September 9, 2022

Chattanooga, TN

Emma & Travis

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Emma Zhang

Bride

Travis Vaughn

Groom

Qin “Julia” Bai

Mother of the Bride

The strongest female role model in the bride’s life and a pioneer of a mother.

Cheryl Vaughn

Mother of the Groom

“My guardian angel. An endless source of love, quick wit and board game skills” —Travis

Zhijian “Jim” Zhang

Father of the Bride

A truly devoted father and steadfast man in the bride’s life.

Jeffry Vaughn

Father of the Groom

“A man of many talents. A coach, a father and a mountain of a man” — Travis

Kristina Catanese

Matron of Honor

As UConn freshmen, the bride and her matron of honor formed an early bond and it’s grown stronger over the last 17 years. Emma’s been part of some huge milestones in Kristina’s life and vice versa.

Taylor Vaughn

Best Man

“The older brother I’ve always had!” — Travis

Corey Laskey

Bridesmaid

Since freshmen year at UConn they have been best buds. Corey’s been the source of so many of the bride’s joyful experiences including being Corey’s co-Maid-of-Honor.

Matt Karabelnik

Groomsman

“10 out of 10 people he meets agree his name is Matt” — Travis

Krishna Phai

Bridesmaid

The bride’s brother has been with Krishna since they were high schoolers and Krishna’s family members are now like close members of the Bride’s family.

Justin Livrieri

Groomsman

“J-Town aka my twin. Although he is a Jaguars fan we all forgive him because he is such a swell guy.” — Travis

McKenzie Vaughn

Bridesmaid

“My Irish twin and my competitive rival. Kenzie is recently a mom but has had training throughout my entire childhood making sure I didn’t do stupid things!” — Travis

Greg Henkelman

Groomsman

“My first friend at college at Johnson & Wales University. Greg is known to sail around in his boat contemplating the meaning of life.” — Travis

Kelsey Vaughn

Bridesmaid

“Ohhhhhhh Kelsey...what can I say about Kelsey. Probably has the biggest heart of anyone I have ever known! Most days you can find Kelsey with her cats, with baby AJ, at her job, or with a good margarita in her hand!” — Travis

Chris Voorman

Groomsman

“A proud new poppa. Chris was a full friend from the college years. A fellow Bears fan even from the beautiful state of...New Jersey” — Travis

Gabe Pagan

Groomsman

“A full friend of the groom’s. Gabe is somewhat of a legend at Johnson & Wales University!”

Jason Zhang

Groomsman

The bride asked Santa for a sibling as a child and he’s the best sibling the bride could have ever wished for. Ever the strong core in the Zhang family.