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November 5, 2023

Canterbury, CT

Valerie & Santiago

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Dana Dykes

Matron of Honor

Dana and Val met at Drew University their freshman year. After being paired together for a class assignment, they knew they'd be friends for life. Blanche and Stella forever! Despite living 10 states apart they've still kept their friendship strong for all of these years. After the honor being a part of Dana's wedding in April, Val is thrilled to have Dana by her side today too.

Christian Florez

Best Man

From the moment they met on Santy's arrival to America, Christian and Santy have grown up as brothers, sharing in hobbies and interests and fostering each others growth into the people they are now. After supporting Christian as his best man in 2021, Santy is so proud to have him by his side today.

Brynn Kallstrom

Bridesmaid

Having met through Santiago, Valerie and Brynn have grown to be great friends. After moving in together, it took a little time to find their groove, but sharing ups and downs has brought the two close together. The two enjoy their secret ramen dates (while Santy is working) and long walks with their dogs. Val is so grateful to have made this lifelong friendship through Santy and to have Brynn by her side today.

Patrick Meehan

Groomsman

Meeting all the way back in middle school, from playing dumb games during recess or through the many years of JROTC in high school and beyond with many more years of just hanging out and sailing the waters of adulthood they have remained friends throughout all of these years. Santy is thrilled to have Pat by his side today.

Naomi Anhorn

Bridesmaid

Naomi and Val met while working at Goodspeed Musicals. Naomi was generous enough to welcome Val into her apartment where they grew close, bonding during late night conversations, their cats, and some trying times. The hours would creep by as they chatted as if they didn't have to work in the morning. Although life has called each of them on their own paths, they still remain loving and supportive friends, always supporting one another. Val is delighted to have Naomi by her side today.

Zack Gerweck

Groomsman

Picture this! Three of the goofiest and most annoying tween boys who wanted nothing else in life than go to summer camp and play board games and talk about Star Wars and the books we were reading. This is how Santy, Christian and Zack met. And despite Zack moving out during college and forming his life in Boston, they have managed to maintain a close friendship throughout over half of their lives. Santy is joyful to have Zack by his side today.