Amanda & André
Wedding Party
Jessica Hammer
Bridesmaid
When Jessica showed up at Fort Myers High School after moving to the United States from Ireland, Amanda declared they'd be friends. From sports to prom to her first yellow school bus, Amanda helped Jessica acclimate to life as a teen in America. From Jessica, Amanda gained a big Irish family, a few extra pounds from daily after school sundaes, a mean Irish jig, and enough Gaelic phrases to earn her a free Guinness at any pub. Now, twenty-plus years later, Jessica will join Amanda as she makes yet another life-changing declaration.
Paul A.
Best Man
Over their many adventures, life changes, excursions, and other random shenanigans Paul and André have always had each other's back. One of André's oldest and dearest friends, on this special day he could not imagine Paul not being there to look out for him as always.
Danielle DePonto
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Danielle met on the football field at 12 years old. Amanda kept Danielle from falling to her doom. They were cheerleaders. Danielle kept Amanda from taking life too seriously. She was a class clown. Little did Amanda know that the blue-eyed freckle-faced kid she saved would still be by her side and making her laugh until she cried two decades later. Here's to lots of laughs and no stubbed-toes for these two on the big day.
Adrian P.
Groomsman
Adrian and André were already pretty good friends during their undergraduate years, but once Adrian returned to Atlanta from California they became thick as thieves. Along with Adrian's brother, cousin, and girlfriend (now wife, hey Thea!) they spent countless weekends partying, cooking out, playing tennis, chess, video games or football, debating/arguing and also going on annual ski trips. Not much has changed as they still enjoy all these things and more
Paula DeLand
Bridesmaid
The greatest thing The Home Depot ever gave Amanda was P-diddy - her amazing, brilliant, fearless, crazy Cajun. Before they met, Amanda's hobbies were pretty tame. Now, you can find her hanging from cliffs, camping, or hiking "easy" trails in pacific northwest. You have Paula to blame or than for that. When Amanda announced she was getting married, she was both shocked and ecstatic when Paula was anxious to trade in her mountain gear for a bridesmaid dress. The Browne-Crump wedding will be their best adventure yet.
Amir H.
Groomsman
Schoolmates, Creatives, Business Partners, Radio Co-Hosts, Co-Workers. Amir and André should not be friends, but sports hate aside, they were able to co-exist, become the best of friends and develop and produce amazing art, radio, websites, events and so much more. Beyond those endeavors, they have shared a bond that is more like brothers than friends.
Brian Crump
Bridesman
If you thought Amanda was silly, you should meet her brother. Equal parts genius and joker, Brian has kept Amanda laughing and kept her on her toes his whole life. When they were young, you wouldn't have believed she begged her parents for a sibling. Now, you can't keep them apart. Amanda bucked tradition when she selected her wedding party, as her list of best friends included bridesmen. She couldn't imagine doing this without him.
Ato H.
Groomsman
That other kid from Brooklyn on campus with all the fly gear... Ever since they passed each other on the hill one day, then promptly figured out only 2 city blocks separated them and they knew all the same people back home, the fun never stopped. From road trips back and forth to New York City to countless concerts, parties and sessions listening to Bounty Killer, Garnett Silk And Addies International these two were destined to be life long friends.
Marlin Pierre
Bridesman
If you truly know Amanda, you know she lives for her brothers. She and her brother Brian had a good thing going until Marlin came along and taught them that three knuckleheads are better than two. The three of them have been inseparable ever since so why should her wedding day be any different? When it was time to pick her wedding party, it was a no brainer. There was no better friend to stand by her side than her brother and now bridesman, Marlo "The Kid" Pierre.
Wayne J.
Groomsman
André and Wayne met at the Georgia Institute of Technology where Wayne was pursuing an advanced degree at the School of Mechanical Engineering. André worked at the school and would become friends with Wayne as he worked to complete his degree. After they both graduated, between the snowy ski slopes of the west and sailing in the West indies they reconnected and became the best of friends. They still hit the slopes almost every season and every now and again they yell "tacking!!!"