Wedding Party
Marilyn Chaisongkram
Maid of Honor
My sister has always been there for me; she helped me through some difficult times in my life. On a different note, Marilyn and her husband, Boon always bring gifts from all their worldly travels, such as Japan, Thailand and Turkey. Since I have met Michael, we have also been traveling with Marilyn and Boon and we look forward to traveling other places with them in the future. Love you, sis!
Marilu Rapp
Maid of Honor
My sister, Marilu and I have always been there for each other and we love to have a good time. She loves to cook, one particular dish is the smoked salmon which she shares with me on holidays, even sending it through the mail. She is full of life and she shares it with all the people she knows. Love always!
Joanne Wong
Bridesmaid
Joanne and her husband have been my coworker and friends for the past many years; we met approximately 20 years ago while working at Analogic Corporation. It has been a good friendship and someone who I can count on at anytime. We have been friends for 18 plus years and for many more in the future. She is one of the strongest people I know; she has a great outlook on life by always staying positive and focused. She always brings out the best in everyone and you make me want to be a better person, too. I am glad to call you my friend.
Mariolina Christopher
Bridesmaid
Mariolina and I met through our love for the Italian culture while living in Wakefield, MA. While Mariolina was born in Padua, Italy and helps anyone trying to learn the language, I love all things Italian and consider myself an Italophile. Through the informal group, we have become good friends, sharing meals together at different restaurants, going to movies and inviting each other to our homes. Mariolina is always so helpful to those non-Italian speakers with learning the language. Mariolina and her husband have a great New Year’s Eve party every year that we have been attending for the past few years. I admire Mariolina for all that she is, she is married and the mother of two young adults while maintaining a strong connection to her family in Italy.
Joseph Vivaldi
Best Man
My brother has been there for me when it counted most. One particular time I especially remember was when Joe and his buddy, Clive visited me when I was in Peace Corps-Guatemala; it was a memorable week together in Guatemala. I have enjoyed being an uncle to his three children and I have looked up to him for all he has accomplished. I am proud to be his brother.
Matthew Fonte
Groomsman
Matthew and I have known each other since elementary school; we have continued to be a part of each other's lives from young boys until today. We have a strong friendship in which we can call on each other at any time. He is a very thoughtful and caring person. His love of adventure has taken him all around the world, even climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
Michael Sye
Groomsman
Mike is my brother-in-law who has become a close confidant. When we visited Hawaii in February 2016, he was always there to help us get around. He is a thoughtful and caring father who thinks of others and willing to go that extra mile for the other person. He currently lives in Honolulu and enjoys being a father to his son, Jansen.
A.J Erskine
Groomsman
A.J and I have known each other since elementary school; we share a lot of common similarities, one being that we both are the youngest of our families and the interest in travel and the wildlife ecology. A.J invited me to be his best man for his wedding in 2008. I consider A.J like a second brother who I can call upon at anytime. One of my best memories with A.J, Matt Fonte and another friend, David, was a time when we explored Yellowstone, Wyoming. We hiked and camped through Yellowstone and the Tetons which I will never forget.