Anne Laurence & Gaetan
Wedding Party
Genevieve Nemorin
Mother of the Bride
Genevieve has been the most caring and loving mom to Anne-Laurence and made her into the woman she is today. She passed on her grace, work ethic, beauty and brains to her daughter who loves her more than words could say.
Rachel Martelly
Mother of the Groom
Rachel has been the most affectionate and loving mom to Gaetan, always offering support and encouraging him to follow his heart. Her influence has shaped his caring nature and instilled in him the family values she holds dear.
Rodolphe Nemorin
Father of the Bride
Rodolphe aka "papa cool" has not only been the most fun dad but also the most loving father. He passed down his entrepreneurial spirit, tenacity, and love for his country to his daughter and has made countless sacrifices to give her every single thing she ever wanted.
Pierre-Richard Martelly
Father of the Groom
Pierre-Richard has been an outstanding role model for Gaetan, instilling the discipline and work ethic needed to succeed in life. Through his many sacrifices, he has set a powerful example of success, resilience, and love.
Jennifer De La Cruz
Maid of Honor
Anne-Laurence and Jen met through bible study in Miami, and instantly connected on culture, values, hobbies, and goals. Jen is one of the kindest, most thoughtful friends Anne has ever had, and they've become like sisters. They love to travel together, go to pilates, take Azul to the park, and try out new restaurants.
Jean-Pierre Bourand
Best Man
Jeanpi has been the greatest friend Gaetan could ever ask for. Since childhood, he has stood by Gaetan with unwavering support, trust, and loyalty. Time and again, he has proven his reliability, not just as a friend, but as a brother. Jeanpi embodies all the qualities one could hope for in a true friend.
Gaelle Dorcelia
Bridesmaid
Anne-Laurence and Gaelle have been friends, really sisters, since birth. They grew up together and often spent summers with each other. They've travelled the world together, from Cartagena to Tulum and Dubai, but also enjoy the sleepovers full of laughter and bad reality TV shows. Gaelle is one of the funniest and most genuine friends who will always tell it to you like it is!
Claude-Richard Martelly
Groomsman
Claude has been a wonderful brother to Gaetan, showing honesty and unconditional love throughout his life. His discipline, kindness, and love have deeply inspired Gaetan, and their bond continues to grow stronger with each passing year.
Reyna Parkes
Bridesmaid
Anne-Laurence and Reyna have been friends/sisters since birth. They grew up in Haiti together and spent a lot of time at dance practice and doing sleepovers. Reyna is one of the most genuine and positive people Anne-Laurence knows and truly a gem of a friend.
Didier Martelly
Groomsman
Didier has been an incredible brother to Gaetan since childhood. With a caring and loving heart, he is always ready to help in any way he can, showing his affection through every stage of life. His qualities are unmatched, and he is admired by all.
Erika Henry
Bridesmaid
Anne-Laurence and Erika have been friends since they were little girls. They met at dance and later went to QCS together. They've supported each other through the ups and downs of their teenage, college, and young adult lives and are now like sisters. They have so much fun when they are together, and Anne-Laurence always says that Erika has a heart of gold.
Xavier Lavaud
Groomsman
Xavier and Gaetan have shared a close friendship since their school days. Time and again, Xavier has proven he is more than just a friend, going above and beyond, showing deep care for their bond, and expressing his admiration in countless meaningful ways.
Leighla Dergham
Bridesmaid
Anne-Laurence and Leighla met in college freshmen year and have been besties since. They were roommates sophomore year and their sushi and cold stone runs, fun days in DC, and lazy days at Leighla's childhood home kept their spirits up during those stressful college years. Leighla's kindness, hospitality, sense of humor, and loving spirit are unmatched.
Pierre-Erick Wawa
Groomsman
Pierre-Erick and Gaetan have shared countless memories and have been close friends since their earliest days thanks to their mom’s friendship. They’ve supported each other growing up and their bond has only grown stronger as they’ve come to cherish even more meaningful moments together.
Dana Wiggins
Bridesmaid
Dana and Anne-Laurence met in college. They were the only black women in their engineering coding class freshmen year and gravitated towards each other. Dana is one of the most supportive and kind people Anne-Laurence has ever met and they (along with Leighla) call each other the UMD wives.
Nathaniel Ryan
Groomsman
Nathaniel and Gaetan met just a few years ago through work but quickly built a meaningful friendship. With so many similarities between them, they’ve created lasting memories and continue to strengthen their bond, always being there for one another.
Kelsey Benoit
Bridesmaid
Kelsey is Anne-Laurence's cousin on her dad's side. Anne-Laurence spent many fun summers at her house in Georgia growing up and they spent some fun Decembers in Haiti partying together. She is a highly educated, funny, beautiful, and amazing woman that Anne-Laurence has the privilege to call family.
Frantz Fabien
Groomsman
Frantz has been a wonderful cousin to Gaetan since childhood. Grounded in his strong faith in God, he has offered valuable guidance that has only deepened their bond. He stands as a true example of living with faith and showing love to others unconditionally.
Isabella Nemorin
Flower Girl
Isabella is Anne-Laurence's baby sister, goddaughter, and first child (as Anne-Laurence likes to joke because of the big age difference). She is a strong and intelligent young lady and Anne-Laurence is proud of her and can't wait to see all she accomplishes in the world.
Christian Nemorin
Groomsman
Christian is Anne-Laurence's little brother, and as her first sibling, he taught her how to share, be supportive, and love someone unconditionally (even when they annoy the life out of you). He is a gentle and kind soul who is admired by and inspires his big sister and soon to be brother more than he realizes.
Brianna Eliacin
Flower Girl
Briana is Anne-Laurence's little cousin on her mom's side. She is incredibly artistic, funny, and a woman of many talents. Anne-Laurence has loved watching her grow into the smart, confident, and beautiful woman she is today.