Amber & Sean
Our Wedding Party
Angela Guinet
Matron of Honor
Angela Guinet is Amber's younger sister. Amber and Angela are not only close in relationship and age, but also in friendship. Both were only 2 grades apart where they attended the same elementary & middle school (St. Hedwig's Catholic School), same high school (Rosary Catholic High School - All Girls), even the same summer camps between grades. Angela is married to Gilles Guinet, where they reside in Huntington Beach, California. Angela & Gilles have a son named Maximillian (Max), who is one and a half years old (1.5 years), and (a soon-to-be!) daughter on the way (due Fall 2023).
Kathy Dittrick
Mother of the Bride
Kathy (Katherine) Dittrick is the mother to Amber and Angela (Guinet). Kathy has been married to John Dittrick for over 35 years. She is a retired graphic designer, who owned her own graphic design business, a violinist, and manages the music string quartet group, Bellezza Strings. Kathy and John reside in Huntington Beach, California, with their two dogs, Roscoe & Armin. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, music, bike rides, and babysitting her grandson, Max.
John Dittrick
Father of the Bride
John Dittrick is the father to Amber and Angela (Guinet). John is married to Kathy Dittrick and have been married for over 35 years. John is a Regional Engineer / Maintenance Manager for a large cold-storage company in the world (busy man!), who has done large and small scale project work with his daughter, Amber (the bride). John resides in Huntington Beach, California, with his wife, Kathy, and two (2) dogs (Roscoe & Armin). In his spare time, John enjoys riding his convertible mustang along the coast, bike rides / walks on the beach, and spending time with his grandson, Max.
Sean O'Brien
Groom
Sean O'Brien (the groom) grew up and is originally from Beverly Hills, Michigan. Growing up in Michigan, Sean played Baseball and Hockey, and developed his interest and love for cars being from the automotive area. Sean moved to San Diego, California in the year 2010 and works at a Biotech company here in San Diego, CA. Sean lives with Amber (the bride), in La Jolla, California, with their two (2) dogs, Smokey & Rolo. In Sean's spare time he likes to work and restore old on cars and motorcycles (Currently, a truck and a Land Cruiser), spend time with their dogs and fish tank, go hiking in the mountains, ski/snowboard with friends, and of course, spend time with his bride-to-be, Amber.
Samantha (Sam) Kaufman
Bridesmaid
Samantha (Sam) Kaufman is friends with Amber (bride). Sam and Amber have been friends since July 2010, and was there the same night Amber met Sean! Sam and Amber have been best friends since 2010 and attended college together at San Diego State University in San Diego, California. Sam and Amber have traveled to many places together throughout all these years, attended school and events together, have a mutual love for art and music, and both of them share an infinite love of fried mozzarella sticks. Sam is an Interior Designer for a design firm in London. She resides in London, England, with her husband, Josh, and newborn son, Sebastian.
Jenny Harper
Bridesmaid
Jenny Harper is a friend and former roommate of Amber's (bride). Amber and Jenny met in 2014, when Jenny moved in as roommates at the "Archer House" in Pacific Beach, California. Not only as a roommate, but as a best friend; Amber & Jenny have traveled together for vacation, threw crazy halloween parties, attend sporting events, have a love for makeup and beauty, and enjoy concerts / festivals together giving themselves the nickname of "Jamber Jams". Jenny is a Human Resource Specialist at a hospital in Seattle, WA. She resides in Kirkland, Washington, with her fiancee, Keith.
Amber Dittrick
Bride
Amber Dittrick (the bride) grew up and is originally from Huntington Beach, California. Growing up in Orange County, Amber was active loving to be outside and playing sports - dance (jazz & ballet), tennis, track, and soccer. Amber moved to San Diego, California in the year 2007 for college, built her career in environmental/operational Risk Management & Compliance, and currently works in sales for a global software / technology company. Amber lives with Sean (the groom), in La Jolla, California, with their two (2) dogs, Smokey & Rolo. In Amber's spare time she likes to garden at home, craft & knit, decorate for events, be outdoors, spend time with their dogs, weight lift, and of course, spend time with the groom, Sean.
Patricia (Patty) O'Brien
Mother of the Groom
Patricia (Patty) O'Brien is Sean's mother (the groom). Patty is married to Patrick (Pat) O'Brien, and has been married for over 45 years. Patty is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and met Pat in Pittsburgh. Patty & Pat moved to Michigan, where Patty worked as a Medical Technician at the National Testing Laboratory. Since retirement, Patty and Pat now reside in South Carolina at Sun City - Hiltonhead. Patty spends her time doing charity work knitting for the elderly and NICU babies. She enjoys crafting, reading good books on her kindle, playing games such as, Ma-jahn & Mexican Train, with her ladies group, and hosting special events for her community.
Jeremy Parrott
Groomsman
Jeremy Parrott is friends with both Amber (bride) and Sean (groom). Jeremy met Amber when he first moved to San Diego (2016), where he was her roommate in Pacific Beach, California. Amber introduced Jeremy to Sean where they quickly became best friends through love of country music and concerts. Jeremy and Sean have attended many country music and various other concerts over the years such as Midland, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, (Country music mainly). Jeremy has traveled with Sean and Amber for many adventures such as Palm Springs and Denver. Jeremy currently resides in La Jolla, California, where he works as a Freelance Copywriter.
Lauren Freeman
Bridesmaid
Lauren Freeman is a friend of Amber's (bride) and has known Amber since 2nd grade at St. Hedwig Catholic School in Los Alamitos, California. Lauren just moved from Michigan and was the 'new girl' at school. Amber and Lauren met not only in the same 2nd grade class, but became best friends at after school daycare. Since 2nd grade, Amber and Lauren have continued to be best friends doing things such as traveling together, hanging out during holidays with both our families together, and getting nails done or shopping. Lauren is a Marketing Copywriter for a chemical manufacturer. She resides in Orange, California, with her husband, Nick, and is expecting a baby girl this Fall.
Stephanie Lucas
Bridesmaid
Stephanie Lucas is a friend of Amber's (bride) and has known Amber since 'diaper days' where they met at a babysitter's house. Stephanie and Amber both grew up in Huntington Beach, California together, where they loved spending their summers at 49er Camp (summer camp). Stephanie and Amber have known each other for over 33+ years and have remained best friends all these years. Stephanie and Amber loved to attend Long Beach 49er Camp (Sports Camp), where they would spend their summers either at camp or having sleep overs and going to the beach. Stephanie and Amber still love to go to the beach together and act goofy, and still create improve dance for choreography. Stephanie is a Corporate Lawyer for Facebook (Meta) in Los Angeles, California. She resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Richard, and their cat.
Martin Lakavage
Groomsman
Martin Lakavage is Sean's (the groom) friend from work. Martin and Sean met in 2011, where they both worked in the same lab at work as coworkers and friends. Martin and Sean both hang out not only at work, but occasionally at Harland Brewing after work, attend Padres games together, concerts, etc. To this day, Martin and Sean still work at the same company, but in different areas and no longer in the lab. Sean calls Martin not only his co-worker, but his "partner in crime". Martin resides in San Diego, California, with his wife, Katie, and daughter, Zoie.
Adam Sokol
Best Man
Adam Sokol is Sean's (the groom) best friend and best man. Adam and Sean met freshman year in high school (Brother Rice High School - All Boys, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan), and were on the high school baseball team together. Adam and Sean continue to travel and ski together throughout the states, have climbed treacherous mountains (literally) and camped, were on sports teams together, and have continued to maintain their friendship for over 25+ years. Adam works at a Property Management Firm and resides in Jacksonhole, Wyoming, with his wife, Stephanie, and his two (2) dogs, Daphne and Jackson.
Marie Ciampi
Bridesmaid
Marie Ciampi is a friend of Amber's (bride). Amber and Marie met in Summer of 2007 when both were in the same freshman physics class at Grossmont College; both of them new to moving to San Diego. Marie not only attended school with Amber, but throughout the years, they also worked together at one point at a massage spa and worked at Scripps Hospital as Telemetry Techs. together in the same unit. Marie and Amber have also traveled together to various places for vacations, enjoy city nightlife together, and enjoy hitting the beach. Marie is a Director of Real Estate at a large real estate firm in New York City. She resides in New Jersey with her husband, Patrick, and her two (2) children (Blair and Benny).
Ben Constant
Groomsman
Ben Constant has known and been friends with Sean (the groom) since he first moved in as a roommate at the La Jolla house in 2012. Ben is also a friend of Amber's (the bride). Ben is a close friend of Sean's where they not only spent time as roommates, spent time attending music concerts, skiing / snowboarding together throughout California or on travel, surfing together, and events. Ben works in Sales for a Life Insurance company here in San Diego, California.
Patrick (Pat) O'Brien
Father of the Groom
Patrick (Pat) O'Brien is Sean's father (the groom). Pat is married to Patricia (Patty) O'Brien, and has been married for over 45 years. Pat is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and met Patty in Pittsburgh. Pat & Patty moved to Michigan, where Pat worked in the automotive industry for over 25+ years. Since retirement, Pat and Patty now reside in South Carolina at Sun City - Hiltonhead. Pat spends his time playing Pickle Ball and Softball on teams in Sun City, read, spend time outside, and spend time with his friends in Sun City.