Wedding Party
Anna Hayes
Bride
Enmanuel "Manny" Rojas
Groom
Erin "E-Bullet" Wilson
Matron of Honor
Erin is everything: jeopardy wizard, yodeler (no really), scientist, mother, farmer, runner, and most importantly, Anna's older sister! She is sneaky good at Spanish too and used to live in Argentina! Erin knows a ton of fun facts and can recognize birds from their bird call. You should ask Erin about her chickens - she's a good egg!
Isabella "Iz Dawg" Hayes
Maid of Honor
Izzy (right in photo) is The Little Sister (although she hates it when Anna calls her that). She is often mistaken for a silly goose when loose, an accountant, and is an avid dog lover. The Dawg is fluent in Italian and is known as the "pasta whisperer." You should ask her about any fantasy book and for food recs in Portsmouth! People often say that Izzy and Anna look alike: she is taller, smarter, and has straight hair.
Julia "Birdie" Keenan
Bridesmaid
Julia is Anna's oldest friend. Fun fact: they had eighth grade graduation in the church where the ceremony is taking place! Julia and Anna are two peas in a pod. It is Julia who coined "Deep Meaningful Conversations" or DMCs. Julia and Anna were doubles partners in high school and won the state championship maybe 5 times together? Not to brag...but we still haven't lost. So, Anna peaked in high school. Julia went on to play at Seton Hall. Then (casually) became a lawyer! She's a Taylor Swift and Heart of Pines (soccer) fan. Ask her for a French wine rec and about the latest New Yorker article!
Katherine "Kath" Mendoza
Bridesmaid
Kath is Manny's oldest and greatest sister! She wrangles her two kiddos, Ryan and Ryden, around New York City while working at Bloomberg in accounting! She loves to cook, hangout, and a good movie (Coco is her fav). Kath is the epitome of family and motherhood! We have yet to get her to participate in karaoke, but The Bride gets what The Bride wants (she is...The Bride). We are hopeful for a rendition of "Remember Me" this weekend, stay tuned.
Jeanne "JH" Hayes
Mother of the Bride
You can't have a party without the Jeanne Machine! Jeanne is from Oyster Bay, NY and met Eddie at Providence College. She is an artist, a kitchen designer, a chef, and fluent in Italian. When she really likes something, her voice goes deeper and she'll repeat the statement, "Super. SUPER." and "That's great. GREAT." Look out for it. She loves to read. Anna loves to tease her. Jeanne has a sweet tooth and impeccable taste in both wine, fashion, and design. JH's love languages are gift giving and acts of service. Ask her about her garden and her golf game!
Edward "Fun Eddie" Hayes
Father of the Bride
Fun Eddie has always been fun. He didn't choose to be fun. It chose him. He's quick to smile and a sucker for a cigar (doesn't even have to be a good cigar). If you have a business idea, he likes to pretend to be a shark on Shark Tank. Feel free to pitch it! He has a couple ideas up his sleeve (ask him about the Razor-Shirt idea). Eddie is a retired Lt. Colonel in the Army. He coined the terms, "Knucklehead" and "Jabroni." Fun fact: The Hayes girls were never grounded growing up. We were on "Double-secret probation." Oh, another fun fact: Eddie was Prom King of Portsmouth High School back in 1982! Eddie loves to fish, golf, pickleball, and is a middle child (like the bride!) His sister's are Alison and Susan.
Ruben Mendoza
Best Man
Ruben is Kath's husband and Manny's friend-mentor-Chairman of the Board of Manny. He knows everything about construction, fishing, and boy, can he sing!! Honestly, this whole wedding is an elaborate event just to get the maestro to sing! Ruben is the person you call when you need help. He is a giver. We are trying to convince him to move to NH so everyone be extra nice to Ruben and Kath.
Andy Zarate
Groomsman
Andy has the most expensive legs you've ever seen. Ever.
Leah"SmallWonders" Keenan
Groomswoman
Leah is Julia's partner in crime and life. We are so blessed to have met this firecracker! She is a tattoo artist with her own studio in Portland (congrats! And no, we can't do tattoos at the wedding we checked...) She is an occupational therapist at Maine Med and from Greenbush, Maine. Greenbush is deep, deep Maine. If you're on a survival show and you need help, call Leah. She'll know how to take down a tree and how to fight off a bear (literally and figuratively).
Albert Rojas
Groomsman
Albert is Manny's older brother. He is a cyber wiz, a ballroom dancer, and a coffee aficionado! He's in a masters program to take over the world with AI (or something like it). Ask him about any HBO TV show and try and dance with him if you can!
Dionisia Rojas
Mother of the Groom
Dionisia is likely traveling the world or gossiping with Albert! Manny's mother can cook better than you (and she'll tell you). She is the first person to start dancing and the last person to stop! Ask Dionisia for any medical or farming advice (she won't judge, but she might tell Albert).
Manuel Rojas
Father of the Groom
A Red Sox fan. The hardest worker. Manny's dad is the sweetest man (and one of the smartest in the room). He was an accountant while living in the Dominican Republic and now works with the elderly in Brooklyn. He has unbelievable stories if you give him a Presidente and your ear.
June + Audrey
Flower Girl
June is the youngest Fitzpatrick with three older brothers! She excels at St. Pat's Elementary and loves everything. Soccer, lacrosse, dance, swimming, making fairy houses, little dolls Anna can't remember the name of. June also loves Ariana Grande. She is a firecracker! Audrey knows EVERYTHING about The Mets and is a softball player herself! She's quick (intellectually and around the baseball diamond). She has the sweetest puppy, Max, who adores Manny. Dance floors beware: Audrey is about to cut a rug! Ask Audrey about her music taste (I'm sure you like the same songs she likes!)
Hayes Wilson+Ryan Mendoza
Ring Bearer
Baby Hayes, 2, and Ryan, 6, will be bringing the rings down the aisle! They are both really into cars, trains, and Elmo!
