Wedding Party
Katie Smith
Groomswoman
Katie is our 24-year-old daughter. She recently graduated from Millersville University and now teaches 4th grade at Paxtonia Elementary School in the Central Dauphin School District. Katie enjoys spending time outside, hanging out with friends, and she recently started to run as a hobby.
Laura Soghomonian-Paine
Groomswoman
Laura is our 21-year-old daughter. She is in her Junior year at Shippensburg University and is majoring in International Studies with minors in International Development and English. Laura is still deciding on her exact career path, but is leaning towards law or policy making and hopes to have a summer internship at a law office. She is involved in Choir, History Club, and International Studies Club. Laura’s favorite thing to do is drag Jeff to concerts by artists that he has never heard of.
Colton Paine
Bridesman
Colton is our 12-year-old son. Colton is in 7th grade at Palmyra Area Middle School where his favorite subject is Math. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Classics Elite Green U13 soccer team where he plays middle back. Colton’s favorite thing to do is eat - A-LOT! He also enjoys gaming with his friends and swinging swords.
Ben Smith
Bridesman
Ben is our 26-year-old son. Ben is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College. He currently lives in Falls Church,VA, and is a Senior Actuarial Analyst for Highmark. Ben spends his free time playing board and video games, and participating in a softball league. Ben also has a pretty packed travel itinerary each year!
Corey Dupree
Officiant
Corey is undoubtedly one of the coolest men alive, and luckily, a friend. We are so excited that Corey agreed to conduct our ceremony. He is the founder of ‘The Layers of Black History’ event series where he focuses on highlighting representation in literature and educational programming. He has a passion for building communities and connecting organizations to necessary resources! Embracing culinary experiences, reading, spending time with his kids, and traveling the world are all tops on how he likes to spend his time!
Naomi Atkins
Photographer
Naomi, from ‘Naomi Atkins Photography’, will be our on-site photographer. Naomi has not only taken pictures of my children since they were young, but she is also a friend from high school. You can check out Naomi’s amazing work on Facebook at: Naomi Atkins Photography.
Josiah Acosta
Videographer
Josiah is our videographer. Josiah is a Milton Hershey School graduate and he and Abby met when they went on a week-long school trip to Panama. During the trip, Josiah caught footage and turned it into an amazing movie, leading Abby to call on him for her wedding.
Cindy Sullivan
Bakery (cake)
Cindy from ‘How Sweet It Is’ is the mastermind behind creating our wedding cake. While we are not serving wedding cake during the reception, make sure to stop by the dessert table and look at her stunning work. Check out Cindy’s beautiful creations on Facebook at: How Sweet It Is.
Alexis Popko
Wedding Coordinator
Alexis is my end all, be all! Not only a friend, but also a Milton Hershey School colleague, and in both settings - she keeps me organized and functioning. This girl even teaches ballroom dancing! We are so lucky to have Alexis’ help throughout this process and could not ask for a more chill, yet capable, wedding coordinator!