Amanda & Michael
Wedding Party
Olivia Lynn
Maid of Honor
Olivia is Amanda's sister and lifelong best friend. They have been through it all together and facetime on a daily basis to share updates on Amanda's cat Beau and to just chat about life. Olivia is a talented illustrator, aspiring cat mom, and plant lover. She lives in Boston with her boyfriend, Sam.
Fabi Gaziano
Best Man
Fabi is Michael's younger brother, his longtime confidant and oldest friend. They have endless memories playing outside, traveling to new places, and competing in almost every way. Fabi attended WPI, where he competed in Track & Field and attained a degree in computer science. Even though they live in different cities, they continue to catch up weekly about their shared interests such as coding, space, and board games.
Natalia Close
Matron of Honor
Natalia and Amanda have been best friends since middle school. They shared a locker and drove to school in Amanda's purple VW buggy. They have kept in touch throughout the years with many fun weekends in Boston and back home in CT. Natalia lives in Texas with her Fiance, Alex, and 3 adorable kitties!
Jon Giara
Groomsman
Jon and Michael met freshman year, but they became best friends while living together in Brookline after college. They made many great memories including ordering NHK, watching game of thrones, and pushing each other to exercise and eat healthy. Jon currently lives in Boston and works as a developer at a tech startup.
Shelby Smith
Bridesmaid
It all started on the first day of freshman year in Molecules and Cells Class. Shelby and Amanda spent the next 4 years taking many of the same biology courses and exploring Boston. They both love playing tennis and country music. They have enjoyed going to many concerts together over the years! Shelby is studying to be a physician at UCONN Medical School.
Shawn Cho
Groomsman
Shawn and Michael were roommates in Brookline after graduating from BC. They shared similar career aspirations and supported each other through the premed track and applying to medical school. Shawn was also Michael's culinary companion; they spent many evenings cooking new meals or trying new restaurants. Shawn currently lives in Sacramento where he attends medical school.
Nzinga Moore
Bridesmaid
Nzinga and Amanda met as resident assistants at Boston College. You could find them most Thursday nights enjoying a girls night with face masks, reality television, and a large bag of Smartfood Popcorn. If you have a DIY craft that needs to be done, this is the duo for the job! Nzinga lives outside Boston where she works as a high school English Teacher.
Joe Castignetti
Groomsman
Joe and Michael were direct roommates during senior year. They had many late night conversations talking about philosophy, politics, and science, solving the world's problems along the way. They also enjoyed many senior year activities at BC and in Boston along with their extensive friend group. Joe currently lives in Chicago where he is attending business school.
Katharine Wisener
Bridesmaid
Katharine and Amanda met at Yale orientation and quickly became besties while rotating through clinicals, studying for exams, and working together as nurses at the Yale Health Center! They've enjoyed many fun trips together from the beaches of Seabrook to the mountains of New Hampshire. Katharine now lives in Virginia with her husband, John.
Sara Ahmad
Groomswoman
Sara and Michael met during orientation for medical school and were next door neighbors. They supported each other throughout medical school, quickly becoming close friends and study buddies. Sara also learned to direct Philly traffic from the passenger seat as Michael learned to drive stick shift. Even though Sara has moved to Drexel's California campus, they continue to study virtually, motivating each other from across the country.
Emily Hamilton
Bridesmaid
Emily and Amanda first met at Yale while studying to be nurse practitoners, and their friendship grew when they both moved to Philadelphia to work at UPenn! Emily and Amanda love finding new restaurants and things to do in Philly!
Dominic & Thomas Gaziano
Groomsmen
Dominic and Thomas are Michael's cousins, and they have shared nearly every holiday and important life event. They have gone on many adventures including skiing, camping, and family trips to Italy and South Africa. They also made BC feel like home as they lived nearby in Newton. Dominic and Thomas are now in their Senior and Sophomore years at Notre Dame.
Beau
Honor Attendant
Beau wishes he could make it for the big day to see his parents get married, but he hopes you'll enjoy a drink in his honor.