Ali & James
Wedding Party
Tracy Rainey
Maid of Honor
Tracy is my twin sister....Yes, if you don't know by now James and I are both twins. Tracy and I are the opposite of James and John in the sense that one's blonde with blue eyes and one's brunette with brown eyes, we've done everything differently growing up from sports and college, to careers. But the truth is, there's nothing like a twin sister or brother. They're your designated best friend for life who's been there through it all. The person you constantly compare yourself to, the one you strive to beat in everything from school grades to who's the "skinniest"....and Tracy, I'm so thankful that person is you. I can list out a million memories, but I'll just leave this. "This is our daughter Tracy, and this is our other daughter, Tracy's sister."
Joanne Rainey
Matron of Honor
Joanne is my oldest sister and someone you don't forget. I have a lot of embarrassing stories, but Jo always finds a way to top them. Joanne and I grew up dancing together so I always looked up to her. As each year goes by, I find that nothing has changed. Joanne being around you makes people happy and I'm so happy to be your sister. Thank you for everything you do, for being an amazing older sister and role model, for making us laugh, for always being there no matter what, for being an awful singer who doesn't know any lyrics but sings anyway, and for being such a wonderful mom to my beautiful nieces.
Alicia Funes
Bridesmaid
Alicia and I met in college and she has remained one of my best friends ever since. We didn't meet until Junior year, but I remember when I first met her I knew she had a way of making people feel really special. She's someone who makes it a point to go to every birthday, calls to talk, and drives an hour to your house (both ways) just for wine and The Bachelor. We've traveled to St. Louis, Arizona, Miami and Mexico together. She was also there in Mexico when James and I got engaged. Alic, I'm so grateful to have you as my friend. - Pants and boxers. Boxers and pants.
Ashley Broz
Bridesmaid
Broz and I met in painting class at college. I remember she was the best in the class. After sharing similar hobbies we became close friends and even worked together at Ike's. Throughout the years we've done it all...to dancing on tables from Ike's to Blarney, playing cards with her family while drinking her mom's famous Mai Tai's, to being grossed out watching Human Centipede together. It's those simple times together that you realize how grateful you are to have such a great friend by your side.
JoJo Young
Bridesmaid
JoJo/JoAnna/sometimes I mix it up and call her Joanne. JoJo is my newest friend out of my bridesmaids, but one I know will be there for a lifetime. Not only do we sit across from each other at work, but we also live a mile away from each other. And even though we've only been friends for a couple years, I feel like I've known her forever. Thank you for getting me gummy worms every time you go to Jewel just because it reminds you of me, keeping an extra pair of pants at work in case I pee my pants and being there to talk about everything from big life decisions to what I should make for dinner that night....Thanks for being you JoJo!
Doc aka Alyice
Bridesmaid
You know that friend who just walks right into the house and acts like she's part of the family? That's Doc. Alyice is someone I've known since High School...She's actually Tracy's best friend, but I try to steal her as my best friend too. Doc is someone with a huge heart and she's one of those people who'll do anything for someone. From crying in the car to Kenny Loggins, handling getting yelled at by my dad while playing a game of cards like a champ, watching my dance competitions, watching Lost and Friends in our basement, to meeting her beautiful daughter, I'm so thankful to have you as a friend (even though Tracy always comes first). ;)
Jess Lynch
Bridesmaid
Jessica Lynch - definitely one of a kind. She's the most Chris Brown, Captain Morgan, dining out, Groupon, family and friend-loving person I know...Jess and I met a couple years ago and I couldn't be more thankful she's part of our life. You are so much fun to be around and full of surprises. Looking forward to celebrating with you Jess.
John Bakun
Best Man
Although it seems like an obvious choice, there's no one better to have as your best man than your twin brother. I wouldn't be who I am today without Johnny and as Terrell Owens would say, "That's my quarterback."
Matt Brichetto
Groomsman
Matt and I met Freshman year of high school. We became really good friends through football and patened the phrase "shake and bake". Throughout high school and college, we've been shakin' and bakin' and he remains one of my closest friends...even our dogs are besties.
Bryan Krisky
Groomsman
Krisky and I knew each other in high school, but became best of friends in college. Such good friends that we even shared a room our Senior year at Eastern. I was his big brother in our fraternity, but I consider myself his big brother for life.
Sean McCourt
Groomsman
Sean and I have known each other since middle school. Our friendship started to flourish in High School and we’ve stayed close friends to this day. Throughout the years we’ve had some great memories...whether we’re at his family’s lake house or just chillin' watching football, I always know I’ll have a great time with my guy Sean.
Rosey (Matt Rosenberg)
Groomsman
Out of all my groomsmen, I've been friends with Rosey the longest. He’s been my main guy my whole life. We played little league basketball together, did community service at a nursing home due to high school shenanigans, and visited each other countlessly in college. We've been close for so long that I consider his family my second family.
Char (Mike Ricciardi)
Groomsman
Mike and I met at the tail end of middle school at sports camps, and we became great friends in High School. We played baseball together and still see each other every week in the summer to play softball. Mike is the only groomsmen that has not been a bad influence on me, but I sure have been a bad influence on him! I will not apologize for it because we’ve had some great times together. I can always count on Char and I know he will always keep me in check.
Adam Simpson
Groomsman
Do you know the guy who seems like he’s the most responsible one out of the group, but is a totally different person with a beer in his hand? Yup, that guy is definitely Adam Simpson! We pledged the same fraternity our freshman year of college, and things have escalated from that point on. To be honest, I can’t believe both of us are still alive after some of the experiences we’ve had.
Will Starkey
Groomsman
Will is the friend that would do anything for you no matter what. That’s just the kind of guy he is, and that is why he remains one of my closest friends. Will was my pledge brother at Eastern and my roommate for two years in college. And just like Adam, I’m surprised Starkey and I are still functional and alive.