Wedding Party

Stephen Occhipinti

Officiant

Having worked on a few theatre productions with Stephen, we knew how eloquent and articulate he can be; he also let slip that years back he became an officiant specifically to be able to legally marry his friends and people seemed to just keep asking. When trying to figure out service details concerning the actual ceremony, Stephen came to mind. We asked and he agreed and we could not be happier!

Chris Walker

Groomsman

What can I say? He is a phenomenal audio engineer, alongside his equally talented wife. We hit it off from day one working 18 hour days at the Convention Center for the 2016 Mardi Gras Balls. From then on, we have always kept in touch on a personal and professional basis.

Ian Everett

Groomsman

We met during Adrienne’s debut with the Non-Prophet Theatre Company-South Division on G. R. Linden’s “A Gothic Christmas” where he was her stage husband. We shared a similar bond and could relate to many things which solidified our friendship. On the next show "Murdering Marlowe", Adrienne and Ian will once again be stage spouses.

Rebecca Fox

Bridesmaid

Rebecca and I met while working on a summer production by the SPN Players and immediately hit it off while coordinating scene changes. She is the successful business owner of Quatrefoil Content

Willie J. Smith

Man of Honor

It was the year 2011 and I was moving into the Disney dorms for my time spent working at Walt Disney World in DisneyQuest. I met this southern gentleman that for some odd reason nobody could understand. They literally did not know what he was saying and since I understood him perfectly, I stepped in as an interpreter and we became fast, lifelong friends.

Monique Murphy

Bridesmaid/Wedding Helper

Amidst the 2010's, I met Adrienne Burns, who would become one of my closest friends to this day. Mutual friends/acquaintances as well as a shared, poor taste in men during that period in their lives was the root of a beautiful friendship that flowered. Ever since fateful night, we have been 2 peas in a pod, friendmates, if you will! I would often hear of 1 of her oldest, truest friends: Jonathan Berguno as she would reminisce about those good ole college days, as well as them having been roommates on 3 separate occasions, and travel buddies. Not only do I feel blessed for this happy couple in my life, but I am ready to see what the future brings! I would like to thank both Adrienne and Jonathan for asking me to be part of y'all's storybook ending Happily Ever After!!! I truly love ya'll!

Jonathan Gabriel Berguno

Groom

Adrienne was the first person I met at Loyola University. It happened during orientation on campus in 2006. We ended up becoming best friends over the next 14 years. We lived together three times during college, now we're living together again, engaged and happier than ever. We have bonded over so many things since we reconnected on May 5, 2019. I can honestly say that I have found my soulmate. She is intelligent, has a beautiful singing voice which I love listening to, and she makes sure that I know that I am loved completely and unconditionally. She has even inspired me to go back to school, where I currently attend Tulane University. My future plans are to attend Loyola's Law School upon completion of my Tulane degree.

Adrienne Andres Burns

Bride

It was the summer of 2006 during freshmen orientation and we had the good fortune of having alphabetically close last names: Burns and Berguno. Since then we became good friends; four times we have lived together. Adrienne has always had my back in any problematic situations and is my true "ride or die". I should have realized earlier how amazing she really is. She is a true gem.

Dewitt Andres Burns

Father of the Bride

Since an early age, I was the stereotypical daddy's girl and I enjoyed every moment I spent with my father, being read to when I was younger and practicing sports as I got older. He never missed a game or play I was in and I will never forget that. Everything that one might consider good in me is because I am my father's daughter.

Mrs. Ray Nell Burns

Mother of the Bride

My mother is one of the most giving women I know. If she can help you in any way, she bends over backwards to do so. Selfless is so many ways, I regret not having seen this in her sooner and been a kinder daughter. I was certainly a handful and she took everything with a grain of salt. To my mother, one of the best people I know.

Fernando "Fred" Berguno

Father of the Groom

Growing up in LaPlace, I had the opportunity to learn and work alongside my father repairing and engineering broadcast and communication devices; this was often the highlight of my day, enjoying time alongside my father, absorbing his knowledge. As an independant, small business owner of Fred’s VCR Repair, he directly influenced me on my path towards fulfilling my own goals. My lovely fiancee and I are forging our own path forward as the proud owners of Pelican Location Sound, LLC. He is the best father I could have possibly had. Each day I strive to be a better man by following the example he has set for me my entire life. As a CASA volunteer, my father focused his efforts to impact his community positively; he became an advocate for abused, neglected children, always showing them and me love.

Melba Perez-Berguno

Mother of the Groom

My mother has an unparalleled drive for success. She set the bar high within our family with her many achievements. Excelling in her chosen field of social work, she has been a guest adjunct professor at Tulane University. Another such accomplishment of hers was graduating with her Master’s Degree in Social Work earlier than planned at the young age of 21. Although Melba’s difficulty in removing her “social worker hat” once off the clock can most certainly be annoying, according to both myself and her husband. However, my parents are both very committed to education both in their own career paths, as well as encouraging their children. This commitment to education was an essential factor in Jonathan’s intimidating upbringing, which was paramount to his future success.

Lisa Pilar Berguno

Flower Child

This is me putting out positive thoughts and hopes into the universe, even if they are slim possibilities, because I cannot imagine celebrating my wedding day without my little girl. I can only wish upon a star that Lisa is allowed to be the best flower girl there ever was, in a castle where she belongs, since she is my princess. It would be a shame if she were forced to miss out on such an important memory with her father. If it were not for my cherished daughter, I know that I would not be here. Lisa is truly a flower child; she brightens my day and I am proud that she is my daughter.

Dina Lynn Jones

Bridesmaid

Robert Boulton

Best Man