Hi everyone! My name is Diana, and for those of you who don’t know me, I’m the bride’s sister. I’ve been happily married to my husband, Willy, since 2015. I’m a stay-at-home mom to our three wonderful kids and our ridiculously sweet dog. When I have free time at home you’ll find me working on my latest creative hobby, tending to my 75ish houseplants, reading, or doing puzzles of some kind. On the other hand, if I have free time and a baby-sitter, I’ll probably be outside of the house going to a concert, football game (Go Niners!), or hanging out with friends. Our actual free time is relatively limited though, because Willy and I are also super involved in our kids’ school. We’re both active volunteers and over-the-top PTA parents, so we end up spending a lot of time planning and helping with school events and volunteering in our kids’ classrooms. It’s been a great way to meet people and an excuse to do a lot of crafting that is way too impractical for personal use.
Diana's Favorite Memories
How do you pick one favorite memory when someone is intertwined with almost all of your favorite childhood memories? How many hilarious “Dani-isms” have I heard over the years? I don’t actually know the answer to either of those, but I can give a general impression of what growing up with her was like! Once I got over no longer being an only child (sorry for trying to convince mom to abandon you on a walk Dani!), I mostly remember being goofy together. The Beanie Baby games, the long road trips pretending that Zira (the villain from Lion King II) was chasing us, the trips to Home Depot with dad where we’d be little monkeys on the cool lumber carts, the time spent trying to figure out how many times “Chariot” by Gavin DeGraw could possibly play over the course of a weekend at Eagle Lake (I swear it was at least 40), the countless times we watched the fever dream that is CATS: The Musical on VHS, the time we played Lord of the Rings Trivial Pursuit and realized, “When in doubt, pick Pippin!”, the time she proudly found a stick while hunting for Easter Eggs, the time she influenced the tram driver at Disney… I could go on all day, but the brightest moments of my early years overwhelming feature her.
Jeff - Best Man
I am into classic cars, weight lifting, hiking, camping, and love to travel. I am outgoing, energetic, and some say funny.
Jeff’s Favorite Memories
I met Timmy at an insurance conference in Fargo North Dakota on a warm spring day in 2018.... JK. I know Timmmmmy since birth. He crawled out of mom and started singing show tunes. He was instantly tasked with a full time job of annoying Billy.
Favorite memory, Geez. I have a lot. One that comes to mind is our road trip to Vegas. Sharing good stories, bumping music, and having bro time! Then Timmy learned that streptococcus doesnt stay in vegas. Hahaha
Morgan - Maid of Honor
Hi there! I'm Morgan, a Reno local with a passion for travel and exploring new places. I especially love learning about different cultures and indulging in their cuisines. At home, I enjoy reading fantasy novels and spending time with my pets: a rabbit, an axolotl, and a jumping spider.
Morgan’s Favorite Memories
Dani and I met through my sister, who was on the same competitive gymnastics team as Dani. Our friendship blossomed over sushi outings and our shared love for fantasy, particularly Harry Potter—Dani is the Hufflepuff to my Slytherin.
One of my favorite memories with Dani is from a camping trip where we stayed up late, sitting on a bale of hay, talking about our travel dreams. Thats the night she became the peanut butter to my jelly. Our adventures have been countless, like conquering the Reno Wine Walk with hydration packs and athletic gear, braving early mornings to water ski at Donner Lake, and rocking our Sully (from Monsters, Inc.) and dragon onesies for late-night hangouts.
Dani is the best friend I could ever ask for, and I cant wait to celebrate her future with Tim alongside all of you!
Bill - Groomsmen
Bill is a family man who is married (10 years) and has one kid (daughter Kinsley). He is an avid traveler, sports fan, athlete, and likes long walk on the beach during sunsets.
Bill’s Favorite Memories
Bill has put up with the groom (younger brother) for 36 years, listening to Tim sing Jurassic Park song.
There are too many favorite memories to list. Our family trips with Uncle Tim always create so many memories. From Napa, Halloween costume parties, Bearizona, the Polar Express, sinking the boat at the lake, etc.
Patty - Bridesmaid
Hola! I am Patty, I am married to my high school sweetheart Jeff (Tim's brother/best man), married 20 years in 2025. We have 2 handsome boys! I love the outdoors, traveling and all the girly things. Favorite national park is Zion!
Patty’s Favorite Memories
I met Danielle 6 years ago and have loved her since then she is fun, smart and beautiful! I love spending time with Danielle whether at a social event, girls day out days or just relaxing watching interesting and funny movies! The best memory...I have so many fun memories with Danielle but so excited we were at my favorite place together in Disneyland! I am so excited and happy she will soon be my official Sister!!
Brian - Groomsman
I'm Brian. I'm a technology and systems administrator in the capital projects section of a public utility, husband to my lovely wife, Tori, and a father of one of the two-year-olds you'll likely see running around during the reception.
Brian’s Favorite Memories
Ive known Tim since we were in Boy Scouts together before we were teenagers. Our acquaintance didnt necessarily start out as friends; since Tim was part of the older group of boys, it was only fair that I got a bit of hazing from him. Tims parents, Mike and Linda, were a big part of my scouting years, with Linda shaping much of how our troop was organized and got things done and Mike helping me earn many core merit badges and learn about government, law, and politics, which I would eventually go on to study for college and graduate school. As Tim and I grew, our patrols changed, and we got to know each other, we became part of a group of extremely close friends through Scouts. As the years have gone on weve stayed close friends, hung out random nights at the flip of a phone, helped each other move, consoled each other during heartbreaks and loss, looked for jobs together, lived together for a time, hiked many miles and been on many roadtrips, drank lots of beer, and now are watching each others families grow. My favorite memories of Tim are the times weve hung out and talked for hours, sometimes at a bar, sometimes at one of our houses, but, no matter what might be going on in our lives, always boisterous, diving deep in our conversations, and inviting others to have a good time with us.
Myrissa - Bridesmaid
Hey, I'm Myrissa! I'm a Colorado transplant from Wisconsin following eight years in the US Air Force. I love everything about travelling, from seeing new places to learning about different cultures to trying new foods. Most recently, my husband and I were lucky enough to visit Japan in celebration of my PA school graduation. We saw cherry blossoms, visited temples, attended a sushi-making tour, and even tried some world-famous Kobe beef! We are also preparing to introduce our first child to the world in June 2024! Who would have guessed that this year could get even better with such a special engagement?!
Myrissa’s favorite memories
The beautiful bride and I became roomates in PA school, signing a year-long lease across the country months before we ever met. The first night in our new apartment I could immediately tell what a bubbly, thoughtful, and loving person she was. I also learned that she was WAY more fun than me! (Pretty sure Im still recovering from that hangover almost three years later.) It would be impossible to choose a favorite memory with Danielle because I was lucky enough to spend essentially every day with her for an entire year. Some favorites would have to be when we fostered a partially psychotic cat together, stood outside in the cold in the middle of the night for hours while the fire alarm went off for no reason, when I spilled things on her bed multiple times during movie nights because Im a disaster but she still loves me, when we attempted Dice Pong, hosted family paint night, celebrated our victories with all-you-can-eat sushi, visited New York City, and of course when she kindly offered to bring me snacks and water after a grueling workout.
Danielle struggled with feeling like a third wheel in PA school since many of our close friends were in committed relationships at the time. Everyone but her could see what a catch she was, and we all encouraged her that the right person would be out there. I am overjoyed to have watched Danielle and Tims relationship grow, and I have no doubt that they will have a strong, happy, and healthy marriage! YOU GO GIRL! And also, HA! WE WERE RIGHT!
Andres - Groomsmen
Growing up in East San Jose, we have known each other for a long time by being in scouts in Troop 251. We also attended the same High School at Andrew Hill, taking AP English classes together. This was where we first became close, as we helped our friend Amanda build sets for our rendition of The Taming of the Shrew for our school play: we played opposite leading roles, he as Luciento and myself as Petruchio. After graduating SJSU, I worked for Costco for 10 years before getting my teaching credential. And currently, I am completing my fourth year of teaching English in East San Jose. But throughout everything, we stayed in contact through running, lunch dates, and special events, like my own wedding, with my wonderful wife.
Andres’ Favorite Memories
During the last couple years, I believe Tim and I have become the closest. Through our meetups while hike-running, we have had our deepest conversations about life on the Quicksilver trail of Almaden, reflecting about our past, but also where our future will lead us. During the time of these runs is when I have my most memorable memory of Tim. We went out to go eat in downtown Mountain View. Tim was going through a difficult time with the passing of his mother, but that was where I noticed something different about him. Yes, he was grieving but he had a special glow about him. The more I talked to him, the more I realized the reason why he was glowing was because he was getting close to Danielle, who was especially supportive of him during his difficult time. I remember telling him that he had something special with her.
Lily - Bridesmaid
Hi all! My name is Lily and Danielle and I met at Drexel during PA school. I am originally from Denver where I grew up loving the outdoors, not being bothered by snow and loving the rain (because it was so rare there!). My husband and I are living in the Greenville area of SC and we just welcomed our first son, Oliver, in April! I love hiking, kayaking and camping, and I'm looking forward to doing more of that soon!
Lily's Favorite Memories
My favorite memory of Danielle... that's a tough one! Choosing between tacos and Margs, frantically studying, or game nights at her apartment.... but I'll have to go with the most meaningful. I had a very bad accident during PA school and spent quite a while in the hospital, and Danielle was one of only a few who helped carry me through that time. She visited me in the hospital, she fed me, she encouraged me, and she believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself. I'm so incredibly lucky to call her my friend! She is a blessing to everyone who knows her!
Justice - Groomsmen
Raised by wolves, this Northern California native has traveled the world two times over, but has never felt safer than the space created by one Tim West in a team meeting that should have been an email.
Justice’s Favorite Memories
Justice is Tims coolest friend. Their friendship was built on the mean streets of Fremont, meandering through duck poop and garbage fumes to get their steps in.
Rachael - Bridesmaid
Hi! I'm Rachael! I'm from Massachusetts but recently moved to New Hampshire. I love all things hiking and rabbits. I fell in love with hiking due to the White Mountains (NH) but recently found a new passion hiking 300 miles of the Appalachian trail. My current residence is unfortunately not pet friendly, but once I can I plan to adopt multiple rabbits (much to the chagrin of my boyfriend).
Rachael's favorite memories
I had the pleasure of getting to know Danielle during PA school. We spent countless hours studying together, complaining together, and, most importantly, not taking things too seriously together. My favorite memory of us is getting absolutely soaked on our walk to volunteer at a center that trains dogs that will go on to work as search and rescue canines, police dogs, etc. It was raining buckets as we walked, but we managed to stay moderately dry until we had to walk on a raised slab of concrete. The cars going by produced a wave of water and we were soaked in lovely Philly road water. Despite the miserableness of the situation, Danielle made it not only bearable but funny. So excited to celebrate her on this upcoming very special day!
