Aleksandra & Matthew
Wedding Party
Angelina Kulu
Maid of Honor
Angelina and Aleksandra may have started as the typical sibling rivalry. Fortunately, our relationship has grown much closer over the years and I am happy to have someone I can lean on. Angelina embodies every characteristic of an ideal sister, she's a great listener always willing to lend an ear, she's not afraid to speak her mind, she constantly serves as the peacekeeper and is always willing to share her wardrobe. With impeccable style, I look to her for fashion and design guidance and will continue to do just that as I plan the most elaborate event of my life! Thank you in advance for supporting us through all the craziness of wedding planning, I can't imagine Angelina anywhere other than standing by my side as I marry the man of my dreams.
Cameron Sellers
Best Man
Cameron and Matt met at Florida State after the 2013 National Championship Game. He was a random roommate, and my only hope was he was a nice guy and easy to live with. However, our relationship has blossomed into a friendship that will last us a lifetime. While at FSU we did everything together, we drank a lot of cheep beer, we played more golf than most people play in a lifetime, we cheered on our Noles, and we made amazing memories. Although we don’t live in the same city anymore we are closer than ever. If you know Cameron, you know he does not make decisions, so I made this decision for him, to stand by my side as my Best Man, the only place I would want him on this special day.
Samantha Berch-Gozza
Matron of Honor
Who knew one high school math class could change my life forever? After twelve years filled with hockey games, wine nights, boat days, concerts, countless flights and endless adventures I have another sister to share the best of life with. Some of the hardest things I've done in life were keeping your Italian proposal a secret and being early for your wedding day but oh were they worth it! Without a doubt one of my favorite memories will be when you came running out from behind a bush at my proposal, it meant the world to me that you were there and I can't imagine saying 'I Do' without you by my side, once again. Let the European adventures continue and as the infamous Berch family would say "Ships are Rolling''... to Italy!
Marcello Gozza
Groomsman
Marcello and Matt were complete strangers five years ago, however we had one very important mutual friend… Aleksandra! What I didn’t know once I started dating Aleks was that I would gain a brother in Marcello. In 2019 Marcello called me and said Matt “Its Go Time” our famous phrase that means we are about to go on a wild adventure. Over the last five years we have explored Europe together, almost died in a hot air balloon, and even survived a spider infested forest in Tuscany. Marcello gave me the privilege of standing by his side in his wedding and I want to give him that same honor, For friends like Marcello are few and far between. So I will say once again, Marcello, “Its Go Time”.
Monique Paggeot
Bridesmaid
Thank you FSU Gymnastics for bringing such a sweet friend into my life seven years ago. Not only was I blessed with a best friend but one of the best roommates ever! (besides Matt) As the years pass, I can't help but miss all the time we got to spend partying in Tallahassee with football tailgates, gymnastics competitions, late night fast food runs, movie nights, study dates, and non-stop gossip. With each other's support we have survived the stress of a tree falling on our house, the chaos of finals and graduation, and finally a long-distance friendship. Monique has been such a wonderful friend to not only myself, but Matt as well, and I can't wait to start the next chapter of our lives with you standing right by my side!
Alan Pate
Groomsman
Alan and Matt met in the summer of 2013, little did I know how much my life would change with Alan in it. He has been a brother to me even before he became my brother-in-law. Alan is the definition of a true friend, someone who will always have your back and drop everything he is doing to assist any way he can. Alan and I mesh on every level, whether we are building something in the garage, playing golf, or drinking our favorite bourbon by the fire. The only downfall of Alan is he has a bit of a slice in his golf game… trust me you don’t want to get hit by one of his tee shots… like I did haha. But in all seriousness, I can’t wait to have Alan by my side during our special day. Cheers to showing the Italians how to drink Bourbon properly, HOT FIRE.