monique & ross

Elizabeth and Monique met in the summer of 2003 at Governor's School when they were paired as roommates. This serendipitous event turned into a lifelong friendship. Ever since attending The University of North Carolina and throughout Monique's many, many moves up and down the East Coast their bond has remained strong.  Monique's favorite memories are the ones that have been made with Elizabeth.  Rushing Franklin Street after winning a national championship, getting into and out of trouble, hanging out on a boat on the Pungo with Elizabeth's family, eating their way through Charleston, drinking coconuts poolside at the Standard in Miami - nothing satisfies their souls more than being together.  

Ross and Martin met at age 10 and as a result, Ross' cool points increased ten fold.  Growing up together in Potters Bar they were joined at the hip. Ross considers Martin his most loyal friend.   Martin has traveled to visit Ross to remind him of a piece of home no matter where he lived in the world.  The list of adventures they have experienced together extends across the world and Martin will be happy to share these stories during his speech at the wedding!

Aaron, a year ahead of Ross at Southampton University, was “Fresher’s Dad” when they both lived in Connaught Halls. In this role, Aaron oriented Ross to university life. Nothing more than acquaintances on campus, their friendship didn't  take off until their respective careers landed them to Singapore. Aaron unexpectedly strolled past Ross and a familiar face halfway around the world turned into an alliance that has spanned over a decade.  They fortified a strong bond by gallivanting about southeast Asia, climbing Mount Kinabalu, playing football at the Singapore Cricket Club, and expanding their friend group along the way.  Ross is grateful for the support and friendship Aaron has provided despite the distance between New York and Singapore.

Peter is married to Ross' younger sister, Lauren. From the moment Pete joined the family, Ross and Pete have not stopped their friendly banter and competing against one another. Whether golfing, skiing, or rock skipping, there isn't anything they can't make a game of.

Entering our lives in the sweetest way possible, Nora was born the day before Christmas and quickly became our favorite gift that year, or ever.  Her hobbies include singing her own songs, painting with her fingers, and gardening with her dad.  Nora has never met a strawberry she didn't like, and it has become part of her personal brand (pictured).  Our darling girl equally enjoys riding in a wagon pulled by her cousin and cruising in a boat on the river with her family.  You can easily spot her in a crowd as the one wearing fashionable sunglasses - she's not a regular baby, she's a cool baby.  Her wardrobe is enviable with a bow collection to match.  She gets her sense of style, her dance moves, and her side eye from her mom.