Wedding Party
Adrianna
Maid of Honor
Adrianna is Gabi’s younger sister and her very first best friend. When they were little Gabi would force Adrianna to practice dance routines for hours. For extra fun Gabi would make her play “school.” Gabi was always the teacher and Adrianna was expected to take graded exams. Adrianna has always been the tougher, braver, and more coordinated sister. She would happily offer to pull a splinter out Gabi’s toe as Gabi cried. Over the past 14 years Eric and Adrianna have formed a special bond, she even defends him when Gabi is being difficult. Adrianna’s strong spirit makes her the most loyal sister and friend. We know that she will always have our backs. Adrianna loves dancing to the Whitney Houston hit, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, but she REALLY loves dancing to No Hands- Waka Flaka.
Nicole
Maid of Honor
Nicole is Gabi’s best friend & Maid of Honor. They’ve been friends since middle school. They sang in swing choir, attended sweet sixteens, graduated high school, traveled to California, Mexico, & Florida. They’ve cheered each other on through major accomplishments & some of their biggest life challenges. However, their favorite activities include kicking back in cozy clothes and watching Parks and Recreation. Nicole is the Anne Perkins to Gabi’s, Leslie Knope. After Gabi started dating Eric, Nicole immediately took Eric in as another best friend. Gabi is so grateful that the two most important people in her life are so close! Nicole is the most affectionate, fun-loving, party-starting woman in our lives. You can expect to see her at the center of the dance floor when Mambo No. 5 comes on.
Katie
Bridesmaid
Katie is Gabi’s closest college friend. They met in 2010 during their freshman year in San Diego. She helped Gabi through many bouts of homesickness. During that year, Katie, Molly (Katie’s roommate) & Gabi were inseparable. Usually you’d find Gabi sleeping on their futon. Katie is an adventurous spirit. Her love for traveling has kept them connected even though they live 3,000 miles apart. Recently, Katie, Jonathan (Katie’s husband), Eric & Gabi have taken a few trips together & formed an amazing friendship. Their favorite adventure was floating down the San Marcos river in TX. Last July, Eric & Gabi were part of Katie & Jonathan’s wedding & they can’t wait to have them in NY to be by their side. Give Katie a Vodka Cran & send her out on the dance floor to Your Love is My Drug- Kesha.
Alexa
Bridesmaid
Alexa is Gabi’s first cousin. Gabi is exactly 1 year older than Alexa. They grew up together and Gabi can even remember changing Alexa’s diapers. As kids, they spent time splashing in sprinklers, eating "Gabi noodles" (ramen), playing for hours at the beach, attending the same summer camps, dressing up as brides and forcing Joey (Alexa’s brother) to dress as the groom. As they grew older they pursued different paths, but their connection is deep and has always brought them back to each other. Alexa is extremely thoughtful and has surrounded Eric and Gabi with such positivity and support. You will definitely notice her beaming throughout the wedding weekend and getting down with Gabi on the dance floor. If you want to see her killer moves play Raspberry Beret by Prince.
Alison
Bridesmaid
Alison is Eric’s younger sister. Eric remembers having dance parties in Alison’s room & watching High School Musical on repeat. Alison has put up with years of nagging older brothers but she’s always been a good sport, like Troy always said in High School Musical- “We are all in this together.” Gabi met Alison almost ten years ago. Alison was by Gabi & Eric’s side when they took photos for prom, graduated from high school, & even college, they’re lucky to have Alison stand with them to witness their next milestone. Alison is a creative spirit, who enjoys digging for gems at thrift shops, trying new foods & photographing beautiful sunsets. Alison’s laugh is absolutely contagious & you can catch her spreading joy across the dance floor the moment the DJ plays Lemon - N.E.R.D (ft. Rihanna).
Allison
Bridesmaid
Allison is Eric’s brother’s girlfriend (Matthew) or as Gabi likes to call her “Bae’s brother’s bae” -try saying that three times fast. Allison is a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. She is always up for something fun, whether it’s a run on the boardwalk, brunch with Eric and Gabi, or a weekend trip to the lake house! One of their favorite traditions is gathering for “Sunday Gravy” —this is when Eric makes a huge pot of meat sauce and then Matthew, Allison, and Gabi devour it all. Allison has seamlessly joined our group of friends and our wedding party would not be complete without her. Fun fact, at home Allison enjoys dressing in her puffy fur coat and dancing to the Bee Gees. If the DJ plays Stayin’ Alive you can expect to see her funky moves.
Matthew
Best Man
Matthew is Eric’s younger brother and best man. They spent the first 18 years of Eric’s life sharing a bedroom. When they were younger you could find them challenging each other to epic ping pong battles & roller skating across the basement. Now that they’re older, Matthew is not just a brother (in-law), he is a best friend. He is always down for tacos, whiskey, & brunch. He is the first to rave about Gabi’s cooking & her freshly baked cookies. Last summer, Eric, Gabi, Matthew & Allison, took a trip to the Finger Lakes. They spent time floating on the lake, wine tasting, preparing homemade Italian gravy, and fighting off field mice. We look forward to more family trips and dinners. Matthew is Eric’s hype man and is prepared to get the party started to Centerfold- Captain Jack.
Matt
Groomsman
Eric and Matt have known each other since 2nd grade. They still refer to memories in Mrs. Thayer’s class. Throughout middle school and high school, Eric slept over Matt’s house almost every weekend & they were always on the same little league teams. Every time Matt and Eric are together you never know what kind of trouble these two hooligans can get themselves into. You can always count on Matt for his quick humor, killer dance moves, and the best song requests. Don’t let Matt fool you with his serious demeanor and professional attire, he is extremely loving. He is the first, second, and last to request a song from the band- usually some 80’s throwback or 90s alternative. Matt is guaranteed to be on the dance floor but he especially enjoys dancing to Mambo No.5 with Nicole (maid of honor).
John G.
Groomsman
John has been Eric’s friend since elementary school. One of their oldest memories together is from “Picture Day” in first grade, when they both held the class sign. John has been such a great friend to Eric over the years, that as a child, Matthew (Eric’s younger brother) was convinced that John was HIS best friend. John is part of our OG crew. We know that we can always count on John to be there for the things that matter, he is a shoulder you can cry on & an excellent dance partner. John is a true lover of bacon, crunchy foods, & HOT wings, he will challenge you to a spice-off. Ask him, I dare you. John is loyal, caring, & will welcome you with open arms. John might just be able to convince grandma to dance to Peanut Butter Jelly- Galantis.
John P.
Groomsman
John joined our group after he met Nicole (maid of honor). As Nicole’s loyal fiancé he immediately made a point of spending time with everyone and grew close with Eric and Gabi. Despite, his low-key demeanor and his general dislike of hot beaches, John never misses a birthday bash, Gabi and Eric’s 4th on the 3rd party, or Eric’s yearly NYC birthday voyages. John even spent a week-long vacation in Fort Lauderdale, and sat on the hot sand for all of us. This is how Eric and Gabi know that he is a true friend. John has been there for many important moments in the past few years and always has a bottle of red in hand. Dance Monkey by the Tones and I is guaranteed to warm him up and get him extra silly on the dance floor.
Jonathan P.
Groomsman
Jonathan is Katie’s (bridesmaid) husband. Gabi & Eric first met Jonathan in 2016 when Katie & Jonathan came to stay in Gabi & Eric’s Airbnb in Ocean Beach, CA. They all immediately hit it off & spent the whole night talking. During that trip they all agreed to plan a trip to Austin, TX. The second time they all hung out was on their trip to Austin, TX. They spent that trip, exploring rooftop bars, floating down rivers, walking in the sweltering sun, & eating massive BBQ ribs. Their friendship came naturally & easily. Jonathan is genuine, kind, & always smiling. Jonathan completely won us over from the start & we can’t wait for a lifetime of adventures with Katie & Jonathan. Apparently, Jonathan has a wild dance routine to Colt 45- Afroman, which he may perform as a wedding surprise!
Michael
Groomsman
Michael is Eric’s oldest friend. They’ve known one another since their days in diapers and strollers. Growing up they had many sleepovers, bonded over sports, and celebrated at family gathers. They spent some of the best summers together at Camp Chen-A-Wanda where they were bunkmates. Michael always used his clever-wit to help them make some extra cash. They’ve always been the perfect entrepreneurial team, whether it was profiting off of black jack, grueling tennis matches, or selling mini-basketballs. Michael and Eric have strong roots, their families have always been close. Every time they get together, it feels like no time has passed. Michael has always loved a good hip-hop hit, fire him up with a classic like Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It by Will Smith.