Elora & Colin
Wedding Party
Elora Apantaku
Bride
The Love of Colin's Life.
Erisa Apantaku
Maid of Honor
Erisa, Elora's youngest sister, is a force to be reckoned with. Strengths: Well organized, opinions are researched, doesn't have time for your BS. Weaknesses: Bedtime around 9 PM, requires at least 3 L of water intake per day Special Attack: If Erisa and Elora begin laughing at the same pitch, your eardrums will perforate.
Elyse Apantaku
Bridesmaid
Elyse, Elora's older sister, has been tormenting her off and on for the last 34 years. Strengths: Attorney at law, Real Simple personified, Handyperson Extraordinaire Weaknesses: Stuck in Maine, covered in eczema, hugs like an original Sim Special Attack: Late night philosophizing unlocked via Prednisone prescription
Desola Lang
Bridesmaid
Desola, Elora's Cousin, doesn't bring the party. She is the party. Strengths: Knows more about wine than you could ever hope to know, can talk faster than you can think, drop dead gorgeous Weaknesses: Brutally honest, lives in an unpronounceable German town most of the year Special Attack: Can magically source alcohol from anywhere, at any time of day or night.
Kelly Alaimo
Bridesmaid
Elora's Cousin, incubator for the Slabaugh family's quick wit and a delight Strengths: Instagram reaches inspirational levels, has a ton of skill builds, covered in cool tattoos Weaknesses: Lives in California, hates cold weather Special Attack: Will positively mother you regardless of your age
Emily Kiernan
Bridesmaid
Emily, Elora's Toxic(ologist) friend from Pennsyltucky Strengths: Outfranks Goldfranks, Built Like a Jedi Weaknesses: Thinks Black Pepper is too Spicy, Dance moves are terrifying to behold if you're sober Special Attack: Sings loudly and slightly off-key when drunk and happy with dance moves to match.
Colin Therriault
Groom
The love of Elora's Life. (Colin will get a better photo when he uploads one).
Andrew Schwemmer
Best Man
A persistent source of kindness and kinship for Colin & Elora Strengths: Has been clocked at 1.7 puns per minute, one of the kindest most articulate surgeons you will ever meet Weakness: Every time we hang out with Andrew and Teresa, Andrew is overshadowed by how cool his wife is; do not let him dance Special Attacks: Actually calls to just... talk to you? Did not know millennials did this. It's really... nice?
Kyle Therriault
Groomsman
Colin's older brother Strengths: Cooler than you could ever hope to be, knows more about artistic pursuits than you could ever hope to know, wears the coolest shirts Weaknesses: Has few inexpensive hobbies Special Attacks: He's a drummer... in a band! (https://www.flugelmusic.com/)
Kevin Chuang
Groomsman
Colin and Elora's Friend from Medical School Strengths: Could explain particle physics to an ant, voice acting is on point, Weaknesses: Decided to do a three-year PICU fellowship... in Missouri Special Attack: Will sleight of hand the crap out of you
Kevin Chang
Groomsman
Colin's friend from college, Elora's friend from middle school Strengths: walking long distances, fitting in small places, making jokes about Colin, following instructions (you other groomsmen know what you did) Weaknesses: desserts, lactose intolerance, garlic bread Special Attack: able to fall asleep in any place/at any time
Matt Eisenstat
Groomsman
Colin's bestie from Toxicology Fellowship Strengths: Knows a lot about sneks, married a veterinarian, teared up when she was walking down the aisle -- most beautiful thing I've ever seen Weaknesses: will forget to double check what your email address is Special Attack: Fine purveyor of whiskeys
President Barack Obama
Officiant
He hasn't responded to the mailed requests we've been leaving at his Hyde Park residence, but I have to assume he's coming. Right?