Susan & Benjamin

Susan & Benjamin

December 7, 2024 • Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia
Susan & Benjamin

Susan & Benjamin

December 7, 2024 • Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia

Wedding Party

Bridal Party

Ilita Taghioff
Ilita Taghioff - Matron of Honor
Suz’s bougie older sister, her personal bodyguard growing up, and mother to the most perfect flower girl, Chloe! Conversation starters include: vacation deals, the trials and tribulations of motherhood, and drugs.
Anmol Mahtani
Anmol Mahtani - Maid of Honor
Suz's best friend, deep conversation buddy, and sometimes the only person to get onboard with the brides wild plans! Conversation starters include: coffee & foodie tings, the intricacies of the mind, and the latest skincare trends
Lindsey Slavin
Lindsey Slavin - Bridesmaid
Suz's (soon to be) sister-in-law and sister to Ben, PhD candidate, and mother to to most agile dachshund, Leslie. Conversation starters include: Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift concerts, Taylor Swift resilience and the euphoria of roller coasters
Blaire Slavin
Blaire Slavin - Bridesmaid
Suz's (soon to be) sister-in-law and baby sister to Ben, banana bread gold medalist, and baby plastic surgeon in the making Conversation starters include: living with Ben and Suz, taking orders from her Russian boss, and pilates
Adriana Baez
Adriana Baez - Bridesmaid
One of Suz's best friends from college and medical school, upholder of order in the court, and workout enthusiast. Conversation starters include: degree collecting, the fine art of ballet, and her noodle pup, Isla
Sofia Vignolo
Sofia Vignolo - Bridesmaid
One of Suz's college best friends and sorority G-little, MD/PhD candidate who loves all things science and nature, and dancing queen. Conversation starters include: Choosing a medical specialty, salsa/bachata/merengue you name it, and how to cook THE perfect meal
Raquel Ponce
Raquel Ponce - Bridesmaid
One of Suz's highschool besties, lover of the earth, trees, lemon and even grass, and NY times best seller novelist in the making. Conversation starters include: how to raise a dog AND cat to love each other under the same roof, writing and being artistic, and what her secret nickname is!!
Nahidy Haghayegh
Nahidy Haghayegh - Bridesmaid
Suz’s cousin, educator of the minds of tomorrow, and book worm! Conversation starters include: how to be a peace corp heroine, her love for the U of M, the current status of her feud with cuchulou (Susan’s dog)
Amir Naser
Amir Naser - Co-Best Man
Ben's college roommate, life coach, and confidante. Conversation Starters with Amir include: the joys of boating, the tax code, and taking a year off from life to travel the world.
Casey Chang
Casey Chang - Co-Best Man
Ben's college roommate, personal bodyguard, and guide to all things philosophical. Conversation Starters with Casey include: Martial Arts, his love of "cracking jokes" and how that led to meeting Ben, and quote walls
Bijan Taghioff
Bijan Taghioff - Groomsman
Ben's soon-to-be brother in law (Susan's brother), soccer aficionado, and fellow Florida Panthers hockey enthusiast. Conversation Starters with Bijan include: AC Milan soccer, video games, and the latest TikTok trends.
Dariel Fagundo
Dariel Fagundo - Groomsman
Ben's soon-to-be brother in law (his sister Lindsey's fiancée), financial adviser, and fellow Miami sports enthusiast. Conversation Starters with Dariel include: Lindsey Slavin, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and how this year is definitely going to be different for Miami Hurricanes Football.
Ramiro Alvarez
Ramiro Alvarez - Groomsman
Ben's soon-to-be brother in law (married to Susan's sister Ilita), software guru, and master of deep conversations. Conversation starters with Ramiro include: cryptocurrency, the inevitability of global automation, and his amazing daughter Chloe.
Karan Chopra
Karan Chopra - Groomsman
Ben's plastic surgery mentor, coach, and biggest fan/supporter. Conversation starters with Karan include: facial cosmetic surgery, deep neck lifts, and medical innovation.
Sinan Jabori
Sinan Jabori - Groomsman
Ben's work husband, co-plastic surgery resident, and social director. Conversation Starters with Sinan include: the beauty of noses, growing up in Baghdad, and the latest trends in denim fashion and exclusive fitness clubs.
Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho - Groomsman
Ben's co-plastic surgery resident, prolific scientist, and most able to see the same humor in life's everyday quagmires. Conversation Starters with Paulo include: floating tiki huts, Brazilian grilling, and science fair projects.
Gianfranco Patuzzo
Gianfranco Patuzzo - Groomsman
Ben's soon-to-be cousin in law (Susan's first cousin), style icon, and go-to choice when an eloquent speaker is needed. Conversation Starters with Gian include: how to become a sharper dresser, world travel, and all things Italian culture.

Parents of the Bride & Groom

Ile & Mohammad Taghioff
Ile & Mohammad Taghioff - Parents of the Bride
Robin & Andrew Slavin
Robin & Andrew Slavin - Parents of the Groom

Little Helpers

Chloe Alvarez-Taghioff
Chloe Alvarez-Taghioff - Flower Girl
Wendell Cohen
Wendell Cohen - Flower Girl
Miles Cohen
Miles Cohen - Ring Bearer