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Alyssa & David

November 7, 2015 • Four Winds Villa at Old Fort Bay Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Alyssa & David

November 7, 2015 • Four Winds Villa at Old Fort Bay Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Britney Samuels
Britney Samuels - Matron of Honor
Bee is more than a cousin to me, she is more like my sister. Always there to lend a hand or an ear, to give advice and to love and support me through my comings. We always find time for each other, if its 30 mins in-between work, an hour to feed our bellies at our favorite restaurant, or full day photo shoots just because. You always know what to say and how to make me laugh. We have an unparalleled chemistry that only soul sisters can have. For that, Thank YOU for being my Matron of Honor.
Laurent Hosseini
Laurent Hosseini - Best Man
Laurent has been with me for almost 15 years now. We started working for Walter at the same time. We were both trying to figure out where our lives were going to bring us. Laurent is one of this example, inspiring others. At least, and I've never told him, he has inspired me in many aspects. Very young, he started his own company - which is today a great success. On a private side, his life seems to be perfect as well. Happily married to the girl he has been dating since a teenager, with 3 fabulous kids, a cute house... What about a dog? I still ask myself that question though... :-/Laurent, like me, like most of my friends, is everything but normal. When you meet him for the first time (don't be shocked, as it might happen during the wedding ceremony), he is this kind of person who will act and behave the way he would if you were friends since childhood, or his brother (or sister without any distinctions). I won't go into details about this topic, I'm sure he will share (too much) with you when you get a "chance" to meet him. Anyway... Laurent has always been there for me. He helped me when I needed. He supported me and always gave me the advice a friend would give. This means, not necessarily what I wanted to hear but always what I needed to hear! He is what I call a real and true friend who will tell you to your face what everyone thinks and murmurs behind your back. We have been working together as colleagues. He became my client. And then as partners. He is a successful entrepreneur, driving is professional and private life like I've rarely seen anyone doing before. I can tell you today that you've been an example for me. Whatever happens, I know we will always find a way to find each other again. We can spend months without seeing each other or without talking to each other. Though when we meet again, it's like we've been separated for a few hours. I love that about us. It's simple. Clear. Friendship should be all about simplicity and I love our friendship.Today, I couldn't have imagined anyone else to play the role of my Best Man. I want you by my side as much as I want Alyssa for the rest of my life. I know I can rely on you. You are this one person I trust. And you know how hard it is for me to trust people. You gave me this confidence to open myself to you, to show you who I am and what I am. I can tell you that not many people know so much about me. Thank you for being the Best Man in my life, for such a long time.
Lesley Chen
Lesley Chen - Maid of Honor
Lesley and I have been best friends since freshman year in high school. We later found out that we were more than just friends but we were also related. We would walk to school together, eat lunch together and walk home after school. We spent many weekends having slumber parties. We applied to our first job together and got hired. High school was epic because of you! Our relationship proves that sometimes water is thicker than blood. We will always be there to listen when the other needs to vent and to give advice to each other, to share our hopes and dreams and watch them come true. I will always miss our conversations when I'm stuck in traffic, our concert dates and touring the world with you! Our friendship took us all the way to Japan on holiday when you convinced me to go on Tinder to find a tour guide. Thanks to you I am marrying the man of my dreams. Thank you for being my best friend that neither time nor space could ever replace.
Yann Strauch
Yann Strauch - Groom's Man
Based on the picture you see of him, do we really need to add anything about Yann? :PYann is Walter's son. In this small world, we've been linked via our various jobs, working together, working closely as partners or as competitors. We became friends. Despite him being a "baby" (compared to the old me), we've always found our way together. Yann is a very weird man, motivated and ambitious. He rarely – if not ever – gives up and gets inspired by people around him to become better (than them). I wouldn't have imagined our wedding day without him and I know it wouldn't have even been possible… as he almost invited himself before I did :P I'm excited to have Yann with us and to bring him in this amazing country… I know he will love it more than anyone else.
Melissa Hendrickson
Melissa Hendrickson - Bridesmaid
Melissa, I couldn't tell you the exact moment we became best friends... One day we were having lunch with the chink link at the Rathskeller, next minute we are best friends downing a bottle of wine at Popo's house. In fact, it doesn't matter how or when. Our friendship doesn't need togetherness or daily conversations; we hold each other close to the heart. I can always count on you to help me finish a bottle of wine, for honest advice, to turn up at Rachetville on a Friday night and be down for McD's pit stop at 5 am. You're the funniest, classiest girl I know with a little hillbilly on the side. Despite our busy schedules and living in different countries we always make time for just the two of us when in town and I cherish those moments. I'm so lucky to have you as my bridesmaid.
Walter Strauch
Walter Strauch - Groom's Man
I've known Walter since 2001, when I arrived in Lausanne to join university. I didn't have any experience but Walter hired me to work for him as a salesman in the computer department he was leading. Working for him was a blessing. I've learned so much both professionally and personally, going through incredible experiences. Professionally speaking, I am where I am today and it is thanks to him. He guided me, taught me the basics. Nothing has ever been easy, but he helped me a lot finding my way. Walter became later my biggest client when I started working for Logitech and despite having both a f*** unmanageable character, we always find a way to make it work. I'm so happy to have him with us to start a new chapter of my life, as he was part of so many in the past already.