Wedding Party
Loreina & Chris
Bride & Groom
Chris and Loreina met in 2021, a first date at Demetres for a chocolate waffle kicked off a wonderful relationship full of love, laughter, faith and a little sass. They've loved exploring Toronto together, trying new restaurants and food, Christmas's in Ottawa and now travelling to China with their families all together. They are grateful for everyone supporting them in their special days celebrating their love and marriage, and they can't wait to see what's next in their life together.
Nick Linnen
Best Man
Nick has known Chris for 28 years and is truly a brother in every sense of the word (including literally). Nick and Chris have decades of memories together, from LEGO and gamecube, to whiskey tastings and travel together. Nick and Rae have supported Chris and Loreina from the very beginning of the relationship and the bridge and groom are honoured to have them standing by their sides on the big day.
Ramona Peng
Maid of Honor
Romona Peng was Loreina’s best friend in elementary school, where some of their sweetest childhood memories began. And they’re growing up in the same city in China, they have shared so many memories through the years and have always stayed connected. It feels especially meaningful that life brought them both from China to Canada, where their friendship continues in a new chapter. Loreina & Chris are so happy to have her celebrating with them on this special day.
Austin Pomeroy
Groomsman
Austin and Chris have known each other for almost 17 years and been through it all, from summers at camp to California road trips, to roommates in Toronto. Austin has support Chris and Loreina from the very beginning and they are happy to have him support them on their big day!
Raeleigh Linnen
Bridesmaid
Raeleigh has been the best sister-in-law Chris and Loreina both could ask for. Ever since joining the Linnen family in 2019 Rae has been a bringer of warmth, laughter, joy and support. She welcomed Loreina with open arms and the couple is honoured to have her and Nick standing by their side on the big day.
Josh DeCoste
Groomsman
Josh and Chris have been friends since Nick and Josh became buddies in Grade 5. What started as a brothers friend became a friendship of it's own, and Josh and Chris would end up being roommates in downtown Toronto from 2022 to 2024, great years filled with late nights, crazy stories, double dates and guys weekends. Josh always supported Chris and Loreina and they are so happy to have him stand by their side on this big day.
Madeline Stewart
Bridesmaid
Madeline & Loreina became good friends when their boyfriends (Josh & Chris) were living together downtown Toronto for over two years. They would all frequently go on double dates and attend group events together, hanging out late into the night doing Karaoke or celebrating birthdays and New Years Eve's. Loreina and Chris are too happy that Madeline can celebrate another milestone with them on this special day.
Adam Berry
Host
Adam and Chris have known each other since Grade 7 when they would walk to and from Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School together. Adam and Chris would attend high school and university together as well, and now even work for the same company. Loreina and Chris have had some great double dates with Adam and his wife Haley, and loved celebrating their marriage together last summer. The couple is honoured to have Adam support them as the host for this special celebration day.