Wedding Party
Aaron Sammataro
Friend of Honor
Aaron is Erica's best friend since the third grade, where their shenanigans in the crayfish unit and love of Willy Wonka brought them together, and they have been peas-in-a-pod ever since. They have shared countless memories together in band, seeing concerts, going to LBI, writing a book together, and many more. Some of Erica's favorite memories with Aaron were seeing the Phantom of the Opera Masquerade performance together in NYC and seeing Fallout Boy with Kevin and Chelsea!
Elizabeth Liedtka
Bridesmaid & Officiant
Liz is a close friend of both Erica and David, who they met in the Villanova Band. Liz was Erica's roommate for two years, and they bonded over their shared love of late-night adventures around campus, playing Just Dance, and creating a variety of spontaneous and goofy memories together. Fun fact - they were often mistaken for twins! Some of Erica's favorite memories with Liz were when they got ramen and went to the Air and Space Museum in DC and visiting giant troll statues in Nashville!
Amanda Cheng
Bridesmaid
Amanda is Erica's soon-to-be sister-in-law and Erica is so excited to be joining her family. Erica always enjoys getting to spend time with Amanda, whether it be going out for family dinners, small adventures around David's hometown, or hanging out in Philly. The two have bonded over their shared tastes in music, good food, and good humor (sometimes at David's expense 😊). Some of Erica's favorite memories with Amanda were golf carting through Lyman Orchards with David and going to the South Jazz Club together!
Chelsea Mallon
Bridesmaid
Chelsea is Erica's sister-in-law, and the two have gotten very close over the many years they have known each other. They enjoy going to concerts (especially Fallout Boy), escape rooms, and a good game night with their other halves. They love trying out new events and activities because they always have a fun time together! Some of Erica's favorite memories with Chelsea are the many movie nights they have had together and surviving the terrifying escape room with Kevin in Wallingford!
Erin Naclerio
Bridesmaid
Erin has been one of Erica's longtime best friends since middle school Jazz Band. Their mutual love for band, ice cream, Mario Kart, and ice skating kept them busy in their youth. Nowadays, they love catching up at local coffee spots, going to the beach, or cooking/baking a homemade meal! (BTW they still love ice cream). Some of Erica's favorite memories with Erin include their Middletown dinner dates and their trip to Cape Cod together last year!
Kevin Wu
Best Man
Allow me to present David's best friend and best man, Mr. Kevin Wu. Kev and David really became close towards the end of high school, when they realized they had a shared passion for anime (weebs 4 lyfe). One of David's favorite memories was helping to make dinner with Kev during their ski trip, where he was able to spend quality time with his best buddy and learned how to make a delicious curry. Despite David being horribly flaky, Kev persistently reaches out to make plans, and the two continue to strengthen their friendship in their shared activities together, such as skiing, badminton, and gaming.
Kevin Mallon
Groomsman
Next, we have the beloved brother of the bride and future brother-in-law, Mr. Kevin Mallon. Kevin and David always got along well, but what really solidified their friendship was the summer trip to Long Beach Island, where David absolutely destroyed Kevin in a game of beer pong. Despite this devastating blow to Kevin's pride, the two have remained steadfast friends through fun activities, such as escape rooms, speakeasys, and game nights with Erica and Chelsea.
Nishaad Khedkar
Groomsman
Next, we have one of David's favorite childhood friends, Mr. Nishaad Khedkar. One of David's fondest high school memories was standing around with Nishaad and Isaac nearly every day afterschool while they yapped about the most random topics. After graduation, David was saddened that those afterschool talks had come to an end. Thankfully, Nishaad's graduate school plans brought him to Connecticut, allowing the two pals to catch up often and continue their yap sessions.
Isaac Sung
Groomsman
Next, we have another one of David's favorite childhood friends, Mr. Isaac Sung. While the two have shared many fond memories, David's fondest memory was getting ice cream and pizza with Isaac in the pouring rain during their beach trip in senior year of high school. From there, the two have only become closer through their fun activities together, such as working out, talking excitedly about anime (surprise surprise), and nights on the town.
Anurag Majumdar
Groomsman
Next, we have one of David's closest friends, Mr. Anurag Majumdar. While David and Anurag initially started off as roommates, the two quickly evolved to close friends. One of David's favorite memories with Anurag was during one of their first hangouts, where they ate delicious ramen and conversed for hours. Over the past three years, the two have grown even closer during their memorable experiences, such as skiing at Mount Killington, hitting up the driving range, and late-night walks to Dominoes.
Winston Fu
Groomsman
Last but certainly not least, we have one of David's closest friends, Mr. Winston Fu. Winston and David met during a medical school social event, and the two quickly became close friends. One of David's favorite memories with Winston was when they went to trivia night in a bar in Philly, and Winston demonstrated how extremely knowledgeable he was about an assortment of different topics. The two have shared many memorable experiences together, such as visiting Acadia National Park, stockpiling on bagels from Stew Leonard, and playing board games in Winston's man cave.