Sarah & Zachary
Wedding Party
Sheila Putnam
Maid of Honor
Sheila is my best friend and roommate from University of Detroit Mercy. We spent countless nights studying and preparing for exams, but always found time for junky TV and throwback sing along sessions. Through the years living together, Sheila has come to know me as well as I know myself. She has seen me and Zachary grow through the beginnings of our relationship, and helped us work through the valleys and peaks that is long distance dating. I am a wittier and more conscious person because of Sheila. We love her and her long time boyfriend Quan. Catch her on the dance floor all night!
Maria Seremetis
Bridesmaid
Maria is my best friend and first friend I made at University of Detroit Mercy. We bonded while loathing about a writing assignment during orientation. Since college, we always find time for a nice brunch or event to catch up at. Maria has seen me and Zachary grow and celebrate many milestones in our relationship. I am a more sensitive and refined person because of Maria. We cannot wait to celebrate her and her future husband Matt in November. Find her ordering shots at the bar for the wedding party.
Erika Nieman
Bridesmaid
Erika is my best friend since our elementary school days. We grew up in the same neighborhood and spent every summer swimming, making up dance routines, and getting in trouble. She has seen me and Zachary grow from the very first days of our relationship, even capturing a video that we still cherish to this day! I am a more thoughtful and adventurous person because of Erika. We love to spend time with Erika at our favorite local bar, Kuhnhenn. Find her flirting with the bartender all night ;)
Sara Rubino
Bridesmaid
Sara is my best friend and my oldest friendship. We were affectionately known as "The Sara(h)'s" all throughout middle and high school due to being inseparable. We grew up playing softball together, attending countless softball games and tournaments, and tortured our parents with many sleep overs involving chocolate ice cream and Bettermade BBQ chips. You always know when we are together because of the loud non-stop laughing. I am a more lighthearted and easy going person because of Sara. She has also seen me and Zachary grow from the first days of our relationship starting in high school. We love to celebrate her and her long time boyfriend David. Find her leading the group dances on the dance floor all night.
Chad Velasco
Best Man
Chad is my younger brother and one of my best friends. It is hard to describe how much Chad has meant to me and my relationship with Sarah. We grew up playing and talking about hockey and dreaming of being NHL stars when we grew up. Besides hockey, Chad and I have always had a great relationship as we have always had each other in our best interests. When Sarah and I met, Chad was so excited because he saw how happy I was. Not only was he happy for me but he finally had another person to hangout with since the three of us have done so much together. Over time Chad has become to know us so much and I know he is happy he will be getting a sister that he can relate with so much. See Chad downing Jack and Cokes all night and try to get him on the dance floor to really live it up.
Michael Opiola
Groomsman
Mike has been one of my best friends for as long as I can remember. Only living two blocks away, it was always possible to get together. When we did get together we always got taco bell, slurpees, and played Halo or Call of Duty for hours on end. Throughout all of those gaming sessions we have been able to know so much about each other. Mike has seen Sarah and myself grow into the people we are now. He has made me a better boyfriend, fiance, and has already taught me how to be a better husband as he has experienced all of the stages of a relationship as I went through them. We love to hang out with Mike and his wife Kalie at their home and our apartment as we eat and drink. Catch Mike dancing with his wife on the dance floor.