We’re Getting Married!!
Wedding Party
Grace Draskovic
Maid of Honor
The world's best daughter who is wise beyond her years and is already making a huge difference in so many peoples lives with her characteristic humility and, pardon the pun, grace. Grace also doubles as my primary Netflix binge watching buddy and we have been known to randomly belt out tunes, dance badly (I do at least), and have the occasional decorating competition!!!
Jeff Beach
Best Man
Jeff has been my friend for 33 years and has been with me through every aspect of my career. We continue to be passionate Leafs fans despite all the odds, this is gonna be the year...or maybe next. Aside from belting out the Good Ole Hockey Game, we have been known to break into Captain and Tenille Songs.
Merry Lin
Bridesmaid
Merry is a consummate friend and sage counsellor who is compassionate and deeply spiritual. And as if that wasn't enough, she is the best planner of girls getaways that I know and has serious shopping chops. Oh the clothes I now have since meeting Merry so many years ago at C4, my closet is bursting at the seams!!!
Tim Emoff
Groomsman
My friendship with Tim goes back to high school. I was in his wedding and 30 years later he is returning the favour to me. Tim helped me get my first job in communications and he has been a steadfast friend almost all of my life.
Trish Kimball
Bridesmaid
There are few secrets Trish can't reveal as my baby sister, but please don't get her to tell all! From sharing a room with bunk beds to sharing the adventures of young adulthood to sharing the tips of parenthood we've done it all together. Ask anyone, life is sweeter whenever Trish is in the room.
Dave Camilleri
Groomsman
Have you ever wondered if a newspaper can bring two people together? No, of course not, but that’s how Dave and I met in university. 33 years later, we have worked together and gone to hockey games together, where his passionate support of the Leafs knows no parallel. He is a true friend even if he believes that Bob Rae was the greatest premier ever.
Lorie Hartshorn
Bridesmaid
Another fabulously gifted woman who teaches, speaks, preaches and leads! We started working together on projects and forged a friendship that involves laughter, conversations about changing the world, and of course ...there is the shopping too, because I want to look as fabulous as she always does!!!
Doug McKnight
Groomsman
Doug doesn’t just have my back, but also my front as my Tuesday night defensemen in the Louie league. Not only is he a great defenseman in hockey, he even looks aside when I don’t count all my strokes in golf and is a true friend.
Tayjah Card
Flower Girl
Arthur's niece, sweet Tayjah, is honouring us this special day. Always smiling, beautiful and ready to spell "supercalafragilisticexpialladocious", belt out a song, or teach us a new step. Our little triple threat will be dancing down the aisle on our big day! (Did we spell that right Tayjah?)
Luke Peters
Ring Bearer
A fine young gentleman in the Peters' tradition, Arthur's nephew Luke will take on the important task of ensuring the rings arrive in time for our big day. Thankfully we don't think light sabers will be required or fear a disruption by the dark forces, but if it did happen, Luke would be up to the challenge!
Ben Draskovic
Walking Mom Down the Aisle
The constant gentle giant in my life with a ready smile, a silly joke, and a great big bear hug, even when he was small. My son will be walking me down the aisle on this most special of days. I'm already crying...what a gift Ben is to everyone who knows him with his overwhelming capacity for love.
Melinda Estabrooks
Co-emcee
This brilliant, talented lady is not only a wonderful friend who brings the sparkle and fun into our girls gatherings and annual escape to the south, she is a celebrated media personality with deep insights. So grateful for her love and friendship, and that she will be hosting our reception alongside Carmen - we are in for a fun night!!
Carmen Spada
Co-emcee
Carmen is a man of many talents. Not only does he sing and play the piano and squeezebox, but his comedic performances leave everyone in the audience in tears with stories regaling the exploits of his Nona. Bring your tissue to the reception too, and don’t be surprised if the night has a few impressions of the audience sprinkled into the fun.