Doodle #1
Luna the cavapoo stole everyone's heart when Eleni brought her home in 2013. She quickly claimed Matt as her dad in 2015 when she would cry out for him from the bedroom window of his third story apartment. She's still on the fence about her little brother, often asking why she couldn't remain the only doodle of the family. Someone has to be the good child and Luna is happy to wear that title. She's the best dog anyone could ask for.
Doodle #2
Much to everyone's dismay, Eleni adopted Apollo after realizing that Luna needed a sibling. Naturally, the 75 lb labradoodle was best choice. He is a professional sleeper who loves to co-sleep. Apollo is the typical little brother who is always getting into mischief and does not follow any of the house rules. He is the self proclaimed bad child who is proud to be the reason the doodles will be staying home with the sitter.
Mother of the Bride
Sheryl is a true hippie at heart and has passed her love for travel down to her children. She works in glaucoma research at Wills Eye Hospital where she has been for the past thirty eight years. Sheryl likes to stay active with yoga, pound classes, daily walks, and runs through the woods. She is a soccer fan and loves to babysit her grand-doodles. She is looking forward to joining her husband in retirement next year.
Mother of the Groom
Maryann is the ultimate party planner and craft connoisseur. She loves to host parties for her family and friends. She worked for thirty five years as an elementary school teacher and has been enjoying life after her recent retirement. Maryann is a loving mother, a wonderful baker, an avid reader, likes to travel, loves to shop, and enjoys family game nights.
Father of the Bride
Ed is a recently retired senior technical writer who worked for defense contractors. He enjoys reading, playing classical guitar, researching family genealogy, and taking afternoon snoozes with his favorite cuddle buddy, his grand-doodle, Luna. Eddie is known to make the perfect cup of coffee and can cook the perfect omelet. He is patiently counting down until his wife can join him in retirement next year.
Father of the Groom
Jim was an accountant, an avid golfer, an adventure seeker, a lover of sports, a world traveler, a car enthusiast, and an animal lover. He proudly worked alongside his son at his accounting firm. He loved sharing ice cream cones with his grand-doodle, Luna, and fixing up the beach house for Matt & Eleni. Jim is missed every day and will be shining down on the wedding of his son and daughter-in-law.
Maid of Honor
Danielle is a mom to two beautiful children and is working towards becoming a paralegal. She met Eleni in high school when they were dating boys on the same baseball team. They became instant best friends and often get mistaken for sisters wherever they go. Fun fact: Danielle was on the phone with Eleni when she unsuspectedly walked into the house as Matt proposed making her the first person to hear the big news!
Best Man
Marco is a high school history teacher and a college baseball coach. He also happens to be Puna and Apollo’s favorite uncle. He met Matt when the Carolla’s decided to add another boy to the Borzeciello family. They may be cousins by birth but they’ve been life long best friends by choice. Fun fact: Marco was technically the first one of the friends and family to meet Eleni. Second fun fact: they’ve all spent every New Years together since Matt and Eleni started dating.
Man of Honor
Andrew lives in Germany where he works in cyber security. As Eleni’s older brother, he has had the pleasure of knowing Eleni since the day she was born. Some would say that he’s the wiser and more fun sibling, but we'll let you be the judge of that. Andrew is intelligent, artistic, and loves the outdoors. He is a world traveler who has been kind enough to bring his favorite sister to many far away places.
Best Man
Lou is an accountant and the life of the party who happens to be Matt’s best friend. He met Matt way back when they were young tots. They grew up together as family friends and have stayed close into adulthood. Fun fact: Lou, Matt, and Eleni frequently have group phone calls on their way home from work.
Bridesmaid
Aisha leads sales and client engagement in New York City for a consulting firm that focuses on mental health, wellness, diversity, equity, & inclusion. She won't turn down a travel opportunity and is the world's greatest friend. Aisha and Eleni were suitemates in college at Elon. Even in different states, they make time to get together year after year.
Groomsman
Bob has known Matt the longest; the two met unofficially when Matt was still in the womb. Bob likes to golf and is also a certified public accountant (both obviously run in the family). Depending on the day and who you ask, one is definitely Grandma’s favorite grandson. We’ll let you decide the winner of that one.
Bridesman
Scooter works as a music and film producer on both the east and west coasts. He radiates creativity and is that friend you can always count on to be there for you when you need him. Scooter and Eleni met in middle school when their circles of friends overlapped. For almost twenty years and many life changes, they’ve kept their relationship strong.
Groomsman
Bridesmaid
Rebecca is a high school music teacher in Philadelphia, a yoga teacher, and the lead singer in a band. As Eleni's second cousin, the two grew up together and have remained close. They share a passion for good food and a good family bond. Rebecca will make the family proud by fulfilling an old promise to Eleni to sing for the wedding ceremony.
Groomsman
Bridesmaid
Sarah works as an applied behavior analyst for students with disabilities, is a marathon runner, and a fierce activist. She loves spending her time with her husband and their pitbulls. Eleni met Sarah in middle school and they instantly connected. They share a love for wine as well as running and have even run in races together.
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