Wedding Party
Alexandra Heist
Bride
Alex is a military child who has been fortunate enough to have lived all over. She met Shaan at Rollins college and currently works as a Mechanical Engineer. She loves all sports and she coaches a club volleyball team and enjoys reading and listening to music. Alex is excited to get to share this amazing day with the people she loves as these two families are joined.
Shaan Chutinan
Groom
Shaan grew up in Florida and attended Rollins College, where he met Alex. He currently works as a Technical Support Engineer, and enjoys many sports, specifically, football and Formula One. Shaan values time with family and friends and is grateful for the relationships that have shaped him. He is excited to celebrate this special day surrounded by loved ones.
Benjamin Heist
Ring Bearer
Ben is the brother of the bride and is a recent graduate of Widener University. He enjoys playing and coaching volleyball and playing video games with his friends.
Kiana Chutinan
Ring Bearer
Kiana is the sister of the groom and a recent graduate of UCF. She loves spending time with her family, going to the gym, and hanging out with her friends.
David Heist
Father of the Bride
David is a retired veteran of the US Air Force and is currently enjoying retired life to it's fullest. He is an avid lover of travel and has been to all 50 states and 6 of the 7 continents (yes he has been to Antarctica). David instilled his love for sports into his daughter as well as his outgoing and adventurous attitude towards life.
Peter Chutinan
Father of the Groom
Peter works in audio video and IT. He enjoys watching football (go Cowboys) and tennis. He also enjoys home projects and listening to 80s music and contemporary jazz. He moved to Florida from Cleveland when he was 4 years old and has called central Florida his home since.
Cara Heist
Mother of the Bride
Cara has worked as a logistician for the government and currently works as a finance contractor. She is from Tucson, Arizona and recently moved back with her husband. Cara also has a love for sports (especially playing them) and Alex has inherited her hardworking and driven nature. She is always willing to help others and put others before herself and Alex hopes to also possess these attributes.
Nisha Chutinan
Mother of the Groom
Nisha was born in Africa, grew up in England and moved to Orlando in the late 80s where she met Peter at UCF. She is a claims analyst with the same company for almost 32 years. She enjoys spending time with family, friends and Leo (the family Golden Retriever). She also loves reading, traveling and listening to music.
Lauren Spadt
Bridesmaid
Hi, I’m Lauren! I’m originally from Philadelphia, and I met Alex when she was at Wash U through my boyfriend Patrick, and I’m so glad I did! I’m currently in my fourth year of medical school at UVA and lucky to live near Alex in Northern VA. I love to hike and my goal is to travel to all the national parks (I’ve been to 15 so far)!
Allison Stewart
Bridesmaid
Hello! My name is Allison and I am a videographer for Disney Experiences. I met Alex in college when we were RA togethers AND roomies (we have so many stories). Outside of my video work, you can find me doing Muay Thai, drinking coffee, and hiking. I’m so so excited to celebrate her big day.
Erin Hill
Bridesmaid
I am from St. Paul, MN and Alex and I met at WashU and became fast friends through intramural volleyball and a shared love of sports. I continue to play volleyball while working as an adhesive scientist Fun Fact: I averaged over 1 gelato per day on a recent trip to Italy
Mary Butler
Bridesmaid
My name is Mary Butler, and I’m from Atlanta, Georgia. I had the pleasure of meeting Alex at WashU, and I’ve been lucky to call her a close friend ever since. Fun fact: My favorite dessert is tiramisu!
Michael St. Germain
Groomsman
Michael is an Orlando local who currently attends Crummer School of Business . He met Shaan in middle school and they both share a love for basketball and Michael even continued his basketball career through college athletics.
Colin Hutchinson
Groomsman
Colin currently lives in South Carolina and attends Clemson studying business. He met Shaan when he transferred to their shared high school and they have been playing video games and hanging out together ever since.
Alexander Billini
Groomsman
Alex is originally from New Jersey but met Shaan in college where they roomed together for two years. He currently works as a Solutions Analysts though he rather be working as Spider-man.