Victoria & Philip
Wedding Party
Andrea McDonald
Maid of Honor
Victoria and Andrea met in high school and have been inseparable ever since! They've bonded over their love of Starbucks, shopping, and anything book related. Andrea has given constant and unwavering support and encouragement over the years. In the times when the bride has been at her most stressed (like during NP school) or her happiest (like when Brenden asked her on a date) Andrea was the first one she would talk to about it because she knows she would either hype her up or settle her down. The greatest best friend anyone could ask for 🤍 Strengths: The MOST organized person you will ever meet. Small but mighty. Social Media FBI agent. The best dog mom. Weaknesses: Will go out, but has to have a nap first. Conversation topics could include: Colleen Hoover books, Photography, how to get your second grader to listen, and Target.
Briana Heroux
Bridesmaid
Sister-Cousins! Briana is the closest thing Victoria has to a sister. There is not one childhood memory Victoria has without Briana in it. From age 7 to College the girls were INSEPARABLE. Where one went the other followed. The best memories the bride has with Briana is their Friday night dance parties! If theres anyone the bride can be her authentic self with, its Briana. Strengths: Drinks grey goose on the rocks. Will dance far past when the lights turn on. Will try anything once. The best mom. Weaknesses: You have a better chance of calling and getting a hold of Tom Brady then you do her. Conversation topics could include: You can literally talk to her about anything at all.
Sara Rodrigues
Bridesmaid
Sara and Victoria met before high school when they danced for the Portuguese folklore group and she is a big reason Victoria transferred to Taunton High School. Sara's personality is easy to love. Victoria looks up to Sara for so many reasons. To be considered a friend of Sara's is a privilege as she gives 100% to her friendships. Sara has constant and unwavering love and loyalty for her close friends and is a true RIDE OR DIE. Victoria is lucky to have her. Strengths: Travel connoisseur, Will get the party started. The funniest person you'll ever meet. Kills it on the Volleyball court. Weakness: Keeps moving away from the bride. You can't play on her team unless you're a D1 athlete. Conversation topics could include: Travel, Where she's moving next, Why she keeps moving away from the bride, and Volleyball.
Veronica Jatoba
Bridesmaid
Veronica is the friend everyone longs to have. Veronica and Victoria have been close friends since 2016. Victoria felt instantly comfortable with Veronica and has felt that way ever since. The biggest thing they have in common... COFFEE! You will always see these girls chatting over a cup of hot coffee and visita cookies! She's an amazing person who devotes her career and life to helping others. She is naturally nurturing. She is one of the most special best friends Victoria has. Strengths: Always has coffee and visita cookies. Will always have an answer or know what to say. Speaks multiple languages. Has traveled everywhere! Weaknesses: There are none...she's perfect! Conversation topics could include: How many times she's been to Mexico, where she's traveling next, how to make a perfect pot of coffee and how to get your green card renewed 😉
Jillian Kotsiopoulos
Bridesmaid
New soon to be sister to the Bride, and actual sister to the Groom. The Bride is lucky to have her as her new sister. Jillian was instantly inviting and made the Bride quickly feel like part of the family. The Bride knows that Jillian is always there in pinch and is always ready to give the advice or guidance you need to hear. Need someone to bring the energy? Jills that girl! Although Brenden and Jill used to fight over who could use the computer, Jill is one of the best, loving, caring sisters there is! She is always ready to bake something good or open up her beach chair and stay all day at the beach! Both the groom and his sister love to travel and laugh. The groom expects her not to leave the dance floor! Strengths: Bakes anything better then you. Will be on the dance floor all night long. Best hair you'll ever see. Weakness: Sharing food. Spiders. Conversation topics: Anything greek or Greece related, Baking, Noah Kahan, how many times Brenden has eaten her leftovers.
Maddie Machado
Bridesmaid
The first memory the bride has with Maddie includes baby sitting her and singing her to sleep. Unofficial little sister? Maddie's that girl! The bride has seen this girl grow up over the last 16 years and wouldn't let this day pass without her by her side. Maddie is a cheer superstar and will bring big energy the day of the wedding. Strengths: Makeup, keeping the bride up to date with whats "cool" and Kicking ass on the Cheer mats (No seriously, go CHS, go CHS, GO!). Weakness: Always needs a new pair of sneakers. Conversation topics could include: Drake, Drakes new album, trending fashion, makeup tips and well... Drake.
Ryland Freitas
Ring Bearer
THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND, THE GOD BABY! If you know the Bride, you know she loves her God son Ryland. Theres too many memories to list, but the Bride and groom couldn't have this special day without this special dude. Strengths: Can name any dinosaur. Will fall a million times and get right back up. Does not forget ANYTHING (seriously don't tell him you'll buy him that for his birthday...he'll remember) . Best big brother. Weaknesses: Doesn't let the the bride call him "her baby" anymore. Conversation topics could include: Star Wars, Nintendo Switch, and sweetish fish.
Philip M Kotsiopoulos
Father of the Groom
The father of the groom. Phil, AKA "Big Phil" is the best supporter. He loves to make sure he's in the loop with his kids always. The biggest beach lover you'll ever meet. Brenden gets his work ethic and love of beaches from this guy! Strengths: Picking winning KENO numbers, keeping the lawn green, doing laundry. Weaknesses: Using technology, trying new restaurants. Conversation topics could include: KENO, The Stock Market, Nantasket Beach, and the most recent mattress sale.
Teresa Kotsiopoulos
Mother of the Groom
The mother of the groom. Teresa loves to laugh, have a great time and go to the beach! Brenden and Victoria can always rely on her. Teresa is a very supporting, trustworthy, hardworking, loving mom. Both Teresa and Brenden love Kenny Chesney concerts and the beach. Fun fact: both Teresa and Brenden have had knee surgery. Strengths: Cooking, Making people laugh, Makes a killer mudslide. Weaknesses: Knees, Inability to digest lactose. Conversation topics could include: A new recipe she is trying, which beach on the Cape is the best to visit, Which child is her favorite.
Olga Almeida
Mother of the Bride
Olga is by far the best mom. If you know Olga, you know her daughter Victoria is her world. The best single mom, number one supporter, and GOAT of parenting. They both share such a deep bond, they would be lost without one another. Olga was quick to call Brenden her Son-in-law (within a few weeks of dating) and knew Victoria and Brenden would be the perfect match. If anyone is more excited then the Bride for this wedding, its momma Olga. Strengths: Planning a party, cooking, living by the motto "everything's gonna be alright", will make anything "work", being the best mom ever. Weakness: Never answers the phone. Will procrastinate until the very end. Has lived in 5 cities in the last 3 years. Conversation topics could include: Who's wedding is it really anyway? Which moving company to use. How to make Dirty Martini the RIGHT way. Which moving company NOT to use.
Eduardo Almeida
Father of the Bride
Eddie, the true Portuguese Dad (Ayy Pa!). He's a true example of work hard and play harder! This girl-dad is excited to finally have a son-in-law! In true Dad fashion, Eddie is there with a solution! Car making a noise? He knows a guy. Accidentally left the sink on and flooded the first floor (oops), he'll fix those ceiling tiles! Besides their love of naps, coffee, and sweets, the bride also gets her incessant work ethic from her Dad. Strengths: Can function on 3 hours of sleep. Will build a house in a week. Has an answer for everything. Is always working. Weaknesses: Is always working. Conversation topics could include: Ask him if he'll have a shot and a beer with you. How to build a deck. The Azores.
Lucas Nogueira
Best Man
Lucas and Brenden met in elementary school on the kickball field. It wasn’t until high school that they became close friends on and off the football field. These two best friends bonded over their love of sports, fishing, boating, partying and traveling. Brenden and Lucas have been on many trips together including Nashville, California, North Carolina, and Mexico. Theres no better person to be your Best Man than the guy you could co-own a boat with. Strengths: Real Estate. Grilling meat. Docking into small spaces. Instigating. Weaknesses: knees, fishing, cutting grass, not being able to use a driver on the golf course. Conversation topics could include: Real estate, Patriots, boats, who's a better kicker (him or his wife). Buying a house? He's got your covered!
Austin Peters
Groomsman
Austin (A.K.A Hoodie) and Brenden met during Babe Ruth baseball. They were teammates on the football field and friends during high school. They got along so well they decided to be college roommates and teammates. Some of the best time spent together were at college parties, lifting in the weight room, playing the offensive line and working union. Strengths: Arguing, lifting, hard working. Weaknesses: They’re are none I don’t want to argue with him. Conversation topics could include: Current events, sports. Need a lawyer? Don't call Top Dog Law...call Attorney Peters.
Andrew Haskell
Groomsman
The self-proclaimed Wendell’s King and Brenden met during middle school. They became classmates and teammates. Some of the best memories together include, playing and watching sports, New York trips and watching his comedy shows. Strengths: Comedy, Sports knowledge, can recall anything from any Star Wars Movie. Weaknesses: Wendell’s, coming up with new jokes. Conversation topics could include: Trivia, SNL, when his next comedy performance is.
Max Chronister
Groomsman
Max and Brenden met during middle school. They were roommates in college together. The friend that could talk his way out of any situation? That's Max. When they’re together, nothings serious. Most recently Brenden and Victoria went to SF to visit max. Strengths: Fighting fires. Hardworking. Will find a way to get a month off from work. Weaknesses: Taking no for an answer. Will take 3 to 5 business days to respond to a text. Conversation topics could include: His travels to brazil and Europe, How he likes being a firefighter, and about that one time he threw a beach house party.
Ben Clark
Groomsman
Ben is Brenden’s longest tenured friend having met during kindergarten. They both loved basketball and Ben would often take Brenden to Celtics games with his family. A friendship that spans decades, some of the best memories they have together are watching sports together, cinnamelts at McDonalds, cape trips and Brenden's trips to NC to visit BEN. Strengths: Good at any sport he plays. Snowboarding. Always down to do something. Weaknesses: Cinnamelts. Always saying he’s moving back to Massachusetts. Conversation topics could include: Traveling, Snowboarding, blink-182.
Steven Swarce
Groomsman
Steven and Brenden met during little league. They eventually found out they lived in the same neighborhood. Middle school summers consisted of hanging everyday, playing backyard sports or riding their bikes all over the neighborhood. Hanging out now a days consists of tacos, tequila and game nights with their fiance's! Strengths: Can build a car, beer connoisseur, hibachi chef, his beard. Weaknesses: Buying car parts. Trying to bake as good as his mom. Conversation topics: His two dogs, Volkswagen's, and his upcoming wedding. Looking to try a new brewery ask Steven, he knows them all.
Mike Nader
Groomsman
Mikey and Brenden met after college and quickly hit it off over their love of boating, country concerts, sports, and the beach. Some of the best memories they’ve had together have been on the water fishing. Brenden taught Mikey all he knows about fishing. When he's not designing kitchens you can find Mikey pumping iron at the gym. Strengths: Skiing, The nicest guy you'll ever meet, White smile. Weaknesses: Vertically challenged, Fishing, Fair weather fan of Boston Sports teams. Conversation topics could include: His most recent PR in the Gym, how to bait a hook, and the Dolphins.
Connor Sullivan
Groomsman
Sully and Brenden met during High School through mutual friends. Both Connor and Brenden love concerts, music, being on the water and chasing sunset. Connor will tell you his boat will be in the water soon every time you ask him about it. Strengths: Circle Time, Snowboarding, photography, Influencing and Thrifting (checkout @refriedjeans on instagram). Weaknesses: Cooking, laughs easily, Inviting the groom to snowboard. Conversation topics could include: LANY, Other artists you've never heard of, where to catch the best sunset, Sun In hair product, and how to take cool pictures.
Sam Devine
Groomsman
Sam aka “Sip” and Brenden became friends in Middle School. They shared a lot of memories playing sports and riding bikes around Taunton. Brenden and Sam spent a few summers working together in a stagehand union. Both him and Brenden love shotgunning beers and bar pizza. Strengths: Identifying great tequila, golfing, being the life of the party, dance moves. Weaknesses: Throwing curve balls, sticks out in large crowds, always needs a new golf club. Conversation topics could include: Looking to make a bet tonight? Ask him what his lock of the night is!