Wedding Party

Rae Fishman

Bride

Oliver Backes

Groom

Alex Balagula

Maid of Honor

Alex and Rae have been best friends since Preschool. They meet at 3 years old, and have been sisters ever since. Ask Alex about the names: “Shmedley and Mo”.

Tony Xie

Groomsman

Tony and Oliver met in college at Penn. They spend Thanksgiving together every year. Ask Tony about our thanksgiving traditions.

Sam Drago

Maid of Honor

Sammy and Rae met in middle school at Media Providence Friends School. They kept in touch even while Sam traveled all around the world. Sammy has started her own business in Denver, Colorado. She is amazing! Ask Sammy about her business or about “The Sammy and Rae show”.

Jordan Villars

Groomsman

Jordan and Oliver became friends ???? Jordan and Oliver also attended Friends Central together for High School. ??? Ask Jordan about what Oliver was like in High school.

Gina Morisano

Maid of Honor

Gina and Rae first became friends while dancing together on the Muhlenberg College Jazz Dance Team, The Perkulators. Gina and Rae became close dance friends, then Phi Sig Sorority sisters, then Big/Little, and housemates. Ask Gina about her Big Little gifts.

Josh Fishman

Groomsman

Josh is Rae’s favorite and only brother. Oliver, Rae, Josh, and (his girlfriend) Diane love to get together to play board games, bond over their cats, and try out new activities and restaurants around Philly. Ask Josh about growing up with Rae or why Oliver makes a good partner for her.

Sandra Roberts

Maid of Honor

Sandra and Rae met while teaching at Friends School Haverford. They became fast friends, spending holidays together, and creating many traditions together. Ask Sandra about “Douglas’ Guys and Dolls party”.

Alissa Cross

Bridesmaid

Alissa is Rae’s older and wiser cousin. The two cousins loved singing and dancing to Backstreet Boys while camping with their families. Rae always looked up to Alissa and they continue to love singing and dancing together! Ask Alissa about memories with Rae at Camp Hidden Falls.

Jesse Rubin

Bridesmaid

Jesse is Rae’s younger and smarter cousin. Both living in Philly, the two are currently in a book club together and craft together as often as they can. Ask Jesse about Club House Kids Spy Inc. and Discovery Kids.

Julia Feldbaum

Bridesmaid

Julia and Rae became friends while in high school at Friends Central. After college, when they both were back living at home, Julia and Rae took weekly Zumba classes together. Next, Julia and Rae were roommates in Philly for three years. Ask Julia about living in Philly with Rae.

Lauren Kibbe

Bridesmaid

Lauren and Rae teach first and second grade together at The Philadelphia School. Rae is so thankful to have found a life kind friend, as well as, fabulous co-teacher and partner in Lauren. Ask Lauren about “our weekly outdoor days”.

David Kligerman

Flower Folx

David is Rae’s older and funnier cousin. The two cousins love seeing each other at family events. E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles!! Ask Dave about memories with Rae at Camp Hidden Falls.

Lauren Fishman

Flower Folx

Lauren is Rae’s younger and prettier cousin. They often joke they should be sisters because they look so much alike. Lauren graduated from nursing school and is already helping the world become a better place! Ask Lauren about LBI trips or winter holidays with Rae.

Bryan Rubin

Flower Folx

Bryan is Rae’s younger and more musically talented cousin. Bry and Rae grew up together, spending summers at LBI and attending Friends Central together for high school. After college, Bryan moved in with Rae in Philly, before he moved to Nashville to pursue his dreams. Ask Bryan about playing board games with Rae and Oliver.

Sara Fishman

Flower Folx

Sara is Rae’s younger and more gorgeous cousin. Sara is attending West Chester and studying to be a high school science teacher. She’s gonna make the world a better place! Ask Sara about LBI trips or winter holidays with Rae.

Justin Rubin

Flower Folx

Justin is Rae’s younger and sportier cousin. Justin and Rae spent summers together at LBI. Rae loves watching Justin play baseball. Ask Justin about their grandfather Poppy.

Emily Short

Cantor

Emily is a friend of Rae’s from Muhlenberg College. When Rae learned that Emily was becoming a Cantor she knew exactly who she wanted to officiate her future wedding. Thank goodness Emily agreed!