November 3, 2018

Marco Island, Florida

#LiveLoveLongman

Glenya & Jonathan

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Andrielly Araujo

Maid of Honor

Sometimes I wondered how she put up with me all these years, but then I remember I also had to put up with her. So we are even! From sharing a room, secrets, tears and laughs to fighting over clothes; there is no better friend than a sister and there is no better sister than you. #1 Spot goes to......... YOU !!!

James Longman

Best Man

Nowadays he goes by James, but I call him Jimmy. He is my cousin by blood but a brother in my heart. We started sharing a bedroom at ages 7 and 8, and just as brothers do, we fought every step of the way. My mother would always tell us that when we grew up we would be the best of friends. She was right. We have grown closer and closer as adults and I am so proud to have him as my best man.

Jessica Ferreira

Bridesmaid

My Day 1 ! Plain & Simple. There are some people that just come into your life and change EVERYTHING from cheering you up when you are down to making you feel safe and loved no matter how far away you are from each other. Established in 1995 at Montgomery street in Connecticut, life has never been the same since. From scrapping our knees as kids running around the neighborhood, to promising not to wet our beds when we had sleepovers, to fake IDs in New York City, to heartbreaks, to late night skinny dipping, to Bahamas girls only trip, baby showers, etc. - we have been through it all together! Best friend would be putting it lightly, more like my sister from another mister - simply #soulsisters

Anthony Danieli

Groomsman

Antanino, as his mother would call him, is one of my best friends from high school. Aside from the blowout haircut he had when we met in 10th grade, he is probably the coolest guy I know. His resiliency, drive to succeed, and genuine love for life is something I have always tried to emulate. A great friend I know I can always count on, it is a privilege to have him as a friend and groomsman.

Jamine Rocha

Bridesmaid

My love dove, my flor do dia, my best friend - she always finds a way to bring out the best in me. No wonder she is the Godmother of my son. I'm grateful NSD assigned our desks together and I was given the chance to listen to her funny laugh, share keurig coffee cups, and bond like no other. I would have never come to call Florida my HOME if it wasn't for you. I wish you could see yourself the way I see you, I'm proud of you and I'm so blessed to have you holding my hand through all the obstacles life has in store for us. Life is no fun if I don't get to share it (every single embarrassing detail of it) with you!

Higho Rocha

Groomsman

The first time I met Higho we got kicked out of a country western bar and he wound up passing out in the parking lot next to his car. Needless to say - we have been friends ever since. Both he and his wife, Jamine, have been such a constant positive part of our lives since the day Glenya and I started dating. I couldn't imagine doing this without them. HOOAH!

Carla Thigpen

Bridesmaid

The only person I have ever met to have the purest soul while at the same time be a bad ass ride or die bestie! She has mastered the art of confidence; a glow coming off her that could light up any room. It was obvious the day she drove over 100 mph on the highway racing the boys, I knew it in high school and I know it now as an adult - she owns her magnificence! I'm proud to have her as one of my bridesmaids.

Seth Marrero

Groomsman

From growing up as kids playing basketball in my dad's front yard, to hanging our every weekend in high school, to living together for four years as adults, Seth and I have been best friends our whole lives. Although our annual Christmas dinner at the Chinese buffet doesn't happen anymore, we are still like family. The Godfather of my son and now a groomsman at my wedding, he is truly a great friend.

Nicole Maldonado

Bridesmaid

Our conversations just stream so effortlessly and regardless of our struggles, Nicole has always made time for me. Her bubbly personality clicked with my corkiness and she has been keeping me sane with our playdates and heartfelt conversations ever since. That being said, thank you for being my party animal, my soul animal, and my sunlight on a stormy day.

Arthur McDonald

Groomsman

Out of all my friends, Arthur's personality is most similar to mine. Since we became friends, somewhere around 10th grade, we have shared the same interest in pretty much everything. As kids we wore the same style clothes, listened to the same music, played the same sports, and had the same sense of humor. As adults, although our clothes are less baggy, our music isn't as loud, and we're not quite as athletic as we used to be - we still share that same childish sense of humor that made us best friends as kids. My brother from another mother ... my ace boon coon ... Artero!

Jessica Baron

Bridesmaid

Everyone has at least one feisty friend; you know, the one who just throws down truth bombs with a blink of an eye. The one who's honesty you can fall back on regardless. Jess has always been that person for me. From bonding over Spanish/English translations at work and sharing homework struggles to always listening to me complain and keeping me grounded; she is like a little sister to me. I'm so happy to have her by my side on such an important event in my life and most importantly: Cheers to you for knowing he was the one before I even knew!

Anthony Stokley

Groomsman

From couch surfing on weekends to impromptu cross-country road trips - Anthony and I have been there and done that. One of the smartest person I know, Anthony has helped me realize my own potential and together the potential of running my family business. I owe a great deal to the fact that I met him when I did, at a crossroad in both our lives - we grew up from young men to adults. I am honored to call him a friend.

Kiki Piscitelli

Bridesmaid

Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay, leave marks on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same - I have to thank this pretty little lady for that. Instantly, we were able to create an unbreakable bond. She is the one I can share my soul to, the one who listens with no judgement, who I can cry to, laughs with me until no extent, and who relates like no other. She is strong, caring, and beautiful - someone I truly look up to. I'm a lucky gal to have her by my side.

T.J. Edmunds

Groomsman

If everyone loved life the way T.J. does, the world would be a much better place. TJ and I met through Anthony Stokely during the summer of 2012 while Anthony and I were "crashing" at my grandparent's house while they were away that summer (Thanks Grandma and Grandpa). The great times we had that summer spilled over into the years that followed and we became great friends. He brings the party to the party - it wouldn't be the same without him.