Christine & Jonathan
Wedding Party
Emily Branning
Maid of Honor
Emily "Meals" Branning is the sister of the bride. Former Captain of the Masconomet Cheerleading Squad, and number 1 rated kindergarten teacher in the state of Massachusetts, Emily is the life of the party. Be sure to catch her on the dance floor interpreting moves, most likely from Britney Spears.
Michael Barach
Best Man
Michael Barach is the brother of the groom, as well as Jonathan's hero. With a PhD in creative writing and looks of confusion, be prepared for an epic Best Man speech that we may or may not understand.
Frank Bonanno
Father of the Bride
The OG Frankie B is the father of the bride, a golf fanatic and bocce ball champ. He's also a lifetime Red Sox fan and often seen behind home plate at Fenway. He embraced the Nittany Lions after his first encounter with his future son-in-law, whom he loves even though JB sat on his beloved Italian bread!
Gary Barach
Father of the Groom
Wolfyyy aka Gary Barach is the father of the groom but more important, father of Moby (his dog). The grill master of all tailgates and scotch connoisseur, he will never let you enter the stadium hungry. You will most certainly find him at the Creamery Ice Cream station at the end of the night enjoying a large bowl of bittersweet mint!
Judy Bonanno
Mother of the Bride
Judith Ann Bonanno is the mother of the bride, a jokester at heart and proud Bostonian. Similar to her like initialed son in law, if you can’t find Judy they are probably together causing mischief.
Jody Barach
Mother of the Groom
Jody “Junior” Barach is the Momala of the groom, the master of all clementines and a Phillies fanatic. She has been cheering on the Nittany Lions since 1969 as a Sigma Delta Tau sorority sister. You’ll find her on the dance floor starting the horah!
Sami Riccioli
Bridesmaid
Samantha Riccioli is Christine's college bestie, the Lynn to her Sandy, party planner & shopping partner for life. An inspiring influencer, Sami is known for her creativity and original designs. Born a shayna meydle now she decorates Christmas trees all year round!
Justin Taglianetti
Groomsman
Justin “tags” Taglianetti is JB’s oldest & dearest friend. Justin has always had JBs back from helping to hide beers in cabinets or coming up with excuses when leaving Christine's sunroof open during a hurricane.
Lauren Pilla
Bridesmaid
Lauren "LARRY" Pilla is Christine's longtime friend and vital co-worker of the bride & groom. Lauren is who they call when JB loses his keys and Christine needs someone to help her spell. Lauren offers support in any way she can, just don't try to hug her. Hopefully she won't break an arm at this wedding!
Mitch Stein
Groomsman
Mitch has known JB since their freshman days at Penn State. The two Sammy fraternity brothers were rush chairs one semester....and that’s a big reason why the house is no longer on campus. Mitch is legendary for his farewell speech to the fraternity as well as his numerous hours spent practicing with the women’s basketball team.
Brandi George
Bridesmaid
Dr. Brandi George is the sister in law of the groom. Brandi is a poet extraordinaire, talented artist, and, most important, a game night champion. This silent assassin will beat the trivia out of you when challenged, even if she can't remember where she parked her car.
Dave Branning
Groomsman
Dave “branimal” Branning is the brother in law of the bride and soon to be brother in law of the groom. He is always down to share a spoon for chili or blow dry his wet sneakers to accompany Jabbers to a bar after a game! Luckily for him Saquon is a Giant because during hockey season no one can talk to this avid Rangers fan!
Steve Rech
Groomsman
Steve Rech class of 91 met JB in the gym lifting iron in Philly. For years JB & Steve attended games at Beaver Stadium together and now travel every year to bowl games with the bride.
Dennis Stein
Groomsman
Dennis Stein has been tailgating with the Groom for 15 years. You can find him on Sunday’s in the fall together in the K lot at the Linc....flapping their arms.....BICCCAAAAWWWW!
Frankie Branning
Ring Bearer
Frankie Branning is the adorable nephew of the bride & groom, already a nittany lion fan, and future linebacker for LBU. He's ready to roar his way down the aisle right to his Uncle Jabbers!