Ciaran & Elena
Wedding Party
Mitch Shapiro-Albert
The Big Cheese
Mitch is the proud younger brother of the bride, and for legal reasons, an equally proud uncle to her cat. Despite not technically having a license to marry humans, he is among a select group licensed to marry wolves (serious inquiries only). He could not be more excited to welcome Ciaran into the family.
Cat McCann
Best Man
Kia Ora! I'm Cat, the "best" best "man" and unironic sister of the groom and now sister in law to the lovely bride, Elena! When I'm not being a bartender mixing cocktails or attending university you'll find me at home, with my nose in a book and being a proud mother of a guinea pig and auntie to a rabbit (...don't ask about my monthly lettuce budget).
Tom Whittington
Groomsman
The elder brother from another mother. I'd like to claim to be the handsomest one, but Ciaran's the one getting married.
Billy Papatsoumas
Groomsman
Hello all I’m Billy Papatsoumas. I live in Palmerston North, New Zealand and I’m currently finishing my post graduate diploma in zoology and ecology. I met Ciaran while studying and we quickly became close friends and lived together for three years. When I’m not busy with university I enjoy watching and playing sport mainly football, basketball, and cricket. I look forward to meeting everyone soon.
Brent Shapiro-Albert
Maid of Honor
Brent has known Elena longer than anybody else (except maybe her parents). Being her older brother makes this only slightly less impressive. He also likes video games, beer, and attempting to beat Ciaran at fantasy football.
Caitlin Witt
Bridesmaid
Caitlin is an astronomer by trade and a Shapiro-Albert by association. When not causing chaos with Elena & Co., she enjoys reading fantasy novels, riding horses, and forcing supercomputers to do her bidding.
Olivia Dickert
Bridesmaid
A friend of the bride since (almost) day one of college and a friend of the groom since (almost) day one of her study abroad. In her spare time Liv plays field hockey and watches K Dramas, but she is thrilled to take a break from her graduate studies to celebrate her favorite couple!
Jeanette Croen
Bridesmaid
Hi I'm Jeanette and I love music, traveling and chocolate! Elena and I met in choir where she took me under her wing and we've been visiting each other in various places across the country and internationally since! So excited to celebrate Elena and Ciaran's love this March!