Grace & Gareth
Wedding Party
Kit Keown
Matron of Honor
I met Grace our freshman year of college at Lesley University and we reconnected in grad school during the COVID shutdown. We spent so much time together that year, our professors thought we were dating! Though Grace was my OG G, Gareth and I have bonded over our love of Lord of the Rings, video games and cooking. I have had the honor of getting to see Grace and Gareth's love story unfold in real time, from their first date to Gareth's beautiful "surprise" proposal in Maine. Over the years we've made so many wonderful memories together, from defeating ice giants in our Dungeon and Dragons games, to late night hangouts full of laughter. I am so excited to be a part of making their dream wedding come true, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for these two!
Yvan Tchuinga
Best Man
When I first met Gareth, I couldn't help but think, "He probably thinks this is a family law firm." His enthusiasm for joining our law firm Ramineni & Shepard was infectious, and I couldn't bear to burst his bubble. As we got to know each other better, I realized I couldn't risk losing another great person due to the firm's quirks. Then he introduced us to Grace, who swooped in with Starbucks while we burned the midnight oil at the office. Instantly, our entire team agreed that Gareth could never let Grace go—after all, she wasn't just an office legend; she was our survival guide, armed with free Starbucks. We even joked about hiring Grace and considering Gareth's fate, because in tough times, she was our unsung hero with a caffeinated cape. Gareth pulled out all the stops to reclaim his top spot in our hearts, winning me over me with lacrosse and Bruins games—clearly, a winning strategy. He even sealed the deal with adorable playdates for Finn and Zoey. Overall meeting and getting to know Gareth and Grace has been an amazing journey.
Flora Kang Ortega
Bridesmaid
I currently work in ABA therapy. I met Gracie through a cheerleading team at Lesley University. Growing up as close college friends, we have discovered the same passion in working with young leaders. When Gracie introduced me to Gareth, I knew he was the one for her because many decades long married couples have said that if the woman seems "calmer", the man is the one.
Evan Boyer
Groomsman
I met Gareth on the second day of law school orientation and we have been friends ever since. Soon after, I had the pleasure to meet Gareth’s better half, Grace during my first west coast swing dancing session in Boston: a dance we both are encouraging Gareth to learn. Her bubbly and genuine personality lights up a room, and it makes perfect sense that these two wonderful individuals build on each other’s joy and strength. After hosting each other for parties, Thanksgiving dinners, and game nights, and even spending a brief stint as housemates, I can only say how grateful I am to have these two in my life.
Amani Taha
Bridesmaid
I share a passion for teaching with Grace and am an elementary school teacher! I met Grace in college at Lesley and from there we made our way teaching through the pandemic together. The first time I met Gareth I could immediately tell how much he loved Grace, and I could see the light in her eyes as well. I love that we can enjoy the little things in life together like celebrating our dogs' birthdays!
Alex Costa
Groomsman
I met Grace back in our freshmen year of college. It funny actually we had met by being set up to go on a random date together at a bookstore, where it was apparent that we were not meant to be romantically. A few years later my partner Kit told me they had reconnected with a friend from undergrad and when I heard them name, the bookstore flashbacks returned. Having both grown in our own ways and reconnected it was clear that we were always meant to be good friends and ever since Grace has just been one of both Kit and I's closest friends. As for Gareth I met him through Grace after she had been telling us how excited she was about this new guy and that she wanted us to meet. I remember when we finally made that bonding connection as well. It was over a game of Catan which, I choose to play as poorly as possible for the comedic value after a bunch of lawyer like back end deals, I needed to roll and 11 and I said "Bet" and I did and I think I just about killed Gareth with how hilarious the moment was. I am truly honored to be here and part of their continued journey together and hope to keep them in my life and see them prosper (like Catan) for a long as I can
Evy Hatzigiannis
Bridesmaid
I'm a first grade teacher in Florida. I met Grace (I don't even know how many years ago) when we both worked for a summer camp in Medford. Our friendship started when Grace would bring my coffee in the morning when I forgot or dropped mine (both happened a lot!).
Mack Makishima
Groomsman
I'm a law student at Northeastern University. Gareth and I met in our first year of law school, and he introduced me to Grace soon after. Through several game night hangouts, we discovered in fairly short order that Gareth and Grace are much better at card games (actually, all games) than I am. Despite this clear skill issue, they've decided to stay friends with me anyway. I couldn't be happier for them both and can't wait to see them tie the knot!
Nancy Ayala
Officiant
3 years ago I had the pleasure of being introduced to my boyfriend's other half and work husband Gareth. Yvan would hammer on and on about their many adventures and how much he valued, admired, and loved having him on his team. As fate would have it Gareth and Grace met and he was ready to introduce her to his work husband and myself. On that special day at Masala not only did I get to witness the love, happiness, and beauty of Grace and Gareth’s relationship but my love affair of Indian food was also born that day… something I will eternally be grateful for. Grace and Gareth have been the best of friends we could ever ask for and it has been the most wonderful experience watching their journey. Officiating their wedding is one of the biggest honors imaginable.
Fernando Martins
Usher
I am a law student at Northeastern, where I met Gareth. I forced Gareth to play silly games with me until we became friends. Gareth and I are part of an infamous and powerful quartet dubbed “The Male Corner” at Northeastern. Gareth and Grace (for some odd reason) enjoy playing my silly games enough to invite me to their wedding, where I have the honor to be USHERING in some good times.
Josh Mckenzie
Usher
Howdy people I am Josh aka “Hoagie” Mckenzie. I'm a mechanical Assembler at Harmonic Drive. I met Grace and Gareth at a mutual friend’s halloween party back in 2021. From there G&G, myself, our mutual friends Alex and Kit play DND together and from that our friendship flourished.