Johanna & Wes
Wedding Party
Michele Fitzwilliam
Maid of Honor
Johanna and Michele met at Canton High School. Through the years their friendship grew from outlet shopping in Maine to spring break in New Orleans and Memphis with countless hours in the car on road-trips. Michele moved to California where she met her wonderful wife Stephanie. Many trips to L.A. were made over the years. Michele and Johanna's bond hit a new level being pregnant at the same time while being on opposite sides of the country. They spoke everyday while supporting each other from afar. Near or far but always together.
Paul Reitchel
Best Man
Paul and Wes met on the second day of Wes's Freshman year at WPI when Paul was called in to try and figure out how to get Wes's fancy new laptop hooked up to WPI's computer network. They became friends and eventually roommates. They were roommates for many years before going their separate ways and Wes relocated to Arizona. Wes was fortunate enough to give a best mans speech at Pauls wedding.
Katie Shanks
Bridesmaid
Katie and Johanna have been friends since high school. When Johanna returned to Canton to take care of her father when he was sick, Katie and Johanna grew much closer. Now that Johanna and Wes returned to Massachusetts there friendship has grown exponentially and Katie has become a truly loyal friend.
Erich Chapman
Groomsman
Erich is the youngest of the three Chapman Boys. Wes and Erich didn't always see eye to eye, and there was nearly 4 years where they didnt speak but in late 2011 Erich reached out to Wes because he needed help. He needed a job and somewhere to live and before you knew it Erich was on a plane to Boston. He arrived early in the morning and Wes picked him up on his way into work at the Pembroke BBC where he was the Chef. Erich filled out his new hire paperwork and started slinging pizzas that night. Erich moved in with Johanna and Wes, and he lived with them for the next 2 years, restarting his life on the East Coast.
Maria Doyle
Bridesmaid
Maria and Johanna have known each other since elementary school, while Maria attended St. Johns with Johanna's cousin and neighbor Laura. They formed a friendship in high school and became close working together in restaurants as young adults. When Maria and TJ relocated to Nashville, it was always a stop on Wes and Johanna's cross country adventures. In the past 2 years since returning to Massachusetts, Maria and Johanna have bonded even more through the joys of Motherhood. Thomas and Jolene are Will and Alice's best friends
Mike Berkey
Groomsman
Mike and Wes met at the British Beer Company in 2010. Mike worked as Wes' Sous Chef at the Pembroke Location in 2012 before Wes and Johanna relocated to Arizona. In 2016 Johanna and Wes moved back to Massachuseetts when Wes went to work for Mike at the Dedham Country and Polo Club. Mike and Wes have been close friends, with each of them spending time living on the others couch over the years.
Holly Paige
Bridesmaid
Holly and Johanna met on the first day of 7th Grade. When Johanna got home and told her sister about her new friend, turns out Vannessa had made a new friend that turned out to be Holly's younger sister! Friends for many years, Holly was amazing support in 2014 when Johanna was home taking care of her father. Fortunate for all the years & healing soul shes has become.
Tom Pardo
Groomsman
Tom and Wes met at the British Beer Company in Franklin on the opening team in 2010. Tom moved on to bigger and better things from there, including a move across country to Colorado. In 2016 Tom returned to Masschusetts to become the Sous Chef at the Charles River Country Club. Before too long Wes joined him there. Tom has been one of Wes's closest friends and they teamed up once again from 2019 to 2020 at Volante Farms
Ashley Tomassian
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Johanna met on the first day of Spring Training working for the three tine world champion San Francisco Giants. They quickly became friends. Ashley having grown up in Sudbury, Massachusetts, their east coast attitudes formed an excellent bond, like long lost family and sleepovers were frequent to say the least.
Amanda Rogers
Groomswoman
Amanda and Wes have been friends for most of their lives. They met at catechism class in 2nd Grade and have been close ever since. They have always been there for each other through the tough times, whether it was a timely hug or a cross country phone call after Wes had moved to the east coast. Amanda is considered part of the family and is often referred to as Sister
Alice Porter Chapman
Flower Girl
Alice is Johanna and Wes's daughter
William W. Chapman VI
Ring Bearer
William is Johanna and Wes's son
Andrew Chapman
Usher
Andrew is the middle of the three Chapman Boys
Jeffrey Curran
Brother of the Bride
The youngest of the four Curran Siblings. Jeffrey will be giving Johanna away.