Emma and Corinne first met at Cornell University, where they swiftly became inseparable. Emma is a thoughtful, confident, and generous friend. Her presence in Corinne's life has pushed her to grow immeasurably. Emma is always the first person to celebrate Corinne during her successes, and the first person to hug her when times are hard. Emma has been a constant support system for the bride and groom's relationship since the beginning. The couple cherishes Emma for her life-of-the-party attitude, iconic Irish jig, and humongous heart. Corinne loves Emma like a sister.
As he hired them both as interns at UF Health, Matthew is credited as Steven and Corinne’s matchmaker. The couple’s relationship with Matthew grew well beyond the job - quickly becoming a cherished, lifelong friendship. Matthew is a thoughtful, warm-hearted, and loyal friend. Steven & Matthew share the same sense of humor, love for the Florida Gators, and core values. The bride and groom appreciate Matthew’s quippy jokes, infectious laughter, and dedication to those he loves most.
Corinne has wonderful memories growing up with Carley on soccer fields, ski mountains, lakeside camps, and pontoon boats. Knowing each other practically since birth, Carley’s ambition and determination have always pushed Corinne to be the best version of herself. Carley is a honest, encouraging, and fun-loving friend. The bride and groom love Carley for her outgoing personality, hilariously corny jokes, and ability to make anyone smile.
Corinne loves Celine almost as much as Celine loves dogs. Celine is known for creating beautiful charcuterie boards, instagram-worthy outfits, and aesthetic photography. Celine is a loyal friend with a giant heart. Corinne’s favorite memories of her friendship with Celine include case competitions, Cornell hockey games, and sake-bombs. As Celine has been a champion of the both the bride and groom's successes, the couple feels honored that she will stand with them on their wedding day.
Sitting next to each other on their first day, Joanna was the first friend Corinne made at Cornell University. Since then, Joanna and Corinne have shared amazing memories together, including travels all over the East Coast, countless fun cocktails, and frequent dance parties. Joanna is cheerful and vivacious. Her friendly, hilarious, and fun-loving attitude always brings sunshine (even on cloudy days). Joanna is a true gem that Corinne feels lucky to have as a friend.
When her brother brought home a new girlfriend at Christmas, Corinne wasn’t expecting to meet a lifelong friend. As luck would have it however, Corinne found a kindhearted, optimistic, and gregarious friend in Julia. This pair share the same love for Taylor Swift and recently sang their hearts out together at the Eras Tour. Julia is sunshine personified; the bride and groom are so happy to have her stand on their special day.
Stevie has stood by Corinne through all her big moments. As best friends since middle school, Stevie has been the constant in Corinne’s ever-evolving life. Corinne admires Stevie for her supportive, empathetic, and thoughtful characteristics. She is a wonderful listener and has a truly beautiful heart. As Stevie has been Corinne’s biggest cheerleader all her life, Corinne feels truly honored that Stevie will stand by her side on her most special day.
Chris and Steven have been good friends for over eleven years. Since high school, Chris has been Steven’s “go-to” for adventures, good vibes, and stock market insight. As roommates at the University of Florida, this duo spent their college years making several funny and embarrassing memories. From Gainesville to Colombia, wherever Chris and Steven go - they are sure to bring the party with them.
Julian has been a wonderful and caring brother to Corinne all of his life. The couple would describe Julian as compassionate, hard-working, and hysterical. Since their first introduction, Julian has welcomed Steven into the family with open arms. Steven appreciates Julian’s trust and respect in marrying his sister. Along with the honor of standing beside him on his special day, Steven feels lucky to be gaining such a amazing brother in Julian.
Luke and Steven were thick-as-thieves during graduate school at the University of Florida. When Luke and Steven met Corinne during their internship, the duo swiftly turned into a trio. Luke has the honor of being the couple's beloved third wheel. Luke is a comical, playful, and dynamic friend. The bride and groom love Luke’s amusing story-telling, sense of humor, and iconic festival outfits. Luke’s constant support of the couple’s relationship has meant the world to them.
Skyler is the only person that truly rivals Steven’s love for the Florida gators. Bonding over their shared love of all things football and Tampa Bay, Steven and Skyler have been buddies since high school. Skyler’s enthusiasm for airplanes and flying continue to inspire Steven to follow his own passions. The bride and groom appreciate Skyler’s dry sense of humor, charisma, and authenticity.
Freshman year at UF, Steven’s good friend Nathalie introduced her new boyfriend, Will. Thanks to Nathalie - Steven found an adventurous, supportive, and genuine friend in Will. From exploring streets in South America to organizing quarterly group visits, Will has remained a true friend through it all. As their friendship has grown significantly throughout the past seven years, Steven feels honored to have Will beside him on his wedding day.
Aidan is the middle child of the Gambacurta siblings. Corinne appreciates her brother's dark humor, expert automative advice, and comforting presence. Aidan enjoys competitive go-kart racing, recently placing 2nd at the 'Ignite Challenge' at Mid-Ohio, and is also skilled in building his own go-karts. He will be pursuing a degree in business starting fall 2024. Corinne is proud of Aidan's dedication to his passions, and the couple is honored he is a part of their special day.
Corinne was 12 years old when her younger sister, Olivia, was born. Olivia quickly became one of the lights in Corinne's life. Olivia has since grown into a very beautiful, intelligent, and hard-working young lady. She is a very talented singer, dancer, and actress; and the sisters continue to share a passion for musical theatre. This fall, Olivia will be headlining her school's musical 'Godspell' in the role of 'Morgan'. Corinne feels honored that Olivia will partake in her special day.
The only thing better than one little sister - is two! Corinne feels extremely fortunate to have another wonderful junior bridesmaid, Sophia. Sophia is the youngest Gambacurta sibling. Like her older sisters, she shares a passion for singing and theatre. Sophia enjoys Disney, cartoons, and reading! Her favorite book is Matilda by Roald Dahl.