Erika & Jason
Wedding Party
Tina Cavanaugh
Matron of Honor
Tina met Erika in 1992 when she was 7 years old and dating her brother, Billy. Growing up, Erika always felt like Tina was her second sister. She fit right in, and it's a good thing because she married into the family! Billy and Tina have been married for 19 years already! Erika and Tina love to go to concerts together- especially to see New Kids on the Block, and any freestyle music or 90's concerts they can find! Tina has been with Erika from childhood dance recitals, through her teenage and high school years; she was there when she had her son, and now she will be by her side as she marries the love of her life. Erika couldn't be happier to have a better friend and sister-in-law to share these special moments with.
Don Seymour
Best Man
Jay and Don have been best friends for over 35 years. The two have been through everything from childhood through their teenage years, and running a business together as adults. Jay is happy to have his best friend as his best man on his wedding day.
Marie Capitolo
Bridesmaid
Marie and Erika are cousins who have a lot in common! They both love sushi, they've done several mud runs together (thanks to Marie talking Erika into doing it), and they love all the same 80s dance movies! The two of them can repeat every word of "Staying Alive" and know all of the dance moves! Erika was a bridesmaid in Marie's wedding and she couldn't imagine getting married without her. Just wait until they bust out the "Percolator" dance at the wedding!
Lauren Damico
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Erika are cousins from the Gagliardi side of the family. Growing up, Erika, Louis and Lauren were always together... although Lauren and Louis were usually the ones to team up when they were kids. As they grew older, Erika and Lauren spent a lot more time together. They've had great times from Atlantic City to Las Vegas and lots of places in between! They like to go to concerts together and go out for sushi! Lauren and Erika are sure to be out on the dance floor all night at the wedding!
Alicia Woody
Bridesmaid
Alicia is married to Jay's brother, Steve, and is Erika's future sister-in-law! She has two children, Nico and Siena, who are the same age as Jordan and love to play together all the time. Alicia and Erika have the privilege of driving the kids to trampoline parks and skate parks and anywhere else they want to go! Erika and Alicia felt like sisters from the very beginning when they met 5 years ago. They both love to cook big family dinners and are looking forward to many to come over the years as they become one family!
Rachel Martinez
Bridesmaid
Rachel and Erika have been friends for 15 years. They met when they were working together at Kids Castle daycare. They took care of the 18 month-2 year old children in classrooms next door to each other. They became friends at work and starting hanging out all the time. Rachel has a wonderful fiance, Chris, and two amazing girls- Kayla and Jayden. Erika and Rachel hope to be planning a wedding one day for Jordan and Jayden, but for now, Erika is happy to have her best friend standing by her on the happiest day of her life!
Vicki Musumeci
Bridesmaid
Erika and Vicki met in 9th grade at Kingsway High School, although they didn't really become friends until 12th grade. The two had mutual friends, and eventually bonded on their senior trip to Disney. For the last 15 years, Vicki and Erika have been friends through thick and thin. She even has a special bond with Erika's Mom! :) Vicki has a 5 year old daughter, Karlie, and the girls love to take the kids out together. And if you notice the common trend among bridesmaids, Erika and Vicki also love to get sushi and hang out at home watching reality tv shows! Erika is so thankful to have her best friend be a part of her special day!
Steve Woody
Groomsman
Steve is Jay's brother, and Erika's future brother-in-law. Jason has known Steve his whole life, but Erika only met him 5 years ago, and he has been welcoming and supportive from the beginning. Steve has been a wonderful friend over the years, and the two families always have a great time when they're together. He is always encouraging and helpful. Both Erika and Jason are excited to have Steve be a part of their special day!
Branden Woody
Groomsman
Branden is Jay's younger brother. You can tell how much they are alike when these two get together! Branden is a great brother and uncle to his nieces and nephews. Jason knew he couldn't get married without his brother there to continue to show his love and support as always. Erika is happy to have a new brother-in-law and is looking forward to our families spending time together!
Bill Cavanaugh
Groomsman
Billy is Erika's brother and Jay's future brother-in-law. If you know him, you know he's usually funny and entertaining, but he is also the most kindhearted, caring person you will ever meet. Erika and Billy have always had a close relationship. Her and Tina made him and Jay go to a 90s concert with Vanilla Ice a few years ago. The girls had a great time, but the guys.. not so much! (They could never get them to go again for some reason!) They had a better time when the four of them went axe throwing! Billy is a pretty awesome brother and now he will be Jay's awesome brother-in-law too. Erika and Jason are excited to have Billy stand by them as they say "I do!"
Connie Cavanaugh
Junior Bridesmaid
Connie is Billy and Tina's 16 year old daughter, Erika's niece. She loves her cats and playing video games, and is looking forward to getting her driver's license soon! Erika and Jay are thankful that Connie is going to be a part of their wedding day!
Cameren Woody
Junior Groomsman
Cameren is Jay's 17 year old son. He is a senior in high school this year and just got his driver's license! You will usually find Cameren on his gaming computer or using their virtual reality system at home. Cameren is happy to be standing with his Dad on his wedding day!
Siena Woody
Junior Bridesmaid
Siena is Jay's niece, Steve and Alicia's daughter. She is in 6th grade, and loves gymnastics and video games. Siena, her brother Nico, and Jordan spend a lot of time together playing outside, going to the trampoline park, and playing video games. Erika and Jason are so happy to have Siena be a part of this amazing day!
Nico Woody
Junior Groomsman
Nico is Jay's nephew, Steve and Alicia's son. He is in 5th grade this year. Nico loves to ride scooters, and play basketball and video games with Jordan and his friends. Jason and Erika are so glad Nico will be with them on their wedding day!
Jordan Wentz
Special Role
Jordan is Erika's 10 year old son, and the most loving boy in the world! He was only 4 years old when Erika and Jason started dating, and Jay has been the most amazing father and role model to him ever since. Jordan is in 4th grade this year and has lots of friends and hobbies. His favorite sport is basketball, and he likes to go hunting and riding quads with his Poppy. He is always busy- traveling somewhere with his Mom, riding bikes, scooters, and skateboards, playing video games, or going to the trampoline park. Jordan used to tell Jay he couldn't marry his Mom, because he was going to marry her first. <3 Jordan is very happy that his Mom and Dad are finally getting married and he was so excited to be there when he proposed in Disney World!
Patty Rice
Mother of the Groom
Patty is Jay's Mother- also known as G-Mom by her grandkids! Patty loves her family very much and is so happy for Jason and Erika to be starting this next adventure of marriage!
Mary Gagliardi
Mother of the Bride
Erika's Mom, Mary... The one she calls for every little thing! Erika loves having a close relationship with her Mom. As a kid, Erika loved doing crafts and nails together at the kitchen table on Friday nights. Still today, they talk daily and love spending time in Cape May. They enjoy sunsets and the beach, and visiting lighthouses together. Over 33 years, there is nothing that Mary hasn't gone through with Erika. She has been by her side through good times and bad and will forever be her best friend. Erika could never thank her enough for the love she has shown her or sacrifices she has made for her, and for her grandson. Mary is thrilled that Erika has found her true love and is happy to be gaining a son-in-law. Erika could not imagine her wedding day without her Mom by her side. <3
Louis Gagliardi
Father of the Bride
Erikas's Dad, Lou. The first man she ever loved, and the one who will have her heart forever. Erika is a true Daddy's girl. (She even has a "Daddy's Girl" tattoo on her shoulder written in his handwriting!) Growing up, she remembers trips out on his boat in Cape May, spending time in the Poconos and writing our names in Boulder Field, attending "Dad's Night" every year at her elementary school and always stopping for ice cream afterwards. Her Dad was there for everything from dance recitals, to graduations, and everything in between. He is the most loving and supportive Dad a girl could ask for. Erika is so grateful to have the best Dad in the world, and the most amazing Poppy to her son Jordan. Lou loves to see his little girl happy and is excited for her marriage to Jason.