Wedding Party
Leah Shaw
Matron of Honor
Friend of the Bride Leah and Olivia met freshman year of college when their track coach instructed Leah to tell Olivia to leave the weight room and run repeat 300s instead. Despite this rough first impression, the two became fast friends and have maintained their friendship across hundreds of miles. Leah lives in Bordentown, NJ with her fiance Peter, and their dog Piper. Leah spends her time wishing she and Olivia lived closer to each other.
Jeffrey Aaronson
Best Man
Brother of the Groom Jeff has known Seth his whole life and has been a big fan of his for most of it. He currently lives in Philadelphia with his wife Nicole and their dog Layla; he enjoys travel, homebrewing, and putting way too much effort into making his morning cup of coffee.
Musheng Fantini-Alishahi
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride Musheng and Olivia bonded while both teaching high school at The Village Green in Providence, Rohde Island. Musheng was significantly cooler than Olivia, but Olivia was able to win her over with a Thanksgiving visit back to 4 Cobblestone Ct. Musheng is a public health professional living in Minneapolis with her wife, Olivia, and their two dogs Luna and Tink. Olivia spends most of her FaceTimes with Musheng trying to convince her to move to Texas.
Justin Wildemann
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom Justin and Seth have been best friends since High School, where they met at a leadership camp. Since then, although physical distance separates them they've maintained their friendship thanks to the magic of the internet. Justin is currently a Pediatrician at Akron Children's Hospital
Sarah Baldino
Bridesmaid
Friend of the Bride Sarah and Olivia met when the Hovicks first moved to Glen Mills. Sarah was very excited to have friends and immediately scared Olivia and Edward when sticking her face into their minivan to say hello. However, 25 years later - their friendship is still going strong. The two really solidified their adult friendship when they both lived in Philly together. Sarah now lives in Media with her husband, Jerry, and they are expecting their first child. Olivia can't wait to spoil the Baldino baby!
Owen Hovick
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride Owen is Olivia's youngest and favorite brother. He currently resides in West Chester, Pennsylvania with two of his lifelong friends. When he is not taking on the mortgage industry he enjoys quality time with his girlfriend Rachel, Philadelphia sports, and playing golf.
Julie Hunter
Bridesmaid
Julie and Olivia met as 2013 Teach For America corps members in Providence, Rhode Island. They became roommates in 2013, and continued to live together until Julie moved in with her now-husband, Marqus, and Olivia moved to Texas. The two had many an adventure in the streets of Providence (providing Marqus with many a panic attack), and quickly became best friends. Julie is constantly telling Olivia to get out of Texas, and now lives in Conshohocken with her husband, their daughter, Zoey, and their dog, Brooklyn.
Edward Hovick
Groomsman
Brother of the Bride Ed is Olivia’a eldest and most handsome brother. From playing school to dress up, Olivia constantly made Ed partake in activities that he might not have wanted to. Now that Ed gets to occupy his time with the things that he wants, he does so with things such as home improvement projects, his beautiful wife, and most importantly, precious cats.