Wedding Party

Christina Spadafora

Bride

Andrew Ecker

Groom

Stephen Spadafora

Father of the Bride

Colleen Spadafora

Mother of the Bride

John Ecker

Father of the Groom

Theresa Ecker

Mother of the Groom

Kimberly Spadafora

Maid of Honor

I think it’s more appropriate to say Christina met me when I was born and it only took a few years until she actually liked me! Now, we are not only sisters but best friends. From growing up together, to going to college together and now living together, we have made so many memories so it’s hard to choose a favorite. She is lucky to have me as a little sister (and I’m lucky to have her as an older sister). I am looking forward to all the adventures with her and my new brother in law!

Colleen Murphy

Maid of Honor

I met you at birth. I was young but remember your birth being a lot of drama. My favorite memory of you most recently is the stanky leg. Some things that remind me of you are matching pajama sets, painted nails, and cheese-less pizza. Happy to celebrate you and be apart of your next chapter!

Anna Ecker

Bridesmaid

Anna is Christina’s future sister in law and Andrew’s younger sister. Anna and Christina met through Andrew at his undergraduate graduation in 2018. We both share interests in outfit planning and mani pedis. We've enjoyed house hunting and wedding planning together and look forward to what all the future years bring as sisters!

Kendall Rogers

Bridesmaid

We met when Christina started dating Andrew because I am dating his older brother John! When I think of you I think of ootd (outfit of the day!) We both share a love of shopping! I can't wait for all of the exciting times ahead as we share the title Mrs.Ecker!

Kara Redmond

Bridesmaid

I met Christina my freshman year of high school. We had a Spanish and Government class together. Our mutual love for pink and sparkles brought us together. Thankfully after high school our fashion taste evolved, but so did our friendship. I’m glad we’ve been able to grow together as friends and stay close over the years. My favorite things with Christina are finding new food/drink places to try and slowly trying all the vineyards in the Virginia area. I can’t wait to see all the adventures we’ll have in the future with her new husband Andrew!

Eleni Hadjipantelli

Bridesmaid

Christina and I naturally gravitated to each other freshman year of college at UMBC. We have stuck by each other ever since. Although we are both very driven by our academic and career pursuits, we always manage to have a good time when we get together. I am so looking forward to sharing in your special moments especially getting to watch you marry the love of your life Andrew! Love you forever!

Nadia Parmhans

Bridesmaid

Every best friendship starts with “When I first saw you, I thought you didn't like me”. Now we’re telling each other we can’t wait to watch each other grow old and make memories together. Thoughtful - is what comes to mind when I think of Christina. We have so many memories that it’s so hard to choose one, but I would have to go with the many of the memories from UMBC and the long nights of stuDYING in the RLC. I love you so much and I'm grateful to see my best friend marry Andrew!

Sohha Ariannejad

Bridesmaid

Christina and I met when we took calculus together freshman year at UMBC. And quickly realized that we share similar passions in the science world. Some of my favorite memories include the 3am McDonald’s runs while spending all nighters in the library. But mostly the moment I became your UMBC “fun mom” who was secretly a crazy influence. I'm so happy I get to share in your special moment marrying Andrew!

Sarah Brown

Bridesmaid

We met during a late night psych course with that cute professor…but we really connected for the first time in the RLC! Some of my favorite memories with you include the late night RLC shenanigans and watching you befriend literally everyone. So glad we are friends and get to share in wedding planning and marrying our college sweethearts!

John Ecker Jr.

Best Man

John and Andrew are brothers. John’s favorite memory with Andrew is their family trip hiking through the Grand Canyon and Sedona National Park. Although they never shared a day at Loyola together, John and Andrew shared similar interests in band and cross country. Andrew worked at Conrad's Crabs with John for many years, but Andrew doesn't prefer to call John his previous boss. John wishes Andrew and Christina the best as they start this exciting chapter of marriage together!

Joseph Ecker

Best Man

Joseph and Andrew are brothers who shared many days together at Saint Ursula's extended day and one full year playing in the band together at Loyola. Since the many years sharing sorting duties at Conrad's, Andrew has accompanied Joseph along life's peaks (Breckinridge, Guadalupe, Acadia) and valleys (Grand Canyon, Big Bend). Andrew has enjoyed the years of taking responsibilities of caring for the family dog Layla and Joseph's Mustang. Joseph looks forward to many years of happiness for Andrew and Christina.

Philip Landefeld

Best Man

Philip and Andrew have known each other since their younger years of Kindergarten at Saint Ursula and enjoyed each other's company from those years through Loyola and UMBC. Through their many years of friendship together, Andrew and Philip have attended many graduations, parties, school plays, and events and have had each other's backs whenever needed. Philip is excited to see his best friend grow in his marriage with Christina and be a part of the many memories the couple has together.

David Frank

Groomsman

The first time I met Andrew was during my youngest sister Kim's birthday party. She wanted to eat Maryland crabs, and Andrew volunteered to cook the seafood for everyone. He drove many hours down to the house in La Plata and started cooking the crabs in the driveway early enough to prepare everything for the party. While he's always been generous and kind, it was his repeated efforts towards getting to know the family that impressed me the most. I'm glad to call him part of the family and honored to call him my brother.

Patrick LaShier

Groomsman

Patrick and Andrew are cousins. From growing up and bonding at Saint Ursula and Woodcroft pool parties, playing long nights of halo and Mountain Dew, Andrew and Patrick grew up to the adult life of jumping in ice water for the Polar Bear Plunge and shucking and cleaning fish at Conrad's. Patrick and Andrew now "enjoy" running various (half) Marathons together through the mid-Atlantic area.

Benjamin Lewis

Groomsman

Ben and Andrew met in 2013 at Conrad's, where they shared plenty of crazy ideas and fun times, including planning for a fishing pond in the Conrad's parking lot. Over the past 9 years, their relationship transformed into what it is today; good friends, future brothers-in-law, and home construction problem solvers. Ben looks forward to sharing in the many future memories with Andrew and Christina as they start their married life together.

Joseph Thompson

Groomsman

Andrew and Joseph have known each other since their days at Loyola, where they shared many a lunches together enjoying the famous Spicy Buff Chicken wraps. Some of Joe's fondest memories with Andrew are spontaneous adventures, annual Christmas Tree hunting, and long nights spent trying to beat video game challenges. Joe looks forward to seeing and being a part of the many happy and loving memories that Andrew and Christina will share.

Matthew Costello

Groomsman

Andrew and I met in Sophomore year of High School over a conversation about his appendix, seafood restaurants in Towson (Conrad's included), and his one time stint with Rugby. From there. they bonded over golfing, going to the movies, and trying new restaurants in the area.

Timothy Larkin

Groomsman

Andrew and I have our different stories on how we met, but one thing remains the same - I can always call him a true friend. From joking in the halls during our days at Loyola to wrapping his car in sticky notes after a school day our senior year, our relationship is impeccable. After growing up, we have spent time with each other and several alumni Dons playing golf or visiting breweries and losing track of time. Whenever we get together, we have so much to talk about,; although it usually winds up being about some thing similar of past times. I can definitely consider Andrew as a long-lost brother, and I am excited to be there for him and my new friend Christina on their big day!

Olivia Pera

Flower Girl

Olivia is Christina's little cousin and the true DIVA of the family. From pink, to Frozen, to chearleading, Olivia loves all things girly just like her big cousin! Christina and Andrew are very excited to have her with them as a special part of their day.

Benjamin Vesely

Ring Bearer

Benjamin is Andrew's little cousin. He loves cars, Spidey Kids, and his soccer ball. He loves the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, just like his big cousin, Andrew! Andrew and Christina can't wait to have him as their ring security at the wedding!