Wedding Party

John Rivera

Gent of the hour

April Pabilonia

Lady of the hour

Andre Rivera

Best Man

Claudine Krol

Matron of Honor

Claudine aka Clo is my gorgeous cousin, a glittery beam of love and loyalty who always respects my thoughts and trusts me with hers. We read each other’s tastes like a secret language—half intuition, half cousin magic.

Moses Rivera

Grumpy old man

Alia Rivera

Daughter of the Groom

Joel Gerbino

The Italian Stallion

Lauren Gerbino

Best Woman

Poised, genuine, and my forever food soulmate, Lauren is the woman who has been with me through it all. Sheila and Shelly—our alter food egos—are proof of the ridiculous, wonderful wavelength we share. She has supported me, championed me, and loved me with a steady heart. I couldn’t be more grateful for this lovely soul who continues to stand by me. And truly… without her and Joel, Tuti and I wouldn’t even be a story.

Alfred Torres

Brother for life

Penny McDermott

Wifey

She’s my college BFF, my “wifey,” and the one who has survived every up and down with me like a true life partner. We’ve shared vulnerability, faced challenges, and grown through every season together. Even as life takes us in different directions, she will always be my wifey—my forever sister sista.

Maximo Nunez

The talk show host

Aurora Guimera

Mother of the Groom

Annie Xu Sullivan

Shoulder angel

Annie is truly my true shoulder angel—the person who lovingly talks me out of nonsense and keeps me grounded with her straight-shooting honesty. We’ve known each other since college, and over the years she’s become far more than a friend; she’s a steady voice of reason and someone I trust completely. I truly consider her a confidante, and I’m endlessly grateful to have her by my side.

Jorge Pabilonia

Father of the Bride

Jen Pabilonia

Mother of the Bride

Manny Pena

Second place golfer

Nikka Neuda

Matron of Honor

Kai Pabilonia

Nephew of the bride & ring security

Isla Pabilonia

Niece of the bride & junior bridesmaid

Kiva Pabilonia

Nephew of the bride & ring security

Phoebe Pabilonia

Niece of the bride & flower fairy

Jeremiah Jay Pabilonia

Brother of the Bride

Melissa MacLeod

Bonnie to my Clyde

Melissa is truly the Bonnie to my Clyde — no matter where we are or what we’re doing, we just click and somehow manage to thrive while causing a little havoc along the way. From our early work days to everything life has thrown at us since, what started as coworkers quickly turned into a genuine sisterly bond built on laughter, loyalty, and always having each other’s backs. She’s been my constant, my hype woman, and my safe place, and I can’t imagine my special day without her standing beside me, just like she always has.

Jiovanni Pabilonia

Brother of the Bride

Trinh Tran

Day one since 143

Cristie Carter

Ride or die

Diana Archie

Ride or die

I’ve known Diana since high school, back when I was new to Buffalo, but it wasn’t until we worked together at Premier on Transit that our friendship truly took off. Between sharing some of our most private, personal conversations and laughing our faces off during shifts, our bond grew into something so genuine and special. Walking by her side on her wedding day was such an honor, and now I couldn’t be more excited to have her beside me on mine. I love her to pieces and am so grateful for the beautiful friendship we’ve built over the years.

Lauren Vilardo

The hall to my oates

Lauren is the Hall to my Oates — from the very first words we exchanged, we were inseparable, bonding instantly like sisters. She’s just as gluttonous as I am, and we’ve shared countless date nights filled with food, uncontrollable laughter, and cracking up over the smallest, silliest things. Beyond all the fun, Lauren has the rare ability to see everyone in the brightest light, always leading with kindness and warmth. That beautiful way she sees the world is only a reflection of how brightly she shines in my eyes, and I’m so lucky to have a soul like hers by my side.

Trisha Mcneight

My color purple