Wedding Party
Tanya Rodrigues
Matron of Honor
Shauna’s Seester. Shauna spent her days looking up to her big sister. At times wanting to be just like her and other times questioning her decisions. She's the person who taught Shauna how to remove the pool ladders in the Sims and also the person most likely to talk in a made up language of her own. Shauna is thankful everyday to have a seester who makes her laugh through the good and the bad. There are too many wonderful memories throughout the years that have led to a connection only sisters can have.
Connor McClain
Best Man
One of Brad's best friends. Connor, Reed and Brad were all born in the same town in Louisiana to military parents that were already great friends. The three moved about the country, keeping in touch all the while, and found themselves numerous times living in the same city or town at the same time; eventually coming together again in Stafford, VA where they all graduated high school. Connor and Brad enjoy playing video games, discussing game design, pondering business ideas that will never be acted upon, and generally being their weird goofy selves at any opportunity.
Lauren Kelly
Bridesmaid
Shauna’s longest running friend and confidant. They went from 3rd grade dreaming of underground tunnels to connect their houses… to moving 273 miles away… but they are still going strong. As soon as they are together its like nothing ever changed. They cheered for 10 years together, went sledding on every snow day, were partners in every game... specifically Kemps, and stuck it out through all the edgy phases. They have both seen each other do very embarrasing things... and yet Lauren still makes plans relatively frequently to drive across the state to see Shauna. I hope everyone has a friend like Lauren.
Tyler Smith
Groomsman
The grooms older brother. Tyler has taught his brother a great deal about maturity, athleticism, intelligence, and a bunch of, arguably useless, general trivia knowledge that gets them through a round of jeopardy. Brad has always looked up to his older brother as an exemplary role model that eats way less junk food that he does. They grew up playing and competing in a multitude of different sports together; gaming, laughing and arguing together; learning, growing, and becoming men together.
Luray Pfister
Bridesmaid
Shauna's Sorority Big turned adopted family. Without Luray's guidance and support through college Shauna would probably be a completely different person. And that all can be attributed to their orginal hang out that Shauna almost skipped. They bonded quickly over music, spooky stuff, and the desire to stop bad guys... but Luray works on a much larger scale. They now enoy sharing books with each other, drinking wine, and having deep philosophical conversations about the world.
Reed Melancon
Groomsman
One of Brad's best friends. Connor, Reed and Brad were all born in the same town in Louisiana to military parents that were already great friends. The three moved about the country, keeping in touch all the while, and found themselves numerous times living in the same city or town at the same time; eventually coming together again in Stafford, VA. Their favorite pass time together is quoting Rush Hour or Austin Power's movies and watching college football.
Priyanka Kumar Mathur
Bridesmaid
Priyanka and Shauna became friends in 10th grade when they sat next to each other in both Chemistry and French class. Priyanka made sure they got good grades while Shauna made sure Priyanka was always laughing. Priyanka was Shauna's go to person for a sponanious trip. Whether it be a Jonas Brothers Concert, a hike, or a trip to New York, Priya was always ready for an adventure. Tweleve years later, you can still find them laughing to tears together.
Hunter Bruno
Groomsman
Brad's friend since high school. Hunter's family lived next door to Brad's in Stafford for over a decade. They grew up in a close knit group of friends on the street; playing paintball, airsoft, man-hunt, road hockey, football, lacrosse, and creating the memories that will last them a life time.
Sabrina Ramilo
Bridesmaid
Shauna's Sorority Little who made sure she stayed hip with the times throughout college. Sabrina provided awkward behaviors while Shauna provided moral support while laughing. Like facetiming to kill a bug in the shower. As they both gently bully each other it is all out of love. Sabrina is making the trip all the way from Japan to be with us and we couldn't be more excited to see her!
Ryan Utterback
Groomsman
Brad's long time friend. Ryan and Brad met in second grade, and grew up on the same street in Stafford, VA until graduating high school in 2013. They then both attended George Mason University together from 2013-2017, were roommates for all 4 years and even joined the same fraternity together. Brad and Ryan bond over their mutual love of sports and gaming, and still live not far from each other down in Fredericksburg, VA.
Chelsea Smith
Bridesmaid
Chelsea is the orginial Smith plus one as Brad's sister-in-law. But her and Shauna bonded quicky through having similar last names, Pennsylvania roots, being ex-cheerleaders, and their competiveness in an escape room. Shauna and Chelsea's favorite activites include sprinting across Disney World to get to their next lightening lane and trying to spin as fast as possible on the tea cups.
Yafet Cole
Groomsman
Brad's longtime friend, Yafet and Brad grew up on Hubbard Court together since the Smith family moved to town in 2005. They shared a unique childhood experience with many other friends on the street, exploring the woods behind their street, playing manhunt almost nightly, going to and from school together, and playing every sport under the sun, especially soccer. Brad and Yafet's bond centered heavily around their mutual love of "the beautiful game". A sport Brad played the least growing up, but at which Yafet was the outright authority of in the neighborhood. Broadening the scope of interests and abilities within the friend group, and offering a whole new passion that the two could enjoy together.
Jenna Smith
Bridesmaid
Brad's sister and Shauna's top card game opponant. If you say drinking and games Shauna and Jenna are happy to join. Once Julie told Shauna "I like you because you're like Jenna and wont put up with Rob's s**t". So we thank Jenna for her prepping the Smith family for Shauna's sometime brutal honesty.
Jack Gordon
Groomsman
Brad's soon to be brother-in-law, Jack quickly became a beloved part of the family and will be officially inducted as part of the Smith clan later in 2024...where there is no escape...
Baby Rodrigues (name TBD)
Flower Girl
Our little last minute wedding guest. The baby to make Shauna and Brad an Aunt and Uncle.
Harper Bruno
Flower Girl
As little ball of non stop energy, we couldn't think of anyone else we'd want to be our flower girl. Brad and Shauna have been able to watch Harper grow up, and can't wait to see her be a part of our day.
Nicki Grant
Officiant
Nicki claimed the role as Officiant for as long as Shauna can remember. As Shauna's cousin, she had first dibs and made sure to get plenty of practice with many couples over the years. Even though Nicki lived over an hour away, she always made time to be in Shauna's life growing up. And thus became one of the most dependable family members. If you need something done... ask Nicki. She accepts Adli Wine as payment. She was also the first of Shauna's family to meet Brad.