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Mary & Dan

August 26, 2023 • Rochester, NY

Mary & Dan

August 26, 2023 • Rochester, NY

Wedding Party

Cullen Olsson (Hunter)
Cullen Olsson (Hunter) - Maid of Honor
Mary and Cullen met in the fall of 2013 as First Years at DePauw University on their Dorm Floor (Rest in Peace Hogate Hall)! As Cullen shared when Mary was her MOH, they quickly bonded over their love of travel, food, exercise, and dogs! Cullen has always been and continues to be Mary's "person" (sorry Dan). Cullen is Mary's confidant, sister at heart, and someone she knows she can always count on. Mary has known that Cullen would be her Maid of Honor even before she met Dan. Just as all of Mary's Bridesmaids are, Mary considers Cullen her family and knows that they will be life long friends! Mary is incredibly blessed to have Cullen and the Bridesmaids as her Family!
Lillian Zinn (Esley)
Lillian Zinn (Esley) - Bridesmaid
Lillian and Mary met at the Norman Howard School in the fall of 2011. Mary and Lillian became fast friends and bonded over their love of food, exercise, and similar educational experiences. Even though they only spent one year together in school, Lillian and Mary have kept in close contact over the last decade (wow!). Lillian even came out to Indiana to DePauw University to cheer on Mary's Team during the Little 500 Cycling Race! Both of these amazing women are/were in each other's bridal parties, and Mary knows that Lillian is a life long friend. Mary can't wait to make more memories together!
Thea Klement
Thea Klement - Bridesmaid
Thea - also known as Dorothy to Mary and many in Rochester! Thea is the first part of what Dan calls "The Ginger Cousins"! Thea and Emma (Thea's sister) have always been some form of Mary's Sister/Cousin! So shortly after Dan first knew of or met Thea and Emma, he began to call them "The Ginger Cousins". Mary believes this is very fitting and now their 3 way group chat is called "Mary and The Ginger Cousins!". Thea and Mary love discussing and thinking through many challenging topics. Thea is in a Masters program that Mary also finds very interesting and she loves hearing about Thea's work! It has been amazing to grow along side Thea and be their for each other in each phase of life, all the way from 1997, through many family road and camping trips, birthday parties, high school and college graduations! Mary is so thankful for Thea's love and support throughout this life!
Emma Klement
Emma Klement - Bridesmaid
Mary first met Emma in November of 1997 when Emma was just a day old! Talk about life long friends! Emma is the other half of Mary's Ginger Cousins! Emma and Mary have so many memories together as young kids! All over the country, from Ocean Grove, NJ, White Sands, NM, The Rocky mts, ADK mts, PEI, and so many in between! Emma has been there for Mary in ways that other people couldn't! Emma has been a rock for Mary over recent years with her kind words of support and admiration. Emma is also Mary's go - to Art Expert! Mary loves hearing about Emma's work for her Master's in Art. There have been many Facetime phone calls to Emma from the Michael's painting section and many updates on both of their current work. Mary is so grateful for Emma's *factual* life long friendship, that is full of so much fun, laughter and joy..... and always remember, do NOT forget the bean!
Leah Ducan
Leah Ducan - Bridesmaid
Leah and Mary have known each other for over 15 years! They first met when Leah and John (Mary's brother) were in Karate together. Leah and Mary reconnected in middle school. Leah, John and Mary would do some crazy things together and were great pals. Leah and Mary also had the wonderful opportunity to explore Disney World together when both of their family Vacations overlapped each others. Since their families over lapped so much, and Leah was close with both John and Mary, Leah would often joke that she was the 3rd sibling! For many years, this wasn't too far from the truth! Leah also joined Mary in many activities such as the youth Musical and Youth group at AFUMC. They have been to Jamaica together (Emma was there. too!). Over all, Leah is such a support, confidant, and sister at heart to Mary, and Mary is SO thankful for all the memories in the past, and all of those to come!
Dougie Smith
Dougie Smith - Best Man
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Ryan Patalono
Ryan Patalono - Groomsman
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Christian Olsson
Christian Olsson - Groomsman
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John Church - Groomsman
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Genny Church-Smith
Genny Church-Smith - The Puppy of Honor
Look at that face. Need we say more?