Benny & Rodrigo
Wedding Party
Danielle Finocchiaro
Officiant
Danielle and Benny met in the 7th grade. They first bonded over Benny scribbling @ signs all over notebooks during class ( which come to think was a nervous tick). They survived grammer school, high school years, college years, the "dark ages", weddings, birthdays, babies and most importantly her bridal shower. They can successfully stay on the phone for hours at a time and talk about everything and absolutely nothing at the same time.
Luzdary Sanchez
Groomswoman
Having met a Tuescher in 2007 Luz and Benny having been planning their weddings since day 1. Every year we text each other " what are your wedding colors again?". When Luz got a full time position as a nurse and left Teuscher, Benny cried for hours drunk at brunch. She's a perfect enabler for making big un-needed purchases and Benny couldn't picture his wedding without Luz apart of it.
Maria Catoni
Groomswoman
Having met at Benny's first full time position. Maria and Benny quickly bonded over his tears on swatch cards and photo pages. They have survived all the friendship tests- working together, going on vacation together, living together and driving a full blown tractor trailer together. #samNkatie
Rachel Mannello
Groomswoman
It was not love at first sight for Rachel and Benny. She thought he was a guido jerk and he thought she was a raging... not a nice person. After having to be forced to work together they formed a friendship that extended beyond work. She is the most strong and talented person he has ever met . He's inspired to be like her everyday.
Mary Newman
Best Woman
Once described as the Paris Hilton of Saranac Lake, New York- FIT would not been what it was for Benny if Mary Newman wasn't involved. After all these years and Mary traveling and living all over the country they remained close to each other and support each others bad spending habits. She's amazing human being and phenomenal friend and the reason Benny has a un healthy addiction to Diet Coke
Melissa Garcia
Best Woman
Mel and Rodrigo have known each other since the beginning of Philippine Advertising. Pimples, JolliJeep, late night work, through thinness and thickness and endless drinks 'till 5am in the morning only to be back to work at 7am ago, they are back together here in the US continuing a great friendship.
Abe Monzon
Groomsman
Abe made it happen for Rodrigo to get in to grad school. With all his insider insights, Rodrigo was able to navigate the acceptance process. It did not end there as he continued to keep Rodrigo grounded as he navigates the corporate world.
Mark Morgan
Groomsman
A Kuya relationship built on endless school work, drinks, food and hangout. Mark and Rodrigo has been each others go to person in every stage of life. Kuya will definitely not be shy to scold and snap each other back to reality.
Kyle Baizas
Groomsman
Kyle is the first member of the Filipino Trio. Rodrigo and the gang would always hangout at his apartment to eat, drink, watch American Idol and sometimes study. Years after, Rodrigo still depends on Kyle on how to live here in the US despite living far from each other. Text messages, calls and chats seem like time and distance have not been a barrier.
Glenn Omanion
Groomsman
The second member of the Filipino Trio; Glenn has always been Rodrigo's go to person. He never failed to lend time, insights and reminders to Rodrigo. With all the dipindi's and chidar's that happened, it has been truly a great opportunity for Rodrigo to grow with Glenn, literally and figuratively.