Michael & Samantha
The Wedding Party
Karen and Michael Attenborough
Parents of the Bride
Karen and Michael are so happy to be gaining another son. They are looking forward to celebrating Samantha and Mike's marriage with family far and near in York this October.
Betsy and Donn Schoonover
Parents of the Groom
Betsy and Donn enjoy traveling the world, seeing Broadway shows in NYC, and relaxing at Horse Valley. They are delighted to be handing off their eldest son into Samantha's care.
Elizabeth Blecharczyk
Matron of Honor
Samantha's best friend since day one (and approximately day 2000 for her), Professor Doctor Elizabeth lives in San Francisco and is raising two of the best children you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. She enjoys all things Disney and globetrotting.
Ryan Schoonover
Best Man
Best Man is a role that comes naturally to Ryan, as he is Michael's best brother. Ryan is a fan of extreme multitasking as he balances college, studying for med school, flying Blackhawks for the Florida National Guard, and enjoying the newlywed life with Lora Gayle and her son Cam.
Katelyn Baker
Maid of Honor
Cousin of the bride and Bruins enthusiast, don't underestimate this Boston beauty because of her height. She's known for her wicked sense of humor and getting stuff done.
Josh George
Man of Honor
The man, the myth, the legend. It's Michael's best friend. It's Joshy-Poo. Often elusive, he can be found in the woods of Horse Valley, where he is currently building his own cabin with his BARE HANDS.
Ian Attenborough
Groomsman
Brother of the bride and the man who repeatedly escorted her into in the basement when she was "too afraid of the skeletons down there". Now that's a man who has your back.
Laura Schoonover
Bridesmaid
Michael's favorite sister and fellow roller coaster thrill seeker. Laura recently relocated to Florida and is enjoying the beauty of the sunshine state!
Zak Attenborough
Groomsman
Samantha's youngest brother and cat enthusiast. If Samantha is the brains and Ian is the brawn, then Zak is definitely the beauty of the Attenborough family-- he has frequently been mistaken for Ryan Gosling and "that guy from the bachelor."
Lora Gayle Schoonover
Bridesmaid
One of the newest members of the Schoonover family, this lovely southern belle married Ryan in March of 2019! She is excited for her first trip up to New England.
Caroline Morey
Bridesmaid
Cousin of the bride and official wedding choreographer, Caroline is known for her stellar dance moves and culinary creativity.
Cameron Price
Groomsman
Mike's nephew Cam might be a bit out of his depth this far north (he's a Florida boy), but he shares the Bostonian passion for sports. He's a BAMA fan, through and through!
Sara Serpe
Bridesmaid
A dynamic duo since freshman year of college, Samantha's forever roommate Sara became her friend because they share an unashamed and nerdy passion for Doctor Who and Harry Potter, kitchen dance parties, and impromptu karaoke.
Rocky Proska
Groomsman
A fellow load, Rocky has been friends with Michael since he joined the Delaware Air National Guard (DANG). Rocky is a man of one liners and arms of steel. He is arguably the most knowledgeable man about boxing. As a Philadelphia Eagles fan, Rocky looks forward "discussing" favorite sports teams with any native New Englanders.
Katie Fassl
Bridesmaid
Katie Fassl is delightful. Also a St Joe's grad, Katie enjoys quoting How I Met Your Mother, the color blue, Tom Hanks, and business plans that include hostile takeovers.
Jesse Levy
Groomsman
A fellow DANG load, Jesse enjoys mixed martial arts, extreme camping, and curling up with a good book. Jesse will be playing dual role as a groomsman and the security detail for the wedding.
Riley Fisher
Bridesmaid
Riley and Samantha were roommates sophomore year at SJU, thanks to a last minute introduction by Katie. Riley is an avid history buff and regularly goes with Sam and Titan on early morning hikes at Great Falls National Park in Virginia.
Alex Landis
Groomsman
Alex and Michael grew up as neighbors until 3rd grade. Mike's first taste of independence occurred at the tender age of 5, when Alex invited Mike to join him on a quest to the toy store. Alex recently had a landfall ($5) and wanted to buy something cool. After being picked up by the police, their parents imposed some limits on their independence... at least for another 13 years.
Angelica Bain
Bridesmaid
Angelica joined the Attenborough family in 2012 when she began dating Ian-- and in May 2019 she agreed to marry him! This sweet and gentle photographer loves flowers, the Office, and everything by the Food Network's Pioneer Woman.
Evan Sturtevant
Groomsman
Michael's doppleganger and stand in, Evan and Mike are often mistaken for each other in the DANG, but have known each other since their airforce days in Arkansas. They were off and on again roommates from 2012-2014.
Father Mario Orrigo
Officiant
Father Mario is the pastor of St Patrick's Church in Stoneham, MA, where the Attenborough family have been parishioners since 1994. His wit and warmth have made for memorable homilies and built a strong parish community. We are so pleased he will be celebrating our nuptial mass with us!