Wedding Party
Anna LaChimia
Bride
Denis Dobles
Groom
Charlotte Melenric
Matron of Honor
Charlotte has been my best friend and sister I've always wanted for 25 years! Her and I met on the first day of 2nd grade when she moved here from Florida. I'll never forget when she saw snow for the first time. She is an incredible mom to Miles, my nephew and our ring bearer. If we're together, we're laughing- which is one of the many things I love about her. Our many traditions (black Friday shopping, making Christmas cookies, our monthly game nights to name a few) are just some of the many ways her friendship brightens my life. As my longest friend, there is truly no one else I could imagine being my matron of honor.
Tyler Sweet
Best Man
I met Tyler though Anna as he was originally one of her best friends, and quickly became like a brother to me. They met the summer before 4th/5th grade and have been best friends ever since. He is one of the funniest people I've ever met- our regular hangouts always include Tyler making us laugh until our stomachs hurt! I'm honored to have him as my best man and can't imagine anyone else standing up with me on my wedding day.
Jaclyn Fenti
Bridesmaid
Jaclyn and I met 5 years ago and quickly became best friends. Her warmth, dry sense of humor, and love for books are just a few of the many things I adore about her, along with our early morning coffee dates- which are some of my favorite moments of our friendship. She is truly sunshine in human form! If you need help remembering something you said years ago, Jaclyn is your girl- she remembers it all. Always early, loyal and dependable, she's the type of friend everyone hopes to have. I can't imagine my big day without her standing up right by my side!
Alex LaChimia
Groomsman
Alex is Anna's brother and is one of our favorite people in the whole world. He lights up every room he walks into and is the sweetest guy you'll ever meet. He's always down for a good time and never fails to make you laugh. We are so lucky to have him in not only our wedding party but in our lives- it wouldn't be the same without him!
Olivia Torres
Bridesmaid
Olivia and I met in 2009 on MySpace of all places! One of us randomly added the other. We both wore glasses and thought we looked alike, so we called ourselves "twinny" for a good chunk of our friendship. We actually didn't meet in person until 2012 when we went to Eastview Mall to pick out a dress for my high school graduation where we spent the entire day laughing so hard our stomachs hurt! 14 years later, she is still one of my best friends- always willing to lend a hand and still making me laugh until I cry. I'm so lucky to have her as a bridesmaid!!
Lenny Leach
Groomsman
Lenny and I met through mutual friends in 2011 and quickly bonded over our shared taste in music. After plenty of jam sessions in his basement, I ended up joining the band he was in, Where Hope Resides, as the vocalist while he played guitar. We even performed at a few shows around Rochester! All these years later, we’re still close friends. Anna and I love going on double dates with Lenny and his girlfriend, Kara, which usually end up being centered around tacos. Lenny is hilarious, dependable, and always the first to lend a hand. I couldn’t be happier to have him standing with us on our big day.
Jackie Crossgrove
Bridesmaid
Jackie and I met in 2013 back while I was in college when I showed up to her house to pregame before going to the club for the first time and she called me "Tina" (she really thought that was my name). The short version is that we met through mutual friends. The long version is that it was a huge work of fate that would eventually, years later, lead me to Denis! Jackie is ALWAYS down for a good time- she brought me out of my comfort zone many times. Her house parties were legendary, never complete without a crockpot full of her mom's cocktail weenies. Through all the different chapters of our lives, Jackie has been a constant source of support, laughter and fun. She is the perfect addition to our wedding party!
Alex Indovina
Groomsman
Alex and I first met in the early 2000s when we ended up on the same hockey team which was coached by my dad, Fred. After we aged out of hockey, we lost touch for a little while but reconnected when my sister Grace started spending time with him and a mutual friend. We have been close ever since! Alex and I share the same appreciation for music and craft beer, and he is ALWAYS down to go to a concert near or far. We recently went to Pittsburgh together for a show. He's a great friend, always makes us laugh and is a great addition to our wedding party!
Megan Antalek
Bridesmaid
Megan and I met through Jaclyn as she is her best friend and quickly became one of mine! She loves a good craft and always gives the most thoughtful gifts such as a handmade necklace or bag charm. Megan is a wedding photographer and shot our proposal- some of my most cherished pictures ever! Her daughter, Daisy, is also the flower girl. Loyal, warm, laid back, welcoming and always making me laugh, I'm so lucky to call her one of my best friends and have her as a bridesmaid!
Mike Melenric
Groomsman
I met Mike through Anna- she has known him for over ten years as he is married to Charlotte (matron of honor)! Mike is ALWAYS down for a good time and is loyal to the core. Mike spent some of last summer completely restoring & upgrading their golf cart. When he's not making everyone laugh or working on a project, he's busy being the best dad to Miles, our ringbearer! He is a great addition to our wedding party and I'm glad to have him as one of my groomsmen.
Chris Pretsch
Officiant
My Uncle Chris is going to be officiating our wedding. He has watched me grow up for my entire life and is one of the funniest people I know with the biggest personality. He currently resides in Pittsburgh with his wife, my Aunt Amy and my two little cousins Cooper and Ruby. He is the reason Den and I have been so exposed to Pittsburgh and why we love it so much! The fact that he will be marrying us just makes the day even more special.
