Stephanie & Connor
WEDDING PARTY
Patricia Gan
Maid of Honor
The bride's sister + designated MOH since birth. She was always seen attached to Stephanie's hip when they were growing up (she might even be attached to her hip walking down the aisle, stay tuned). She might be the younger Gan, but Stephanie looks up to her for advice.
Brendan Shea
Best Man
The groom's older and best brother! Connor and Brendan have very different personalities and that showed when they were both in high school. They had the same French teacher in school and one day, Connor gave a presentation in front of the class, the teacher smirked and said "Wow, you definitely aren't like your brother!" Connor gladly concedes that Brendan is the better student by far. Connor is so glad that they live in close proximity to each other and have the opportunity to hang out more often despite both of their busy schedules.
Nicole Gan
Maid of Honor
The bride's other sister + designated MOH since birth. Stephanie once dropped her as a baby and never told anyone until a few years ago. In my opinion, the funniest and wittiest Gan sister. She acts like a toughie, but she has a soft spot inside.
Anthony Ferendo
Groomsman
Tony was one of the first people Connor met he was a freshman in college. The groom remembers taking a Math class with Tony, in which they had to test into, and let's just say it was a beginner's Math class they ended up taking. After struggling through a couple more classes together, Connor and Tony became great friends. They were roommates for most of their time at Florida Tech, and even lived together after graduation as they both worked as flight instructors at the local airport. Tony continues to be one of Connor's closest friends and have experienced many great adventures together!
Wen Guo
Bridesmaid
The bride's sorority big sister. They met in 2010 when the bride joined their sorority, Delta Phi Lambda. Wen has always been a constant support for the bride even though they live thousands of miles apart. Both Stephanie and Wen are big foodies (with eating and cooking). Wen has the kindest spirit and someone you can always rely on. The bride is forever grateful for the relationship that continues to blossom and flourish with Wen.
Brandon Fontaine
Groomsman
The groom met Brandon through another groomsman. He spent a lot of time hanging out at Connor and Tony's apartment in college and that's how the groom got to know Brandon personally. For some reason, Connor has always called Brandon by his last name, "Fontaine," so he is interchangeably known as Brandon or Fontaine. Connor was lucky enough to have been Brandon's flight instructor in college. Brandon was by far one of the best flight students Connor had and learned as much from him as he did for the groom. Brandon continues to be one of Connor's great life long friends from college!
Lauren Roper
Bridesmaid
One of Stephanie's longtime friends from high school. The bride and Lauren became super close their junior year since they were both basketball cheerleaders and were in the same English class with Ms. Eller. Lauren's mom was even Stephanie's math teacher for one of those years. Lauren is so easygoing, down to earth and radiates positivity, and that's what the bride loves most about her. The bride is so glad they have kept in touch and have been friends throughout these years, and she cannot wait for Lauren to stand by her side on her big day!
Steve Herndon
Groomsman
Steve is the only friend that the groom had growing up that he still talks to. Even though Connor and Steve came from vastly different backgrounds, it's amazing how much alike they really are! Connor remembers the time they both hung out at each other's houses after school. Connor's favorite memory of Steve is the time they spent in high school band. Connor and Steve were the worst trumpet players in the entire band, but they definitely had the most fun! No matter if it was Connor and Steve goofing around in class, or having their parents suffer through their performance, Connor and Steve still get a good laugh about their antics to this day.
Rachel Alerte
Bridesmaid
The bride and Rachel met in graduate school. Rachel witnessed the spark between the bride and the groom when they met at the bar. One of the best moments Stephanie and Rachel had was traveling to LA and getting to be an audience member at the Ellen show, while trying to fit two 58-inch TVs in a very tiny hatchback. Rachel says she survived grad school because of the bride. Stephanie and Rachel share their love of dogs, wine and traveling.
Chase Catherman
Groomsman
Chase is another person who was a part of the groom's great group of friends from Florida Tech. He lived in the same apartment complex and was someone who Connor often spent time with. Chase is also a part of our travel cohort and have had many fun times together. Connor and Chase work for the same airline. Chase is one of the most laidback people Connor knows and is always down for a good time!
Julianne Bulatao
Bridesmaid
The bride's half sister. The bride and Julianne bond over their love of singing, even though let’s be honest, Julianne is 1000x better (someone give her a record deal already)! Stephanie hopes to strengthen her relationship with Julianne on this journey. The bride is over the moon and blessed to have Julianne stand by her side on her big day!
Max Satran
Groomsman
Max is another great lifelong friend from college. The people who studied Aviation at Florida Tech was a fairly small group, so most of them got to know each other through various friends and classes. Connor and Max also lived in the same apartment complex after graduation, and it was a great place to live because they always got to hang out with each other whenever they wanted! Max was also a part of the travel cohort and have spent times internationally on multiple occasions. Connor and Max also work for the same airline.
Guerson Ramirez
Bridesman
Guerson is one of the bride’s closest friend. He is Brendan's partner (and Latin lover). Stephanie and Guerson have always gotten along ever since they met. There is never a dull moment when the two of them are together. What the bride loves the most about Guerson is his sheer honesty and no f*cks given attitude.
Cooper
Best Dog of Honor
The bride and groom's fur baby! Stephanie adopted him three months before she met Connor. Strangely enough, Connor and Cooper share the same birthday (if that's not fate then I don't know what is). Stephanie gets Connor, the future husband, and Cooper, the dog, confused 99.9% of the time.