Wedding Shower (for both Gabe and Allison)

Wedding Day

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Gabriel Brandao was born in Taiwan and lived in New Jersey for the majority of his life. His family moved to Aberdeen Maryland and he went to school at Towson University. He now works for the government as a Computer Software Engineer. He enjoys building amazing electrical and physical projects, gardening, watching It's Always Sunny, and cats. Allison Seitz was born in California and has lived in Maryland for the majority of her life. She went to school at Salisbury University and works for Northrop Grumman in finance. She enjoys being a girl scout, playing dnd, and playing ultimate frisbee. Gabe and Allison met in Feb of 2020 through the dating site, Hinge. The two nerds bonded instantly over star wars and sonic the hedgehog quotes. If you weren't aware, Allison really likes the zoo, so their first date was held at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. The rest is history &lt;3 The pair now live in Essex Maryland. Typical adventures between the pair can include: camping/hiking, Renn fests, hockey games, watching terrible TLC shows, archery in the backyard, petting and meowing at cats, showing each other tik toks, telling really good jokes I promise, and shoving every weekend full of random activities. Gabe proposed to Allison on May 9th 2024 at Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal. One of the most romantic places in Europe. The two cannot wait to get married and start the next chapter of their amazing adventure! And they are excited to have you join in on the celebration! It's going to get wild! (because you know it's at the zoo and all) Note: While Allison is aware of the previously established soul bond that Gabe has with his cats; Leela and Lipsey have agreed to share him part time as long as she feeds them before 7am every morning. 2nd Note: Two antennae fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't great, but the reception was amazing! (c) This wedding has been legally endorsed by Obi-Wan Kenobi and has been made official in RuneScape.

Go Places, 'I Do' Things!

Our Story

Photos

Jen (she/her) and Allison met in high school when Jen would steal Allison's french fries at lunch. They then both went to Salisbury University together and were roommates for 4 years. Jen got (forced) Allison into ultimate frisbee. Jen works as an Archivist at the university and they often visit each other and go to the Salisbury Zoo to visit their favorite bird Theodore the crow. Her and her husband Tyler often try to kick Allison out of their house for her bad (really excellent) jokes. Jen has a very good goose impression.

Jennifer Pulsney

Allison, Caroline, and Sophia are inseparable! They have been best friends since early childhood. They grew up in the same neighborhood in Ellicott City. 
Cece (she/they) (middle) is the most kind, caring, and creative person ever. Their creativity spans across multiple medias including painting, crocheting, sewing, knitting, writing, drawing, felting, beading, and so much more. They and their partner Az live in Maryland. Ask about their favorite band Ghost (their song and book choices are top tier)

Caroline "Cece" Crocker

Allison, Caroline, and Sophia spent their childhood days exploring the woods behind Sophia's house, building stick forts, and having sleepovers. Staying up way too late laughing and eating fruit snacks. 

Sophia (she/her) (middle) is an opera singer who has achieved and accomplished so much under her tenure that Allison couldn't possibly dream to fit it onto one resume. Her beautiful voice is truly one of a kind as is her beautiful soul. Her energy and warmth are felt by everyone she meets. She is also a foodie with excellent taste. She lives in Philadelphia, where she sings for the Philadelphia Orchestra


Sophia Santiago

Walter (he/him) and Gabe are childhood friends who bonded over their shared love of RuneScape and WoW. When not spending their days sailing on the high seas of the Jersey Shore, they were fishin' it up just east of Camelot in Catherby. Walter is an auto-body mechanic/repairman and lives with his wife Genesis "Gen" and baby Mateo in New Jersey.

Walter Duarte

Dom
Dominic "Dom" Brandao - Groomsman
Dom Brandao, the older brother of the groom Gabriel, first met when Dom was 3 and Gabriel was 0. The two of them have been like brothers ever since. Born and raised in New Jersey, Dom is three years Gabriel's senior, and their bond was forged in the early 2000s over countless hours of gaming. But not just the gaming, the two spent many of weekends at the 6 Flags Great Adventure and the paintball fields of Jackson, NJ. From conquering dungeons in World of Warcraft to trading RuneScape gold and battling it out in Halo Demo, Dom and Gabriel built a friendship that not even aimbot could break apart.

The two attended the same schools and shared many milestones, including their time in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club and graduation from Monmouth Regional High School. Followed by sharing an apartment at Towson University, Dominic pursued his career with the US Army, in addition to joining the US Army reserves, followed by joining the Aberdeen Police Department. His daughter Nola is going to be one of the flower girls.

Dominic "Dom" Brandao

James Kennedy has been a childhood friend of Gabriel Brandao since their early days in Long Branch, New Jersey. Alongside the groom and best man, Walter Duarte, James formed a trio of best friends who shared countless adventures growing up in the 2000s. The three friends spent their days riding bikes around town and their nights immersed in epic gaming sessions of World of Warcraft, RuneScape, and Halo Demo.

James and Gabriel attended Holy Trinity School together, where their friendship continued to grow. With years of shared memories and camaraderie, James is honored to stand with Gabriel on this special day.

James Kennedy

Wedding Party

Q + A

The Study at Johns Hopkins

Hampton Inn Columbia

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia

Comfort Suites Columbia Gateway

Extended Stay America - Columbia - Columbia Parkway

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbia

Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/White Marsh

Home2 Suites by Hilton Baltimore/White Marsh, MD

Hampton Inn Baltimore Bayview Campus

Canopy by Hilton Baltimore Harbor Point

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront

ROOST Baltimore

The Inn at Henderson's Wharf, Ascend Hotel Collection

SpringHill Suites Baltimore White Marsh/Middle River

Home2 Suites by Hilton Baltimore / Aberdeen, MD

Hilton Garden Inn Aberdeen

Travel

Adult $27Child (2-11) $23Senior (65+) $24Includes Train and Carousel rides

(Where Allison and Gabe had their engagement photos) For over a century, the architectural jewel that is Baltimore’s H.P. Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens has stood as an extraordinary preserve for rare and exotic plants—and a unique educational resource for the public.Today, it is the oldest, public iron-and-glass-framed conservatory still in use in the United States and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.And it is free to go in!

Rawlings Conservatory

Things to Do

Registry ahhh

Honeymoon Fund

Gabe and Allison are going to Japan for our honeymoon! The presence of our friends and family is the greatest gift of all. However, if it is your wish to bless us with a gift, we would greatly appreciate a contribution to our honeymoon fund. You can contribute to our honeymoon fund in three methods:- Check made out to Gabriel Brandao (we will have a card holder the day of the wedding)- Venmo: Gabriel Brandao, @Gabe-Brandao, phone number code 6976- Zelle: 1 443 718 8766 allison seitz, allisonseitz13@gmail.com

Registry List

Rehearsal dinner by invite only(Only those in the wedding and their significant others / + 1 invited) Friday Sept 5, 2025Zoo Rehearsal - 3-4pm1876 Mansion House Dr, Baltimore MD 21217, USA Mansion House-1-MH Conference 1st Floor (30) Rehearsal Dinner - 5pm Barley's Backyard Uptown 408 York Rd Towson MD 21204Recommended Parking:509 Virginia Ave, Towson MD 21286

Gabriel & Allison

Gabriel & Allison