Michelle Lalonde

Maid of Honour

Michelle and I met through her cousin Vikki and became instant friends. The friendship grew over the years and included many fun adventures such as pole dancing classes, cottage shenanigans and trips to Mont Tremblant, New York and Cuba. Michelle is that friend that will always give you the shirt off her back, and puts your needs before her own. I am so happy to have her as my matron of honor.

Interesting Tidbit: Michelle has a great singing voice, she lives in a church and works at a Funeral Home. She is also a great dancer and Zumba buddy. Just wait till you see her moves on the dance floor.

Isa Pennone

Bridesmaid

Isa and I are first cousins and have been the best of friends for over half our lives. As young children we were constantly fighting and she has plenty of battle stories/scars to share. With all the fighting out of our system at an early age we became more sisters than cousins. Isa and I have shared many secrets and adventures over the years. My favorite shared memories include my visits to Italy and our trips to Poland, Greece, Scotland, Myrtle Beach, New Orleans and Savannah. I cannot wait to share many more adventures with you and hopefully Russia will be next on our list. Isa is sweet natured, loving and great at keeping secrets... except from me. I am so happy that Isa has agreed to be part of the bridal clan.

Interesting Tidbit: Isa is fluent in five languages, loves to travel, lives in Austria, is a natural red head and over the years we have dressed as identical twins on numerous occasions.

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Bella Goncalves

Bridesmaid

Bella and I met while working together at the licensing Bureau many years ago. Our friendship has really blossomed over the 9 years and even though she has moved across the continent/world several times, we always pick up right where we left off. Bella is a great friend and storyteller, every time we hangout she makes me laugh and we create long lasting memories that I will always cherish. Thanks for always allowing me to drag you out for cheesy movies and rollerblading. I am so happy to have her in my wedding party.

Interesting Tidbit: Bella is Portuguese, a great event planner and she currently lives in Nebraska with her husband Tim and daughter Hailey.

Zuzia Jaskiewicz

Bridesmaid

Out of everyone in the bridal party (family excluded), I have known Zuzia the longest. We met as kids through our parents, and even though she lived in Montreal we became inseparable. We have embarked on many unforgettable journeys. From kids camp run by nuns to family trips to Cuba, and adventures in Krakow, Las Vegas and Myrtle Beach to camping and many nights out dancing. Zuzia is a great listener, and a supportive friend and no matter the distance she has always been there for me. She is the sister I never had and a part of the family so I am delighted to share this special day with her

Interesting Tidbit: Zuzia is currently living in Australia, she loves to travel and Surf and she taught me how to salsa and apply eyeliner.

Anna Lech

Bridesmaid

Anna and I met at the Miss Polonia Pageant that I was helping organize as part of the Polish Club. We turned this encounter into a great friendship and have shared many great adventures such as our vacation to Cuba, volleyball games and nights out, not to mention the fun meet ups in Warsaw and Whistler. Anna is a free spirit and a dedicated friend. I am very grateful to have her in my life and to be able to share this day with her.

Interesting Tidbit: Anna is a teacher, environmentalist, serious globe trotter, awesome skier and she gives amazing massages.

Nida Chaudhary

Bridesmaid

Nida and I met through her now husband Lukas. In a few short years we have created many great memories such as her crazy/awesome 3 day wedding, Fiddlers Lake resort, many board game and movie nights as well as our Halloween trip to Boston/Salem. Nida is easy going, has a big heart and a great sense of humour. I am so happy to have her be part of this special event.

Interesting Tidbit: Nida Loves to travel, has a master's degree in engineering, suffers through her boot camp classes with a smile and we share a passion for bollywood movies.

Monika Jakobik

Master of Ceremonies

Monika and I have known each other since we were both in diapers. We have both moved from Poland to Germany, From Germany to London Ontario and than to Ottawa. We had a few rough patches in our friendship during our teen years but quickly outgrew them and have been good friends ever since. Due to busy schedules we often don't see each other as much as we would like, but whenever we do time flies because we are having so much fun. Monika is a loyal friend and we have shared many great memories together such as our trip to New York as children, our trip to Halifax while in sea cadets, all our sleepovers and crazy nights out. I am so happy and honoured that Monika has agreed to be the MC for this very special day

Interesting Tidbit: Monika has a cute French bulldog named Duke, she loves to travel, do cross fit and teach yoga. She is a great rollerblading buddy and I would definitely want her on my side during a fight.