Douglass-Garcia wedding in Auburn

Source: sunjournal.com

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Neria Lauren Douglass, daughter of Auburn attorneys Neria Douglass and Paul Douglass, married Alvaro Garcia Garcia, son of retired parents from Spain, on Oct. 14, 2017, in Auburn, Maine. The ceremony took place at the First Universalist Unitarian Church, officiated by Rev. Jodi Hayashida. This wedding announcement appears in the local paper as part of its nuptials section.

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The bride is granddaughter of Neria Kohl Ryder of Auburn, James E. Ryder of Tucson, Arizona, Roland H. Douglass of Auburn, and the late Marjorie Brumit Douglass.

The groom is grandson of the late Petra Antona and Aureliano Garcia, and the late Amalia Torrens and Luis Garcia, formerly of Salamanca, Spain.

Both bride and groom have advanced degrees in neuroscience-related fields and work in New York City medical and academic institutions.

FAQ

Q: Where and when was the Douglass-Garcia wedding held?

A: The wedding took place on Oct. 14 at the First Universalist Unitarian Church in Auburn. Rev. Jodi Hayashida officiated, with Phil House as organist. A reception followed at the bride's parents' home.

Q: What are the bride and groom's educational and professional backgrounds?

A: Neria Lauren Douglass has a bachelor's in neuroscience from Wellesley College and a master's in clinical psychology from Columbia University; she works at Weill Cornell Medicine. Alvaro Garcia Garcia has a bachelor's in pharmacology and doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Pamplona, Spain; he is an assistant professor in neurobiology at Columbia University and research fellow at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.

Q: Who were the key family members and wedding party attendants?

A: The bride's parents are Neria Douglass, attorney and former Maine treasurer, and Paul Douglass, attorney, both of Auburn. The groom's parents are Encarni and Luis Garcia of Spain. Maid of honor was Sheena Thomas; best man Ryan Douglass; ring bearer Augustin Douglass.

Q: Where will the couple live after the wedding?

A: The couple will live in New York City. They are both employed there in medical and academic roles.