St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church

Ceremony

Riviera Event Space

Reception

Our Wedding

Ok, I'll level with you. I'm still trying to figure this one out myself. If you ask her, its probably a case of "He's smart, funny, and he'll do." If you ask me (Ray), it's more-so something resembling Stockholm Syndrome. In any case, I'm not one to mess with a good thing so don't mess this up for me. Our story begins at different time points depending on how poetic you're feeling. Feeling like Rupi Kaur? OK here it is. "She walks with her head held high. Beautiful. Confident. From primordial existence to celestial presence, her light and love brings life to him." - Not Actually Rupi If you are more of a pragmatist, our story begins with a green dress. You guys, I looked so good in it. My biceps and triceps were straight off a 225 lbs bench press PR and I was looking good (if I do say so myself.) From across the room, Marina, looking shy and awkward couldn't help but oogle and oggle. ALL the girls were eyeing Ray. And that's it. That's where the story ended for quite some time. Marina never was one with the courage to do more than admire. (I hope, by now, you have the insight to realize that Marina was in the green dress. Ray was actually dressed in an oversized 1960's suit with shoulder pads. Blame Mikey.) Fast forward a couple months. Ray is at a bar with (you guessed it) Mikey. Dammit Mikey. So I send this girl a text and ask her out. She hits me with "No. But you can come bowling with my friends and me." Hello darkness my old friend. I've come to talk with you again. Time goes on. COVID hits. And the question "Would you date me if the world was ending?" becomes less of a hypothetical and more of a serious consideration. Houseparty. Zoom. Facetime. I think I even did a "homemade" facemask with this girl. She had me put egg on my face. (That's not a euphamism. She told me to put toilet paper on my face, and slobber egg on top of it. I'm not proud.) I have no idea why you're still reading. If you're looking for a heart warming story, I recommend Titanic. As for Marina and Ray, our story is simple. We're here simply because He made us for this place, at this time, together. I wish I had a better story for you. I wish I had the secret to convincing the pretty girl to be your wife. But all we have here is a thankful prayer to God. He is Love. And He found us. We aren't ones to mess with a Good Thing.

Our Story

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Brother of the groom, and incidentally, his best friend. When he's not watching Tucker, Shapiro or Walsh, you can finding BEING Tucker, Shapiro or Walsh. 

Mario Melika

As of the time of writing this, he is single. Ladies, marry him. Ray's first friend, and long-time role model. He can be found in two places; church or the emergency department. Also Tremendous. 

Mina Faheim

Probably the hardest to define. I suppose he likes it that way. An engineer by training, and an "everything and good at it" by experience, Kiro is the mustard-drinking, pickle-fiending life of the party. Every party. 

Kiro Attia

We all have a friend who turns the simplest task into a 2-year longitudinal project. Tino's love of spreadsheets its second only to his love of his wife, family and friends. And its only marginally second. 

Martino Gabra

He hasn't DJ'ed a show in years, but to all his friends, he's the orchestrator of a great time in any setting, with any company, on any day. He has NOT, until this day, prepare a fruit-head for the boys. While this is criminal behavior, he's too great to cut loose. 

Andrew "DJ" Kodous

The only music too old for him is the sound the big bang probably made. Whether its "phone a friend", "ask the audience" or "50/50" (we're never sure with him), Mikey is a lifeline to have. 

Mikey Malek (or so he says)

The only social media he uses is a handshake. Heartbreaker, hand-shaker. Peace-maker, non-faker. Law-breaker, master of himself. Gentlemen and gentlemen, Cyril B. Wassif. 

Cyril Wassif

Kiro is currently studying at University away from home. He drinks his milk, goes to class, studies and then goes to sleep. He hates partying and stays away from females. He attends liturgy twice an hour. Interesting little factoid for you, he has never drank alcohol. And never will. 

Kiro Bastaros

I thought I was done with teachers making me cry. Then I went to a spin-class lead by Helen. I wasn't done crying. I'm STILL not done crying. 

Helen Medhin

Nil - her name. Also, the number of times I've seen her since we first met. We took "pen pal" to the next level. That's the consultant way, baby!

Nil Ozcan

One-half of the dangerous (and I mean dangerous) duo. You can find her on the wedding day at the bar or tearing up the dance floor. There goes our deposit. 

Nat Khouzam

It may not be the Ritz-Carlton, but that's probably because it's better. Only the best for for this penthouse-partying, castle-cottaging queen. 

Caro Khouzam

She's an engineer which means she was the only girl in a class of over 200 men. She's still single which means none of them impressed her enough. Step your game up, boys!

Jessie Barhouma

If she stops you at the bar and asks you for the secret password - bust a dance move. Any dance move (although, the "Chicken Dance" gets you an extra shot)

Lydia Malak

Challenge her to a Disney sing-along and you'll be simultaneously WRECKED and, oddly  inspired. Challenge her to a CHRISTMAS sing-along, and you won't see the New Year. 

Riri Wassef

She can crack a market, she can crack a back, and she can crack a bottle. Soon she'll crack the code to Tamer Hosny's heart. 

Sandra Hinin

Newly minted graduate from Biomed, Carol is excited for all that the future has to offer. Ah to be young again! (Shhh, no one tell her.)

Carol Botros

Usually, two roommates who escape from Kingston end up on a "Most Wanted" list. We made it out untouched - but come dance time, its hands up!

Livi Eliason

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please Mention the Ibrahim and Melika Wedding. Please make your reservations prior to July 20th to get the group rate.

Marina & Raymond

Marina & Raymond

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