Erica & Brendan
Wedding Party
Jessica Zaino
Maid of Honor
Jess and I have known each other for over 10 years. We met through a mutual friend and we hit it off immediately. We laugh together, cry together, go on adventures together. She always has my back and she's the most loyal friend a girl could have. I don't know what I would've done without her over the years. We're also so lucky to be joined by her beautiful daughter Everly who is ecstatic to be one of our flower girls!
Giulianna Bluhm-Chen
Matron of Honor
Giulianna and I met in high school when she first moved here from Brazil and we've basically been inseparable ever since! We've truly grown up together and have been by each other's side for all of life's biggest events. She has a heart of gold and I'm blessed to have her as one of my closest friends. She's the amazing mother to my Godson Mason and his sister Chloe; both of whom will be joining us in the ceremony as ring bearer and flower girl!
Stefanie Torres
Bridesmaid
Stefanie and I have known each other since we were babies. She's the kindest and most generous person. My aunt and her mother are best friends to this day. Their whole family means the world to me. We've experienced so much of life together and I'm so grateful to have her by my side as I start this next chapter.
Patrick Niles
Best Man
Patrick is Brendan’s younger brother. They did everything together growing up, ended up being college roommates for some time and have been by each other’s sides for many of life’s biggest events. Despite living in different states, they’ve remained close and we’re grateful to have him with us on our special day.
Matthew Lam
Groomsman
Brendan and Matt have been friends for over 20 years. From being neighborhood friends and getting into trouble together as kids, to being college roommates, and going on countless hunting trips, they’ve always remained close friends. Visiting Matt and his family is one thing we always make time for when visiting Charlotte and we’re so grateful to have them with us on our special day.
Justin Stratton
Groomsman
Justin and Brendan met in the early days of The Rock Shop, the bar that Brendan owned in Park Slope for almost 10 years. Funny enough, Justin also grew up in Charlotte, NC but they didn’t meet until moving to NY. Bonding over their love of the Panthers and live music, they’ve built a lasting friendship and we’re so excited he can be with us at our wedding.