Katie & Zacharie
Wedding Party
Sarah Francis
Lady of Honor
Lives in: Moncton, NB Works as: Senior Advertising & Promotions Associate for a textbook publisher Hobbies: Road trips, afternoon tea, podcasts, cats, being outside (but not camping), books, embroidery and cross stitch, eating, going to concerts, listening to records. How did you and Katie meet? We grew up in the same neighbourhood, but it wasn't until we discovered the Backstreet Boys in 5th grade that we became best friends. What's your favorite memory with Katie? Our band 21/12, our Moffatts phase, listening to Katie's fave songs on repeat (it wasn't endearing at the time), Paul McCartney in Halifax, moving to Toronto together, visiting Abbey Road, wandering around Paris and London, seeing Jenny Lewis, plus all of the laugh-crying, McDonald's trips & not staying out super late.
Karim Liman-Tinguiri
Best Man
Lives in: Boston, MA Works as: Software Engineer Hobbies: I'm an avid multiplayer strategy video game player. I've been playing Starcraft 2 with friends every week for several years now. I also enjoy teaching my dog tricks such as ringing a bell to go out, or playing dead on command (still working on that last one). How did you and Zacharie meet? Shortly after my birth at the Niamey maternity hospital. What's your favorite memory with Zacharie? The time the whole family went to see Zach in Ithaca. It was the first time in almost 10 years that all 5 of us lived within driving distance of each other. I also got to discover Collegetown Bagels.
Moira O'Connell
Best lady
Lives in: Philadelphia, but soon I'll live in San Jose! We all know I'm Canadian at heart. Works as: A Marketing/Communications Specialist Hobbies: I love everything from Kpop to metal, Harry Styles to Bob Dylan, Copenhagen to Moncton, teen novels to true crime, and coffee. Hobbies include writing, traveling to cold climates and figuring out how to keep traveling. How did you and Katie meet? When Katie and Nathan burst into my dorm room yelling: HILARYYY. Hilary wasn't there and I was confused. What's your fave memory with Katie? That time Katie took the bus from Moncton to Halifax in a snowstorm just to see Twilight with me, for the second time. It was so stormy. We had to buy these little peace sign slippers to wear during the movie because our feet were wet.
Patrick Yau
Groomsman
Lives in: Toronto, ON Works in: Finance and Banking Hobbies: I love to travel, experiencing a new culture and meeting different people. I have a passion to help those in need, volunteering has always been a big part in my life. I believe that "For it is in giving that we receive." My hobbies include photography, watching anime, and budget planning. How did you and Zacharie meet? We were both University of Ottawa students taking an international economics course. What's your favorite memory with Zacharie? Driving a UHaul truck on the highway while moving from Ottawa to Toronto on a stormy winter night.
Hilary Ferguson
Best lady
Lives in: Moncton, NB Works as: A teacher Hobbies: I have a weakness for animal friendships, red wine, sad songs, and pop culture trivia. I love crosswords, as well as jigsaw puzzles, true crime podcasts, and video games on easy. I have recently discovered interpretative dance. How did you and Katie meet? My memory of this time is hazy, but it was probably a little before or on the very first day I arrived at Moncton High. Probably in the cafeteria, probably didn't talk. What's your fave memory with Katie? There are way too many to choose from so let's stick with the entire time we lived together at Quingate Place. I would provide the Degrassi Next Generation DVDs from Video Difference and Katie would provide the treats from Shoppers.
Alex Cowen
Groomsman
Lives in: Seattle, WA Work: I work at Amazon in Seattle with Zacharie where I get to focus on developing inventory strategy Hobbies: Going up (and down) mountains, visiting museums and symphonies and pursuing knowledge and stories that shed light on the world (gained in equal parts from NPR and Zacharie) How did you and Zacharie meet? We met at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management while we were working towards our MBAs. What's your favorite memory with Zacharie? It's not a single memory but a common thread whenever I'm with Zacharie. He is so insightful & curious that each conversation becomes a far-reaching and deep discourse that's as thought provoking as it is eye opening on everything from economics, current events, history, politics, our careers and relationships.
Tim Richard
Co-master of Ceremony
Lives in: Toronto, ON Works as: Marketing & Account Manager at Spalding/Fruit of the Loom/Russell Athletic Hobbies: Video games, watching and following sports, playing basketball/going to the gym, I'm going to be a dog-dad starting in August How did you and Katie meet? I was pretty young when we met so my memory is a bit foggy but I've heard stories about meeting a very excited 5-year-old. One of our first encounters involves Katie singing to me while I was trying to sleep in my crib. Katie isn't that great of a singer. What's your favorite memory with Katie? Marathon-watching TV shows well before Netflix was a thing, or talking to her about anything that was going on in my life and knowing that her feedback was going to be unbiased, thoughtful and probably what I needed to hear.
Aida Liman-Tinguiri
Co-master of Ceremony
Lives in: Cambridge, MA - on the right side of the river Work: I am J.D. candidate at Harvard Law School Hobbies: Reading, running and bantering How did you and Zacharie meet? I arrived home to find that it had already been occupied by a zealous stranger, posing as my protector. What's your favorite memory with Zacharie? There are too many great memories to name a favourite. But one of those was learning to roller skate in Paris.