Wedding Party
Becky Schmitthenner
Maid of Honor
My cousin who has always been more like my sister. We have always been there to support each other and lift each other up, and I can't wait to have her stand by my side on the most important day of my life.
Sam Torrano
Matron of Honor
My to-be sister-in-law. She is always there when I need something, even if it is just someone to vent to. Seeing her be such a great mother to our two nephews is inspiring. I can't wait to be officially family with this amazing woman!
Leslie Pizzagalli
Bridesman
We met in college in a writing class with only five people and bonded over our nerdiness. She works with AJ as well and they are great friends. She is the Bucky Barnes to my Captain America.
Brooke Lombardo
Bridesmaid
We have been best friends since we were three months old and have always been more like family to each other. No matter how much time has passes we still have this bond that can't break.
Amanda Scheffel
Bridesmaid
We met during quarantine and became very fast friends. We always have fun together and great conversations. I'm excited to continue growing our friendship.
Ross Gormley
Best Man
Ross and I have been friends for... ever. Our deep and lasting bond speaks for itself; more than I would be able to put into words here. Plus, he's a great public speaker. A natural choice for Best Man!
Dan DeMarco
Groomsman
Dan and I bonded during Senior Skip Day in high school. While the rest of our friends went to an amusement park, we sat on my roof and shot a BB gun at every tree in my yard. Not a single tree survived, but our friendship blossomed.
George Hoermann
Groomsman
I met George at the start of High School. We were both on the wrestling team and in the same weight class. This turned out to be the key to my success, as it allowed me to whisper jokes to him while we grappled. Capitalizing on his fits of laughter was the only way I could beat him.
Gordon Brown
Groomsman
Gordo and I were also on the high school wrestling team. Although we weren't as close back then, years later we were both stationed at fabulous Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. Knowing I'd been living there for some time, Gordo reached out to me and offered me candidacy as his future roommate. What an honor! We spent the next couple of years lavishing in our rental house on Nautical Drive, hanging at our local dive bar, and in Gordo's case, going to bed at 6pm. Since then we've visited him at his home in Wilmington, NC where he spends his time working, SCUBA diving, and improving an already excellent tan with his dog, Doug.
Matt Wright
Groomsman
Matt and I attended basic military training and Tech School together. He showed up two days late for basic, which I didn't even know you could do; but somehow he managed to pull it off. We bonded over the next year by shark fishing and getting away with as much "rule-bending" as we could manage under the constraints of the U.S. Armed Forces. The following 11 years were rife with visits to Florida and Colorado where we continued our adventuring - the most notable being a five week trip where, towards the end, I got to see him marry his best friend. And now, I'm honored that he'll be there for us as Abbie and I begin a new adventure of our own.
Danny Torrano
Groomsman
Danny and I are brothers-in-law and failed podcast co-hosts. Scratch that, technically I haven't given up on our podcast--I just hate doing the editing. Despite my flaky nature and lack of podcast-centric motivations, Danny has always been there when I needed a hand. Plus, he played a crucial role in the existence of my favorite nephews, Jake and Ozzy,