Wedding Party
Mannon Elysse Dorantes
Bride
Mannon is an incredibly creative person. Her natural artistic ability and determination makes any idea she has come to life. Jacob has always admired her open mindedness and patience. She makes friends everywhere she goes, and always finds a way to put a smile on your face. Jacob wants people to know that Mannon is his greatest motivation and inspiration for all that he does. He can't wait to see what come next on their journey together, and knows that they have a lifetime of love and joy ahead of them =)
Jacob Edward Smith
Groom
Jacob is a multitalented artist and musician. He is one of the most creative people Mannon has ever met and she admires his unique way of expressing himself through his art, stories and music. He is a devoted dog dad to the couples wonderful Beabull Lilith, and an amazing cat dad to their slightly moody Rain. Mannon wants people to know that Jacob makes her laugh harder than anyone else, and cares about her and the girls more than she can express. She is so excited to have him be her husband and spend their lives together <33
Jessica Sandy
Matron of Honor
Jess has been a dear friend to Jacob ever since they met while attending Cleveland Institute of Art. Their friendship really kicked off after college when movie nights became a regular occurrence. These hangouts are how Jess and Mannon became close friends, and eventually lead to them joining a book club. They also regularly thrift together and enjoy helping each other find the perfect knick-knack. Mannon and Jacob are so excited she is going to be a part of their special day, and credit her with keeping them sane in the process ;)
Joseph Smith
Best Man
Joe has known Jacob his entire life, being Jacob's one and only younger brother. They not only shared a room growing up, but also a love of music that led them both to becoming musicians. Mannon and Joe met in middle school, as they were in the same year and shared mutual friends as well as both being in orchestra. He and Jacob have remained close in the current years by getting together to talk about the different music they are recording and also recording together. The couple is pumped that he is a part of their wedding and cannot wait to celebrate with him :P
Marissa Ortosky-Dorantes
Bridesmaid
Marissa was first introduced to the couple by a mutual friend in college, and has been close to them ever since. Sharing a love of board games and Dungeons and Dragons, she became a part of their inner circle of closest friends. Marissa even joined the family after marrying Fabrice, Mannon's older brother, in 2023. She has been a wonderful addition to the family, and has even traveled to Mexico to meet beloved extended family. Her constant support and thoughtfulness has been an immense help to the couple and they cannot wait to have her up next to them on their special day <3
Evan Mungall
Groomsman
Evan met the couple through his wonderful wife Jess. As they became better friends with Jess, they got to know and become close to Evan as well. The four of them will regularly attend concerts together as they all share a great taste in music. Evan also shares a love of video games and will indulge Mannon in talking about her favourite game Hollow Knight. Evan has always been so generous and helpful to the couple and they cannot wait to have him be up there on the special day :3
Fabrice Ortosky-Dorantes
Officiant
Fabrice has known Mannon literally since the day she was born. As her favourite and only brother, he has been an important part of her life, for her whole life. Fabrice has always been a reliable friend, support, and comic relief to her. Jacob and Fabrice attended school together growing up and running in the same circles, getting closer when they were both in college. He introduced Mannon and Jacob in September of 2017, and they haven't looked back since. The couple is so excited to have him be a part of their special day as this was all his fault :)
