Wedding Party
Vivian Powell
Officiant and Bridesmaid
Vivian is from Jensen Beach, Florida where she became best friends with Dylan and Adriana. She lives in the same neighborhood as Adriana which sparked a close-knit friendship. She in some ways was a "matchmaker" between Dylan and Adriana in high school before they started dating. Not only is she brilliant and incredibly kind, but she means so much to Dylan and Adriana that they could not think of anyone else who they wanted to stand at the alter with them.
Jenna D'Amico
Maid of Honor
Jenna is from Shelton, CT. Jenna was Adriana's first-year roommate in college at University of Rhode Island. They then spent the next four years thick as thieves going through nursing school & being presidents of their respective sororities at the same time. She is someone Adriana talks to on a daily basis, and they can always rely on each other. Jenna is working for Yale New Haven Health as an orthopedics nurse! Her family welcomed Adriana and Dylan into their home for the holidays in CT, and you will also see her cousins there as our wedding photographer!
Jade Fraioli
Bridesmaid
Jade is from Hartford, CT and is a Registered Nurse! She was one of Adriana's sorority sisters. She lived with Adriana throughout college. After severe pestering on Adriana's behalf she convinced Jade to sign up for the Rhode Island Newport Half Marathon! They ran the race entire race together last April. She will always keep it real and has infectious energy that has fueled a strong bond between the two.
Sophie Metrolis
Bridesmaid
Sophie is from Houston, TX. She has worked at Disney in Orlando, and recently moved back to TX! She has known Adriana since junior high. They became best friends after sharing a math class together. They lived so close that they would bike to each others houses after school almost everyday. Sophie traveled with the Nieves family the first time they ever visited Jensen Beach, FL! They are best friends for life, as close as sisters.
Cassidy Martin
Bridesmaid
Cassidy is from Jensen Beach, FL she attended high school with Adriana! Cassidy is now serving in the Air Force and moving to Germany in October! Cassidy is one of Adriana's closest friends from high school, they have so many fond memories together - and can always count on each other for anything. They are each other's biggest supporters.
Abby Gigliotti
Bridesmaid
Abby is from Collegeville, PA and met Adriana through ZTA at URI. She is Adriana's "little" which sparked a beautiful friendship. Abby is the sweet soul and also LOVES Taylor Swift. She got tickets for Dylan and Adriana to see Taylor with her in Philly May of 2023! She is studying nursing in Rhode Island!
Austin Duchene
Best Man
Dylan's built-in best friend is his brother Austin! Dylan has known him since birth (obviously). They share a love for football, F1, and their mother's cooking. Austin is currently studying mechanical engineering at UF!
Christian Leach
Groomsman
Christian has known Dylan since high school. He was on the soccer team there and went on to play at Ithaca College. Even with the distance he and Dylan made many trips to see each other from RI to upstate NY! He graduated with a degree in Computer Science and is moving to North Carolina!
Jake Engel
Groomsman
Jake has known Dylan since they were in 6th grade! Jake went to undergrad at UCF and is currently in grad school at FIU! Dylan and Jake play NCAA on xbox almost every night.
Cody DeLeo
Groomsman
Dylan met Cody, a Rhode Island local, at the gym he went to during college. They spent many hours together at Dylan's favorite place (the gym). He shares Dylan's humor and they talk daily!
Cian Carlson
Groomsman
Cian was Dylan's roommate at Brown University for 2 years. Cian is from Wisconsin and is moving to Chicago to start a new job! Cian has always been enthusiastic for Dylan and Adriana. He is always down for a good time, and is guaranteed to chat with all the wedding guests.
Liam Zaccheo
Groomsman
Liam has known Dylan since 6th grade. In high school they played on the same football team. Liam went to college at Indiana University and was on the football team there. He is currently living and working in Indianapolis!
Lennon and Easton
Flower Girl and Ring Bearer
Lennon and Easton are Dylan's cousins, children of his Aunt Kelly and Uncle Mike! They live in Tennessee living a happy life filled with Taylor Swift songs, playtime, and outdoor fun! Lennon will be one of Dylan & Adriana's flower girls, and Easton will be their ring bearer!
Alenna Nieves
Flower Girl
Alenna is Adriana's cousin, daughter of her Uncle Fred and Aunt Lourdes. She is a brightness in the Nieves family. She commands the attention of the room, and will grow up to be a strong woman. She is such a joy and has a great excitement looking forward to her role as a flower girl.