Wedding Party
Katie Stevens
Bride
Katie debuted in 1997 in her role of oldest daughter to Rhonda Riggott Stevens and Michael Stevens. As a child, Katie had a variety of roles including budding musical theatre performer, National Honor Society and French Honor Society member, and older sister to Nicole. More recently, Katie's achievements include: earning her B.S. in Early Childhood Education and Art, earning her M.S. in Special Education, earning three teaching certificates, and starting her sixth year of teaching as a first-year art and academic intervention teacher at Immanuel Lutheran School. In her spare time, Katie enjoys playing video games, making origami, playing guitar and ukulele, and making food for other people.
Shaun Collin
Groom
Shaun debuted in 1987 in his role of youngest son to Lisa Collin and Clifford Collin. As a child, Shaun used his wit and charisma to outshine his hyperactivity and limited culinary palate and terrorize his older sister, Stephanie, and his older brother, Jesse. Shaun's earliest roles include being the fastest Little League pitcher, a ruthless billiards shark, and most competitive swimmer against other children at the campground every summer. Shaun's most recent achievements include: earning his B.S. in Network Administration, clicking all of the buttons as an IT technician, and helping others in any way he can. In his spare time, Shaun enjoys playing video games, racing cars, building Legos, working with his hands (whether it be cars or home improvements) and learning about science.
Winnie Stevens
Best Pupper
Winnie and Katie met in 2022 when Winnie was only 4 months old and Katie decided to make the leap to become a dog mom. Winnie's achievements include: eating her weight in chicken, giving the best snuggles, and bell-training herself at only 7 months old. Winnie is a 2 year old toy poodle, and she is ecstatic to have Shaun as her dad.
Boop Collin
Best Kitty
Boop and Shaun met in 2020 when Boop fearlessly defied death due to an infection that coursed through her litter and was adopted by Shaun. Boop's achievements include: demanding pets, eating twice her weight in wet food, and wholeheartedly believing she should be a dog. Boop is a 4 year old Calico cat, and she is ecstatic to have Katie as a mom.
Nicole Stevens
Maid of Honor
Katie and Nicole have been inseparable as sisters for 20 years, since Nicole's debut in 2003. Nicole's achievements include pursuing a Fine Arts degree, featuring in an New York City gallery opening as one of NYC's brightest up-and-coming artists, and making the best egg-and-cheese breakfast sandwiches.
Jesse Collin
Best Man
Jesse and Shaun have been best buddies and siblings for 37 years, since Shaun's debut in 1987. Jesse's achievements include receiving a Bachelors degree in Industrial Design, designing many of the tiki glasses you have had drinks in at vacation destinations, repairing body work on corvettes, designed alarm clocks that were sold at Walmart, and making the best turkey ramen you will ever taste.
Sarah Butler
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Katie have been friends circa 2002 when they met in kindergarten. Sarah's achievements include earning a B.A. in Communications from Southern Connecticut State University, inspiring and supporting student as an elementary Special Education paraprofessional, traveling around the world (especially Europe), and marrying the love of her life, Jeffrey, in May of 2023. Sarah is the best dog mom to Willow, a miniature daschund.
Andrew Clark
Groomsman
Andrew and Shaun met in 5th grade when Shaun's family moved into the house across the street from him in 1998. Andrew's achievements include earning a Bachelors in Economics at University of Connecticut. He enjoys video games, movies & TV shows, trying new food, and traveling to other countries.
Stephanie Collin
Bridesmaid
Stephanie and Katie first met at Easter brunch at Shaun's house in April of 2024. As Shaun's sister, Katie and Stephanie have bonded through their shared love of mid-2000s pop-punk music, particularly Avril Lavigne. Stephanie's achievements include: earning her B.S. in Biology, working at a variety of animal sanctuaries and animal shelters, and being a kind, caring, and welcoming presence as Katie joins the Collin family. Stephanie is a cat mom to Sriacha, a Siamese cat.
David DeNuzzio
Groomsman
David and Shaun met in 1999 as 6th grade students. After being in a few of the same classes, teachers realized that they could not sit near each other without creating a ruckus. Anyone who knows them knows that they cause a ruckus anywhere they go, church included. Dave introduced Shaun to Katie, noting to Shaun that "she's the cute girl with the adorable puppy". Dave's achievements include: obtaining a Bachelors in Anthropology and Polical Science, earning a Masters in Public Administration, and traveling the world with his fiancee, Victoria Guererra.
Rebecca Ford
Bridesmaid
Rebecca and Katie have been friends since Isabella O'Keefe introduced them in 2005 when they were 7 and 8, respectively. Katie had their entire elementary school's lunch waves shifted so she could have lunch with Rebecca on her 8th birthday. Rebecca's achievements include: teaching and caring for young children through her work as a daycare teacher, being a top-tier Dungeons and Dragons dungeon-master for every campaign she runs, and enjoying her life with her long-term boyfriend, Jake.
Robert Dillon
Groomsman
Rob and Shaun met through a mutual friend, David DeNuzzio, in 6th grade. Rob was the giant friend (literally) who would keep beating everyone in Magic the Gathering and has been known to have a photographic memory. Rob's achievements include obtaining a J.D. at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law. He is also well-known for beating everyone in Marvel vs. Capcom, being able to drink too many energy drinks in college without dying, and enjoying life with his wife, Hannah, and his children, Oliver and Clara.
Vadiola Gjoka
Bridesmaid
Vadiola and Katie first met at Easter brunch at Shaun's house in April of 2024. As Shaun's sister-in-law, Katie and Vadiola have bonded over video games, food, and attempts to teach Katie about anime. Vadiola's achievements include: a B.S. in Engineering and working as a landscape architect, creating and executing the best menus for family parties and holiday get-togethers, and attending baseball games at Fenway Park with her husband, Jesse, solely for the themed nights for her favorite anime, One Piece.
Mike Matterazzo
Groomsman
Mike and Shaun met in the summer of 1996 at Shaun's family tag sale after moving down the street from Mike. Mike's house had a swimming pool that prompted Shaun to jump in the day after they first met. Mike and Shaun soon became best friends after realizing that they both enjoy video games, wrestling, playing outside, swimming and constantly messing around. Mike's achievements include graduating from UConn with a MBA in History and Philosophy. Mike is a husband to Lauren and father to Emma and Michael.
Victoria Guererra
Bridesmaid
Victoria and Katie met in 2022 when Victoria started working at Immanuel Lutheran School with Katie. Victoria introduced Katie and Shaun in March of 2024, noting that Shaun "likes cars and works in IT". Katie and Victoria enjoy bouncing classroom ideas off of each other, painting pottery together, and making Katie go do things outside of being at home and at work. Victoria's achievements include: earning her M.S. in Early Childhood Education, receiving her esthetician's license, and traveling the world with her fiance, David DeNuzzio.
Mike Truba
Groomsman
Mike and Shaun met in 2020 through a mutual friend on discord. Soon they realized that their passion for cars, computers, similar humor and video games would drive them to become close friends. They spent the summer of 2021 autocrossing in Mikes Mazda Miata. Mike has been running his own computer repair company since high school and spends his time with his Girlfriend Tess and their adorable dog Shadow.
Isabella O'Keefe
Bridesmaid
Isabella and Katie have been friends since 2000, when Isabella and her family moved two houses down from Katie's family. Isabella and Katie spent many afternoons, weekends, and holidays together as neighbors and friends. Isabella's achievements include: earning her M.S. in Engineering, participating in a variety of Dungeons and Dragons related endeavors, and seeing several Broadway musicals in New York City.
Travis Mcrea
Groomsman
Travis and Shaun met while working at Geek Squad back in 2016. Travis and Shaun quickly became close friends when they both realized their shared passions for technology, travel, and breakfast food. Travis grew up in Hawaii which they were able to visit together in February 2023.
Caelyn Radziunas
Bridesmaid
Caelyn and Katie have been friends since 2008 when they became friends in middle school and overachieved in English and French class for all of high school together. Caelyn and Katie bonded over their mutual interests in Disney, Star Wars, and superhero movies. Caelyn's achievements include: passing the Louisiana bar exam and working as a lawyer, always knowing the best bars and breweries to go to, and meeting the love of her life, Gabe, during law school. Caelyn is pet mom to Boba, a handsome mixed breed dog, and Clover, a beautiful cat.
Matt Rini
Groomsman
Matt and Shaun met in 6th grade through David and Andrew. Matt was known as the know-it-all for Magic The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons amongst our friends. He also the most epic Dungeon Master that we've had. He obtained a bachelors degree in Radio-Television-Film at Rowan University in 2009 and still fulfills his role as Dungeon Master whenever he's called upon to do so.
Rhonda Riggott Stevens
Mother of the Bride
Rhonda has known Katie since 1996, when Katie was "just a twinkle in her eye". Rhonda has always been supportive of Katie's dreams and accomplishments, attending every one of Katie's musicals, concerts, and award ceremonies. Rhonda served as Katie's primary influence in deciding to become a teacher. Rhonda's achievements include: earning a B.S. in International Trade, earning an M.A. in History, earning six teaching credentials ranging from Grade 4 through adult education, and serving as a cheerleader, role model, and mother to Katie and her sister, Nicole. Rhonda is a proud dog mom to Maisy, a six year old toy poodle, and a proud pet Mom-Mom to Winnie and Boop.
Lisa Collin
Mother of the Groom
Lisa has been the wrangler of Shaun since 1987. Throughout Shaun's life, Lisa would attempt to tame Shaun the best she could. She taught Shaun how to ride a bike without training wheels at the age of 3, how to rollerblade at age 5, gave him an ALF themed skateboard in 3rd grade. She's well-known for patching Shaun's many future wounds from such activities, trying to make Shaun clean up after himself, and teaching Shaun how to treat others. Lisa is the wife of Clifford and mother to Stephanie, Jesse, and Shaun.
Michael Stevens
Father of the Bride
Michael and Katie met in 1997, when Katie was born and became his oldest daughter. Michael has always been a supportive father to Katie, attending her musicals, helping her with sculpture projects, and setting up many dorm rooms and classrooms for her. Michael's achievements include: earning his B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science, successfully playing 50% of the golf courses in The Villages, FL, and serving as a role model to his two daughters, Katie, and her sister, Nicole. Michael is a proud dog dad to Maisy, a six year old toy poodle, and a proud pet Pop-Pop to Winnie and Boop.
Clifford Collin
Father of the Groom
Cliff and Shaun met in 1987, when Shaun was born and became the youngest of his children. As Shaun was growing up, Cliff would attempt to show Shaun different outlets to release his energy. Cliff taught Shaun how to play baseball, billiards, kung-fu, and how to mow the lawn with the riding lawn mower. Cliff was a role model for Shaun showing him that working hard pays off, and knowing how to fix anything you use day to day will save you a ton of money. Recently retired Cliff enjoys his time at the beach and working on motorcycles.
Landon Riggott
Ring Bearer
Landon and Katie met in 2015 when Landon was born. Landon's achievements include: excelling as a fourth grade student, playing the best games of fetch with Winnie and Maisy, and crushing Katie every time they play Mario Kart together.
Michael Matterazzo Jr.
Ring Bearer
Michael and Shaun met in 2019 when Michael was born. Michaels achievements include being a cub scout and playing soccer.
Emma Matterazzo
Flower Girl
Emma and Shaun met in 2017 when Emma was Born. Emma's achievements include being on a dance team and gymnastics.