Some of our Special Guests
The Groomsmen
Special Guests
Groomsmen
Lukas Goettke
best man
Lukas is the groom’s younger brother and the youngest of seven. Best friends growing up, they did everything together, and today Lukas proudly runs his own tree-cutting business—still just as passionate about chainsaws as he was as a kid.
Nicolas Questel
groomsman
Nicolas, the groom’s best friend, once studied on a boat while traveling the world with him, and got into more than a few adventures together. They now live on opposite sides of the map (Québec and St-Barth) and will never admit it, but they’re stuck with each other for life.
Christof Goettke
groomsman
Christof, the groom’s older brother, took over the family beef farm and started a maple syrup business with his wife, Émilie. They have two beautiful children, Ana and Mathias,. Ana proudly holds the title of making the groom an uncle and godfather for the first time.
jakob goettke
groomsman
Jakob, the groom’s older brother, is a veterinarian well known and appreciated by his community. He is the father of two wonderful children and recently bought a beautiful home and farm with his wife, Camélia.
yohan
groomsman
Yohan, the groom’s best friend from their student days, is originally from St. Barth. He is now studying to become a pilot. Did you know St. Barth is one of the hardest places to land? Yohan will make sure you reach your destination safely.
Timothy quinn
groomsman
Tim is the groom’s first—and only—friend from way back when they were four years old. When they weren’t building Lego empires or commanding toy soldiers, they were probably chasing each other around and beating each other with sticks.
Niel Lemaire
groomsman
Niel showed up later in life and never left. He’s been everything from a drinking buddy to a role model, and a full-time partner in crime at work. After years working together as butchers, the groom figured if you can survive sharp knives, long days, and bad decisions together, you’re probably stuck for life.
Some of our Special Guests
The Bridesmaids
Special Guests
Bridesmaids
Panagiota skoulikas
maid of honor
Panagiota, also known as Pam or Pamela, is the maid of honor and the bride’s bestest friend since their third year of secondary school, when they both arrived at a new school.
pierrette simard
bridesmaid
Pierrette is the bride’s grandmother and now proudly a bridesmaid. Best friends since 2001, they’ve backpacked through five countries together. She may not be the fastest walker, but she never stops.
Valérie Saindon
bridesmaid
Valerie is the bride’s mother and a bridesmaid. She has also backpacked through five countries with Pierrette and Lauriane and was brave enough to drive them through the Road to Hana in Hawaii—nothing scares her anymore.
william parent
bridesmaid
William is the bride’s little brother—though not so little anymore. He once happily wore tutus and danced ballet with her whenever she asked. While those days are behind him, he’ll always be there for his sister.
sarah deneuville
bridesmaid
Sarah is the bride’s childhood best friend, whom she met in kindergarten. In 2026, they celebrate 20 years of friendship—where has the time gone? Sarah is now an elementary school teacher.
elisabeth desjardins
bridesmaid
Elisabeth is another childhood best friend of the bride. They met in elementary school. Though a year younger, Elisabeth was always considered the ‘cool kid’ and quickly became part of the older kids’ circle. She remains just as cool today!
camila moya
bridesmaid
Camila is the bride’s university best friend. They met in a marketing class at McGill and immediately clicked. A proud Colombian, she always makes sure the bride practices her Spanish from time to time!
We would be honored to have you join us in celebrating this special day. The dinner and evening festivities are on us. As for gifts, they are entirely at your discretion—your presence alone is what matters most.