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Maid Of Honour - Nat Van Dine

Natalie Van Dine was raised by a pack of feral she-wolves but later adopted by a pack of domesticated she-wolves. Years later at university, Pete and Karen taught her our civic laws, some basic morals and how to hold a fork. Nat later went on to win multiple awards at the National Fork Rodeo (1st place - speed, 3rd place - style and execution).

When she was told that Karen and Pete were getting married, she determined that to be the best, ever.

Best Man - Jake Featherstone

Born and raised in London, Ontario… New husband, newer father, master of mastery.

During my youth, I managed to avoid being consumed by the roaming inner-city gangs of Wortley Village by focusing my attention on training the indigenous polar bears to defend us all. While studying with the Kensal Park Cardinals I met one Saint Peter Walter Lloyd Whitred– we quickly became bitter rivals. Peter and I battled to the death continually until we both encountered the evil Sir Frederick Banting. Banting drove us to a partnership, nay, friendship, which continued long after Banting’s defeat in 1998.

In ought five, Karen Owen took me under her wing and trained me in the ways of the mysterious “Ottawa”. I soon became Karen’s apprentice as a tool and die maker after she convinced me that “there was no money in my silly computer job”. Under Karen’s tutelage I became a straight-A-tool-maker, which is no small feat considering she isn’t a tool-maker herself.

Honoured to be the ‘Best Man’ for Peter and Karen’s wedding, wishing them both the best in their dynamic duo-ness.

Bridesmaid - Sonia Lala

Ten years after first encountering Karen and Pete in the deep trenches of McMaster, five of which were gruellingly spent testing the relationship between them, Sonia landed a well-deserved spot on the highly coveted bridesmaid roster. Points were given to the pair for endurance, flexibility, agility, logistical strategy, artistic impression and spirit along the way - a copy of their evaluation can be viewed at www.willtheymakeit.com. Sonia awarded the duo bonus points to their extraordinarily high scores after witnessing the powerful coupling of Karen's purse dynasty and Pete's considerable assortment of Spiderman stuff.

It was not a job for the fainthearted, and Sonia eagerly anticipates the big day, when she gets to retire her "camo and ammo" for a fancy dress and a hot meal.

Groomsman - Jeff Burke

I've known Pete for many years. Some of my fondest memories are of building sail boats out of canoes, eating numerous free burgers at Burger King, and seeing Pete come home for high school convocation with Fire Engine red hair. While I've not known Karen quite as long, the good times we've shared have spanned multiple provinces, languages and spirits. I'm sure these two will make each other happy for many many year to come. So if you are invited to this shindig you best attend. You don't want to miss out on who challenges who to drink what. (That last part might be for you, Steve).

Bridesmaid - Michelle Harris

My older sister Kiki has always been a big part of my life. I cherish many memories of our adventures, from sharing a bedroom together as siblings (which was more like sharing a library if you know Karen) to living in Ottawa, eating gelato, seeking kitten therapy and tutoring Kiki in the latest fashion trends (you should have seen what she wore in high school!)

When I first met Pete, I knew that he was Kiki’s perfect match. They balance each other out well, a case of love pure and simple. Karen being pure and Pete being simple ;-] .

What counts most in the pursuit of happiness is choosing the right traveling companion. It’s obvious that they have both chosen well, and I am thrilled for them both (though I am alarmed at their lack of cuddling when compared to other couples) (hee hee)

Groomsman - Steve Shaddick

Pete and I came to be freinds during the rough and tumble times of the early mid-nineties, well after neon was cool but before M.C. Hammer went bankrupt. A truly magical time not unlike the innocent days of the late Kilgarnate Dynasty, except for the fact that we lived in Canada, not Gibraltar, and also that such a dynasty never existed (or so we are led to believe...). I met Karen many years later during a game of driveway road hockey, and actually, as I recall no one introduced us because they thought we had already met. So maybe that wasn't our first meeting. Regardless, now I know them both, and I implore you to find two people better suited to each other. Romeo and Juilet? Tough call - but Romeo and Juilet never really hooked up, did they. Karen and Pete might not speak in rhyme all the time while astand or aseat, nor converse in poetic pentameter iambic, but forever they'll be a marvelled couple to me, a lovestory without end, and of whom I am honoured to call friends.

steve out

Bridesmaid - Jamie Owen Martin

Karen became my first ever best friend when mom first brought her home from the hospital. I was honoured when Karen asked me to be a bridesmaid. As her older sister, who has been married for 11 years, and with three awesome children, i know how fun their future together is going to get and wish both of them the best of luck.

Groomsman - Colin Butler

Dr. Colin Alexander Butler, phD, Esquire:

Motherless from childbirth and abandoned after my Father, Steven Shaddick, was killed, I was raised by my aunt and uncle on a farm. The years ground by slowly, during which I managed to achieve a degree in Political Scientology from the University of Western Ontario... But I always felt that I was destined for more, much, much more. In a serendipitous event, when I went looking for my run-away dog, I came across a dear friend of my father's - Jeffery Burke. Uncle Jeff and I returned to my farm only to find my aunt and uncle murdered by corrupt international agents.

Without family I decided to travel with my uncle Jeff to make right the world. This is where I meet Pete and my life changed forever. Uncle Jeff and I contracted Pete, a scruffy looking pirate, to transport us to rendez-vous with the president of Azerbaijan to give him the location of, and plans for, the weapons of mass destruction.

On our journey uncle Jeff taught me to the use of "The Fanshawe", "Fanshawe Journalism", that is. He taught me that through arrogance and over-confidence I could get an interview with anyone, and get them to spill all of their proverbial beans. On our journey I learned to wield the ancient "microphone" and mastered the art of rhetoric.

At the US boarder Jeff and I discovered that the beautiful Karen Owen of the CNSC was being held as a terrorist. Unable to meet with her attourneys, we knew that it was up to us to rescue her. We were successful in the rescue, but tragically, we lost uncle Jeff who was cut down by Featherstone's 12 gauge.

In our daring escape, I could see that Karen was quite taken by our scruffy looking pirate, but I would never have guessed that I would be standing up at their wedding one day. I'm honoured to be there when they say I do... because there is no try.

MC (Monkey of Ceremonies) - John Hudson

John grew up in the small, cottage town of Midland Ontario where he
developed his aversion for bright lights, crowds of people and tall
buildings. At a young age, he left the safety and comfort of home for
the big city of Hamilton, intent on pursuing lucrative career in beauty
school (see profile picture). Well, let's just say that didn't work
out.... However, 7 short years at McMaster was rewarded with a strong
friendship and deep respect for Karen and Pete, who, despite living in
not-Toronto, remain two of his closest friends. John currently lives in
Toronto and is still afraid of bright lights, crowds of people and tall
buildings.