Hana & Camron
Wedding Party
Grace
Maid of Honor
The bride's ultimate anime binging, road tripping, foodie seeking pal in life, Grace and Hana met by chance while volunteering for a convention raising donation money for Relay for Life in National Harbor, MD. Fun fact: They're both from the same hometown of Germantown, MD! In her spare time Grace loves to camp, sing, and play videogames.
Will
Best Man
Will and Camron met in graduate school while taking the same Complex Analysis class along with the groomsman Caleb. Camron and Will share their affinity for pop culture TV shows, elaborate board games, and Frisbee. Fun Fact: Will and Camron are getting married one week apart-- great minds think alike! In his spare time Will paints War Hammer miniatures, loves to travel to new places, and dotes on his adorable dogs Sudo and Echo.
Kat
Bridesmaid
It's hard to say when exactly Kat and Hana first met-- okay, not really! They met one fateful day in a bowling alley as young children, bonding over doodles on a score paper. The rest is history! From drawing, writing, crocheting, baking, and so much more Kat and Hana have been tied at the hip doing and trying anything they fancy with gusto for almost two decades now. Fun Fact: Kat loves to write! In her spare time Kat works to become fully certified to teach ASL, collects teas, and knits many beloved items for her friends and family.
Walter
Groomsman
Walter and Camron met when Camron first met Hana's side of the family. Walter made Camron feel very welcome, starting up conversations and sharing hobbies with him right away. Fun Fact: Walter is a DJ! In his spare time he enjoys building Lego sets with his son, camping, and making set lists for gigs.
Courtney
Bridesmaid
Similar to Kat, Hana and Courtney met at the bowling alley, but the real moment they clicked must have been when they learned to play chess together-- ever since, Courtney has cleanly kicked Hana's butt at any game that requires strategy. But when it came to biking around the neighborhood, or walking around town the long way to the library to be sure to also get some fresh bread, the two got along as thick as thieves. Fun Fact: Courtney is studying to become a doctor! In her spare time Courtney indulges Hana by watching her anime and movie recommendations, organizes fun trips and outings with friends, and helps conduct lab research at NIH in Maryland.
Che
Groomsman
Che and Camron met right at the beginning, at least, Che's beginning. Being the younger brother by six years, Che and Camron bonded like brothers do over GameBoys, bikes and trikes, and resisting household law. Fun Fact: Che is learning how to make video games! In his spare time Che enjoys playing with his daughter, grilling, and playing online games with friends.
Alex
Groomsman
Alex and Camron met at the very first Friendsgiving-- a time when we gather with our friends in November to celebrate each other's friendships. They became fast friends bonding over video games and popular science. Fun Fact: Alex knows so much about rocks! That's because he's a geologist. In his spare time Alex likes to collect and build Lego sets, collect rare rocks and minerals, and watch anime.
Gillian
Bridesmaid
Gillian and Hana met in middle school choir, where they bonded over cruel sight singing exercises and silly vocal exercises. The original baking buddy, Gillian has shown Hana the ropes over and over again in the kitchen, especially when it comes to delicious sweets! Fun Fact: Gillian was one of the founding friends to start the Friendsgiving tradition with Hana and Camron. In her spare time Gillian enjoys Dungeons and Dragons, hiking, and trying out new recipes.
Caleb
Groomsman
Caleb and Camron met in a Complex Analysis class in graduate school at Virginia Tech. They would sit in the commons room in the evenings working on the class homework, arguing and debating answers as they chucked markers back and forth at each other-- clearly, a match made in heaven. Fun Fact: Caleb introduced Camron to swing dance, which is how Hana and Camron met! In his spare time Caleb likes to camp with his wife and dog, brew his own beer, and salsa dances.
Mollie
Bridesmaid
Mollie and Hana met over a piping hot plate of rice and beans, but the true bonding wouldn't happen until they were both stuck in the snow of the Snowmagedon 2010. Mollie always lead Hana into something fun and new, whether it was a beach adventure or digging a snow fort with kitchen spoons. Fun Fact: Mollie owns her own baking business!
Tanner
Groomsman
Tanner and Camron met sharing the same office for TAs in graduate school at Virginia Tech. A bond was formed through daily conversations over teaching, speed running strategies, and the math each was working on. Fun Fact: Tanner works for NASA! In his spare time Tanner enjoys cooking, hiking, and video games.
Jenni
Bridesmaid
Jenni and Hana met in elementary school at All-County chorus, but didn't become gung-ho adventure buddies until late high school. Teaming up for laser tag, capture the flag, or whatever else was planned last minute, Jenni was Hana's biggest cheerleader and supporter. Fun Fact: Jenni can play the guitar and piano! In her spare time Jenni enjoys getting outside, making music with friends and family, and trying new foods!
Ryan
Groomsman
Ryan and Camron met in a Graph Theory class in graduate school at Virginia Tech. They ended up taking many classes together, giving them lots of opportunities to argue and debate answers and topics within each class. Ryan and Camron also shared the same advisor, and continue to work on research together to this day! Fun Fact: Ryan is a Math Professor at Salisbury University in Maryland. In his spare time Ryan enjoys running, fishing, and playing intramural sports.
Tiffany
Bridesmaid
Tiffany and Hana met at the same volunteer event as Grace, becoming quick friends over music, anime, and dance. Tiffany always goes all out to host Hana when she comes to visit the DC area, and always has something fun and exciting planned that makes wonderful memories for everyone involved. Fun Fact: Tiffany loves to rock climb! In her spare time Tiffany loves to plan group outings, dance, and sing.