A L I S S A + K A R L
B M + G M
Natalia Gonzales
MATRON BRIDE CHICA
I have no idea who wouldn't already know this but, Nati is my big sister! She is the best seeester I could ever ask for. I am so lucky that my sister is my other half (other than Karl, duh) and best friend. I have looked up to her since...I was in the womb! She has taught me so much, such as; being patient, how to bake the most delicious cookies (with Nati's secret ingredient...chocolate chips...BET YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF THOSE!) and has always been there for me no matter what. She is an amazing mama to Landon (Lambs) and is about to be a mama of 2! And guess what...baby is due 12/8/2018. YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT, haha. I strive to be the wife she is to Keith because they are what i've known as a happy couple since we were all in high school together. Love you, Nati!
Kris "Pun" Girolamo
Best Dude
Pun is my brother. California State law says, that any man getting married in the state of California HAS to make his younger brother the best man. So, clearly, my hands were tied. Pun is a legend on the court, and a real team player. In High School, he once scored 57 points in a game. The rest of his team quit after the 3rd quarter, but the legend is what we remember. Also, If you are reading this now, Pun, no, you cant wear your mets hat in the ceremony, and yes, you have to show up.
Monique Chavez
CHICA OF HONOR
I don't know what I would have done without Monique in LA. I met Monique when we were 12 years old in middle school. I was the new chica in town and Monique and I looked so much alike. We both had our hair up in buns, we both wore black band t-shirts, and we are both spanish. One of our friends looked at me and said, "hey, new girl! You and Monique are twins!"...Monique was sitting next to her and said "I don't look like her!" and we have been BFFE ever since. We always dreamt of moving to LA after college and living together and we did just that! Now...17 years later (Shit man, we old) we are still BFFE/twins and living the dream in LA LA LAND. I LOVE YOU, MO-METAL! #EmoForever
Pete "Hoc" Hochhauser
Groom Dude
Peter was my first friend when I moved from Staten Island to New Jersey. I still remember the day when Hoc realized he couldn’t pursue a professional career in Quarters or Wiffleball. That was Thursday. Good thing for all of us, he decided on his third option, Police Officer of Howell NJ. FYI, It’s my understanding that he has no jurisdiction in the state of California so, we can still do all the illegal things we’re all planning on. Aahhh!!
Stephanie Del Pino
BRIDE CHICA
Stephanie was one of my first friends when I was the new girl in middle school. But, I had to force her into that friendship. One day, we were sitting in class in 7th grade and our teacher asked us all to talk about ourselves, where were from and etc. So, I said "Hi, i'm Alissa and i'm CUBAN and I have a CUBA necklace because I have so much pride" yada yada you get where i'm going with this. Then it was Stephanie's turn and she said "Hi, i'm Stephanie and i'm CUBAN + Colombian"...I totally interrupted her and was freaking out! OMG YOU'RE CUBAN TOO?! WE HAVE TO BE BFFE!!! She was not about it at first but then she couldn't escape me and we have been BFFE since. We also were cheerleaders together!
Ricky "Big Rick!" Young
Groom Dude
Back in high school, we used to strut on the boardwalk of seaside NJ, sporting flower shirts and, cargo shorts while trying to pick up chicks. Then, the college years came along, when we used to strut on the boardwalk of seaside NJ, sporting flower shirts, and cargo shorts while trying to pick up chicks. And then, we grew into adulthood and, started strutting on the boardwalk of seaside NJ, sporting flower shirts, and cargo shorts while trying to pick up chicks. Things have changed so much since we were younger. Now, We finally have chicks.
Keylee Sudduth
BRIDE CHICA
Oh my Keeks! Keylee is the only bride chica that I haven't known since I was kid. That is just how special she is to me! I met Keylee in college. We were both in the B.F.A. Acting class of 2012 (tooting my own horn, y'all). Keylee was the new girl actually, she had bright blue tights, shorts, pink tank and awesome head bands. I knew I had to be her friend because girl, where did you get those tights?! I have always looked up to Keylee and her amazing talent. We also dreamt of moving to LA after college and...we did! She nows lives a 3 minute drive from our house and I LOVE having her so close! She is a feminist + activist + badass chica and i've learned so much from her. SHE IS POWER!! P.s. She's married, sorry guys!
Chris Hoang
Groom Dude
Addressed only by his last name, Hoang, is one of my oldest friends. Interestingly enough, Hoang, is one of only 9 remaining New Jersey Nets fans still living in existence today. The Smithsonian institute did a study on this rare incredible species and concluded that Hoang, is the last of this dying breed. A GoFundMe page has been set up in Hoang’s name and all proceeds will go to the “Help the Nets Become Relevant” foundation, which provides a safe space for possible Nets fans to get together and share all their heartache and sadness.
Adrianne Curras
BRIDE CHICA
"Adrianne, will you be my friend?" -that's our inside joke since we were 5 + 7 years old. I went through a phase of asking her constantly if she was my friend, and bitch always said "NO!" But, she's my bride chica anyways so, you're stuck with me, Ade! I've known Adrianne since, she was in Martha's womb (BC I WAS BORN FIRST, SUCKAAA!). Adrianne (And Kristin) parents are my parents super good friends since we were born. So, we told everyone and basically brainwashed ourselves, that we are cousins! And...WE ARE COUSINS, OK!!! We have so many hilarious home videos together from when Ade had a tangled fro and when I had short hair above my ears bc I wanted to see my earrings. We have had more sleepovers than anyone I know. We would play Mario Kart constantly and eat dutch chocolate ice cream!
Tim "Craux" Truax
Groom Dude
Tim and went to college together. He is the best guy I know. He is incredibly smart and humble. He is amazingly successful and great at everything he does. Everyone loves him. 50 cent is the greatest rapper to ever live. The Giants are the best football team to ever exist. The Knicks stink. Write it. Write it, damn it! I won’t untie you until you finish. I don’t care if this is just for a website!! You will write what I tell you!!
Kristin Curras
BRIDE CHICA
TITI!!! Yes, her name to me will always be TiTi! I honestly don't remember how that name happened but all I know is that we have been calling her that since I was born. Titi is Adrianne's big sister and is sorta another big sister to me too! She taught me the do's and dont's with boys. The do's and dont's when you're out at a bar. How to get a free drink and how to drive faaaaaast! Titi is one of the toughest chica's I know. Don't mess with Titi, she will hunt you down! I visited Titi so much in college. She always knew how to have fun and I was stuck in Jr. College for the first year and half of college. Titi, you are a BAWWWSSSEEE and I LOVE YOU!
Ari Frenkel
OFFICIATE/GROOM DUDE
You may already know Ari from his hit web-series, "Sorry, Ari!" Where basically nothing works out for Ari. BUT, everything will work out for him at our wedding (RIGHT, ARI?!). Ari is one of our best friends. He is our Joey from Friends (because he comes over all the time and we usually cook him food), he is our Jerry from Seinfeld (because he always knows how to calm us down when we are being super dramatic), and lastly, he is the lead actor in "Sorry, Ari" because he would be upset if we didn't plug his show at least twice. Oh, and he's also our WEDDING OFFICIATE!!! We couldn't of asked for a better person who knows us so well as couple since the beginning of #AlissaAndKarl than Ari. We love you, Ari! P.s. Season One of "Sorry, Ari" is currently available on Vimeo (link in bio)