Wedding Party
Lada Huynh
Matron of Honor
Lada and Monica met on a retreat through Merrimack College where they both attended undergraduate school. They bonded through having long conversations about life & love. Years later, they still continue to bond and grow their friendship. Monica is so thankful that Lada is supporting her in her bridal era!
Andrea Cardillo
Bridesmaid
Andrea is the first friend that Monica made at Merrimack College, and they reconnected again a couple years after graduation after bumping into each other in Boston when Andrea was celebrating her birthday. Monica is so grateful for their friendship all these years and that Andrea will stand with her on her wedding day!
Lauren Botelho
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Monica have been friends for over a decade and share a love for dance (especially having met at a BollyX exercise dance class!), going to fun events together, and enjoying quality time with friends. Monica is so happy that Lauren will be part of her big day!
Kelly McCue
Bridesmaid
Kelly and Monica are cousins and have grown up together, being only one year apart in age. They wore matching outfits on many holiday occasions and still enjoy dressing up and getting manicures together. Monica is so blessed that Kelly is her cousin and is excited that she'll be with her on her special day!
Hannah Andrews
Bridesmaid
Hannah is Dave's younger sister, and Monica is so blessed to gain Hannah as her sister too. Monica is thankful that Hannah is part of the bridal party and is excited that she will walk down the aisle on the wedding day!
Kayli McNeill
Bridesmaid
Kayli is Dave's sister-in-law (Dave's younger brother & Best Man, Josh's, wife). Monica is happy that Kayli is part of the bridal party and will walk down the aisle on the wedding day. Monica is so blessed that Kayli will be her McNeill sister!
Freja Matos
Flower Girl
Freja is Monica's cousin Julie's daughter (i.e., first cousin once removed), but just refers to her as her baby cousin. Monica and her whole family are so blessed to have Freja in their lives and for this special role she will have at the wedding as The Flower Girl!
Josh McNeill
Best Man
Josh is Dave's younger brother. Though they grew up together, they truly became close later on as they grew older. Through thick and thin, Dave knows that Josh will always be there, and he is honored to have him right by his side at the wedding.
Kyle Nyskohus
Groomsman
Kyle is Dave's oldest friend. They have known each other since kindergarten, and, while other friendships have come and gone over that time, the two of them have always stayed close. No matter how long they go without seeing each other, they always pick right up where they left off.
Nick Rutter
Groomsman
Nick and Dave have known each other and been friends since the fourth grade. From summer camp in middle school to paintball in high school to beer tastings and golf as adults, their friendship has remained throughout all different stages of life.
Rob Knapp
Groomsman
Rob and Dave met during the first period of the first day of the first year of high school. Through school projects, airsoft matches, and other shenanigans; Rob became Dave's closest high school friend, and they have remained close friends ever since.
Stephen Wang
Groomsman
Stephen and Dave met through a mutual friend, after Dave moved back to Mass in 2017. They started going to the gym together, which grew into regularly scheduled hangouts and a meaningful friendship.
Steve Baker
Officiant
Steve is the Lead Pastor at Church of Emmanuel in Foxboro, MA, where Dave & Monica attend church. Pastor Steve truly lives by his motto of "being like Jesus to those around you", which is what he says at the end of every sermon. Both Dave & Monica are honored that Pastor Steve will be officiating their wedding and bless their union in marriage.