Demara & Justin
Meet Our Crew
Irina Burke
Matron of Honor
IRINAAAAAAAAA! I am the luckiest to have the best best best best friend! I am so blessing with Irina's presence since college; however pleasant the presence - we won't discuss that! We got close during our second year when we were hanging out together a lot. She was a clown all time and always had me cracking up. We grew even closer, and she became more of a sister to me. Irina and I share the same loving heart and sarcasm. She is such a beautiful soul and to know her is to love her, honestly. She is my forever friend, my person. We've stood with each other through many life events, and I can't wait to stand with her on another significant life event, my wedding day. I LOVE YOU MY IRINA!
Gary Sidnasky
Best Man
He's the captain of my crew! Gary and I have been inseparable since we met in 2004. You could say it's a bromance. I don't have a brother related by blood but to have Gary as my Best Man means everything to me. This moment is a culmination of a shared college and adulthood experiences. Brothers are what best friends can never be. I'm so grateful to have a brother who is truly my family.
Melissa Keomoungkhoun
Maid of Honor
Melissa!! During my second year at RIT, we took the same class on the first day. She thought I was not a nice person. We started to hang out in the same group. That's when we began to grow even closer, and she became a sister to me. She is super funny, intelligent, and beautiful inside/out. One of my favorite memories with her was when I was dancing with her at the party. After the party, she drives us home. I needed to go to the bathroom. I keep to tell her to drive a bit faster. She was still driving slowly. I yelled at her to drive FASTER. Once we arrived, both of us jump out of the car and run home and throw the purses. That's so us. Random moments. She has never stopped to make me laugh. She gives me the courage to be different and not be afraid to be myself. Love you, Melissa!
Zoh Qureshi
Groomsman
This is the man who has been there for me since the day we met at Rochester Institute of Technology. He's helped me to become a man throughout my journey at RIT. Zoh has allowed me to open my mindset to new ideas that have allowed me the opportunity to change the way I view the world. He's one of many reasons why I fell in love with my beautiful fiancée. Thank you, Zoh! Love you my brother!
Xhania Saunders
Maid of Honor
My baby sister!! Xhania!! She holds a special place in my heart. She is a mature young lady who has a heart of gold. There is so much to love about Xhania. She is not afraid to show her sassy side and have a remarkable fashion sense. There are many things as you can see I love about Xhania but most of all she is a sincere and genuine close friend and family member. I will never forget the moment when Xhania opened her maid of honor proposal gift. She was smiling so hard and be so honored to be a part of our special day. She is always my little sister. Love you Xhania!
Andrew Hursin
Groomsman
Andrew Hursin has been one of my best brothers. One of my fondest memories with Andrew is when I was trying to buy a flight ticket back to America from Europe. The ticket was so expensive and I was alone in Belgium. I couldn't afford a flight back to America so I called Andrew and he got me a sweetest flight ticket deal. Not only I was able to travel back to America, I later got the chance to travel to Asia with Andrew. He is the reason why I have been able to travel to 28 countries. To have Andrew in my life is totally a blessing. Thank you, Andrew for all flight tickets you hooked me up :)
Oluwatobi Adedeji
Bridesman
Tobiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! He is my right-hand man! He is my brother even we don't relate by blood, but I love this guy so very much. Tobi is one of my best friends. I know him since middle school. We have many goofy and memorable experiences together. Tobi has quite the contagious laugh and is also very outgoing. He taught me how to be happy and learn how to be on my responsibility. Without even knowing it at the time but I am very fortunate to have excellent mentors like TOBI. I always look up to him because of his authenticity and humility to continually learn and remain to open to change. Those characteristics are the reason why I think he is an incredible leader. I can't have my wedding without having him up there by my side.
Kekoa Murashige
Groomsman
In 2010, Kekoa and I met at Las Vegas. One of our favorite stories on how we met. I walked up to him, didn't introduce myself but I promised him that he would be one of my closest friends.. After that I walked away and we didn't talk again in Las Vegas. We later became great friends quickly because we share a lot of similar interests. Kekoa is the type of brother who is always down for whatever anyone is up to. I love him as my brother. I'm glad that I did have a random moment to introduce myself to him in Las Vegas. I can't wait to have Kekoa by my side on my big day.
Sandra Contreras
Bridesmaid
Sandra!! When we meet for the first time, we just clicked like immediately. I just knew she is more than just a friend to me. She is my beloved sister. I am so very fortunate to have her in my life. She is fierce, bold, and artistic. Sandra helps me to open my mind and eyes to the art world. I started to fall in love with the art world because of her. Sandra and I started to have a strong bond relationship after traveling to Europe together back in 2017. I love her for who she is. She means a lot to me. Sandra is the most caring and giving individual you ever know. I am so thrilled to have her as my bridesmaid. <3 <3 <3
Troy Eyrond
Groomsman
From the beginning of Rochester Institute of Technology, I've always looked Troy as one of my close brothers. I mean we are frat brothers so it would make sense. So much so that I was able to get him an internship at the same place I worked at. During that time we went out and ate everyday and laughed harder than our stomachs could hold. Troy and I have always shared a passion for sports, travel, and money. If you want to talk about money, this is the right man to talk to. Troy is the type of friend that will be there for you no matter how difficult you might make it.
Jade Folk
Bridesmaid
Jade is Justin's sister, and soon to be sister-in-law to me. Don't let her beauty intimidate you. Jade is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. She's everything you look for in a friend plus so much more. I am beyond blessed to be gaining such an amazing sister. I loved Jade from the beginning and I could not hand pick a better sister-in-law! <3 <3
Mike Washington
Groomsman
That's one of my favorite cousins. I always call him "Lil Mike". It's because he used to be small when we were kid. He's my little brother. Growing up with him as my brother was a total blessing in my life. Mike has a brilliant mind. I always admired his ability to help people out. One thing I'll always have bragging right over him is that the Lakers are better than the CLIPPERS!
Matthew Bryant
Bridesman
I call you my Mattboo, my twin, my brother, and my close friend. I know him since middle school, but I finally met him again during his first year at RIT. We are immediately becoming friends. He's so funniest, I am telling you. I want to spend the rest of my life to laugh with Matthew. We had many crazy moments together. There are some days he drove me crazy, some days I need him to cheers me up, and some days we shake the world together. Just that I love how we laughed, cried, and fought together. I kicked his ass like ALWAYS. I love our unique friendship. I am so happy to have you as my bridesman! Stay on my side forever. <3
Chase Burton
Groomsman
For some reason, I've always felt like I knew Chase in another life. My brother, my friend, my role model, my old roommate, my business partner. He is a true definition of brother. He opened my mind up to his art and movie world. Because of him, I started to enjoy and understand the art world more. Trust me, he's the best person to ask him the name of anybody and anything. He can instantly answer any question with his brilliant mind. He was a driving force behind my decision to start my love journey with Demara. Most importantly, we sharing a kinship that is unbreakable. You are my brother no doubt about it!
Akofa Norman
Bridesmaid
Soul Sisters forever since middle school! There are so much to love about Akofa. For those of you who may not know her, she is one of the most creative people I know. She takes time for solitude and comes up with the most beautiful artwork masterpieces. Her artwork is breathtaking, and she always seek out new experiences. I never stop being fascinated by her creavitivies. It is what makes her so unique. She is not afraid to show her sassy side and has an awesome fashion sense. She helps me to become more connected to my heart and follow my true passion. I am so lucky to have her. I'm so happy to share this most important event in life with her! <3 <3 <3
Daniel Ruccione
Groomsman
Daniel stands right next to Robert as one of my oldest friends, and one of the true Lakers fan. We have grown up playing basketball, video games, and all kinds of other shenanigans throughout our childhood. He is a few years older and he has always been like a big brother looking out for me throughout the years of our friendship. I wouldn't have it any other way than this guy standing next to me on this day.
Victoria Foster
Bridesmaid
Victoria!! I met Victoria through my first year at college. Victoria is the definition of a true friend. She considers my well-being to be valuable to her. Victoria will do anything you need her to do without having her ever question it or expect anything back. She is authentic and always honest with me. She loves to surprise people. I had my first engagement party in Los Angeles and didn't get a chance to invite people from the east coast to celebrate with us. Out of nowhere, She surprised me with my engagement party in Rochester in February. Because of her, I was able to celebrate with my childhood and college friends at my engagement party. That's my Victoria! I can't imagine getting married without having her stand by my side. <3 <3
Robert Mott
Groomsman
Robert's one of my oldest friend, if not my oldest friends (speaking of length of friendship, not how old he is). He's the definition of brother I can ever ask him to do for me. He would literally go all way to LA if I ever have problem. Robert has been by my side through thick and thin, through the highest and lowest, and I am incredibly grateful to call you as my childhood best friend.