Wedding Party
Daniel Pentkowski
Groom
Daniel Pentkowski was born and raised in Hancock, NY. After moving to Annapolis, he started working as a barber at the United States Naval Academy. His hobbies include going to breweries, hiking, watching horror movies, scaring co-workers, getting into shenanigans with his friends, making cocktails, making dinner with his hubby, and his annual trip to Salem, Massachusetts.
Gabriel Pentkowski
Groom
Gabe hails from Phoenix, Arizona. He's active duty military with nine years serving in the Air Force and now Space Force. He's passionate about space, geopolitics, air breathing and rocket propulsion, and finances. His interests include reading, traveling, cooking, and experiencing various cuisine and cultures. Spending time with his Hot Hubby is the best part of the day.
Avalon Ruane
Best Woman
Hi! My names Avalon, I Iike, people, places and, things. I’m two days older than Daniel #twinz. I live in Colorado, I’m a full time cosmetologist// Yellow Labrador, Shiba Inu, Orange cat mom.
Alex Konya
Best Man
I’m Alex, I do rocket science by day and all-around nerd the rest of the time. Gabe and I met in our dorm at Embry Riddle, destined to make cherished memories and a close friendship. Passionate about cycling fueled by an equal love of carbs.
Jordan Bratton
Groomsman
Hello! My name is Jordan Bratton and I was raised in Michigan on a turkey farm. After graduating Michigan State in 2010 I was commissioned in the Air Force and have lived in various places around the country working as a program manager. Somewhat recently I have transitioned into the Space Force and now live in Washington DC, but plan to move back to Colorado Springs this summer. I hope to get to know all of you soon.
Maggie Gallahan
Groomswoman
Roommate to Daniel for 3 years in Annapolis, MD. Lover of sushi, rattan furniture and rotisserie chicken. Biggest fan of her husband, Ross and baby girl, Valerie. Best memory with Daniel is the weeks they spent together quarantined at 1211 right after COVID hit.
Trent Hicks
Groomsman
Hi! i’m Trent and I’m from Maryland. I’ve known Daniel for nearly six years now, and there has been many great laughs along the way! I’m ecstatic to be here celebrating with him turning the page to the next chapter of life! I’m writing this sentence to take up space. In my spare time, you can usually find me doing something food or tech related.
Sierra Kraushaar
Groomswoman
Hi there! I'm Sierra & I'm a full time computer nerd. I like books, food and, cars. I live in Maryland with my mini circus of kids, dogs and my other half.
Chris Lamb
Groomsman
Chris is originally from Ohio, but has travelled the world since joining the military. He enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and telling jokes. Chris and Gabe served in the same military units for 7 years and have been friends ever since.
Caroline Leslie
Groomswoman
A lifetime resident of Annapolis, MD, florist by day, wine drinker and dog mom by night. Daniel barreled into my life in the summer of 2017. I had been living in a cute little house in Eastport, with a good friend from high school named Maggie, and were in search of the perfect housemate to complete our Van Buren trio. By luck of Craigslist, Daniel popped up, and the rest is “sistahhhhs” history - 3 years of living together, turning into a lifetime of memories and friendship/family.
Kevin Loew
Groomsman
Kevin Loew is an AI research scientist with a background in physics. He was roommates with Gabe at ERAU throughout undergrad. Current hobbies are cooking, painting, motorcycling, and gaming.
Kelia Mason
Groomswoman
Daniel and I met in our early adolescent years. In 1993 to be exact. As our parents recall, the most memorable & magical year of their lives. Growing up, you never saw one without the other. Daniels and my relationship summed up is: we’re two halves of a whole idiot. A chaotic duo if you’ve ever seen one. Fun facts about me, I love the smell of books, donuts make the best bracelets and lastly, it was me- I let the dogs out.
Mark McCormack
Groomsman
Marcus is an import from Australia. A retired international ballet dancer and horror movie enthusiast. Nowadays he works for cocktail institution ‘Death & Company’ and still enjoys teaching Ballet and Pilates to the next generation of dancers.
Enzo Vito
Groomsman
Enzo is currently a propulsion engineer and employee #26 at Axiom Space in Houston, TX. He is leading the metal additive design, manufacturing, and flight certification for human spaceflight for the prop team. He met Gabe freshman year in Air Force ROTC and was also his roommate. Outside of work, Enzo is taking classes at the University of Alabama for his Masters in Aerospace Engineering, working on completing flight training for his pilot's license, and overall is attempting to qualify to apply for NASA astronaut training.
