Monica & Marcelo
Wedding Party
Katelyn Fossen
Matron of Honor
We met in Kindergarten at St. Lawrence and had the same teacher. We became closer as years went on, attended high school together where we made our most fondest memories, and finished with college in separate cities, except for that one year I lived in Tally! Kate moved to Arizona, but we still stayed closer than ever! I was lucky enough to be in her wedding and be a witness to her marriage in church. Now I’m so excited to be a Godmother to her baby girl! Can't wait to go on Family trips together! Love you, Kate!
Douglas Burlett
Best Man
Doug and I met later in life through old relationships. We bonded over our love of fishing Redfish out on the open water and drinking beer. Through the years we've fished tournaments together, taken day trips fishing all over Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties, and traveling to other states going on guided fishing tours with friends. Can't wait to have him stand by my side and continue fishing our hearts out.
Christina Nelson
Maid of Honor
Christina and I met as babies! We did everything together! From Birthday parties, Noche buena, Mother's day's, Beach trips, Concerts, Sleepovers, Cruises, and so much more! Christina is like the little sister I never had. She'll always be my best friend... She knows too much! A friendship like this is rare and beautiful and 'm so blessed to have a friend like her for life. We have a lifetime ahead of us and I can't wait to make more memories with her! Especially when we start to have families of our own. Love you, Christina!
Alex Maldonado
Groomsman
Alex and I met through his Dad, Jose. Jose and I worked together and he knew we'd make good friends. Alex and I clicked instantly. His dad was right. We partied together, people watched in SoHo, ate pizza after midnight, and had beers by the pool. Now we enjoy golfing and drinking together on our days off. He's like the little brother I never had. Can't wait to have you stand by my side. Love you, man.
Aviana Lopez
Bridesmaid
When Marcelo and I started dating, the more he got to know me, the more he kept saying, "You and my sister would get along great, you like a lot of the same things." I was skeptical, but little did I know how right he would be! We clicked instantly as soon as we met. We share our love for Fashion, Makeup, Reality TV shows and of course Bad Bunny! We've shared so many memories already, from pool days to concerts. I'm so lucky to have a future sister in law whom I am friends with! I couldn't ask for a better situation. Can't wait to have you walk in our Wedding! Love you, sista!
Randy Ramos
Groomsman
Randy, my financial advisor, stock trader, buddy, and future brother in law all in one! You've taught me so much about me so much about how to take care of Mine and Monica's future. You've shared a room with me and put up with my snoring. And you enjoy the same hobbies as me, like golf and cigars. I'm happy to have you walk in our Wedding and stand by my side. I couldn't ask for a better brother in law. Love you, brother.
Kristin Harvey
Bridesmaid
We met through the Shahnasarian's. We grew up down the street from each other and played outside pretty much every weekend with one another. From being partners in dance recitals, Cotillion at Avila, living together as roommates, our late night car convos, to now working together at the same school AND on the same 1st grade team! I'm so lucky to have a friend as long as I've known you and to get to work with my best friend is any one's dream come true! I can't wait for you to stand by my side in my wedding, as I stand by your side in yours one month later. We have made so many memories, and now we get to share the most special days of our lives together! Love you, the future Mrs. Swanson!
Christopher Fernandez
Groomsman
Christopher is the only guy cousin on my Dad's side. We literally grew up together, only 3 years apart. We were raised by our Great grandmother and grandmother and spent every day after school with each other. As we grew older, we partied together, and had the best time of our lives. Now, we're adults, both getting married in the same year. I'm happy you get to stand by my side in my Wedding. I wouldn't have it any other way. Love you, cuz.
Melissa Welsch
Bridesmaid
We met our junior year of college when we both became Founding sisters of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. Melissa was just the sweetest to everyone, always smiling. We were in the same bump group and she shared her Victoria Secret Tease perfume with me every day of Rush week. That's when I knew she'd be a good friend to have. We became closer as the years went on and stayed close even after graduation and living in different cities for a while. From brunch almost every Sunday, Coachella, Concerts, Dinners at our favorite restaurants, clubbing in SoHo, boat days, and so much more! I can't wait for you to stand by my side in my Wedding. Love you so much, my kind hearted friend!
Hanssel Mattai
Groomsman
Monica took me on my first flight at 30 years old to stay with her family in New York City. She told me I would love NY and her family, especially her cousin, Hanssel. Man she was right. He's the life of the party. I had the best time that 4th of July. We bonded so quickly and enjoyed every night out. I'll never forget our boys night out and experiencing the true night life as a New Yorker, but that's a long story. Hanssel seriously is the man. Can't wait for you to stand by my side as I marry your cousin. I think I'm more excited to party with you in New Orleans for the bachelor trip though. Love you, man.
Mary Kye
Bridesmaid
Mary and I met through our Sorority Gamma Phi Beta as founding sisters. It all started with our CLC's, Ashleigh and Brie. They told us separately how perfect we would be as each others "Twin" in our sorority, since we were Founding sisters and there was no way we could have Littles and Bigs yet. After that, we started hanging out and getting to know each other. We clicked immediately. Mary had this aura about her, always fun, loving, and positive. Later on we were asked to pick our top 3 sisters to be our "Twin." At twin reveal, we ran to each other after finding out we had been paired, and ever since we've been friends. From concerts, road trips, Coachella, dinner dates, Sunday brunches, and beach days. Can't wait to have you stand by my side. You will be my Twin forever! Love you, Mare!
Alex Claudio
Groomsman
Claudio and I met on the job my first year. We worked Midnights together for two years and immediately bonded. We enjoy shooting the shit together about work, grabbing coffees from the Wawa, going out to the bars, bbq-ing, and eating gluten free food along the sandy shores of Tampa. Love you, man!
Libera Greco
Bridesmaid
We met during our college years the night she met her husband, Joey. I was friends with Joey at the time and a group of us went to the Venue, a club in Clearwater. They met each other there, & I'll never forget, she broke her shoe, & Joey gave her his shoes. A few years later, she reached out to me and we bonded over our love for makeup and things! We had so many sleepovers, parties, & girls nights. Later, they had their beautiful daughter, Luna, who I got to hold soon after she was born, & watch grow up into the little cutie she is today. Then, last year I was blessed to stand by her side as her & Joey got married. She's been such a true friend, always putting others before her self, & just being the life of any party. I'm so happy you'll get to stand next to my side. Love you, Lib!
Ricardo Jusino
Groomsman
Jusino and I met on the job 10 years ago when I started working midnights. We bonded over man stuff and shooting the shit about work. We both moved to day shift two years ago together, and although I see him less, we still call each other every day and try and meet up when we can on our breaks. Can't wait to have you stand by my side. Love you, man.