April & Kyle
Wedding Party
Erica Poeng
Matron of Honor
Not everyone can be as lucky as April and Erica for finding their best friend from the early age of wearing diapers! Erica is April’s closest cousin and best friend. These two have been inseparable most of their lives from living on the same block in North Philly, to going to the same grade school and high school and even today, working at the same hospital together.
Nicholas Lavin
Best Man
Nick and Kyle met in grade school and became friends when they found that they both had an interest in motorsports. Kyle rode dirt bikes and nick rode 4-wheelers. Their friendship grew until in blossomed in to a full out bromance in 2009 when they moved in to Nicks lake house in Michigan. From then on out it they have been two peas in a pod.
Rachele Gueco
Bridesmaid
Rachele may be younger than April but she definitely is more of the mom of the two. Any time Rachele visits, shes so incredibly generous and thoughtful and always has a bag of goodies. You can find April and Rachele vegging out at home, watching timeless movies, shopping at tjmaxx and finding interesting things at thrift shops together.
Derek Carey
Groomsman
About 10 years ago Derek and Kyle met on one sunny afternoon skydiving. Nick introduced Derek to Kyle and recommended that their bromance expand into a wolf pack. After a long weekend of skydiving and campfires at the lake house it was clear that the wolfpack had formed and that these three would be inseparable for life.
Jane Her
Bridesmaid
Jane and April were destine to be good friends. These two have met at many different times in their lives without realizing that later on that they would be part of a close group of friends, neighbors and travel girlfriends.
Josh Ruiz-Velasco
Groomsman
Like most of Kyles friends skydiving is what brought everyone together. Josh was Kyles first indoor skydiving coach who lead him to eventually compete and gold medal in indoor skydiving. The two have travelled skydiving together to Mexico and even met up in Poland to indoor skydive together. Their bond was built on skydiving and sustains with friendship.
Idalia Adan
Bridesmaid
Idalia is April’s closest high school friend. They bonded over their many after school activities like tennis, lacrosse, their love for art, and mock trial club. April moved to Northern liberties and they enjoyed going out to art exhibits in the city and finding the best coffee shops together
Jordan Bultema
Groomsman
The love of great food brought these two American freedom fighters together. Jordan and Kyle had worked together for years in the National Guard, but their last Deployment to the Middle East is when they blossomed. Due to the nature of their austere conditions they had to provide food for themselves and 20 other soldiers. Negotiating food purchase with locals in the middle east and cooking for soldiers brought many memories for these two that will never be forgotten.
Wendy Chen
Bridesmaid
April met Wendy when they attended La Salle University. They met at a cultural club and became instant friends. April and Wendy lived in fishtown together and April helped her find her adopted puppy 'Layla'. These two also worked at a sushi restaurant together during college. These days, April loves to tease Wendy by introducing her as her 'coworker.' Wendy would always respond, 'Excuse me, we were friends first!'
Cary Kennedy
Bridesmaid
April and Cary met working at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania. They've grown close through their love for their favorite neighborhood Fishtown, wig parties, and the infamous 'homewreckin' weekend. Cary was such a good friend/support while Kyle was deployed for April. She even helped throw Kyle a welcome home party and helped plan with Kyle the engagement.
Kyle Norton
Groomsman
The Kyles grew up together in the west suburbs of Chicago. They began their childhood skateboarding down the streets and getting into mischief. These two had a lot of great memories together in their childhood and don't let the distance of several states separate their friendship. These two have been there for each other through the good and bad times.
Nicole Walach
Bridesmaid
Craigslist ad: ‘need roommate in fishtown’ This blonde firecracker woman named Nicole answered April’s Ad and the rest was history. Nicole and April love to travel together, summit mountains, and fly back and forth to visit each other in Philly and Miami.
Garet Bloodworth
Groomsman
Garet and Kyle have lead an adventurous life together from the start at when they met as indoor skydiving instructors in Chicago. They worked together for 3 years before deciding to compete in Indoor Skydiving. They have traveled all across the country skydiving together and even won a Gold Medal for indoor skydiving. These two keep in touch as they both are building a career in aviation.
Don Haskins
Officiant
Don and Kyle met when completing their pilot training for a reginal American Airlines carrier. They were simulator partners and completed their training and check rides together. A lot of long and stress filled nights were spent between these two preparing for training and check rides. All this time together built their friendship and Kyle couldn't think of a better person to join his union to April. Before they met Don was a pastor for 20+ years in Florida.
Isabelle
Flower Girl
The beautiful little miss Belle is the daughter of April's close friends David and Kristina. This sweet girl will steal the show with your cuteness
Jeremy
Ring Bearer
This little handsome guy is the Matron of Honor's son and the brides God son. Jeremy will bring the funk and energy to this bridal party !
Cinco
Dog of honor
The best dog you will ever meet. April adopted this little rambunctious pup and was in over her head raising him. Kyle came along and took the time to help train cinco with April to be the best pup he is today! Cinco’s favorite days are when his mom and dad are both home and they all go to the park and throw the ball around.