Jennifer Pulsney - Matron of Honor
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.
Caroline "Cece" Crocker - Bridesmaid
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)
Sophia Santiago - Bridesmaid
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
Walter Duarte - Best Man
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.
Dominic "Dom" Brandao - Groomsman
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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.
James Kennedy - Groomsman
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.