Kelsey Turrill - Maid of Honor
Sonia's little sister and best friend. <3 Growing up 8 years apart was interesting (even though Kelsey (as a toddler) could beat Sonia up. Kelsey is in her final year of PHARMACY School at The Ohio State University and everyone is so proud of her accomplishments! Sonia can't wait to have her little sis stand next to her during the most exciting day of her life!
Jake Deane - Best Man
In Will's words: "I met Jake when he was one year and eleven months old. I always knew he would be weaker than me." (Jake is Will's older brother and lives in Chicago, IL. He is newly married to Sophia Deane (also a bridesmaid!)
Crystal Jones - Matron of Honor
Sonia's VERY BEST FRIEND. Crystal and Sonia met in college where they were baristas together in a coffee shop and have been inseparable ever since. They were roommates, dressed alike on a daily basis and have grown up together. Sonia actually introduced Crystal to her now husband, (which is an accomplishment Sonia is very proud of )and was the Maid of Honor in their beautiful wedding in April 2015. Crystal and Sonia are both proud DOBERMAN MOMMIES!
Mark Mastrandrea - Groomsman
Mark and Will met at the University of Delaware where they were the oldest guys to ever rush a fraternity (Just kidding they were Sophomores) :) Mark now lives in LA and has a designated guest room in Sonia and Will's home for nights that get too crazy to drive home.
Julie Deane - Bridesmaid
Sonia's soon-to-be SIS-in-Law. Julie is Will's little sister and Sonia is SO incredibly excited to have her as a sister. Julie welcomed Sonia into the family with open arms the very first time they met. Julie lives in NYC with her boyfriend, Nico, and works at a charter school where she handles all of their Social Work. HANDS DOWN, Julie makes THE BEST BLOODY MARY'S YOU WILL EVER TASTE--- ANYWHERE.
Justin Dubler - Groomsman
BVOOO. BVOOOOO. That means "I'm a groomsman" in "Dubler". Will and Justin met at UDEL and belonged to the same fraternity. In Will's words, "Dubler is the Boss."
Evan "Z-man" Zawatsky - Groomsman
Zawatsky did all of Will's homework all through college. They are often mistaken for brothers, but Will claims that he "Has the better jaw line..." but admits that Z-man is better at Math.
Amanda Holzen - Bridesmaid
Sonia's COLLEGE BESTIE and forever Partner in Crime. Amanda and Sonia met in Oceanography class--- (yes, they offer that in OHIO.) and have been attached at the hip ever since. Amanda left Ohio and moved to Sunny LA a couple years before Sonia made the same move. Amanda was literally the only person Sonia knew in Los Angeles when she moved, and Sonia credits Amanda with introducing her to some of her closest friends (and bridesmaids) today! Amanda played GOLF in college and can beat most men on the course. She was also with Sonia the night she first met Will! :)
Jenn West - Bridesmaid
Los Angeles Partner in Crime and Confidant: Jenn and Sonia met in Las Vegas (of all places) at Sonia's 30th Birthday Party. How fun is that??? Sonia knew right away that the two of them would be very good friends and boy, is that an understatement! Sonia and Jenn go on adventures together--- that's what they do. :) Jenn is an identical TWIN (which is SO FASCINATING) --- and she grew up in Texas. Will and I call our spare room in our house "Jenn's room" -- that's how close we are. :)
Dave Greenberger - Groomsman
Will and Dave met while Pledging their Fraternity together at the University of Delaware. After college, they both moved to NYC and both worked at Yext together.
Dylan Kautz - Groomsman
Will and Dylan met at the University of Delaware. They can often be found tearing up dance floors with the popular "Bottle Dance" that they proudly co-founded. Stay Tuned: If you're lucky enough, you will witness this epic experience at the reception.
Lindsay Hornsby - Bridesmaid
Sonia's OTHER partner in Crime and Work Lifeline: Lindsay and Sonia met in Las Vegas at Sonia's 30th Birthday Party as well!!! Since then, they have traveled together, spent holidays together and HAVE WORKED TOGETHER for the last two years. Lindsay moved from LA to Houston several years ago,(Lindsay grew up in TX) but they still stay close and visit often! She is a pro at shooting guns at the range, so don't make her angry! ;)
Sophia Deane - Bridesmaid
Future Sis-in-Law: Sophia married Will's older Brother, Jake, in September 2016 in Annapolis! (So exciting!!) She and Sonia started dating the Deane Brothers right around the same time and bonded over stories of how the boys drive them crazy. (But they wouldn't have it any other way!) Sophia and Jake live in Chicago and Sonia can't wait to have her as a sister! :)
Will Ratner - Groomsman
Will #1 and Will #2 met in Los Angeles through the Karma Foundation. They hit it off because they are both named Will. What more do you need in a friend?
Candice Prichard - Bridesmaid
Sonia's go-to LA friend: Candice was one of the first girlfriends Sonia made in LA and the two of them had SO MUCH FUN exploring the city together! Candice (is from Alabama----and) went to the University of Alabama, so Sonia always has a buddy to watch football with! (Even if they are rooting against each other most of the time) (GO BUCKS!) ;) Sonia and Candice also attend the same church and share a love of our fur-babies. <3
Mike Gabel - Groomsman
Will met Mike through (Will's brother) Jake, when Mike and Jake become business partners. Will and Mike enjoy long walks on the beach, fist bumping side by side in Vegas and wrestling WWE style in bars across the U.S.
Greg Papadopoulos - Usher
Will and Greg are cousins and have been causing trouble together their entire lives.... Their claim to fame is devising plans to get kicked out of Summer Camps when they were younger.
Elaine Ratner - Bridesmaid
Elaine and Sonia met in LA through Elaine's husband (Will-- also a groomsman) and Will Deane. Elaine and her Will (Will 1) live in San Diego and the couples make frequent trips to visit each other in San Diego and LA. Elaine threw Sonia the most EPIC San Diego bachelorette party EVER.
Justin Braverman - Usher
Justin "BRAVERMAN" and Will met at the University of Delaware through their Fraternity. They became friends when Will needed some "help" in a Nutrition class. Luckily, Braverman had already taken this class..... Let's just say he was a BIG HELP. We'll just leave that there.