Caroline & Shoshana
Wedding Party
Jessica Schuman
Matron of Honor
Jessica, like Caroline, is from the great state of Arizona. Her home-state rooted love of country music, sunshine, and cacti, is eclipsed only by her obsession with her dog, Scout (aliases including Chimichanga, Scout-icus Rex-icus, and many other absurdities). Her day job involves the ever-exciting world of corporate finance, but when she’s hit her working quota for the day, you can often find her dabbling in some arts & crafts, a gym workout, or jet-setting across the globe. She’s never met a situation she can’t find a silver lining in, and is immensely honored to be a part of this incredibly important day for the best (albeit, only) sister she’s got. Cheers to your dedication to reading our bios; we hope you’re as excited as we are to witness & celebrate the union of this beautiful couple 💕
Elli Cooper
Maid of Honor
Elli lives in Highland Park with her fiancee DJ and their feline son Sawyer (AKA Soy). In the her time between working as a behavior technician and taming Soy the maniac, Elli loves playing Pokemon games, reading fantasy novels, and going thrifting. The (almost) weekly FaceTime calls she has with Shana and her close friends has kept Elli sane throughout the years, especially when Shana and Caroline were living in Australia having a blast and living vicariously through their adventures.
Tyler Schuman
Bridesman
Tyler hails from the heart of the midwestern United States, Wisconsin. A state whose love of beer and cheese is eclipsed only by its residents’ commitment to the Packers and that classic midwestern hospitality. When he’s not working, you can find Tyler relaxing with a good puzzle & a movie, or attempting to coax his dog Scout out for a long, treat-fueled walk through the many parks of England. Tyler may have taken to globe trotting out of the heartland, temporarily residing in multiple other parts of the US, and now even across the pond in London, but his fun-loving attitude, his dedication to always having your back, and his being married to the bride’s sister ;) Make him a key pillar of this wedding squad.
Olivia Danzi
Maid of Honor
Liv spends most of her time in her classroom attempting to teach high schoolers architecture. When she’s not at work, Liv is studying for her Masters degree, drawing house floor plans, and maybe enjoying some time relaxing. Liv met Shana as a kid playing little league, but reconnected as best friends in high school. She’s so excited to stand next to Shana on her big day and officially welcome Caroline to the adventure that comes with being Shana’s new partner in crime.
Marie Fleming
Bridesmaid
Marie is originally from Arizona and has a twin sister, Julie! She loves many things, including her border collie, Shasta, the Air Force, and books. However, she loves her friends the most! No matter where she is in the world, she is ready to cheer on and support Caroline and Shana every step of the way!
Mathew Spitz
Bridesman
Born in Phoenix AZ , but grew up in south Florida his whole life, Matt is a father of two little ladies, so he’s swimming in diapers! He loves to be outside, play basketball, and hike with his family. A big cousin of Shana, he has always had the summers to hang out with Shana making unforgettable memories doing wild stuff in Florida! Then came the most amazing Lady Caroline who had no problem fitting right into our family to continue helping us make it grow!!
Jessica Clarke
Bridesmaid
Born and raised in the Garden State, Jess is equal parts plant whisperer, trail racer, and dog spoiler. When she’s not coaxing tomatoes to grow or chasing finish lines, she’s hanging out with her rescue pup, Cassia (thanks to Caroline’s matchmaking). On the big day, Jess promises the lucky couple unwavering support, plenty of laughs, and at least one dance move no one saw coming.
Stephanie Joress
Bridesmaid
Steph lives in Highland Park with her husband Josh, Daughter Sarah, and two cats Shadow and Mr. Sunny. After her busy day as a Judge's law clerk, Steph loves spending time with her family and crocheting. Steph and Shana met in their freshman year of high school and have made sure to stay close friends through the years. Between late night adventures and crayon art until the sun rose, Steph and Shana are more like sisters than friends. When Steph first met Caroline, she knew that Caroline and Shana were meant to be. It has been beyond a pleasure to be part of your lives and can't wait for all of the future memories, milestones, and love to come.
Haley Arnold
Bridesmaid
Haley is a Tucson native and first met Caroline on the frisbee team at the University of Arizona. Caroline was known to throw the frisbee very far and have Haley go run and catch it. Haley is currently living in Denver and working at an elementary school as speech language pathologist. She loves working with kids (when they’re not getting her sick), getting outside and hiking and playing with her perfect angel dog Theodore.
Ethan Tsrulik
Bridesman
Ethan (pronounced Ay-tahn) has lived in NJ his whole life, excluding the four years he attended the University of Maryland, and now works as a garage door service technician. In his free time, Ethan is always found playing ultimate frisbee, disc golf and volleyball. Ethan and Shana met in their freshman year of high school and have stayed close ever since, through the good and the very, very bad. When Shana first brought Caroline out to meet her friends, Caroline quickly won Ethan over with her shared love of ultimate frisbee and quick wit. Ethan now struggles to even imagine a world without Sharoline (or Carolana, whichever you prefer).
Sophia Reiger
Bridesmaid
Another T Loc (Tucson Local), Sophia met Caroline after being peer pressured into joining the University of Arizona ultimate frisbee team. They quickly bonded over their love of adventure and have put up with each other over several great american roadtrips and an international holiday. Sophia works throughout the country for any public land agency that will hire her, so she’s often hiding out in the backcountry, but she is thrilled to make her way back into civilized society to celebrate a beautiful day and a future full of happiness for Caroline and Shana.
Ross Bernstein
Bridesman
For over two decades, I’ve built a life rooted in creativity, curiosity, and community. As a professional magician of 26 years and a dedicated wine and spirits expert, I’ve spent my life blending wonder with craftsmanship—bringing people together through moments of surprise, laughter, and shared experience. Middletown, NJ has always been home, shaping who I am and grounding me even as my work takes me into worlds of illusion and exploration. My friendship with Shana spans nearly a lifetime of memories. We first met when she was in seventh grade and I was on staff at Kadima Camp, but our bond truly formed years later when she returned as staff herself. From that point on, our friendship grew into something easy, fun, and unmistakably ours. We’ve shared countless stories, inside jokes, and even a possibly forgotten podcast—Unasked for Story Time with Ross and Shana—where our conversations and history took on a life of their own. It’s a friendship built on time, trust, and a whole lot of laughter. I can't wait to celebrate countless simchas with Shana and Caroline as they grow and build their lives together.