Ashley & Christopher James
Wedding Party
Dana Milk
Matron of Honor
Dana is the Ashley's older sister. Making a pack that all 3 sisters (Dane-Ashley-Casey) would be Maid of Honors for each other, the tradition continues. Luckily this protective older sister and Chris got along from the very beginning. Dana has been our go to for advice and knowledge on how to hustle.
Casey Springer
Matron of Honor
Younger sister of Ashley. Making a pack that all 3 sisters (Dane-Ashley-Casey) would be Maid of Honors for each other, the tradition continues. With her tenacity and blunt honesty we're happy to have Casey their for us to make sure we stay on track.
Christian Jacob Ongteco
Best Man
Younger brother of Christopher James. Family calls him Jacob, friends call him Christian/ sneaky (because he was the quiet one). Supportive and always there to hear us out he is our "go to" for another opinion and how to understand others. We’re excited to have him be one of our Best Men.
Steve Wilson
Best Man
A brother from another mother. Chris and Steve have been friends since he moved here and was the first to meet Ashley. One of the closest people we have in our lives, he's more than friend, he's our family.
Marie Wilson
Bridesmaid
A sister to us both. Everyone needs a Marie in their life. Someone who supports you, can truly understand your situation, doesn't judge, and gives you perspective of life from all sides. She's always been there f us since the beginning, through th eups and downs and always encourage us with wisdom, love, and support, Our friendship is stronger than even family and we're honored to have her part of our day.
Elisa Coluccio
Bridesmaid
Best friends since Freshmen year of High School, Elisa is representing our 'Howell' crew. We've might have changed our looks and hobbies but our friendship still remains solid. Even time between our college years and distance of where we live now can't separate us. Being the first friend to meet Chris, she's someone we look up to with taking risk and pursuing what you want in life. With plenty of late night party memories, we know she'll be one of the first on the dance floor at the wedding!
Ryan Milk
Groomsman
Brother-in-law, married to Dana. Always there for us, Ryan is a great mentor and represents what love, patience, and support in a marriage is. Motorcycle partners in crime, along with Mike our other Brother-in-law, we're happy not only do we have support when needed but on the road too. Excited for him to be with us on our big day and to calm Chris's nerves, we excited to have our wonderful brother standing with us.
Michael Springer
Groomsman
Brother-in-law married to Casey. The younger brother that knows we can push our expectations and succeed. Having the thrive in life to succeed, Mike has always encouraged us to just get up and do things and not over analyze. Motorcycle partners in crime, along with Ryan our other brother-in-law, we're happy not only do we have support when needed but on the road too. Ride or die, but after a food pit stop first.
Jessica Pope
Bridesmaid
Ashley's cousin, Chris's partner in food adventures. Growing up together Ashley and Jessica share the same love of Harry Potter, pop culture references, and repeat the same movies over and over. Any event or pop up afternoon adventure, we're sure to include her, simply because we love spending time with her. (Her boyfriend Chris is a bonus too). Literally a resource of old memories, she's wonderful person to make you feel at home while talking to.
Kevin Patera
Groomsman
Ashley and Kevin meet junior year at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology). Being the life of the party, there's no momentous celebration without Kevin there. With an abundance of style and vivacious personality, Kevin is that person you want to grow old reminiscing about times together and enjoying life. He's been helping us make wedding decisions by always being diplomatic with his advice, no sides, only truth. Loving all the adventures from mini (Queens) to grand (Paris) we're excited to have Kevin with us on our biggest adventure yet as a couple, getting married.
Melia
Flower Girl
Melia is the first daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dolinko (Ashley's cousin-in-law and cousin) and Ashley's goddaughter. She's excited to hold flowers down the aisle and wave to our guests.
Emmerson
Flower Girl
Emmerson is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Christopher James cousin-in-law and cousin). We're excited to have her sweet and vivacious personality walk down the aisle and be part of our memorable day.
Michael and Mason
Ring Bearers
Mr. & Mrs. Milk's sons will be our ring bearers. We're thrilled for our nephew and godson to be part of the wedding party and deliver the rings to their Tito* Chris. You never know what could happen walking down the aisle or on the dance floor with this dynamic duo. *Tito in Tagalog mean Uncle.