Celina & Charlie
Wedding Party
Camille Matonis
Maid of Honor
Camille and Celina met in 4th grade at North Street School and immediately bonded over the color green, cargo pants, and their love of games like man hunt and tag. Although the cargo pants came and went, their friendship has continued to blossom throughout all these years. As fate would have it, they both ended up in California - Camille in San Francisco and Celina in Los Angeles! Camille is the kind of friend who is fiercely loyal, lovingly open, and will always tell you like it is. She is also an Olympic trials qualifying athlete and marathoner - the true yang to Celina's yin. In need of a running / biking partner on the Friday before the wedding? Cami may be your girl!
Colburn Trutter
Best Man
Colburn and Charlie have one of the oldest origin stories of anyone in the wedding party, dating all the way back to Ms. Vallas’ 6th grade class. While they were certainly friends growing up in the same town, their bond was not truly complete until they attended USC together and became Trojans for life. Colburn is a true renaissance man - he can regale you with his command of the Italian language, dive into his list of the best LA Korean BBQ spots in the next minute, and then pivot back to Italy to discuss the top wine varietals in the Northern regions. Celina and Charlie are thrilled to have Colburn by their side on the big day!
Chloe Frelinghuysen
Bridesmaid (Sister of the Bride)
Chlo, clover, clocifer, clungli, where does one start?! As a woman of many nicknames given to her by her older sister, Chloe takes on all of these personas with pride and grace. She truly is a playful yet inquisitive soul who never ceases to make Celina laugh. Since 1998, Celina and Chloe have been bonding over their love of playmobils, then manga, makeup, art, travel, and beyond! Chloe's carefree heart and inquisitive disposition make her an amazing friend and partner in crime. Ask her about her digital art & Animal Crossing garden!
Amanda Jimenez
Bridesmaid (Sister of the Groom)
From the beginning of Celina and Charlie's relationship, Celina knew that Amanda was cool. Not the 'cool' you see in surfer movies, but the true kinda cool, like - 😎. Amanda is always in the know of the trendy new spot, best hike around, and most fashionable fits. Beyond her natural chicness, Amanda also has a heart of gold. You can depend on her for literally anything, and she is one of the most generous people Celina knows. When discussing Amanda, you can't help but mention Ruby, her canine companion. Ruby + Amanda = dream team.
Cyrus Miceli
Groomsman (Cousin of the Bride)
Cyrus the Great! Cyrus and Charlie met in person several years ago at a family gathering, but felt like they already knew each other because of the great things they had heard for so long. Cyrus is a remarkably kind and considerate friend, who is wise well beyond his years. He is also like a brother to Celina, as they grew up spending holidays, summers, and Star Wars movie nights together throughout the years. Celina and Charlie are delighted to have such an important person in their lives be with them on their special day! Ask Cyrus about urban planning & existentialism.
Nicola D'Alton
Bridesmaid (Cousin of the Bride)
As the older cousin in the relationship, Nicola has always been someone that Celina has looked up to. In the early days, they romped around the beaches and flying horses together in Marthas Vineyard in the summer. Since those carefree times, their connection has deepened and memories together have truly spanned the gamut! From nights on the town New York City, to dancing the night away in Costa Rica, to their more recent California adventures, life is never a dull moment when Nicola is by Celina's side. Nicola brings life to any party and/or situation and will definitely be throwing down the dance moves!
Yaron Steinfeld
Groomsman
Yaron and Charlie met back in 2011 while pledging Sigma Nu Fraternity at USC, and their friendship has endured despite being (mostly) continents apart since graduating. Yaron’s rich sense of humor, adventurous spirit, and last but not least, a penchant for long philosophical talks that stretch into the early hours made him and Charlie fast friends. Although they haven’t had much of an opportunity in the past few years to be in the same place, it’s a truly special treat to have him beside Celina and Charlie at their wedding. One to watch on the dance floor!
Melia Albrecht
Bridesmaid
Melia and Celina go back to the first weeks of freshman year at USC. They bonded over a love of being silly, enjoying all the foods (New North cafeteria whadddup), philosophical International Relations talks, and dancing the night away. Hailing from the Evergreen State, Melia has shown Celina the beauty of the Pacific Northwest many times - from road trips to Mt Rainier, art museum explorations, and always finding the yummiest gluten-free food, they've done it all! Melia has one of the most compassionate hearts and will always provide sage advice. Ask her about her favorite Elvis Presley song.
Nick Mires
Groomsman
Nick and Charlie might as well have been peas and carrots when they were growing up together. From marathon Halo sessions, to music festivals, summer jobs, and King of the Hill re-run watch parties, Nick and Charlie have always had amazing fun together. Have you ever had a friend that from the start just “gets” you? Nick is without a doubt that friend to Charlie. Even though Nick and Charlie won’t be reuniting over pork chop sandwiches at Jim’s this time (the BEST place on Maxwell St.), it is truly a treat to have him out on the West Coast for the first time in years.
Blake Eastman
Groomsman
The Beastman. Another friend of Charlie’s from Sigma Nu, Blake is known by those close to him as an all-around great guy and amazing friend. Seemingly always ready for a good time, Charlie and Blake have enjoyed many cold beverages over the years at Seafair, trips to Vegas, and well, just yelling at the TV while watching USC football. While Blake just made the big move back to Seattle after a decade in LA, Celina and Charlie know they will be seeing plenty of him in the near future! Ask him about the song #Selfie by the Chainsmokers.
Elyse Engerer
Bridesmaid
Elyse and Celina met in San Francisco in the summer 2014, interning at Razorfish. It was definitely one of the best summers of Celina's life, in large part because of Elyse! They soon knew that they were long-lost twins + soul sisters and had an amazing time discovering the golden city together. Elyse & Celina especially enjoyed Indian food, exploring the nearby parks and nature, and impromptu office karaoke + dance parties. Since that magical summer in San Francisco, they have continued to be long distance BFFs, travel buddies, and game night partners.
Stefan Prufer
Groomsman
Former colleagues, Stefan and Charlie were introduced by a mutual friend at their prior company, and hit it off based on their mutual love of underground food courts and car wash taquerias. Although they lived on opposite coasts for some years now, they’ve only grown closer despite the difference. Stefan is the special friend who will always pick up the phone for you, give it to you straight, and have you cracking up non-stop. If you can’t recognize him by the photo, look for the guy with southern charm!