufort
Bridesmaid
Julie is Brian's older sister and mother of Leo. She works in sales for their family company, American Manufacturing. Julie enjoys hanging with her family, golfing at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan and going to Leo's baseball games/sporting events. Nicole cannot wait to OFFICIALLY call Julie her sister in law!
Eric Dufort
Groomsman
Eric is Brian's brother in law, married to Julie and father of Leo. Most people call him "Leo's Dad." Eric is a Partner at New Life Arboricultural Services. He loves to golf at Warwick and explore golf courses all over. Eric also loves basketball, where he played at Albion College. He was inducted into the Standish Hall of Fame! Eric is also a huge fan of Notre Dame Football.
Ed Torres
Groomsman
Ed was Brian's roommate at Grand Valley State for 3 years. Ed had a short stint at becoming a firefighter. His nickname, "Firefighter Ed", stuck. Brian and Ed used to spend time out on the lake and have countless memories of fun nights back in college. Ed is a newlywed to his wife, Christina. Brian and Nicole like to spend time with them golfing, watching sports and going out to dinner.
Conner Skonieski
Groomsman
Conner is one of Brian's best friends growing up on Lake Columbia. He is currently living in Hawaii as a diver for the Navy. They met when they were 12 as shy kids playing basketball on the driveway. They would spend their summers wakeboarding, jet skiing and having bonfires where they grew a love for Busch Light.
Skylar Payzant
Flower Girl
Nicole's & Brian's niece - daughter of Josh & Brooke Payzant. Skylar is one years old. She enjoys sitting on the Inverness patio, going swimming and riding in the back of a bike.
Leonidas Dufort
Ring Bearer
Leo is Brian & Nicole's nephew - son of Eric & Julie Dufort. He is 5 years old. Leo loves to play baseball, tennis and golf. He is a huge fan of dinosaurs and loves to hang out with Grandpa Chuck and Grandma. Leo loves to go to Edgewood Country Club to go get a milkshake while Grandpa has his wine.
Jax & Winston Darah
The Puppies: Future Jax & Winston Gotberg
Jax and Winston are excited that their mommy and daddy are finally getting married! They love playing outside, going on walks, getting pup cups and riding in the car. They cannot wait to go through the name changing process with mommy.